Men, Women Approach Car Buying With Different Idea

[Craig]

I don't necessarily agree with a lot of the statements made in the following article, but I thought it was an interesting perspective. Maybe other YW forum members have a somewhat different perspective on the subject.

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http://www.thedenverchannel.com/automotive...741/detail.html (http://www.thedenverchannel.com/automotive/1860741/detail.html)

[wylin]

Men Want Personality, Women Notice Practical Details

POSTED: 11:58 a.m. EST December 30, 2002

If men are from Mars and women are from Venus, how can they come together to buy a car?



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"Men and women look at cars in totally different ways," says John Davis, host and executive producer of "MotorWeek," the award-winning PBS weekly automotive magazine show. "Women tend to consider the practical aspects of a car, while men are inclined to think of a vehicle as an extension of their personalities."


When women shop for cars, they look at things such as maneuverability and step-in height, how sharp the door edges are and the texture of the seat fabric.

"Women want to know how convenient a door will be for loading groceries or kids, and how easy it is to get into the back seat and quell a riot," says Davis. Even small details such as whether a driver can operate small control buttons with long fingernails are an issue for many women consumers.

Men, on the other hand, want to know how a car will drive, what options are available and how well a vehicle's image reflects their own. Theirs is a more emotional, gut-level decision.

So how can people with such different perspectives come together to make a purchase that pleases both? Davis suggests some ways for couples to successfully navigate the car-buying process.

First, have a good idea of what you both want before you go in to talk to a dealer. Take time to discuss what's important to each of you and decide together what features are necessary and fit your price range. If you have a local auto show, visit it and try out all the prospects to narrow your search.
Let the salesperson sell you. Ask a lot of questions. "They should work to sell you," says Davis.
If there is any disagreement, excuse yourselves to talk privately. One person may not recognize the risk of a higher price, or may really want the extended warranty. These are topics that may not come up until you are working with the salesperson. "Don't discuss it in public; go home and work it out," Davis advises.
When the salesperson gives you something to sign, make sure the numbers add up. This is where couples can help each other. In many cases, women are the ones who read the small print, while men tend to dwell on big picture items like warranties and service requirements.
Be patient. Make sure you have talked over any concerns and that all of your questions have been answered. Allow time for both of you to test drive the vehicle. Davis recommends visiting dealers during the week, when salespeople are less busy and can give you their full attention.

If couples discuss their preferences in advance, take the time to gather all the necessary information, and make the decision together, the odds are pretty good that everybody will be happy on the drive home.

basically its saying women look at the useless ergonomic things and forgoe lookin at performance, while men look at the real meat and potatos of the car.

[VV o n g B a]

Originally posted by wylin@Dec 30 2002, 05:06 PM
basically its saying women look at the useless ergonomic things and forgoe lookin at performance, while men look at the real meat and potatos of the car.
lol. too right. :D :D

[wylin]

when i personally buy a car i test drive it see how well it handles, i shop around for a good deal and keep my selection down to 2-3 choices within the same basic class.

For example my 240sx i shopped between 3 cars when i was gonna get it Acura integra GSR, Mistubishi Eclipse GS-T, and 240sx this was back in 1995 so those were the top choices then, around 20k price. Then i went and priced out each the lowest bids for each were 1996 acura integra GSR 18,900 w/ leather, 1996 eclipse Gs-t w/o leather but sunroof for 21k, 1995 240sx 15,600 w/o leather w/o sunroof. decided on the 240 based on the handling and the clutch action.

[mrazntre]

women and bitches usually say shit like.. "oh that's cute"

men say, "how much hp it got?"

[537]

Men: Torque? HP? Is it tossable? Can I kick the tail out easily?

Women: Can I drive over a speed bump at 40mph and not feel it? Does it come with door ding protectors?