Among those who would buy an ugly car if it were cheaper than good-looking cars, here's how much they'd have to save to close the deal:

$1,001-$5,000 – 47% (Women: 45%; Men: 49%)
$5,001 or more – 26% (Women: 29%; Men: 23%)
$501-$1,000 – 21% (Women: 17%; Men: 23%)
$100-$500 – 7% (Women: 9%; Men 5%)

It's not what you say, it's how you say it

When a friend or relative buys a frightful; car, the majority of those surveyed said they'd respond diplomatically, although twice as many men as women said they'd be blunt about their opinion. Here is how they'd respond:

"Not my style, but good for you!" – 70% (Men: 65%; Women: 74%)
Lie and say you think the car is a terrific choice –19% (Men: 19%; Women: 19%)
"That is ugly and I can't believe you bought that" –12% (Men: 16%; Women: 8%)

New car-purchase considerations

The cost of a car is the most important factor people consider when shopping for a new vehicle, while the cost to insure a car is the least. However, it's wise to budget forcar insurance as you shop for a new car. You don't want to find out the cost of insuring a vehicle makes it unaffordable after you've already fallen in love it, or even worse, bought it. In addition to your driving record and where you live, car insurance companies consider the type of car you drive – how safe it is and how costly it is to repair – among other variables when setting your rates.

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