Apparently, the answer is a Honda Civic, Mazda 3 or Hyundai Elantra.

Recently, Kanetix.ca took a closer look at the new vehicles quoted online for car insurance in 2010 to see what vehicles appear to be most popular among 16, 25, 45 and 65-year olds. Surprisingly, there were three cars common to each age group; the Honda Civic, Mazda 3 and the Hyundai Elantra. Looks like a 16-year old has a lot more in common with a 65-year old than you would think.

The Top 10 2010 vehicles quoted by a 16-year old in 2010

  • Honda Civic
  • Toyota Yaris
  • Mazda Mazda3
  • Ford Focus
  • Ford Mustang
  • Lamborghini Murcielago
  • Dodge Ram
  • Chevrolet Camaro (tied)
  • Chevrolet Cobalt (tied)
  • Acura CSX (tied)
  • Hyundai Elantra (tied)
  • Ford Focus (tied)
  • Ford F-Series truck (tied)
Yes, that's a Lamborghini in the Top 10. Of course, with this inclusion the similarities between a 16-year old and a 65-year old end. As the results will show for each of the remaining Top 10's, you'll see that what you want to drive, isn't always what you get to drive.

The 25-year old's Top 10

  • Mazda Mazda3
  • Honda Civic
  • Toyota Corolla
  • KIA Forte
  • Hyundai Elantra
  • Hyundai Accent
  • Hyundai Genesis
  • Ford Focus
  • Volkswagen Golf
  • Mitsubishi Lancer
As you can see, at 25, drivers start to look at more than compacts and subcompacts. With the introduction of the mid-sized Genesis, 25-year olds are possibly starting their families and looking for a car to accommodate this shift in lifestyle.

The 45-year old's Top 10

  • Honda Civic
  • Toyota Corolla
  • Mazda Mazda3
  • Dodge Grand Caravan
  • Ford F-Series truck
  • Honda CR-V
  • Toyota Matrix
  • Toyota RAV4
  • Hyundai Elantra
  • Hyundai Accent
Presumably, in full-on family mode, SUVs and minivans are introduced into the Top 10.

The 65-year old's Top 10

  • Toyota Corolla
  • Honda Civic
  • Dodge Grand Caravan
  • Ford Fusion
  • Hyundai Elantra
  • Toyota Camry
  • Dodge Journey
  • Hyundai Sante Fe
  • Honda CR-V
  • Mazda Mazda3
There you have it, the cars we drive as we age (or at least want to drive). While the cars we drive may change there is one fact that doesn't; the need for auto insurance.

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