“No. In this down economy, I don’t think I can afford a new car.”

— Lee Gerhard, consulting geologist, Lawrence

“No. … I’m not sure that would help out the economy that much. I think folks need to save their money.”

— Joe Sweet, bicycle mechanic, Lawrence

“No, because I’m a student and that kind of thing doesn’t really have much of an effect on me when your parents buy your car.”

— Taylor Lowderman, waitress, Wichita

“Tuition is pretty high as it is, so I just don’t think I could afford it at this time.”

— Amina Gordon, student, Topeka