I've noticed that virtually everytime I see one of these car's, the driver turns out to be a senior citizen. Can anyone explain this phenominon?
2007-02-06 23:49:34 · 11 answers · asked by Soundguy 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
well.. for one they are the only ones who can really afford them and 2; they probably feel more comfortable in them since their size is similar to the everyday cars of old...
2007-02-06 23:57:55 · answer #1 · answered by Mephitus 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
One reason they drive these cars is they have style, comphort, and safety. Another, these cars have decades of performance and history. Maybe they are doing there part to support the US economy and companies, maybe they want the country to retain as many jobs as we can here without them going overseas? How many of you underage wannabe need for speed posers would be buying v-8's with real power instead of bragging about an enimic 200 hp honda if gas prices were to fall?
Also, most importantly, they like these cars for whatever reason, same as you like your recycled barbie dolls with 200 hamsterpower with trash can exhausts that sound like pissed off bumblebee's and those wimpy superchargers made by tonka toys. Personally, I like a real American made Pontiac with at least a 400 to a 455. ( cant beat the feeling of leaving a 1000 lb honda in the dust while driving a 3800 pound tank made in michigan, but thats just me!) To each his own.
By the way, I'm not old and can affort the gas, HA!
2007-02-07 19:56:33 · answer #2 · answered by pyledriver 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
So they can say "If you don't like the way I drive, stay off the sidewalks". They feel safe in large cars, as they know they are a danger to themselves, as well as others. Since that is the only way they have to get around, it might as well be a tank that can take a beating. The other reason is comfort, and the ease of getting in and out of a large vehicle as apposed to a small vehicle.
Glad to help out, Good Luck!!!
2007-02-07 00:01:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We drive these kinds of cars because we are two weeks ahead of all you young people out there. Our cars never break down and last many, many more years than yours! Also, us old people know that you young folks just got your lisence and you know nothing about safe driveing I see you young folks talking on your cell phones, putting on your makeup, styling your hair, watching TV while driveing, so us old folks know you young folks get into many wrecks! Our bigger cars protect us so we can get older then we allready are!. I drive a Caprice with 500 horse power and I know I can get away from all you young peoples cars and leave you in the dust! OLD PEOPLE RULE!!! (and we got all the money too)
2007-02-07 01:47:43 · answer #4 · answered by Lots of money but no sense 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They come from an age that said buy American and they have Also at a world road safety conference it was told that senior cits should buy bigger cars as they are less likely to get sqashed and break brittle bones in a small crash if there is plenty of room around them.
2007-02-07 00:09:12 · answer #5 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because the younger kids like sport cars and cars that look cool. Grandma and grandpa want the luxury. You know the ride that is smooth and has lots of room.
2007-02-06 23:58:21 · answer #6 · answered by jen 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because they do, Not only they Drive Cadillacs, Buicks, and Oldsmobiles. They also drive Mercurys, and Lincolns. And they drive VERY SLOW!!
2007-02-07 00:01:27 · answer #7 · answered by Pauly W 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Familiarity.
2007-02-07 00:02:04 · answer #8 · answered by bright_neon 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because that's what they've been driving all these years and they like the car and it's still running, so why switch?
2007-02-06 23:57:38 · answer #9 · answered by pinduck85 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They can afford the higher priced autos....and THEY WANT
COMFORT!
2007-02-07 01:39:59 · answer #10 · answered by Karen B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋