No. 1 Thing Women Notice About Your Car

Fully 95 percent of women will notice their date's car. The No. 1 thing they are most likely to pay attention to is the vehicle's cleanliness both inside and out, according to survey conducted by Ford Motor Co.

The Ford Fusion "Life in Drive" Dating Survey of 422 single adults ages 25 to 40 nationwide 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. Females felt more strongly about their date's car condition than males with 69 percent saying it would at least somewhat impact their attraction to their date compared to 47 percent of males.

"If your car is dirty outside and cluttered with wrappers and junk inside, that delivers a personality message to your date that could very well impact the evening and your future prospects," said Sherrie Schneider, co-author of the best-selling book "The Rules." "Your car offers a very visual view of the person you are dating before a single word is ever spoken."

Her co-author Ellen Fein thinks our cars are viewed as an extension of ourselves. "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," says Fein. "Similar to your clothes, your car says something about you and your style. The interior trim, leather seats, bold colors all reveal something about you."

The survey uncovered some fun facts about dating, love and cars:

What is your most embarrassing car date moment?

• My date told me I am a bad driver: 22 percent
• I suffered an upset stomach: 16 percent
• I was pulled over for speeding: 15 percent
• Getting into a fender bender: 10 percent
• Getting caught fooling around: 2 percent

What is your favorite car date activity?

• Talking or getting to know my date better: 43 percent
• Sightseeing: 28 percent
• Kissing: 16 percent
• Listening to music: 14 percent

source: Netscape.com


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