Take this quick test to help you find the kind of vehicle that's right for your lifestyle. After you have answered all the questions, click "Compute" and compare the result to the key near the bottom.
How many people are in your family?
1 - 2 3 - 4 5 6 more than 6
How many people, on average, ride in your car?
What do you want most from a new car?
Speed Economy Economy & comfort Comfort Ability to haul people or things
How import is performance (speed, handling, etc.)?
Extremely Very Somewhat Not Very Unimportant
How often do you notice changes in gas prices?
Very often Often Occasionally Infrequently Never
What is the biggest item you might carry in your car?
Weekend or duffle bag Groceries Several suitcases Four or more suitcases 8ft. Christmas tree
What will be the car's primary use?
Looking good Commuting/basic transportation 2nd car for family family/business/luxury car Car pools/large family
What kind of car do you think you want?
Sports car/mini/compact Economy Compact Full-size sedan Station wagon/Van
How willing are you to sacrifice fuel economy for size?
Not at all Not very Somewhat Very Completely
How often will you drive long distances in this car?
Never Rarely Occasionally Regularly Only with large groups
How important is crash safety in comparison with fuel economy and style?
Unimportant Not Very Important Very Crucial
What type of image should your car project, and how important is that image to your decision?
Fast paced, fashionable & sport; image critically important Economical, socially conscious; image not very important Family oriented, down to earth; image somewhat important Wealthy, prestigious; image very important Practical; image unimportant
Result:
1 = Sports car or mini-compact car
2 = Four seat sub-compact or economy car
3 = Five-seat company or family car
4 = Six-seat luxury sedan or luxury car
5 = Station wagon, mini van, or full-sized van