Another source states that gas price is affecting car buyers
This is a post about one of the car market's most known voices: The Kelly Blue Book. According to KBB's latest marketing research study, more consumers are changing car shopping habits because of gas prices. And it's not a small number who are looking for help: KBB's report states 60 it's percent. Furthermore, 43 percent stated that they could consider seriously buying a more fuel-efficient vehicle if gas prices goes up another 25 cents over current levels.This is not the first report that focus on gas prices related to the purchase of more efficient vehicles. What is interesting is that the report clearly says that it's not an interest in the environment what drives motorist to look for fuel efficiency, but a view of their wallets.
[Source: Kelley Blue Book]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
EVan 8:28PM (4/09/2008)
People is paying more for the gases and they is really wanting efficient carses.
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Doug 4:28PM (4/11/2008)
I don't think it's appropriate to put ads in the comments.
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BlackbirdHighway 5:52AM (4/10/2008)
I've enjoyed this site in the past, but if they are going to
allow people to spam up the comments, I'm going to lose interest pretty fast.
I figure when gas prices top $5, people will start to seriously consider electric cars. I thought that might happen about the time Tesla has their second model out, but now it look like it will be sooner.
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M 8:28AM (4/10/2008)
Gee, maybe taking out that dusty old book on proper grammar & syntax would eliminate mucked up headlines like this.
"Another source states that gas prices is affecting car buyers"
EVan - good one. M
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Throwback 8:42AM (4/10/2008)
Here is the key quote, "Furthermore, 43 percent stated that they could consider seriously buying a more fuel-efficient vehicle if gas prices goes up another 25 cents over current levels." People will buy "more" fuel efficient cars AND trucks. Several of my co-workers traded in their truck based SUVs for car based SUVs. They now have "more" efficient vehicles although I would not call a 4,400 lbs 4WD Highlander fuel efficient.
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Rick 6:59PM (4/10/2008)
This is a global blog, not everyone is an english major so correct it in your head and read on. No need to take time out simply to be negative.
I'm curious about the Smart for sale above in the pic. Aren't these like barely available and yet someone is already selling theirs? I find that strange.
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Bill 8:31PM (4/10/2008)
Many of us in the U.S. are waiting for the new 50-state approved diesels.
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