Age 40+

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by jvincent

Too far. Plus I already have the VIN.

Who'd have thunk having a delivery date over the holiday season during a pandemic would be such an issue?

The funny part is that in all probability the ones that have arrived but were not ordered will likely sit on the lots until spring in normal Canadian sportscar sales fashion.

[bcj]

If you look at the range of vehicles available at the same price, it's pretty freakin dire.
What senior will sneer at 30mpg? Rear wheel drive? Manual transmission?
For that little money? Sorry, I'll clip some coupons for that value.

[jvincent]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

The funny part is that in all probability the ones that have arrived but were not ordered will likely sit on the lots until spring in normal Canadian sportscar sales fashion.

True. Mine was a dealer pre-order that happened to match the specs I was actually going to order so I lucked out in that sense.

[*Axel]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

The funny part is that in all probability the ones that have arrived but were not ordered will likely sit on the lots until spring in normal Canadian sportscar sales fashion.

I ordered in July doubting that BRZs will sit on lots, especially in today's market.

Subaru BRZ – US – By Year
Year sold
2017 4,131
2018 3,834
2019 2,334
2020 2,267


Mustang Sales by Year.
Mustang Model Year Total U.S. Sales
2017 81,866
2018 75,842
2019 72,489
2020 61,090

[JD001]

I enjoy the 'older' person in sports cars, there is a retired gent in our neighbourhood who drives a Ford Fiesta ST. The Fiesta is seen as very young person's car but I admire him for having a car that he enjoys. However, 20 somethings in supercars (again pretty common where I live) makes me nervy.. Just don't sit right with me..

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by JD001

We won't mention the "reverse" modelling that you so enjoy....

Oh, I do that little trick, no matter what car I'm driving.

(just ask @Tcoat about the Saturn adventure in the parking garage - )

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by jvincent

Turning 56 shortly and will be trading in my 2013 FRS for a 2022 BRZ this week.

Assuming that the damn thing actually gets delivered.

Maybe this one is yours -

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by *Axel

That "SWMBO" stuff is exactly why the west is falling apart. Do what you want; that is what's practical.

Are you married?

If so, I predict you won't be married much longer -

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Capt Spaulding

Don't swallow the "86/BRZ is for youngsters" line. I'm 68 and my '15 has made a great GT car. Any number of my more "experienced" friends here will, I think, agree. The "too old for [name your activity]" mindset is a crock.

I'll agree with a few exceptions - well, OK, several exceptions for me -

[RFB]

Originally Posted by joeDoe

just curious who here is age 40+, getting a GR86. :-) I am 45, so not sure if too old for a GR86. I know this car is focus toward the younger audience.

70+ still loving the FRS after boosting and tracking for the last 10 years.
I may not be going strong any more but the car sure is.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by *Axel

I ordered in July doubting that BRZs will sit on lots, especially in today's market.

Subaru BRZ – US – By Year
Year sold
2017 4,131
2018 3,834
2019 2,334
2020 2,267


Mustang Sales by Year.
Mustang Model Year Total U.S. Sales
2017 81,866
2018 75,842
2019 72,489
2020 61,090

You missed the Canadian (and many northern states probably) reference.
Not saying they won't sell but we have a little thing called "winter" up here that impacts performance car sales far more than you would believe. Guys that order knowing they will come in the winter are fine with it but many will just wait for spring. It happens with every make and model and is not BRZ specific.

The numbers tell the tale completely.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I remember about 20 or so years ago when my wife and I went out to look at mini vans. With 4 kids, it sounded like a good idea. We went to the first dealer (don't remember the brand) looked at one for about 5 minutes, looked at each other and said, "I don't think we are mini van people."

58 here.

So, what did you get, a station wagon? -

[dreamwonder]

40+ club gets pics of the first GR86 from a forum member. Private showing!

I told them...
No drilling
No gassing
No unwrapping
No washing
No wiping

[jvincent]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Maybe this one is yours -

Don't you put that evil on me Ricky Bobby!