Technology named leading factor that influences Americans’ dream car: poll
- 10 months ago
America’s most desired movie car is the Aston Martin DB5 from the "James Bond" series, according to a new survey.
The second spot was claimed by the Ford Mustang GT 390 from "Bullitt," closely followed by the charming Mini Cooper from "The Italian Job."
The futuristic DeLorean DMC-12 from "Back to the Future" and the iconic Ecto-1 from "Ghostbusters" rounded out the top five.
More than half of the respondents (53%) had a more specific dream car in mind, with 33% nurturing this aspiration since their teenage years, according to a survey of 2,000 Americans.
So what exactly makes a car a “dream?”
Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Carvana, the survey found that technology (26%) was the leading factor that influenced people's dream car.
Performance (25%), safety features (25%), reliability (23%) and emotional appeal (20%) were also significant influences in shaping respondents' dream car preferences.
Thirty-one percent expressed a strong preference for electric engines, beating out gasoline engines (27%), and hybrid alternatives (21%).
Among the most coveted dream car models, the BMW M4 (17%), Tesla Model S (16%), Mercedes-Benz S-Class (16%), Chevrolet Corvette (14%), and Ford Mustang (14%) held the top positions.
In terms of style, SUVs (29%) reigned supreme, followed by luxury cars (17%) and sports cars (14%).
Comfort (20%) played a role in respondents' dream car preferences, with climate control (30%), leather or premium upholstery (30%), and a built-in navigation system (29%) ranking as the top three must-have comfort features.
When it came to color, black emerged as the most popular choice (22%). White ranked closely behind with 16% of participants favoring it, followed by red (13%).
People hold their dream car in such high esteem that just thinking about it brings happiness to 39% of the respondents.
Interestingly, many respondents have gone the extra mile by giving names to their dream cars. Approximately 46% of those with a dream car had a name for them, with popular names including Bluebell (14%), Black Beauty (13%), and Baby (12%).
Six out of 10 Americans would choose to own their dream car over their dream home.
In terms of budget, the average American expressed a willingness to spend varying amounts on their dream car. Forty-three percent would be willing to pay more than $100,000 for their dream car.
Moreover, many participants have actually taken initial steps toward buying their dream car. Three in 10 of those who have a car in mind sought advice from car enthusiasts or experts, while an equal number created budget plans to save for their dream car.
The second spot was claimed by the Ford Mustang GT 390 from "Bullitt," closely followed by the charming Mini Cooper from "The Italian Job."
The futuristic DeLorean DMC-12 from "Back to the Future" and the iconic Ecto-1 from "Ghostbusters" rounded out the top five.
More than half of the respondents (53%) had a more specific dream car in mind, with 33% nurturing this aspiration since their teenage years, according to a survey of 2,000 Americans.
So what exactly makes a car a “dream?”
Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Carvana, the survey found that technology (26%) was the leading factor that influenced people's dream car.
Performance (25%), safety features (25%), reliability (23%) and emotional appeal (20%) were also significant influences in shaping respondents' dream car preferences.
Thirty-one percent expressed a strong preference for electric engines, beating out gasoline engines (27%), and hybrid alternatives (21%).
Among the most coveted dream car models, the BMW M4 (17%), Tesla Model S (16%), Mercedes-Benz S-Class (16%), Chevrolet Corvette (14%), and Ford Mustang (14%) held the top positions.
In terms of style, SUVs (29%) reigned supreme, followed by luxury cars (17%) and sports cars (14%).
Comfort (20%) played a role in respondents' dream car preferences, with climate control (30%), leather or premium upholstery (30%), and a built-in navigation system (29%) ranking as the top three must-have comfort features.
When it came to color, black emerged as the most popular choice (22%). White ranked closely behind with 16% of participants favoring it, followed by red (13%).
People hold their dream car in such high esteem that just thinking about it brings happiness to 39% of the respondents.
Interestingly, many respondents have gone the extra mile by giving names to their dream cars. Approximately 46% of those with a dream car had a name for them, with popular names including Bluebell (14%), Black Beauty (13%), and Baby (12%).
Six out of 10 Americans would choose to own their dream car over their dream home.
In terms of budget, the average American expressed a willingness to spend varying amounts on their dream car. Forty-three percent would be willing to pay more than $100,000 for their dream car.
Moreover, many participants have actually taken initial steps toward buying their dream car. Three in 10 of those who have a car in mind sought advice from car enthusiasts or experts, while an equal number created budget plans to save for their dream car.