2006-07-03 10:38:31 · 10 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
No, my father in law gave me a car....it is practical and newer with low milage and very clean and reliable. I guess I'm kinda like that too!!!!
2006-07-03 10:49:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I drive a Toyota Tacoma, 2005, silver, the regular cab one. I see ads for it and it seems to be geared towards the "adventurous young male" or at least, the young men who want to seem adventurous. I'd say a typical Tacoma buyer is a male, 20-30 white, probably works in some sort of labour industry. Probably has at least one tattoo, has had many girlfriends, wants to be though of as tough. I'm a male, 20-30, white, I go to university, no tattoos, I've had two girlfriends, no one would ever mistake me as being tough, I work at a hospital. I'm not adventurous at all, I like hiking and kayaking, but I didn't buy it to go off road or anything I only got the truck because my dogs like to be in the back. I guess I do sort of fit in to the social place that my car describes. But not everybody does; my brother drives a minivan. And he doesn't even have any kids!
2006-07-03 18:09:30 · answer #2 · answered by MED_SCHOOL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Some people drive what they can afford, but some people drive what they like. I have a 2005 Mercury Sable. I could afford much more, but why pay more for something that is more expensive, but is basically the same thing. My mom drives a 95 F-150. Why should she go buy something new to prove to people she is well off.
2006-07-03 17:43:34 · answer #3 · answered by houstonmom77064 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be considered a sign of social status but it's not the only thing that outlines your social status. other things like what u wear can outline who u are socially
2006-07-03 17:41:10 · answer #4 · answered by daydreamer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some consider a status symbol.
Personally I'm glad for anything that looks decent, runs well & doesnt leave me having to walk/depend on others.
Independance is the ultimate status symbol!
2006-07-03 18:06:12 · answer #5 · answered by 1derous1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that alot of younger kids would say yea.. I know I'm not but 17 everyones like you are a kid but I personally don't think so.
2006-07-03 17:48:32 · answer #6 · answered by iluvcowboys89 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It reveals roughly how much money you have, so I guess it shows socioeconomic status.
2006-07-03 17:41:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somewhat, yes.
2006-07-03 17:42:09 · answer #8 · answered by AsianPersuasion :) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nah
2006-07-03 17:41:33 · answer #9 · answered by John w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good god no!!
2006-07-03 17:47:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋