Some researchers are finding that where you land along the political spectrum may influence which vehicle you purchase, which could affect the sales of some used vehicles in New Jersey.

A study published in the Journal of Consumer Research focused on consumer attitudes as they related to the Hummer line of vehicles from General Motors, all of which fit into the large or midsize SUV class.

They found in interviews of current Hummer owners that they felt morally comfortable driving a vehicle that they told scientists represents American ideals like the “rugged individual” and the “boundless frontier.”

Contrary to those who focus on fuel consumption, the Hummer owners were more likely to be conservatives who felt that their vehicle purchase represented a desire to maintain American culture.

If those ideas resonate, then used cars in New Jersey like the Hummer H3 may offer the best fit of the ideals proposed by other buyers provide a vehicle small enough to navigate some of the more congested cities in the Garden State.

“Hummer claims the H3 is about the same length as a typical midsize sedan — and therefore is able to maneuver through urban traffic,” notes a Cars.com review of the 2006 model, adding that the vehicle can also travel in less civilized areas with ease.