SURVEY: Current attitudes toward buying a car or truck

Readership Opinion Poll
The Journal is giving our readers the opportunity
to participate in an online poll

In order to obtain the best results, please vote only ONCE.

The poll will run until 4pm Friday, August 15, 2025 when the link will no longer be active.

The purpose of this poll is to gain insight to our readers regarding a purchase of a car or truck within the next four (4) months.

This poll uses measures, validation and geofencing. These measures trigger the entry as being outside of the geographic boundary. Duplicate entries along with entries from participators outside of the Parish or Districts will be purged.
Vehicle Purchase Intention Survey

Current Attitudes Toward Buying a

New Car or Truck

(within the next 4 months)
Survey Area: Northwest and Central Louisiana
Target Audience: Adults 18+ considering vehicle purchases
How likely are you to purchase a new or used vehicle in the next 4 months?*

Very likely (90-100% chance)Likely (70-89% chance)Somewhat likely (50-69% chance)Unlikely (25-49% chance)Very unlikely (0-24% chance)
What type of vehicle are you most likely to purchase?*

New carUsed car (0-3 years old)Used car (4-7 years old)Used car (8+ years old)New truck/SUVUsed truck/SUVElectric vehicle (new)Electric vehicle (used)Hybrid vehicle
What is your primary reason for considering a vehicle purchase?*

Current vehicle needs major repairsCurrent vehicle is unreliableNeed different size/type of vehicleWant newer technology/featuresLease expiringFirst-time buyerWant better fuel efficiencyLifestyle change (family, job, etc.)
How do you rate the current market conditions for buying a vehicle?*

Excellent time to buyGood time to buyFair time to buyPoor time to buyVery poor time to buy
Which factors are currently making you hesitant about purchasing? (Select all that apply)*

High vehicle pricesHigh interest ratesLimited inventory/selectionEconomic uncertaintyConcerns about job securityWaiting for better dealsUncertainty about electric vehicle transitionSupply chain issuesInsurance costsNot hesitant
Compared to 6 months ago, how do you feel about vehicle prices?)*

Much more affordable nowSomewhat more affordable nowAbout the sameSomewhat less affordable nowMuch less affordable now
How do you plan to finance your purchase?*

Cash/full paymentBank/credit union loanDealership financingManufacturer financingLeaseTrade-in + financingHaven’t decided yet
How concerned are you about current interest rates affecting your purchase??*

Very concernedSomewhat concernedNeutralNot very concernedNot concerned at all
Where do you plan to shop for your next vehicle?(Select all that apply)

Franchise dealershipsUsed car lotsOnline marketplaces (AutoTrader, Cars.com, etc.)Direct from manufacturer (Tesla, etc.)Car buying services (Carvana, Vroom, etc.)Private sellersAuction sites
How many vehicles do you typically test drive before making a decision?*

1-2 vehicles3-4 vehicles5-6 vehicles7+ vehiclesI don’t test drive
How old is your current primary vehicle?*

Less than 1 year1-3 years4-6 years7-10 years11-15 yearsMore than 15 yearsDon’t currently own a vehicle
What is your annual household income?*

Under $30,000$30,000 – $49,999$50,000 – $74,999$75,000 – $99,999$100,000 – $149,999$150,000+Prefer not to answer
What is your age?*

18-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465+
How many vehicles does your household currently own?*

01234+
Thank you for participating in our survey!

Survey conducted: August 11, 2025 to August 15, 2025
For questions about this survey, contact: bill@journalservicesllc.com

This poll is to gain insight among the readership of the Parish Journal. The result may not be published. The choice to publish or not rest solely with the Parish Journal. This is simply a snapshot-in-time of the opinions of our readership. This is NOT a scientific poll.
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