Car-o-scopes???!!!

bigbandjohn · 01-12-2003, 11:55 AM

Hey everyone....

Sorry if this is a repeat for all of you here, but I found an interesting little thing called a car-o-scope. It's on the website of the NPR radio show Car Talk. Anyway, check it out. It said my Cobra was a good match for me.

oh. it's at http://cartalk.cars.com/Survey/Results/Psychographics/

And it's all in fun. I would like to hear what some of you get back, especially for alternative vehicles.

CADreamin · 01-14-2003, 08:48 AM

Here's mine...it was pretty fun to read...

Comparing You to Other Ford Mustang Owners
Boy oh boy, Greg, you picked a vehicle which is just about perfect for you. Congratulations! For example, when compared to other people who own a Ford Mustang, you're just about the same in terms of the extent to which you're a cheapskate, status consciousness, and .

But there are some psychographic and/or demographic measures on which you differ from other Ford Mustang owners. For example, you're a little too much of a risk-taker, and you're a bit too young to be driving this vehicle.

Car-O-Scope Makes Suggestions for More Compatible Vehicles
Despite the fact that your personality profile pretty much matches that of Ford Mustang owners, Car-O-Scope would like to suggest some alternative vehicles--should you be thinking of making a change.

Note: some of these suggestions might surprise you. But try to keep an open mind. It's quite possible that the car-o-scope has discovered some hidden and/or repressed aspects of your personality.

1. BMW 2002
2. AMC Jeep
3. Volkswagen Corrado
4. Honda Passport
5. Plymouth Duster

cad614 · 01-15-2003, 08:17 PM

Mine car-o-scope said:
"When compared to other people who own a Ford Mustang, you're just about the same in terms of your tolerance for taking risks, the extent to which you're a cheapskate, and your educational level.... you're a bit too young to be driving this vehicle, and other Ford Mustang owners make more money than you."

My more compatable vehicles:
1. Oldsmobile Cutlass
2. Chevrolet Camaro
3. Chevrolet Monte Carlo
4. Pontiac Firebird
5. Buick Estate Wagon

At least the Camaro and the Firebird are in there... I have no idea what the hell those other cars are. BTW, since I evidently don't make enough money, anyone want to offer me a job?

frdgrl · 01-16-2003, 12:45 PM

Yikes! It said I was too young, too poor and way too risk taking for a mustang! It said I needed a jeep or Camaro...A CAMARO!? *Shakes her head* Ahh, well...machines are destined to make mistakes, right?

bigbandjohn · 01-16-2003, 01:48 PM

OK. You showed me yours. I'll show you mine....

[whips it out]

Comparing You to Other Ford Mustang Cobra Owners
Boy oh boy, John, you picked a vehicle which is just about perfect for you. Congratulations! For example, when compared to other people who own a Ford Mustang Cobra, you're just about the same in terms of your age, the extent to which you're a cheapskate, and your educational level.

Car-O-Scope Makes Suggestions for More Compatible Vehicles
Despite the fact that your personality profile pretty much matches that of Ford Mustang Cobra owners, Car-O-Scope would like to suggest some alternative vehicles--should you be thinking of making a change.

Note: some of these suggestions might surprise you. But try to keep an open mind. It's quite possible that the car-o-scope has discovered some hidden and/or repressed aspects of your personality.

1. Volvo 244
2. Isuzu Trooper II
3. Toyota 4 Runner
4. BMW 2002
5. Honda Passport

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I would like to note that there is not one domestic car on the list - designed or built. The BMW would be a possiblility (I think they are great cars and look fine), but the 4 Runner is a strech (I'd go back to Jeep personally). The others? Never!

01-12-2003, 11:55 AM	#1
bigbandjohn Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The South, USA Posts: 143	Car-o-scopes???!!! Hey everyone.... Sorry if this is a repeat for all of you here, but I found an interesting little thing called a car-o-scope. It's on the website of the NPR radio show Car Talk. Anyway, check it out. It said my Cobra was a good match for me. oh. it's at http://cartalk.cars.com/Survey/Results/Psychographics/ And it's all in fun. I would like to hear what some of you get back, especially for alternative vehicles.

01-14-2003, 08:48 AM	#2
CADreamin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 93	Here's mine...it was pretty fun to read... Comparing You to Other Ford Mustang Owners Boy oh boy, Greg, you picked a vehicle which is just about perfect for you. Congratulations! For example, when compared to other people who own a Ford Mustang, you're just about the same in terms of the extent to which you're a cheapskate, status consciousness, and . But there are some psychographic and/or demographic measures on which you differ from other Ford Mustang owners. For example, you're a little too much of a risk-taker, and you're a bit too young to be driving this vehicle. Car-O-Scope Makes Suggestions for More Compatible Vehicles Despite the fact that your personality profile pretty much matches that of Ford Mustang owners, Car-O-Scope would like to suggest some alternative vehicles--should you be thinking of making a change. Note: some of these suggestions might surprise you. But try to keep an open mind. It's quite possible that the car-o-scope has discovered some hidden and/or repressed aspects of your personality. 1. BMW 2002 2. AMC Jeep 3. Volkswagen Corrado 4. Honda Passport 5. Plymouth Duster __________________ Greg 98 Mustang GT Coupe

01-15-2003, 08:17 PM	#3
cad614 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 377	Mine car-o-scope said: "When compared to other people who own a Ford Mustang, you're just about the same in terms of your tolerance for taking risks, the extent to which you're a cheapskate, and your educational level.... you're a bit too young to be driving this vehicle, and other Ford Mustang owners make more money than you." My more compatable vehicles: 1. Oldsmobile Cutlass 2. Chevrolet Camaro 3. Chevrolet Monte Carlo 4. Pontiac Firebird 5. Buick Estate Wagon At least the Camaro and the Firebird are in there... I have no idea what the hell those other cars are. BTW, since I evidently don't make enough money, anyone want to offer me a job? __________________ Mike '95 GT Convertible

01-16-2003, 12:45 PM	#4
frdgrl Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: In Alaska, From NC Posts: 83	Yikes! It said I was too young, too poor and way too risk taking for a mustang! It said I needed a jeep or Camaro...A CAMARO!? Shakes her head Ahh, well...machines are destined to make mistakes, right?

01-16-2003, 01:48 PM	#5
bigbandjohn Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The South, USA Posts: 143	OK. You showed me yours. I'll show you mine.... [whips it out] Comparing You to Other Ford Mustang Cobra Owners Boy oh boy, John, you picked a vehicle which is just about perfect for you. Congratulations! For example, when compared to other people who own a Ford Mustang Cobra, you're just about the same in terms of your age, the extent to which you're a cheapskate, and your educational level. Car-O-Scope Makes Suggestions for More Compatible Vehicles Despite the fact that your personality profile pretty much matches that of Ford Mustang Cobra owners, Car-O-Scope would like to suggest some alternative vehicles--should you be thinking of making a change. Note: some of these suggestions might surprise you. But try to keep an open mind. It's quite possible that the car-o-scope has discovered some hidden and/or repressed aspects of your personality. 1. Volvo 244 2. Isuzu Trooper II 3. Toyota 4 Runner 4. BMW 2002 5. Honda Passport -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I would like to note that there is not one domestic car on the list - designed or built. The BMW would be a possiblility (I think they are great cars and look fine), but the 4 Runner is a strech (I'd go back to Jeep personally). The others? Never!