Mid 40's - Mid-life crisis

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Silver Supra

Careful, sonny! "Old age" does not have to be monotonous nor slow! I am older than members that I have seen post their age, and I am looking into the FR-S as a track car so I can retire my current one (heh - retire - old age!)

WELCOME ...... Silver Supra ....... we needed more maturity added to the curve .....

So, how old are you ....??


humfrz

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

WELCOME ...... Silver Supra ....... we needed more maturity added to the curve .....

So, how old are you ....??


humfrz

Compared to you?
I put my bet on the under.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by allowe

Even though I'm 23, I'll let you know right now that this is the car for you. My step dad is almost 50 and he owns a whale (2015 a Chrysler 300) and sometimes I wake up to my exhaust note in the morning while he takes off ripping it at max rpm and waking up the whole neighbourhood. He always has a smile on his face when he returns. Trust me you'll be making a great choice I promise you.
Go test drive one at a dealership and then go home and think about it. If you test drive older models (2013 used), usually they let u test drive it by yourself.

I suggest the engine be kept as far under 3K rpm as reasonably possible for the first few minutes. It's so tight when it's cold that oil pressure easily kicks open the bypass valve. Finally installing the pressure gauge I had been missing was a real eye opener.

The journals expand pretty quickly but I cringe thinking about how vulnerable it is when it's stone cold.

[allowe]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I suggest the engine be kept as far under 3K rpm as reasonably possible for the first few minutes. It's so tight when it's cold that oil pressure easily kicks open the bypass valve. Finally installing the pressure gauge I had been missing was a real eye opener.

The journals expand pretty quickly but I cringe thinking about how vulnerable it is when it's stone cold.

You don't think I've talked to the man?! I'm like "yo stop flooring it out of our street as soon as u turn it on" he says sorry and a week later "screeeetchhhh bwaaaaaaaaaaaaa (glorious ofh uel sound)"

He has a Chrysler 300. He drives that like an old lady. With my car, it's fast and furious for him lmao.


Back to op. Do yourself the biggest favour and get it. It's the best 20 grand I've ever spent.

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[Silver Supra]

Originally Posted by humfrz

WELCOME ...... Silver Supra ....... we needed more maturity added to the curve .....

So, how old are you ....??


humfrz

Well, it starts with a 7 and it is more than 1 digit!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Silver Supra

Well, it starts with a 7 and it is more than 1 digit!

Ah ....... so, AARP has had your number for several years; receiving SS is a monthly thing; everyone wants to cremate you and, if you're lucky, when you get up in the morning ...... something different aches .......


humfrz

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by allowe

You don't think I've talked to the man?! I'm like "yo stop flooring it out of our street as soon as u turn it on" he says sorry and a week later "screeeetchhhh bwaaaaaaaaaaaaa (glorious ofh uel sound)"

[Silver Supra]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Ah ....... so, AARP has had your number for several years; receiving SS is a monthly thing; everyone wants to cremate you and, if you're lucky, when you get up in the morning ...... something different aches .......


humfrz

Eggs Zackly! I got aches in places I didn't know I had places!
At least the FR-S I test drove was easier to get into (and out of) than my current fun car! But it is all worth it!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Silver Supra

Eggs Zackly! I got aches in places I didn't know I had places!
At least the FR-S I test drove was easier to get into (and out of) than my current fun car! But it is all worth it!

Yep, I find the FR-S is not all that bad to get into and out of ...... if I can open the door all the way and don't get in a hurry ......


humfrz

[Captain Snooze]

I buy the occasional lottery ticket and after buying said occasional lottery ticket I fantasize about all the different cars I could buy. Strange thing is, apart from getting some status points, I can't think of another car that suits me as well as my BRZ.
As for my age, I am older than all those younger than me.

[TrackRider54]

Originally Posted by Silver Supra

Eggs Zackly! I got aches in places I didn't know I had places!
At least the FR-S I test drove was easier to get into (and out of) than my current fun car! But it is all worth it!

Thanks to sports, hard living, and hitting stationary objects at high rates of speed on motorcycles and in cars....I have a few aches and pains too. Knees are blown, feet have issues, arm was surgically repaired...you get the picture.

Surprisingly, the 86 fits me really well. Getting in is easy (thanks gravity!). Getting out requires some effort.

I've now driven an FRS (2013), an 86 (2017), and a BRZ (2017). All fit very very well. I am actually surprised at the level of comfort.

I am fairly certain I will own one some day as soon as I get my finances together. It will be a "toy" for weekend fun, so I don't want to go buy a new one and finance it. Gotta do some sacrificing and saving for a bit first.

In the mean time, I'll continue to hang out here, read, research, and plan.

[extrashaky]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

I buy the occasional lottery ticket and after buying said occasional lottery ticket I fantasize about all the different cars I could buy. Strange thing is, apart from getting some status points, I can't think of another car that suits me as well as my BRZ.

Most of the ones on my wish list are old.

















The good thing is that some of these I can afford without hitting the lottery.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

Most of the ones on my wish list are old.

These are complete overlaps into my list of would buy if had loads of extra cash.
Actually owned that very same Eagle back in the day. Right down to the same colour.
Had the Riviera for about a month back in the early 80s but flipped it for a tidy profit. Immediately regretted.
Almost pulled the trigger on a similar AMX back in the fall but got talked out of it since I have no place to work on it. Guy at work bought it and now I have to look at it a couple of times a week.
I have looked at a couple of old army vehicles over the years but people want to much for them. Both the Jeep and the Power Wagon you show were among what I have looked at.

[jvincent]

Originally Posted by TrackRider54

Surprisingly, the 86 fits me really well. Getting in is easy (thanks gravity!). Getting out requires some effort.

The key to getting out is to gracefully do a roll and fall on to the pavement.