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.
Articles similar to Ford Mustang #1 Vehicle Desired By Teens And Young Adults include: