I'm not sure I understand this, but have you heard this before? Someone whispered this to me during a drink with friends. I didn't give this much thought, until a lady offered to me her car for what I think was a higher than I expected. Among her first selling points was that she would introduce me to her mechanic. I thought that was very considerate of her. Not all private sellers would say that. But, hey, would most ladies say that?
Used Cars Owned By Ladies Sell Higher?
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MaximumSpeed
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I've never heard that, and I'm not sure why it would be true (if, indeed, it is). Most people, when car shopping, are going to look at the value of the vehicle, regardless of the gender of the seller/owner.
Chaoticdriver
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I don't think the claim is based on the real facts (I mean a woman driving more carefully). With those scratches and dents on her car, I don't think my sister drives so carefully. 
Look at the statistics. I hate to say it guys-but women are safer drivers. Read this article; http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16698153/ns/technology_and_science-science/
In short-men do more stupid things when driving. They driver faster and more aggressively, and are more likely to drink and drive. Men have a 77% higher chance of dying in an accident than women, in a study where risk was adjusted by miles driven to make it fair.
All told-that means I know I'd rather buy from a woman any day.
In short-men do more stupid things when driving. They driver faster and more aggressively, and are more likely to drink and drive. Men have a 77% higher chance of dying in an accident than women, in a study where risk was adjusted by miles driven to make it fair.
All told-that means I know I'd rather buy from a woman any day.
Those are interesting facts MM. I believe that generally women are safer drivers. It reminds me of a joke that in an intersection, a woman would stop her car though the traffic light is still green while a man would still run his car when the traffic light has turned to yellow.
Wowowowow! You hit the nail right on the head, MM! I mean, how can you agree with those statistics from a respectable institution? This must be where the connection lies. Yeah, I know ladies who can beat in any drag race, but the "77% higher risk" (big number!) of men dying in a car accident would really lead you to buying used cars from women.
I have never heard that either. I would think what matters is how much the car is worth, how may miles are on it, and if it has ever been in an accident. I personally (if given the choice and the price is fair) would prefer to buy a car from an old person because they typically take good care of their cars and hardly put any miles on it since they don't drive too much. I always try to find an elderly person selling a car when buying a used car. :high5:
Dodge Doll
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Because women aren't as mechanically minded, they're more likely to take a vehicle in to be serviced. They tend to be more reasonable in their demands of the vehicle, and will fix body work rather than be seen in a dented car.
In short, women tend to take better care of their vehicles!
In short, women tend to take better care of their vehicles!