Whether it's a matter of money or individual taste, men and women go for different models of cars. The report pertains to new-car sales and leases made between Nov. 1 and Feb. 4 in 20 mostly major U.S. markets. Transactions signed by men were recorded as such, and the same was done for women. Topping the list of models dominated by female buyers was the Volkswagen Cabrio. Women comprised nearly 62 percent of the buyers during the time frame.
Women really love that car.
But Libby cautioned that the data is likely skewed more toward single, young buyers who tend to purchase lower-priced cars out of economic necessity. He said the data doesn't account for cars bought for women by husbands and fathers. Still, the results clearly show that many women buy smaller, budget automobiles. Linda Clark of Summerville, a church secretary who recently bought a new Toyota Echo, said women like cars that are easy to maneuver and that are practical. I bought mine because it's easy to park, and it gets great gas mileage.