I wouldn't buy a Ford Mustang or similar car simply because they don't reflect where I am in my life. Such cars are for speed (street racers might use such cars, but I'm sure they'd have to disable some things first ... no automaker wants to be sued for imagined manufacturing defects because some street racer collided with another vehicle), for show (look at me! I drive a car that costs as much as your house), or for fun ( okay, you got me; I used to drive a stick shift and it was actually quite enjoyable most of the time ).

But for me, if I were buying a vehicle, I would want a low purchase price, low operating cost, low pollution, ample passenger(1) and cargo(2) capacity, and no need for special licenses or permits.

(1) Room for 3 grandkids in car seats plus another passenger in the front.
(2) Room for weekly grocery purchases or the occasional large item ... bags of compost / bundles of firewood / a piece of furniture, etc