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Midlife 'Carsis'

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Post by PeterE » Wed Jan 31, 2024 3:18 pm

This GoShorty blog amused me: https://goshorty.co.uk/blog/a-midlife-c ... he-new-40/

Although I'm well-beyond my midlife I confess to owning two on this list plus another one which I sold to buy the Z4. So 3/20 for me - how about everyone else?
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Post by CliveN » Wed Jan 31, 2024 4:44 pm

Other than the z4 none of these…..but perhaps I am lucky in that I have never NOT had a “flash” car whatever flash means nowadays. But it’s not for showing off. It’s because they exhibit technological prowess or are fun to drive or look epic. It’s certainly not to make me look cool as most of the time I drive a Fiat 500…..I imagine I don’t follow the stereotype. I would hate to be seen in any of the other cars mentioned even if I can understand the draw of a 911.
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Post by buzyg » Wed Jan 31, 2024 5:36 pm

Only Two and oddly no others on that list that have ever appealed. :? :D
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Post by Pondrew » Wed Jan 31, 2024 6:16 pm

None of them for me.

My next door neighbour did say a couple of years ago when I was out cleaning the previous E89; "got yourself a mid life crisis car then?"
I just said "yeah, you should have got one when you had yours 15 years ago, you old tosser".
We are not on the best of terms TBH. :D
And our Z4s are actually the wife's anyway.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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Post by Ole gits rule » Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:12 pm

Z4 and M4, supposed a Lotus Elise is not on there - had one of those
M4 Vert in Yas Marina Blue
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
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Post by Nanu » Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:57 pm

Only the Z4 after 50 and the Golf prior to 50.

Not many others on the list I would consider owning to be honest
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Post by tomscott » Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:07 pm

Im afraid ive owned 3 on the list.

I am only 35 tho but if the list is anything to go by ive been having a mid life crisis since I was 22... :driving: :rofl:
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Post by buzyg » Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:10 pm

tomscott wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:07 pm Im afraid ive owned 3 on the list.

I am only 35 tho but if the list is anything to go by ive been having a mid life crisis since I was 22... :driving: :rofl:
Good man Tom. Keep at it. :lol: :thumbsup:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:22 pm

I've only had 2 on that list, but I did have my Golf GTis when I was mid-life!

My Z4 journey started when I was more "later-life". :lol:

The only others on the list I'd like to try are the Mustang (V8 only) and 911.
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Post by PeterE » Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:39 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:22 pm The only others on the list I'd like to try are the Mustang (V8 only) and 911
A Mustang GT (V8) is my other daily driver, as much of a contrast to my Z4 as I could wish but if you think an M40 sounds good then just listen to a 5l Ford Coyote at 6,000 rpm!
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Post by buzyg » Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:54 pm

PeterE wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:39 pm
Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:22 pm The only others on the list I'd like to try are the Mustang (V8 only) and 911
A Mustang GT (V8) is my other daily driver, as much of a contrast to my Z4 as I could wish but if you think an M40 sounds good then just listen to a 5l Ford Coyote at 6,000 rpm!
I always fancied a V12, DB9 was the one. I spotted one around the corner yesterday. Another neighbour having a midlife crisis. :lol: :wink:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:05 am

PeterE wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:39 pm A Mustang GT (V8) is my other daily driver, as much of a contrast to my Z4 as I could wish but if you think an M40 sounds good then just listen to a 5l Ford Coyote at 6,000 rpm!
I haven't tried an M40i but I can appreciate the sound of a Coyote at 6,000 rpm must be pretty special.

But then I think my S54 sounds epic at 8,000rpm. :D
Coupes because stunning!
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Post by tomscott » Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:47 am

buzyg wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:54 pm
PeterE wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:39 pm
Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:22 pm The only others on the list I'd like to try are the Mustang (V8 only) and 911
A Mustang GT (V8) is my other daily driver, as much of a contrast to my Z4 as I could wish but if you think an M40 sounds good then just listen to a 5l Ford Coyote at 6,000 rpm!
I always fancied a V12, DB9 was the one. I spotted one around the corner yesterday. Another neighbour having a midlife crisis. :lol: :wink:
Also on my list too!
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Post by k755 » Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:26 pm

Only 2 for me,the Golf GTI and the Z4 which I bought when I was 70! Late life crisis?
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