Do you think the kind of car you drive makes a impression on how people think of you?

Answer 1

Yes, it does. People, for the most part, like to aquaint themselves with others who show responsibility and education. Now this doesn't mean that you have to drive a Mercedez in order to have friends, but what it does mean is that if you are a 30 year old man that drives a 1992 Chevy Baretta with a side panel of a different car and a broken back tail light, you arent going to get much action! Not from anyone who respects themselves anyway. Now there is always the exception of the college student. These people are allowed to drive any P.O.S. they need to. Provided they are sensible, good students. If they're flunking out, they join the above mentioned Chevy Baretta group.
Your car says a lot about who you are. For instance, I was driving, until recently, a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. This has carpool mom written all over it! Actually, I am a stay-at-home mom, but Im also a student and I hate the "soccer mom" label. So, I traded in the Buick beast, and I just bought a 2006 Mazda 3. Its awesome! Its black, its a sedan, its sporty, and it gets great gas mileage. so, what does this car say to someone about me? One, Im mysterious! The color incinuates that. Two, I am in no way, the typical "soccer mom"! Three, saving money is important to me. And finally, Im responsible and I am in a position to afford and finance a new car.

Answer 2

I think it matters to certain types of people. I went on a blind date once, and the only thing that went ok was "oh, you have a nice car." That was the only positive thing about the whole date. I later characterised this person as being very image-conscious who was looking for a model or something, not a real person.

I know for myself, if the car is areal junker with bad paint, rattles, stinking dirty spotted upholstery, etc., it does make a partially negative impression on me, but not fatal. The stinky seats, though, are the worst. Having a clunker--well there's lots of reasons that can cause that, so I'm not too hard on that.

Answer 3

I think there are many variables with something like that. One time a cousin's friend stopped by because he was a "mobile investment broker" and wanted to talk with us. He pulled up in a Saturn held together by duct tape. We passed. I'm not about to take financial advice from someone driving a car worth less than my average pair of shoes.

I have 3 kids and I take the bus. I'm sure someone who doesn't know me might say, "Look at that stupid girl. What's she doing having that many kids when she can't afford to drive? Tsk tsk!" But the truth is, I traded in my car for a bus pass because I believe we all need to do more to stop global warming, and because driving is expensive and frustrating. I never have to worry about parking, it's fabulous!

When I see a silver-haired person driving an expensive luxury vehicle I see a person that has worked hard for many, many years and is very deserving of such an indulgence and I say bully to them, indulge!

Conversely, when I see a young person driving a luxury vehicle I see a poiled rotten brat with rich, ignorant parents. But maybe the young person made their own money either through business, acting, or a lottery - who knows?!

So yes, I do judge, but I try to see all sides of the picture as well.

Answer 4

i am not going to lie it does, if that someone does not know you and they see what kind you drive they will think a good impression of you, now if the people know who the person is driving a pinto then that is a different story but yes peopple do make impressions off of the car you drive.

Answer 5

Yes. I find those in shorter cars more courteous. Even if they speed... Why>

That pri*k in the hummer likes to drive slow, but pulls up way to far at the corner to be seen. The hummer blocks everyones view. So instead of me being able to turn at the light, I need to wait for that beast of a vehicle to move once its done showing off.

Someone in a smaller car can show off just the same, but most likely if someone needs they can see around, or over that vehicle.

Yes, hummers are expensive (40k), not not as expensive as a cadillac or kick as* sports car.

Answer 6

Well I think in a way yeah, cause men if you have an old crappy car that is almost gonna fall apart, what does that tell you of a person. Is not that you have to live by what people say or think about you, but men at least a descent car. It doesn't have to be a Ferrari, almost nobody has them. See what I mean? All you need is a descent car. Oh and don't care about what people say, you can't please anybody, just yourself.

Answer 7

A big expensive car does impress some people. I knew this guy who spent all his life savings on buying a big Rolls Royce, leaving him with very little money. He would wear his best suit and drive to auctions in his RR and make a big entrance. Do you know when he bid for an item, many people stopped bidding because they thought he was so rich he'd be able to outbid them.
What psychology eh??

Answer 8

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Answer 9

I used to. But I've reached the age and level of maturity that I really don't give a rat's patootie what people think. My son thought my Ford Crown Victoria was an old lady's car. That was until we were rear-ended by a sports car. My bumper was cracked. Her car looked like an accordion and was totaled. So much for her status symbol. (For the record, no one was hurt.)

Answer 10

Yes I do.

I also think how a person dresses makes an impression. I honestly judge if I want to talk to someone on how they look. I don't LIKE OR DISLIKE them for the way they are dressed, but I want to talk to people like me.

EDIT - My husband, kids, and I all drive really nice cars - my kids are not spoiled brats and neither are we ignorant. We worked hard to give our kids nice things (undead princess)