The game provides a straight forward business model: invest your time or money into earning very rare cars.
The cost of some of the rarer cars can be rightfully called prohibitive, which is a fair criticism, BUT, it remains an OPTION.
Enthusiasts will appreciate the incredible attention to detail and technical mastery required to win races + EARN their favorite cars, and casual fans will come to appreciate the aesthetics and challenge that will lead to a rewarding feeling.
I suspect a reduction in price tiers is imminent after the backlash, and hopefully Sony learns its lesson.
Still, the game itself is a masterclass, and a strong entry in the storied franchise.