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8RZ · 11-06-2019, 08:46 AM

I'm only 36 but judging from the last car meet I went to, that's considered "older" lol.

Tcoat · 11-06-2019, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 8RZ

I'm only 36 but judging from the last car meet I went to, that's considered "older" lol.

As the cars get cheaper the average age of ownership goes down!

8RZ · 11-06-2019, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

As the cars get cheaper the average age of ownership goes down!

Yep I've seen the exact same thing happen to 240s and Miatas.

Not to sound ageist but these kids are ruining the platform!

(and I used to be one of them).

Tcoat · 11-06-2019, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 8RZ

Yep I've seen the exact same thing happen to 240s and Miatas.

Not to sound ageist but these kids are ruining the platform!

(and I used to be one of them).

And 20s Model T roadsters, 30s Deuce Coupes, 40s pickups, 50s Mercs, 60s Camaros, 70s Mopars and....
Well you get the picture. This ain't a new thing.

ls1ac · 11-06-2019, 11:41 AM

Not sure about cars, but I was cheap back then and I am still cheap now.
(ask my wife)

new2subaru · 11-06-2019, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

As the cars get cheaper the average age of ownership goes down!

I'm looking forward to it. This is a perfect car for a young kid to get into. Cheap, tons of aftermarket support and fun. Easy to learn on too.

Mine was an 1982 Rx7. Loved that thing!

ETA 56, but I ain't old!

Tcoat · 11-06-2019, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by new2subaru

I'm looking forward to it. This is a perfect car for a young kid to get into. Cheap, tons of aftermarket support and fun. Easy to learn on too.

Mine was an 1982 Rx7. Loved that thing!

ETA 56, but I ain't old!

I concur. Even if they do things to them that make us old guys think they "ruined" it it is still a great base for them to start with and create their own.

Rabrooks · 11-06-2019, 09:09 PM

So, I'm 57. I track my cars. I never set foot in a BRZ until I bought one. I liked it so much, I bought a beater with a blown engine to set up for the track. I wish I had a little more power. But I had to learn to drive the car in the high rpm range to fully appreciate it.
I hope to get in at least one track outing before cold weather to enjoy this car on a different level. So, yes it might look like a car for the younger generation, but we all can enjoy a well developed product at most any age.

dodj · 11-07-2019, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

And 20s Model T roadsters, 30s Deuce Coupes, 40s pickups, 50s Mercs, 60s Camaros, 70s Mopars and....
Well you get the picture. This ain't a new thing.

I have a big block 70's mopar, and not too long ago a guy said to me, remember back when that old guy had all the cool cars?
I said ya
He said, "you're now that guy.".

atomicalex · 11-07-2019, 08:44 AM

Not going to post a number, but I'm smack in the middle of the graph there.

Tcoat · 11-07-2019, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dodj

I have a big block 70's mopar, and not too long ago a guy said to me, remember back when that old guy had all the cool cars?
I said ya
He said, "you're now that guy.".

Been a few decades since I owned my last big block Mopar but when I did I was the young guy that "ruined" it. Cut up the rare Coronet R/T hood to install a shaker scoop and 6 pack off a Challenger. Jacked the rear end up about 6" by using "spacers" blocks. Cut away part of the underbody to install headers and side pipes. All in all a bunch of stuff that I would just look at and shake my head today.
Someday I will have another and promise I won't do any of that shit to it.

dodj · 11-07-2019, 08:24 PM

Ya, but that's what everybody was doing to the cars back then. I call it the day two look.
As for getting another though, prices are crazy for BB musclecars now. Tough to get 'back in'.
I swapped a rifle for my 440 4 sp Challenger in the early 80's. Now it's $25k for a car that needs $20k or more put into it.

Ultramaroon · 11-07-2019, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by atomicalex

Not going to post a number, but I'm smack in the middle of the graph there.

Forever 29.

gravitylover · 11-07-2019, 09:53 PM

I'm older than many but younger than some.

11-07-2019, 08:44 AM	#122
atomicalex Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Drives: 2018 BRZ Limited Perf Pack Location: Outside of Detroit Posts: 190 Thanks: 244 Thanked 138 Times in 69 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not going to post a number, but I'm smack in the middle of the graph there. __________________ www.atomicalex.com 2018 BRZ Limited Perf Pack 6MT, a couple of motorcycles, and a stick shift station wagon

11-07-2019, 09:53 PM	#126
gravitylover Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ Premium 6MT White Location: SE NY Posts: 1,503 Thanks: 1,218 Thanked 669 Times in 474 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I'm older than many but younger than some. __________________

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Rabrooks Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Drives: 2020 Subaru BRZ Location: Washington NC Posts: 110 Thanks: 7 Thanked 23 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So, I'm 57. I track my cars. I never set foot in a BRZ until I bought one. I liked it so much, I bought a beater with a blown engine to set up for the track. I wish I had a little more power. But I had to learn to drive the car in the high rpm range to fully appreciate it. I hope to get in at least one track outing before cold weather to enjoy this car on a different level. So, yes it might look like a car for the younger generation, but we all can enjoy a well developed product at most any age.

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dodj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Rallye Blue BRZ Location: Canada Posts: 130 Thanks: 72 Thanked 64 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ya, but that's what everybody was doing to the cars back then. I call it the day two look. As for getting another though, prices are crazy for BB musclecars now. Tough to get 'back in'. I swapped a rifle for my 440 4 sp Challenger in the early 80's. Now it's $25k for a car that needs $20k or more put into it.

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