What Does Your Car Say About Your Personality?

There's an old funny saying that claims certainwant to portray of yourself to divers around you.
people inevitably start looking more and more likeFor a more brash, confident or even powerful
their pets as they grow older together. But didpersonality, a large SUV often suits their needs
you know that many people also share a lot ofwell. For a more modest personality,it may be
things in common with the car they drive, as well?better to purchase a less showy sedan or even
It's true, and if you keep an eye out for it, youcompact car.
may notice that even you yourself have certainAdditionally, for those of us who love living life
qualities that seem tailor made for your car.fast and impulsively, sports cars can be be the
Generally, people are drawn to consumerperfect compliment to your personality (if you
products that represent or reflect their ownhave the money to allow you to purchase one in
values, interests and particular talents, and oftenthe first place).
subconsciously, they purchase things that couldThere are some people who also claim that the
broadcast a message about themselves to thecolor you choose for your vehicle can
rest of the world around them.subconsciously convey feelings or attitudes to
The question is, what message does your car sayother drivers. For instance, red is often identified
about you, and does it really suit your personality?with speed or risky behavior (and it's said that
To begin with, we don't want to suggest thatpolice are more likely to pull over a red car, too).
anyone needs to only buy a car that perfectlyWhite, a more neutral color, often conveys
suits their personality in order to be happy orpeacefulness or non-threatening feelings, while
successful. On the contrary, here are manyblack might project a more sinister persona.
factors that are involved in obtaining a vehicle,Greens and blues on cars often signify fun-loving
such as your own personal finances and what youor friendly drivers.
can afford in the first place.But obviously, the color of a person's car is rarely
Obviously, finding a car that matches youra reliable way to judge their actual personality.
personality is not as important as, for instance,Lastly, your vehicle might also match your
finding a spouse who matches your personality.personality based on how its gas mileage is and
Many people only care if their car starts and getshow environmentally friendly it is. If you are more
them from point A to point B, and that's just fine.of a conservationist, a smaller electric-hybrid
But if you can afford to be a little picky aboutvehicle would be a great statement to the rest of
just what kind of car you'll be buying, thee arethe world about how important your view of the
some steps you can take to make sure it betterenvironment is. Conversely, an SUV with lower
matches your personality.miles per gallon might convey an image of
First, the size, shape and relative power of yoursomeone who is not as concerned about oil
car will say a lot about what type of image youconservation or rising gas prices.