Any mid-lifers (40 YOA+) buying the FR-S/BRZ?!! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

maxdriver · 06-13-2012, 03:28 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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!

06-13-2012, 03:28 PM	#1
maxdriver Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Honda Ridgeline; G37 sedan Location: United States Posts: 42 Thanks: 9 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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....?!

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kanundrum Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 5,364 Thanks: 2,704 Thanked 3,016 Times in 1,711 Posts Mentioned: 106 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	28 Here but I have a Saab and a FR-S so does that make me 40 ? LOL __________________ Ive spent most of my life racing... The rest I just wasted

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cdrsfrg Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S 6 Speed Stock Location: United States Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

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