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Guideposts readers are prime automotive prospects

Guideposts readers are in the driver's seat - equaling or exceeding America's passion for automobiles in virtually every vehicle category. They are regular buyers of new vehicles of every sort - especially family vehicles...from trucks to sedans, from minivans and SUVs to compact cars.

Base: Adults/Women who... % Comp. Index
Own/Lease Any Vehicle 69.5 153
      Own/Lease 2+ Vehicles 47.2 150
      Own/Lease 3+ Vehicles 20.9 162
Any Vehicle Purchased 65.3 155
       Any Vehicle Purchased/Leased in Past year 20.8 137
       Any Vehicle Purchased/Leased 1-2 Years Ago 22.6 134
       Any Vehicle Purchased/Leased 3+ Years ago 51.1 166
       Any Vehicle Purchased/Leased 5+ Years ago 36.2 182
Own/Lease Vehicle Type
      Sedan/Hard Top/4 Door 40.9 171
      Van/Minivan 12.2 167
      Sport/Utility Vehicle 16.1 116
      2 or 4 Door Truck 23.6 176
Decision Maker for Vehicle Purchase/Lease - Alone 32.8 141
Decision Maker for Vehicle Purchase/Lease - Alone or with Someone Else 59.4 152
Decision Maker for for New Vehicle 31.0 148
      Decision Maker for 2+ Vehicle 30.0 153
Own/Lease Any Domestic Vehicle 53.8 164
      Domestic Vehicle Bought New 24.6 164
      Bought New/Used Domestic Vehicle in Past Year 13.9 149
Own/Lease Any Imported Vehicle 25.6 127
      Imported Vehicle Bought New 14.6 127
      Bought New/Used Imported Vehicle in Past Year 7.2 124
      Own/Lease Any Asian Import Vehicle 24.0 132
Bought Any New Vehicle 36.4 149
Total Amount Spent on Any Vehicle $20,000+ 24.6 134
Own Lease Any Vehicle With Four Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive 20.7 140
Make of Vehicle Purchased/Leased    
      Mercury 4.7 275
      Buick 6.8 246
      Pontiac 5.1 194
      Chevrolet 19.2 172
      Dodge 9.2 161
      Ford 18.1 145
      Toyota 8.6 141
      Honda 6.8 121
Automotive Attitudes (Agree)    
      I Buy Vehicles That Reflect My Commitment to the       Environment 30.9 168
      I Prefer Buying Models That People I Know Have       Owned and Liked 45.0 162
      Quality of Workmanship/Construction of a Vehicle is
       Most Important
59.7 157
      The Vehicle a Person Owns Says a Lot About Him or
       Her
37.6 155
      Rebates/Incentives Influence my New Vehicle       Purchase Decisions 39.4 153
      A Versatile Vehicle to Accommodate Busy Lifestyle is
      Important
48.5 147
      I Look Forward To Technology Advances in New       Vehicles 45.3 146
      I Research and Compare as Many Vehicles as       Possible 47.3 143
      I Want a Vehicle with Comforts of a Car and       Capabilities of a Truck 37.2 137
      "Fun to Drive" is a Top Consideration in Purchase       Decision 27.7 134
      1st Consideration in Choosing a Vehicle is its       Exterior Styling 28.4 128
      People Often Ask My Advice When It Comes to       Automobiles 10.7 122
Source: 2007 Doublebase MRI



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