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It’s an unusual way to burn off the Christmas turkey but 54% of Britons admit to having had sex in a car.
According to research UK online car retailer Autoquake, and despite being cramped and risking being caught in the act, 22% of respondents said sex on four wheels was a fantastic experience.
A miserable 32% thought it was overrated.
Those who have never revved up on wheels were evenly split between thinking a bunk-up on the back seat was something they’d like to try and those who thought it would be plain wrong.
GENERATIONAL DIVIDE
There’s a clear split between the genders. Almost one in three men (28%) said sex in a car was fantastic but only 18% of women felt the same way; 31% of women thought car sex was wrong but that fell to 11% for men.
Autoquake’s research uncovered a generational divide, too, but not the one you might expect. While only 13% of 18 to 24-year-olds had tried sex in a car and really enjoyed it, 39% of over-55’s said car sex is fantastic.
Of all the age groups surveyed, old-timers were least likely to find the idea objectionable – just 11% of over-55’s said sex in a car was wrong.
Autoquake’s CEO Dermot Halpin said: “We’re surprised that so many drivers have used their cars as mobile bedrooms and impressed that the older generation is leading the way.”
Perhaps that should be “were leading the way”?
EXTREME LENGTHS
Anyway, Halpin had this advice for anyone considering sex on four wheels: “If you’re thinking of having sex in a car this festive season don’t forget to leave the heater on.”
To help anybody prepared to go to such extreme lengths to be close to the one they love, Autoquake has compiled its own 'Top 10 Cars To Have Sex In'...
1 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate: The huge load area makes the big Merc perfect for amorous couples.
2 The Volkswagen Beetle (original): Making love in a Bug is snug, but if something’s difficult it’s also more satisfying.
3 Ferrari 458 Italia: If you’re going to have sex in a Ferrari, do it in a semi-auto so there’s no danger of injuring yourself on an ice-cold gearstick.
4 Mini Cooper: Recreate the Swinging Sixties by swinging in a Mini.
5 Volvo V70: The dog lover’s favourite makes the perfect car for, err, dogging.
6 Volkswagen Golf GTI: An efficient, satisfying car for efficient, satisfying sex.
7 Alfa Romeo Spider: The romantic choice for the more mature lady and a recent graduate.
8 Rolls-Royce Ghost: Why not do it in the lap of luxury? Just mind the upholstery.
9 Aston Martin Vanquish: You’ll be keeping the British end up, as Roger Moore once said.
10 Land Rover Discovery: Whatever the weather, the Discovery will get you up that quiet rural lane.
Any comments on YOUR experiences in a car, bakkie, bus or perhaps even on a motorcycle? Tell all, but make it a quickie, in the Readers’ Comments section below.
According to research UK online car retailer Autoquake, and despite being cramped and risking being caught in the act, 22% of respondents said sex on four wheels was a fantastic experience.
A miserable 32% thought it was overrated.
Those who have never revved up on wheels were evenly split between thinking a bunk-up on the back seat was something they’d like to try and those who thought it would be plain wrong.
GENERATIONAL DIVIDE
There’s a clear split between the genders. Almost one in three men (28%) said sex in a car was fantastic but only 18% of women felt the same way; 31% of women thought car sex was wrong but that fell to 11% for men.
Autoquake’s research uncovered a generational divide, too, but not the one you might expect. While only 13% of 18 to 24-year-olds had tried sex in a car and really enjoyed it, 39% of over-55’s said car sex is fantastic.
Of all the age groups surveyed, old-timers were least likely to find the idea objectionable – just 11% of over-55’s said sex in a car was wrong.
Autoquake’s CEO Dermot Halpin said: “We’re surprised that so many drivers have used their cars as mobile bedrooms and impressed that the older generation is leading the way.”
Perhaps that should be “were leading the way”?
EXTREME LENGTHS
Anyway, Halpin had this advice for anyone considering sex on four wheels: “If you’re thinking of having sex in a car this festive season don’t forget to leave the heater on.”
To help anybody prepared to go to such extreme lengths to be close to the one they love, Autoquake has compiled its own 'Top 10 Cars To Have Sex In'...
1 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate: The huge load area makes the big Merc perfect for amorous couples.
2 The Volkswagen Beetle (original): Making love in a Bug is snug, but if something’s difficult it’s also more satisfying.
3 Ferrari 458 Italia: If you’re going to have sex in a Ferrari, do it in a semi-auto so there’s no danger of injuring yourself on an ice-cold gearstick.
4 Mini Cooper: Recreate the Swinging Sixties by swinging in a Mini.
5 Volvo V70: The dog lover’s favourite makes the perfect car for, err, dogging.
6 Volkswagen Golf GTI: An efficient, satisfying car for efficient, satisfying sex.
7 Alfa Romeo Spider: The romantic choice for the more mature lady and a recent graduate.
8 Rolls-Royce Ghost: Why not do it in the lap of luxury? Just mind the upholstery.
9 Aston Martin Vanquish: You’ll be keeping the British end up, as Roger Moore once said.
10 Land Rover Discovery: Whatever the weather, the Discovery will get you up that quiet rural lane.
Any comments on YOUR experiences in a car, bakkie, bus or perhaps even on a motorcycle? Tell all, but make it a quickie, in the Readers’ Comments section below.
