Young and Dumb VS. Old and Wise

[Huehuecoyotl]

Originally Posted by SkullWorks

There has to be something to that silly number...average owner IQ?

winner!

[Chen]

YOLO! But on a serious note. Driver enthusiasts are driver enthusiasts. My dad. (42) likes to take the 86 out from time to time when i'm home for breaks. He loves every moment of it.

[Demandred7]

When I bought mine I was a month away from 39 this past summer with two kids (4 and 3). A friend of mine passed on from a heart attack and I decided then that you only live once and why not enjoy driving again. Ironically both my kids want to go in Daddy's car unless we are going for a long drive. Never thought I'd say this, but, thankfully both my wife and I are vertically challenged. The only time that I regretted getting my car is when I bottomed out in too much snow one day (yes, it is my daily driver). Right now just itching to get the summer tires back on. I love driving again.

[CircuitJerk]

Older and wiser means you'll be able to appreciate it more.
Happy motoring...

[dem00n]

I don't care what anyone says, but old guys look mad awkward in this car. My moms thinks it and so does my girlfriend, the women aren't impressed.

It's the same thing with the old guy in the Lambo, 80% of Lambo owners are 50+ but it will always look a bit odd.

For some reason society associates fast car with young people, mostly cause reckless driving and all that stuff.

[slidethis]

Originally Posted by SkullWorks

I thought the cars had an average demographic of '86' year olds?

Am I missing something?

Maybe aimed at people born in '86?

There has to be something to that silly number...average owner IQ?

I was born in 86 lol

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[reeves]

Originally Posted by Still Tripped

Now before I ordered the FR-S I was at a crossroad, do I get back into sports cars or a boring sedan? Logic and practicality says to me, go sedan. More passengers, MPG's, safety ratings etc. etc. etc…. Please excuse the ramble, but I was just curious if there was any other owners out there that had these thoughts cross there mind prior to there purchase.

young/dumb, or old/wise?... I prefer "middle-aged" and don't give a flip what anyone thinks about how I use my hard-earned money to buy, enjoy, & modify my brz!

[naikaidriver]

I just turned 39 and I have only owned sports cars and muscle cars. Its just what I drive.

I have never looked at driving as "just something I have to do". I enjoy driving every bit as much as I did the first time I crawled behind the wheel of a car. I love the smell of burnt fuel, the sound of engines, the thrill of speed and the exhilaration of competition.

I am a driver, I always have been and I hope that I always will be. The 86 is just another fantastic chapter in my driving experience that rewards me every time I drive it.

Scott

[MACCAA]

65 in june.
Spend more time at Race Tracks[as an Instructor]than most.
I have a friend a similar age with a Mercedes CLK 63 Black Series that rags it around a local track quite often-and he's far from slow,too!
Never too old.
Cheers
Len

[gzpermadi]

You already bought it, why asking questions now?

I'm 30, married with no kids, yet.
Living in a tiny apartment.

In here basic model of 86 is same price as a full option civic or lancer, so basically I am throwing same amount of money but getting a better car. Plus there is 5 years warranty. So I will just have to pay for oil changes (and tires maybe, LOL).

There are rear seats just in case my wife get pregnant in next 1-2 years.

It's not like I am spending all my money to buy and maintain a 20 years old Ferrari.

I think this car worth every penny. In past few days I had few disapointments in the office.
After that I went home, got some sleep, woke up around 2AM, took her for a few rounds, really eased my mind.

[brillo]

I'm 35, married with a 2 month old and the FRS is my third car. I've gotten some looks from folks but mostly I think b/c they have never seen the car, not because of whose driving it.

I could afford more "car" but the FRS is more fun than nearly every other car on the road save maybe a Cayman at twice the price and is a great replacement for my RX8.

Frankly, I don't give a damn what other people think. I don't drive for status, I drive what I like and those that understand cars will get it.

[Still Tripped]

Originally Posted by Demandred7

When I bought mine I was a month away from 39 this past summer with two kids (4 and 3). A friend of mine passed on from a heart attack and I decided then that you only live once and why not enjoy driving again. Ironically both my kids want to go in Daddy's car unless we are going for a long drive. Never thought I'd say this, but, thankfully both my wife and I are vertically challenged. The only time that I regretted getting my car is when I bottomed out in too much snow one day (yes, it is my daily driver). Right now just itching to get the summer tires back on. I love driving again.

Sorry to hear about your friend. I can see how that would change your outlook on life. The dealer notified me a couple weeks ago that the my car is here waiting for me to pick-it-up. I've been dragging me feet waiting for rain to clear the salt off the roads. Guess what? 6 to 8 inches of snow on Thursday......damn weather terrorists..... may have to wait another week! Thanks for your comment.......again sorry bout your buddy

[whataboutbob]

Just turned 43 on Mar 26th. Loving my FR-S. Get off my lawn! :P

[Lauren]

The car is squarely aimed at those over 40 in the UK. Though the price is $40K, so I guess that's partly why.

I'm 41 if it helps.