Oct 26th, 2006
Mustang is ride of choice among 16-25 year olds
Kelley Blue Book recently released the results of its annual back-to-school car-buying poll. Whether heading to high school or college, the 2006 study found that 43 percent of drivers ages 16-25 would like to arrive in a Ford Mustang, making it the No. 1 choice among younger drivers for the second year in a row. Parents, however, chose the Honda Civic as the car they would most like to see their child drive. Four of the top five picks were Asian manufacturers, including small sedans from Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mazda. Coming in at No. 5 on the parents list was the compact Ford Escape SUV. The Mustang ranked No. 8 among parents.
“As you would expect, parents’ primary concerns today revolve around safety and reliability,” says Jack R. Nerad, editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book. “Young people look for vehicles they can personalize or one that defines their personality,” he says.
What 16- to 25-year-olds want to drive to school:
1. 2001 Ford Mustang - 43%
2. 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse - 37%
3. 2001 Honda Civic - 34%
4. 2001 Jeep Wrangler - 32%
5. 2002 Jeep Liberty - 23%
What parents of 16- to 25-year-olds want their children to drive:
1. 2001 Honda Civic - 43%
2. 2002 Toyota Corolla - 41%
3. 2003 Nissan Sentra - 13%
4. 2003 Mazda Protege - 12%
5. 2000 Ford Explorer - 11%
Via [Ford Muscle]
