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maxdriver 06-13-2012 03:28 PM
Any mid-lifers (40 YOA+) buying the FR-S/BRZ?!!
 
I fall into that category and prior to the release of these 2 gems I had essentially planned on picking up a used BMW 1-series. Having seen these cars in person and taken one for a ride I've begun to change my mind.

My better half thinks the twins look too boy racer and are for a younger segment of the population!:-) Not that her thoughts will drive the decision as it'll be my car to drive. I am curious if others out there have experienced similar comments....?!

TheRipler 06-13-2012 03:56 PM
Old guy present, though I didn't qualify for your thread when I first started wanting this car.

I haven't had any remarks thrown at me about the youthfulness of the car. Maybe it's just the people I surround myself with, or they're just happy that it's less boy racer than my other Subaru.

MVJ1975 06-13-2012 03:58 PM
I'm not quite there yet (37), but I do joke that it's my "midlife crisis" car.

Dadhawk 06-13-2012 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by maxdriver (Post 256328)
I fall into that category and prior to the release of these 2 gems I had essentially planned on picking up a used BMW 1-series. Having seen these cars in person and taken one for a ride I've begun to change my mind.

My better half thinks the twins look too boy racer and are for a younger segment of the population!:-) Not that her thoughts will drive the decision as it'll be my car to drive. I am curious if others out there have experienced similar comments....?!
Yes, I am. In fact a large percentage of the 1st86er's were in that age bracket.

5hairpins 06-13-2012 04:06 PM
One more here. It is definintely my mid-life rejuvination project!

eriktherod 06-13-2012 04:11 PM
While I don't fall into the category, a few friends have called it my "quarter-life crisis car." All my family and friends think that while it slightly is a "younger person's car", it's more mature of a car than the sport compacts.

EsoBOFH 06-13-2012 04:14 PM
34 Here.. and yeah, that's everyone's first thought... "what - you having a mid-life crisis?!"

I have a wife, two sons, a professional career, house... and the all the associated responsibilities. Nothing wrong with having an outlet :)

Sigh-on-Rice 06-13-2012 04:19 PM
I'd say, after age of 28, it's good to be younger than your age :D
I'm 34 BTW.

Dadhawk 06-13-2012 04:21 PM
I just scoff at the "midlife crisis" thing, although I do thank anyone that mentions it for believing I'll live to be 106!

My explanation is that this is the "return to whatever the heck I want to drive life improvement project". BK (before kids) I drove little red sports cars (MR2, others). Now that they are older they can either drive themselves or walk 'cause Dadhawk's gonna drive what Dadhawk's gonna drive!

kanundrum 06-13-2012 04:33 PM
28 Here but I have a Saab and a FR-S so does that make me 40 ? LOL

rice_classic 06-13-2012 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by EsoBOFH (Post 256422)
34 Here.. and yeah, that's everyone's first thought... "what - you having a mid-life crisis?!"

I have a wife, two sons, a professional career, house... and the all the associated responsibilities. Nothing wrong with having an outlet :)
Living next to Mission Raceway Park isn't too bad either. Time for some track days but FYI.. that track generates a lot of brake heat!

Boosted2.0 06-13-2012 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by MVJ1975 (Post 256390)
I'm not quite there yet (37), but I do joke that it's my "midlife crisis" car.
Ditto - its 37, and I think the awesomeness of the car transcends age race and gender ;)

cdrsfrg 06-13-2012 04:52 PM
63 until November. The last 12 years have been driving an Impreza RS 2.5 and loving all 174000 miles. I think I fit perfectly in my new FR-S at 6’, 285 lb. My wife and daughter think it is a great looking car and my friends just ask me to keep it on the road.

You don’t stay young sitting in a rocking chair.

maxdriver 06-13-2012 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by cdrsfrg (Post 256495)
63 until November. The last 12 years have been driving an Impreza RS 2.5 and loving all 174000 miles. I think I fit perfectly in my new FR-S at 6’, 285 lb. My wife and daughter think it is a great looking car and my friends just ask me to keep it on the road.

You don’t stay young sitting in a rocking chair.
God Bless ya! Enjoy!


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