Can We Guess Your Dream Car?

By: Mark Lichtenstein

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

VROOM VROOM! If you were to step outside your house, there's one thing you probably couldn't walk a block without seeing - a car! When it comes to choosing a car, there's probably the practical choice and then there's the choice of your dreams! Can we guess your dream car?

If we imagine the majority of the 1800s, people were mostly traveling by horse and carriage. It wasn't until the end of the century that the transportation world changed! In 1885 German inventor Karl Benz created the first true automobile, which had an internal combustion engine. Although this first car only had three wheels, it is what shaped our dream cars today! Benz would go on to found one of the most popular and coveted car brands of all time, Mercedes-Benz. Germany would follow up with brands like BMW, Audi and Porsche. A trip over to Italy would find you in the land of Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini. The United States would create the coveted Mustang, Camaro and Corvette. Were these luxury cars at the top of your list, or is your dream car something a bit more practical?

Do you prefer a Volkswagen van that can carry a growing family? Would you rather experience a mix of luxury and tech with the 2018 Lincoln Continental? Let's find out!

Take this quiz and we'll guess your ultimate dream car! Fasten those seat belts!

What kind of headphones do you own?

Sony SBH50 wireless headphones

Airbuds
Old Sony headphones from my Walkman in the 1980s

Bose noise cancelling headphones like the ones you get in Business Class

Do you feel the need to shut out the outside world?

No, I like the sounds of the road.

No, I want to hear the roar of engines!
No, I want to feel the wind in my hair.

Yes. The road is unpleasant.

Do you want to drive alone or with a companion?

I'll be mostly alone.

I'll always have a total babe on my arm.
I'd like to go for a drive with friends and loved ones.

I'll be in the back, reading the paper.

Do you like hiking?

Yeah, but only recreationally.

No, I prefer rowing.
I don't mind hiking even if it's not recreational.

No, I'm too old and broken for that.

Do you bike?

Yes, I do, but only on weekends.

No, I can't keep my balance.
Yes, I mostly bike to work.

No, my knee won't do it.

Would you be proud to turn up at your own child's wedding in your dream ride?

...maybe not

Heavens no
Yeah, it'd be cool.

It's discreet, I'd do it.

How old are you?

35

22
50

70

Do you plan on parallel parking your dream car?

Yes, all the time

Hopefully, if I can see out the back.
No, it's too big.

Yes, it has a self-parking system.

What kind of road to you prefer?

Twisting back roads

Big straight highways
Long, winding mountain roads

City roads

Would you be able to handle this car over the age of 70?

Maybe

No
Sure

I'd hope by then I'd have a chauffeur.

Do you like going on long road trips?

Not more than a few hours

No, my back can't take it.
No, I don't think I'd handle it.

Yes

Would you be proud to own this car over the age of 40?

Yes

No! It would make me look sad.
Yes, it's cool no matter who is driving it.

Yes, it shows that I'm mature.

What paint scheme would you want for your car?

Just blue

Red with a white racing stripe
Black, obviously

Silver, as it is discreet.

Do you enjoy sailing?

No, I prefer kayaking.

No, but I like swimming.
Sure, I love sailing in a long boat with a big deck.

I sold my yacht years ago.

Do you ever go to the track?

I'd like to.

I do!
I don't. What a waste of time!

No, I'm not a childish showoff.

Do you seek respect from non-car people?

Only when I overtake them.

Yes, when they see how cool I am.
No, I'm good.

Yes, because that's how you become successful.

Are you often ticketed for speeding?

Heh, I used to be.

Yes, all the time
Never

I'm not usually the one driving.

How much do you need gadgetry to get around?

I'm pretty dependant.

I prefer satnav.
I can read a map, no problem.

I pay people for that sort of thing.

Do you ski?

No, I snowboard.

Yes, I do.
I cross-country ski.

No, my back can't take it.

How often would you use this car for errands?

All the time

Never
Rarely

Weekdays

Would you want your car to attract the gender you are attracted to?

No, it's to attract me.

Yeah! I'm having a midlife crisis.
It may be some people's mint chocolate chip, but nobody's vanilla.

No, it's just for what it can do for me.

Do you seek respect from car people?

Only from very odd car people

Yes, from meatheads
Yes, from retro fans

No

How much do you dream of horsepower?

Every day ending in "Y"

Every time I drive my Corolla
I don't, ever.

Only when I am on a highway on ramp.

How important are looks to you?

Not important

Very important
All important

Somewhat important

Would you want to be able to stretch out for a nap in your car?

Not unless I were really small.

No, I'd be too excited to drive.
Maybe, but it wouldn't be comfortable.

Sure I could.

Do you love the thrill of danger?

No, I want total safety.

Yeah!
No thrills for me thanks.

I just want some peace and quiet.

Do you care if your car is unreliable?

Yes, I care a lot.

I don't mind the occasional problem.
I don't care if it constantly breaks down.

I'll pay someone for upkeep.

Do you need a car for your job?

Yes, I do.

No, I do not.
I could use one, but there's no absolute need.

I have a company car.

Would your dream car be a second car?

No, it has to do double duty.

Yes!
No, but then I don't really need a car.

Maybe, if my spouse insists on getting my old one.

How practical are you?

Very, very practical

Totally impractical
Hopelessly impractical

Mostly practical, but you have to have a soul.

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