Which Auto Decade Do You Belong In?

By: Steven Miller

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Over the years, the characteristics of automotive design have evolved. While there was a time when bigger was better and solid metal went into the construction of vehicles, the modern car comprises of lighter composite materials and these rides are generally designed to be highly efficient and smaller in size.

If you tell us that you really enjoy working on your car, that you frequently attend classic car shows and you love to cruise down the boulevard with the top down, we're getting the sense that you might be a perfect fit for the '50s. If you're frequently heard to say, "They don't make 'em like they used to," and you seem allergic to anything resembling modern technology in your car, we'll be assured that this is the decade where you belong.

On the other end of the spectrum, if you always have the very latest in gadgetry and technology and you're totally excited about electric car innovations, then you would seem to be entirely at home in the modern age. If the thought of turning control of your vehicle completely over to a computer is appealing to you and you're all about limiting your impact on the environment, it seems clear that the 2010s are right up your alley.

Rev up your engine, it's time to get this show on the road.

What are your thoughts on self-driving cars?

I don't trust them at all.

Why would I give up driving? It's one of my favorite things to do.
I'd give it a shot, but I'd keep a close eye on it.

I'm all about it. Bring it on.

How much of an environmentalist are you?

I'm totally committed to protecting the environment.

I probably do more to protect the planet than most people.
I recycle, but that's about it.

That's not something that I buy into.

How much modern technology is in your car currently?

I have a bunch of stuff in there, but I don't know how to use most of it.

I have a decent amount of tech in my car.
My ride is more old-school.

It's packed with all the latest gadgets.

How appealing are electric cars to you?

I literally have no interest in them.

I'm interested, but I'm waiting until they build more family-friendly cars.
I either want one really badly or I already have one.

I hear they are incredibly fast off the line.

Have you ever owned an SUV?

Yes, I love my SUV.

I have, but it's been a long time.
No, those things are terrible on gas.

No, that's not my style at all.

What kind of gas mileage does your car get right now?

I get 40 mpg or more.

I'm somewhere between 30 and 40 mpg.
I get way less than 20 mpg.

I probably get 20 to 30 mpg.

Which movie featuring cars would you most like to watch?

"Bullitt".

"The Canonball Run".
"Gone in 60 Seconds".

"Cars".

Which item would best fit the personality of your ride?

GPS system.

"Baby on Board" sign.
Bumper stickers.

Hula girl.

Have you ever been to a classic car show?

I've been a few times. They are fun.

I've gone before, but I found it pretty boring.
That's one of my favorite things to do.

No, that's not my scene at all.

Which car stereo system best matches your style?

The radio is fine for me.

CD player.
Bluetooth wireless system controlled by a smartphone.

8-track player.

Would you like to have fins on your car?

No, I think that would look weird.

I might have a tail fin in the back.
If it helps with aerodynamics, I'm willing to give it a shot.

Oh yeah, I definitely want some fins on that thing.

Do you enjoy working on your own cars?

Heck no, modern cars are way too complex for that.

Yep, I'm constantly tinkering with my ride.
I might change the oil and top off fluids, but that's about it.

I'm not a master mechanic or anything, but I do like to do some basic mechanical stuff.

Which car would you rather drive?

Chevrolet Bel Air.

Pontiac Firebird.
Hummer H1.

Toyota Camry.

How regularly do you go on a big road trip?

I tend to stick close to home or fly.

I might take a trip every few years.
I'll usually get in one big road trip each year.

I love going on long road trips. The interstate road system and I are close.

Have you ever driven on Route 66?

I've driven on that road plenty of times.

I might have. Where is it?
Yeah, that's where I get my kicks.

No, I don't think so.

Has a car you've owned ever been in a parade?

Yeah, they always want my cars in the parade.

Yeah, but it wasn't really a featured item.
No, I've never had a car in a parade.

I had one of my cars in a parade once.

Have you ever done any street racing?

I used to do that a lot, but it's been a while.

That's how I spend most of my weekends.
No, I haven't.

I only race on a track.

Do you have a mustache?

No. I never have and I never will.

I went through that phase for a while.
I've had a beard, but never a mustache.

Yes, and it's awesome.

Which hairstyle fits you the best?

Crew cut.

Long hair.
Spiked hair.

Man bun.

Which sports car would you rather own?

Tesla Roadster.

Dodge Viper.
Pontiac Trans Am.

Chevy Corvette.

Of the following, which make of car would you prefer to drive?

Chevy.

Toyota.
Ford.

Tesla.

How appealing is a convertible to you?

That's my car of choice.

I prefer a solid roof on my car.
I'd like to drive one for a weekend, but not to own.

I wouldn't mind having one.

How many speeding tickets have you gotten?

One or two.

I have more than my fair share of speeding tickets.
None.

I got a few back in the day, but it's been a while.

Which of the following racing events would you rather attend?

24 Hours of Le Mans.

Daytona 500.
Monaco Grand Prix.

Indianapolis 500.

How important is it that your vehicle's body is made out of steel?

I definitely want a body that's made out of real metal.

They don't make 'em like that anymore.
That's not an important consideration for me.

I'd rather have something that was just as strong but way lighter.

Have you ever been to a drive-in theater?

No, I never have.

I may have been to one once.
I've been to a drive-in theater a few times.

That used to be one of my favorite things to do.

Which song about cars best fits your style?

"Life is a Highway".

"Little Red Corvette".
"On the Road Again".

"Born to Run".

Which class of car best fits you?

Luxury car.

SUV.
Hybrid/Electric.

Sports car.

Have you ever been to one of the international auto shows?

I might have been dragged to one as a kid.

I've been to an auto show a few times.
No, I've never gone to an auto show.

I go to one every year.

Of the following, which color would you prefer for your paint job?

Black.

Red.
White.

Silver.

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