Survey: Cars impress the opposite sex

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Men and women agree that when it comes to dating cars make an  
impression, according to a Ford Fusion “Life in Drive” Dating Survey  
that polled more than 400 singles and revealed a whopping 89 percent  
of males and 95 percent of females said they were somewhat likely to  
notice their date’s car. The Ford survey revealed that it’s not just  
your car, but the state of your car that can make an impression on  
your date, with 58 percent saying that the condition of their date’s  
vehicle would at least somewhat impact their attraction to the  
person. Dirty, malfunctioning cars and poor driving were considered a  
no-no.


The survey is part of an upcoming series of Ford-sponsored speed  
dating events in select U.S. cities to introduce the new Ford Fusion.  
Singles will get to know each other during seven minute rides in a  
Ford Fusion, a new mid-size car designed with style and attitude and  
marketed under the theme, “Life in Drive.” The Ford Fusion’s new  
twist on speed dating explores the role a car can have in making the  
right impression.


“A person’s car is most definitely an extension of the person,” said  
Ellen Fein, dating expert and best-selling co-author of The Rules.


“You often get one chance to make a right impression and, many times,  
your car is one of the first personal things your date sees about  
you. Similar to your clothes, your car says something about you and  
your style,” added Fein.


An overwhelming 90 percent of those surveyed said they “would not  
borrow” a nice car from a friend to impress a first date. Of those  
that said they “would borrow,” 12 percent were males compared to nine  
percent of females.


“What’s the point if it isn’t yours?” said Fein. “If you go beyond a  
first date to the all-important second date, it’s only going to come  
back to bite you. Besides, there are some really stylish and  
affordable cars out there that make a great impression.”