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What Your Car May Be Saying About You Page 2

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Attitudes – It’s often said that men buy pickup trucks because it makes them look and feel more rugged, capable, powerful, and in control. Well, what does it say about women who like to drive pickup trucks? I’ve enjoyed driving the big four-wheel drive Ford F-150s and Chevrolet Silverado1500 pickups in my time – as well as their more compact siblings. They’re certainly not difficult to drive, and I didn’t think they made me look any less feminine. I will admit, however, that I felt totally capable behind the wheel. It was also a lot easier to see the road ahead and behind.

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Environmentally-Conscious – Yeah, we have to mention this one, only because it’s so important these days when everyone is so concerned about greenhouse gases and cutting down on our dependence on oil. We choose hybrids like the Honda Civic Hybrid and electrics like the Toyota Prius to make a statement – a very visible one – to others that we not only care about the environment and our contribution to it, but we’re putting our money where our mouth is. That’s a good thing. But we can make the same statement by buying super fuel-efficient (nearly as good as hybrids, sometimes better) and powerful turbocharged four-cylinder cars – if we so desire.

Bottom line: Don’t lose any sleep over what your car may be saying about you. After all, you’re putting your hard-earned money out there every month to pay for those wheels. You may as well enjoy every dollar’s worth. And, if you’re still driving a car that’s long ago lost its new-car feel and may be in need of some serious detailing or car repairs, maybe it’s time you paid a little more attention to sprucing up the old beater and getting a few more miles out of it. Just imagine what message that would say about you?


We are, after all, the masters of spin. When it comes to our wheels, we have every reason to agree or disagree with what others say our cars say about us.



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  1. suzannekane avatar Suzanne Kane Posted: 10/5/2010 8:52am PDT

    Shubham and Bob Wilson - great comments. I'm glad my story stirred your imaginations and prompted you to share your thoughts. Bob, "let the car drive the career" is an interesting concept. I think I've seen more than a few would-be producers out here in L.A. and Malibu...
     
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  2. donee Posted: 10/5/2010 5:15pm PDT

    Articles like this cause MAYHEM on the roadways. The less intelligent amoung us fall for this baloney. Then go treating their fellow motorists like non-humans if they do not like what they have been told the other person's car says about them. PLEASE STOP IT!
    And that faked picture (camera tilted) picture of the Jeep is going to get some family killed!
     
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  3. suzannekane avatar Suzanne Kane Posted: 10/6/2010 11:26am PDT

    Donee, I appreciate your comments, but my intent was certainly a more light-hearted look at what may motivate consumers to buy certain vehicles. It's a subject that is intriguing to automakers, psychologist, sociologists, and some consumers. Regarding the photo of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, perhaps I could have selected a different one. The idea here was more to show a vehicle's go-anywhere capabilities. Consumers should only attempt off-road terrain with properly-equipped vehicles and adequate training in the right driving techniques to do so safely.
     
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  4. Car Guy Posted: 10/22/2010 1:23pm PDT

    We all have our dream cars, and some are lucky enough to be driving them. I love renting a jeep on vacation, but those roll over stories on television sure make you keep your mind on the road. Drive Safely!
     
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