Wednesday 12th February 2003

Your Car or your Partner?

Women choose cars over men

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Ally McBeal and Bridget Jones would have us believe that all a woman needs to complete her life is a man, but a recent poll suggests that the modern woman would choose a car ahead of testosterone on a stick.The survey from motoring assistance provider, Green Flag, conducted in the run up to Valentine's Day found that given the choice, almost a third of female motorists would prefer to give up their partner than face life without wheels.

In contrast, men are more appreciative of their partners with only a quarter of men saying they'd plump for the motor over their partner if forced to make the choice.

Women however are slackers when it comes to polishing their pride and joy. Only 39 per cent of women said they wash their car once a week whilst 61% of men like to give it a good polish at least once a week.

[t1grm]

"61% of men like to give it a good polish at least once a week."

Ohh err...

[wolosp]

My wife cleans her car every year, whether it needs it or not!

[Deester]

What a sad world we live in.

[domster]

I think Ted's world became complete after he wrote that immortal line - he must have been awaiting the right news release for months

[MikeAR303]

Women are shallow creatures who would do anything for money or what they define as a 'nice car' (a 5000KG SUV)... and that includes marrying a man they don't love or care for in order to later divorce him and run off with his money and posessions.

[apache]

MikeAR303 said: Women are shallow creatures who would do anything for money or what they define as a 'nice car' (a 5000KG SUV)... and that includes marrying a man they don't love or care for in order to later divorce him and run off with his money and posessions.

bit bitter there Mike, not speaking from experience I hope

[soulpatch]

I have always believed that for them to marry is for them to take half your stuff a short time later....

[Big_M]

Ooooooh what a lot of negative vibes off this thread tonight boys . Choose between my bloke and my car - no contest - but then I do drive a Nova Not all girlies are gold diggers. My ex husband walked away with over half of the equity when we got divorced - but then I was earning more than him at the time. There are plenty of good girls out there fellas - you have just got to find one without the layers of veneer.

[MikeAR303]

Wasn't speaking from personal experience, but I've watched a few of my friends and family members go through it... not a nice thing to see happen to someone you care about. I'm single and plan to stay that way - I don't need the stress or anything else that comes with "going steady"... the things I do need I can get while I am single

[Fatboy]

As someone once told me:

'Never trust anything that bleeds for 3 days and doesn't die'

WTF didn't I listen to him? Still, we live and learn

[campbell]

"61% of men like to give it a good polish at least once a week."

Ohh err...

I only get it polished when the girlfriend is around

Ohh err... are we talking about the car !!
Its about once a week plus when it rains

[308gt4]

my wife knows better than to ask a silly question like that, the answer is obvious.

Now swap my boy for the car is a totally different thing, no way !!

My first statement just reflects the fight I had with my wife last night about losing her thrid mobile phone!!! She'll be back in the good books in a few days.

My sister says she loves her 330BMW more than her husband,....and I agree so do I

[pawsmcgraw]

my wife loves the dogs more than me.Still,at least they do as they're told.

[rude girl]

MikeAR303 said: Women are shallow creatures who would do anything for money or what they define as a 'nice car' (a 5000KG SUV)... and that includes marrying a man they don't love or care for in order to later divorce him and run off with his money and posessions.

Excellent, glad we've got that *fact* straight. Must rush now, I need to get back to scheming how to defraud my man of everything he owns

[308gt4]

RG, Mikes just a "bit" resentful, he didn't mean ALL women, just most

Now, have you worked out what car you want ?