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How the Car You Drive can Affect Your Mood and Persona

March 29, 2021 By Gauge Magazine

PersonaMost people think that a luxury car is the only car stylish enough to help you get a hot date, but the plot twist is that’s not true. Your Mood and Persona can be full with this information. 

You don’t need butterfly doors to get a hot date’s attention. You’d be surprised how just taking care of what you have can turn your date on faster than your blinker.

Flashiness is a fleeting turn-on for serious daters, making reasonable rides more telling of a potential romantic partner. In the eyes of modern daters, drivers with snazzy brands who are in debt or pay more for their car insurance for a Cadillac CTS than they do their home become undateable. 

How Your Car Makes You and your Mood and Persona More Attractive

How to become more attractive and how to accurately define beauty has intrigued the human mind for centuries. As much as some don’t like to think of themselves as vain or give in to the status quo, think about the car models or colors you’d never drive show alot about your persona. 

You can even think about driving oxymorons that make us all giggle, like short petite women hopping out of trucks or a large, heavyset man cramped into a Ford Focus. 

How you dress introduces you to the world before you speak, making what you drive another form of fashion. No matter your style, you don’t need luxury items to come across as clean, professional, edgy, classic, caring, or sporty.

Even with the desire to be as attractive as possible, expressing your style isn’t only for vanity. What you drive reflects who you are your persona and your lifestyle, and fortunately, there is no one way to be attractive.

To pick a vehicle that will make you more attractive, narrow the options down to what rides will fit into your ideal life with your future partner.

Are you an outdoorsy adventurer or city chic chiller?

The purpose of dating is to find someone with whom you can build a life. So asking what that life will look like will help you find better dates and your perfect car.

If you’re an outdoorsy adventurer, looking into the best cars for outdoor enthusiasts will help you attract a mate that enjoys similar hobbies as you. Vehicles built for camping, towing, and rough terrain express your interests and give you an attractive, rugged edge.

If you tend to be in the city, something low and sleek may be more your speed. A large bulky vehicle can be frustrating if you imagine yourself pulling up to the city’s hottest restaurants and lounges with your date. You’ll miss your reservation because you’ll be too busy trying to find a place to park, which will turn off both you and your date.

Insurance tip: Car insurance rates go up the closer you get to major cities due to higher theft and vandalism rates. If you live in an urban area, asking your insurance provider for ways to offset that increase could help you get a better deal.

Are you a spontaneous traveler or a stay-at-home planner?

Personality traits and habits are also expressed through what we drive. 

A vehicle that requires a more regulated maintenance routine may not be the car for you if you’re a jet setter. Also, take into consideration how much gas or charging the vehicle you want requires.

Don’t let your on-the-road party turn into roadside hassle by constantly spending your money to fill the tank. If you have cross-country romance dreams, pick a car that is comfortable and does well on the road.

Insurance tip: Your car insurance rates will go up the more annual miles you drive. If you’re someone who loves road trips, getting a rental could spare you from higher rates.

The Kind of Car That Makes You Attractive

Granted, there are many attributes to look for on a first date that don’t include materialistic things, but having a nice car doesn’t hurt.

You’re not out of the game for driving a base-model, but studies have shown what and how we drive can be a turn-on or turn-off. 

According to a Select Car Leasing survey, the driver attributes that most women say make their date seem less attractive have less to do with what and more so how you drive.

Over 70 percent of women said they hate:

  • Messiness
  • Dirty exteriors
  • Few car accessories and gadgets
  • Poor driving habits

Who knew it could all be so simple? Save your car loan appointment and instead take a driver’s education course, get a car wash, and watch a YouTube video on changing tires.

Insurance tip: Taking even one online driver’s education class can help you save on your monthly auto premium for a year or more.

What are cars that are considered attractive?

So we’ve established what kind of cars you don’t need, but what about finding cars that check both affordability and attractiveness boxes? 

The average value of most purchased vehicles for American car owners is $37,876. At that MSRP, there are plenty of attractive models well within reach for the common consumer.  this will help your Persona

A list of the most attractive cars under the average value is: 

  • Chevy Cruze LS – MSRP: $20,798
  • Mazda Miata – MSRP: $24,915
  • Chevrolet Camaro LT – MSRP: $25,905
  • Ford EcoBoost Mustang – MSRP: $26,195
  • Toyota 86 – MSRP: $26,255
  • Lotus Elise – MSRP: $28,000
  • Buick LaCrosse – MSRP: $29,565
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA – MSRP: $32,700

A list of SUV and truck models priced under the national average is:

  • BMW 2 Series – MSRP: $34,800
  • Jeep Wrangler – MSRP: $23,995 
  • Subaru Crosstrek – MSRP: $25,245
  • Jeep Renegade 4W Sport – MSRP: $26,040
  • Toyota Tacoma SR5 – MSRP: $26,250
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA Class – MSRP: $32,850
  • Kia Telluride – MSRP: $33,415
  • Acura RDX – MSRP: $35,800

Insurance tip: Not all insurance companies will offer the same deal. Whenever you’re looking to change insurance, get a minimum of three quotes to ensure the best and most competitive deal.

How attractive does your car make you?

A little practicality goes a long way when looking to impress, and putting yourself in debt for a luxury model car isn’t worth the hassle anyway. 

In the end, how you treat your date and your personal Persona will be the most important, but keep in mind what about your car could be used to your advantage when catching someone’s eye.

Danielle Beck-HunterDanielle Beck-Hunter writes and researches for the auto insurance comparison site, QuoteInspector.com. Danielle graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and enjoys studying the psychology behind attraction. 

 

Filed Under: News

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