Car culture in the U.S.

   Hi, I'm Andy and I enjoy everything about cars. Car culture in the United States is the best representation of the overall culture of the U.S. Car culture here is heavily influenced by consumerism and the class structure here, driven by necessity and fueled by desire and passion. Car manufacturers from every country sell cars here because these companies know their cars will sell.

The class system in America makes buying a nice, expensive car desirable because financial and social status in the U.S. is highly sought after. Owning an expensive car makes someone look like they are financially secure and are well regarded socially. Closely related to the class structure is the idea of consumerism. This social aspect almost makes shopping a pass-time here in the U.S., and so people want and like to buy things like cars. Many kids like me dream of the day we can buy our first car.

Since many people in the U.S. live many miles from where they work, a car is needed to get where they are going. Public transport is also not overly supported, so this makes the need for a car greater. America is a large country, and distances between places are much further, so having a car that can take you from one place to another is very enabling. But to many who think like me, cars are not just machines to get us from place to place; they are an artform, a lifestyle and a culture. We spend hours just looking, admiring and talking about them. The passion we pour into our cars reflect who we are, and many car owners love showing that off.

In short, cars in America embody the “always on the move” spirit of America. They are loud and obnoxious at times (kind of like the American experience), but necessary for travel and general daily life. Finally, there are a few of us who care a lot about our cars and who are enthusiastic about them.

These are just a few interesting cars in Columbus, Ohio.