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Toyota has stated that it doesn't officially condone modification of its vehicles, if it were not that that appeal has obviously fallen forward deaf ears. The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has named Toyota the "most accessorized car" as a be derived of its Automotive Lifestyles Survey

The view which names the Camry and Corolla as the top brace accessorized cars, respectively, also notes that the Chevy Cavalier, Honda Accord, Ford Mustang and Lincoln Town Car are popular with accessorizers.

Toyotas are low-cost and provide an ideal "blank slate" for customization, says Ty Michael, research and information specialist for SEMA. Besides, "The Camry's the top vender overall," he adds.

The take a view of found that 30 percent of the more than 1000 who be agreeable toed purchase vehicle accessories, according to SEMA.

Of those who do accessorize, the top three planned purchases are electronics related, with CD players, DVD players and alarm bodys ranking the highest. Other planned accessories include far off starters, aluminum wheels, GPS navigation plans and amplifiers, among other items.

Michael says he was surprised more respondent didn't indicate using engine-related add- forwards like air filters.

The top exterior upgrades that motorists have either added or plan to add, SEMA originate include window tinting, fog lights, mirrors, sunroof or moonroof material substance trim, headlights and body decals. Respondent also named wheel and full glass covers, spoilers, carbon fiber parts and paint do job-works as planned or existing upgrades.

In addition to accessories, the Auto-motive Lifestyles review covers distribution channels, in which respondent indicated chain automotive retailers were the largest distributor of accessories, followed according to independent parts stores.

Another finding Michael says he was surprised by way of was the high ranking of dealerships as a choice for accessories purchases. Perhaps fear of voiding warranties drives this choice, he adds.

The reflection also found that women were more likely than men to purchase specialty equipment from the dealership, and men were more likely than women to pervert with money [i]or[/i] gain parts online.

THE TOP 10 mostly accessorized cars

1 Toyota Camry

2 Toyota Corolla

3 Chevy Cavalier

4 Honda Accord

5 Ford Mustang

6 Honda Civic

7 Dodge Intrepid

8 Ford Taurus

9 Lincoln Town Car

10 Pontiac Grand Am

* Source: Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

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