"Mid Life Crisis" Car
Discussion
Another poster just asked for opinions for his prospective "Mid Life Crisis" car.
I dont know why it has to be a "Mid life crisis" car, it like you get past 35 and any car you buy that isnt a dad wagon is immediately viewed as you having some kind of minor, age related breakdown ? this poster has actually said that is what it is but then explains why he has not been able to get the car he wants before.
It is just the car you alwsys wanted but either couldnt fit kids in or afford, I am 43 and have less internal turmoil than I did in my twenties or thirties, no crisis, I can just now afford it and the kids dont need carting round en masse.
My car crisis moments were when I was younger, for example,
I bought stuff I couldnt afford to run
Panics when MOTing an old banger,
Driving a crappy old Metro as was skint
Not being able to insure anything interesting
Breaking my car and not knowing how to fix it
I think a lot of it when this line is trotted out is either jealousy or just a pre-emptive strike waiting for the inevitable.
I dont know why it has to be a "Mid life crisis" car, it like you get past 35 and any car you buy that isnt a dad wagon is immediately viewed as you having some kind of minor, age related breakdown ? this poster has actually said that is what it is but then explains why he has not been able to get the car he wants before.
It is just the car you alwsys wanted but either couldnt fit kids in or afford, I am 43 and have less internal turmoil than I did in my twenties or thirties, no crisis, I can just now afford it and the kids dont need carting round en masse.
My car crisis moments were when I was younger, for example,
I bought stuff I couldnt afford to run
Panics when MOTing an old banger,
Driving a crappy old Metro as was skint
Not being able to insure anything interesting
Breaking my car and not knowing how to fix it
I think a lot of it when this line is trotted out is either jealousy or just a pre-emptive strike waiting for the inevitable.
I agree OP. I have been driving stuff that has not been kid friendly for years. Remember getting the wife to do the school run in a S1 Elise! Also had quite a few coupes when I had kids.
If you want to own something nice and special, just do it, don't wait until the conditions are totally perfect..
If you want to own something nice and special, just do it, don't wait until the conditions are totally perfect..
Dave200 said:
It sounds like something that is more to do with your personal issues, if I'm honest...
Which personal issues are these ?This isnt a new thing, I thought the same when my dad got his first bike in his mid forties, just seems a bit unfair that after providing for 20/30 years when a chap buys his P and J that it is put down to his age.
Yes it is unfair.
But it's not because people really think you are having a mid life crisis. It's because these sorts of boring, cliched imitations of wit is the only thing most people's brains spool up to their mouths when they suddenly find themselves in need of a response to something. We all do it to a greater or lesser extent. Jealousy may or may not play a part depending who is talking.
It's more like a mid-life crisis when people with no previous interest in cars do it.
But it's not because people really think you are having a mid life crisis. It's because these sorts of boring, cliched imitations of wit is the only thing most people's brains spool up to their mouths when they suddenly find themselves in need of a response to something. We all do it to a greater or lesser extent. Jealousy may or may not play a part depending who is talking.
It's more like a mid-life crisis when people with no previous interest in cars do it.
My mid life crisis car was a Tuscan. The thing is, Driving it in the wet my life expectancy dropped to seconds, not years, so my mid life crisis was retrospectively adjusted to when I was 18. This meant that my mid life crisis car at the time was actually a Fiat Panda 750L (which, ironically, was a death trap for completely different reasons)
I think later on in life you have already got a house,kids,etc.
Then the car you always, wanted has got cheaper at the same time.
You then have the time, and the money to buy it maybe?
As for me, I was not in a position to buy it until later on in my life.
However I have it now and 'EVERY MILE IS A SMILE'
Classic cars are my hobby, do not drink or smoke we all need something.
Then the car you always, wanted has got cheaper at the same time.
You then have the time, and the money to buy it maybe?
As for me, I was not in a position to buy it until later on in my life.
However I have it now and 'EVERY MILE IS A SMILE'
Classic cars are my hobby, do not drink or smoke we all need something.
Edited by SEE YA on Tuesday 3rd June 13:49
Having just bought a vx220 I've been accused of having a mid-life crisis by someone at work - I'm 25...
I simply put it down to people with no interest in performance or non-generic cars relying on cliches when the subject of cars is brought up, although in my case they initiated the conversation about my car which threw me slightly.
Nowt as queer as folk.
I simply put it down to people with no interest in performance or non-generic cars relying on cliches when the subject of cars is brought up, although in my case they initiated the conversation about my car which threw me slightly.
Nowt as queer as folk.
I quite agree. I think the whole mid-life crisis thing is an idea propagated by women who feel that husbands/fathers shouldn't be allowed to spend their own money on fun for themselves. I imagine the reality is that the blokes have always wanted the car and can finally afford it/be allowed to buy it.
FWIW I am only 25 but if cars are any judge then my mid life crisis started when I was 22 and is showing every sign of continuing for the forseeable future.
FWIW I am only 25 but if cars are any judge then my mid life crisis started when I was 22 and is showing every sign of continuing for the forseeable future.
Craikeybaby said:
I think it is more that some non petrol heads suddenly by that sort of car when they hit a certain age, so the general public see it as a "Mid life crisis" car, even though some of us have been driving that sort of car since we were able to drive.
I think its more the case that people can not afford a sports car when they are younger. When they hit middle age they are a bit more settled and have more disposable income. Othewise I would have been driving around in a 911 when I was 18. Cotty said:
I think its more the case that people can not afford a sports car when they are younger. When they hit middle age they are a bit more settled and have more disposable income. Othewise I would have been driving around in a 911 when I was 18.
Exactly this. Unfortunately my priority (early 20's) is getting some money aside for a house deposit. Once that's all sorted, all focus will be on a vehicle I actually WANT.TurboHatchback said:
I quite agree. I think the whole mid-life crisis thing is an idea propagated by women
Some women certainly, plus their brainwashed, henpecked husbands who have caved in and won’t stand up for themselves. The mid life crisis label is closely related to the big car/sports car = small dick comment. It’s rooted in envy, the verbal equivalent of keying a nice car.I’ve been having a mid life crisis for twenty years and have no intention of stopping.
Like most, it's taken me until I'm an old git to afford to have a 911 on my drive, it's not a mid life crisis, I had a Z4 and an MX5 before that and had bikes since I was 16. My daughter has left home, I got a better paid job and my mortgage is under control, and I don't smoke or drink. I get the odd guilty pang, but other than that am very happy that I have such an amazing car to drive whenever I want. I intend to keep it forever.
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