GM, Ford, Toyota Are Cars Americans Plan To Buy Next

September 22, 2009

Ask most Americans what car they definitely plan to buy next, and, perhaps surprisingly, General Motors edges Ford and Toyota. But Toyota is the one most folks are willing to at least consider.

Chrysler falls much further down the list, with more Americans saying they will definitely buy a Mercedes than a car from the bailed-out automaker.

Rasmussen Reports asked Americans to pick among the eight most popular car manufacturers and perhaps the best-known of the luxury car makers, Mercedes-Benz.

Fifteen percent (15%) of adults say they will definitely buy a GM car next, and another 29% will consider such a purchase. Only 24% say there’s no way they’ll buy GM.

Ford is a definite buy for 13%, while 35% more say they’ll consider it. Just 19% rule out a Ford completely, though.

Eleven percent (11%) of adults say they will definitely buy a Toyota as their next car. Another 43% say they will consider buying from that manufacturer, with just 20% saying they will definitely not buy a Toyota.