depends on where you are i guess. around here, compact cars is the rage for all ages and gender. In places like ours where fuel prices are ridiculous, traffic congestion is horrible and parking spaces are difficult to find everywhere, compact cars are good for small families. cost less so i have one too. a hyundai eon.
and candles are often placed on spots where somebody died. and usually replenished until the death reaches 40 days mark.