He didn't see the light back then? Just joking.

Everyone has their own reasons when purchasing the car. Some just follow the crowd, others want to be different. Some will think about resale value, others just think the best they could get with the price. And of course there are zillions other reasons. How will you prioritize those reasons and considerations will determine what car you will, more likely, buy.

Of course, you could scrap all those reasons and solely follow your heart