Post by: berg on March 23, 2017, 04:52:03 pm
Is it any open top sports car like an MX-5 or Boxster? But not a coupe like a Cayman or a TTRS coupe :thinking:
Post by: Kai96 on March 23, 2017, 05:24:42 pm
Post by: 4ndy on March 23, 2017, 06:14:30 pm
Id prefer a Mk1 Escort or a Lotus Cortina
Post by: AJP on March 23, 2017, 10:06:01 pm
So something like a nicely restored 3dr Sierra Cossie RS500, in black.
But then if I had that kind of money, my older more rational brain would go for something marginally more sensible. Second hand 911 Turbo, GTR, TTRS, that kind of thing.
Post by: FJ1000 on March 23, 2017, 10:30:38 pm
Look, it even comes with grandchildren
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Post by: grey golfster on March 24, 2017, 08:54:39 am
"lady cars" , Mx5, Fiat/mini convertible or similar... Especially the go fast versions in bright colours...
Cheap/low powered Merc convertibles (some are 1.8 ffs!)....
Yooofs cars....go fast astra/corsa etc.... Especially​ old and cheaply modified ones...
Wannabees....expensive, fairly new Evo or Subaru...anything with big wings on the back really...which also excludes some really really tasty machines such as ...Lambo, Ferrari etc!
All motor bikes, no exceptions.... :signLOL: ....and that included my scooter​!
The above needs to be considered in the context that she would rather I took the GTi badges off my Eddy. Otherwise it's acceptable, but only just.
...a new mk 7R has a silly exhaust, and a Focus RS is not acceptable... I asked!
Opposites to the above? Acceptable as not a mid life crisis, just a show of wealth/success?
"Normal" Aston Martin, Jag XK/XF, 911 etc however see above re wings!...and very colour dependant.
However....it depends on your target audience. if i was in the market for a new Aston, I very much doubt that I would be at all concerned about the opinions of a middle aged teacher, or her friends..... :signLOL: :evilgrin:
Post by: berg on March 24, 2017, 11:48:42 am
I think it helps that they are so cheap to run/insure so can still have the Stage 2+ Eddie at same time
Post by: FJ1000 on March 24, 2017, 11:53:59 am
I'm 40 this year and been looking at the TTRS (serious bit of kit not a midlife car at all imo) but am strangely drawn to a MX-5 25th Anni Edition - now this is something I have always considered as being a bit girly and a midlife crisis car but I am strangely drawn to it.... must be "going through the change" :grin:
I think it helps that they are so cheap to run/insure so can still have the Stage 2+ Eddie at same time
I'm 35 soon, and found myself looking at MX5's recently too. Not for driving around posing in though, I was considering a turbocharged one with a cage and buckets as a track car.
The TT I'm looking at tonight is the same thing. It's a hairdresser's/middle aged man's car I know, I'm under no illusions! However...
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Post by: Boosht on March 24, 2017, 12:14:26 pm
Kit cars, or motorbikes all common, another option is a trials bike for woodland use with a grouo, mountain bime or road push bike
Post by: berg on March 24, 2017, 03:29:05 pm
I'm 40 this year and been looking at the TTRS (serious bit of kit not a midlife car at all imo) but am strangely drawn to a MX-5 25th Anni Edition - now this is something I have always considered as being a bit girly and a midlife crisis car but I am strangely drawn to it.... must be "going through the change" :grin:
I think it helps that they are so cheap to run/insure so can still have the Stage 2+ Eddie at same time
I'm 35 soon, and found myself looking at MX5's recently too. Not for driving around posing in though, I was considering a turbocharged one with a cage and buckets as a track car.
The TT I'm looking at tonight is the same thing. It's a hairdresser's/middle aged man's car I know, I'm under no illusions! However...
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Yeah if i get one will prob either go for supercharger from corten miller or BBR stage 2 turbo so wont be much of a hairdressers car ;-)
Post by: gtipirelli on March 26, 2017, 10:30:46 pm
Always wanted a 911 and it really is keeping me awake at nights. There are so many pros and cons escpecially against the practicality of a GTi
Post by: AJP on March 26, 2017, 10:50:39 pm
I am having serious issues trying to stop myself trading the Pirelli in against an early 991 carrera. Seriously got the Porsche bug as our family car is a MacanIf anything is genuinely keeping you awake at night - deal with it ASAP.
Always wanted a 911 and it really is keeping me awake at nights. There are so many pros and cons escpecially against the practicality of a GTi
Life's too short mate. Get the Porsche. If it's a bad decision, so be it. Deal with it. But if you're anything like me, endlessly deliberating over things in your head is more of an issue than getting up the next morning and actually doing it - for better or worse.
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Post by: Eccie on March 27, 2017, 01:34:06 pm
Post by: FJ1000 on March 27, 2017, 08:44:42 pm
When do you buy the hairdressers :ashamed:
It's funny, I'm at peace with the fact it's a hairdresser car. Should make it all the more funny when we're hopefully passing more expensive metal on track.
I've been referring to it as "the hairdryer" with my mate, who seems to be getting wound up by it! So I'm thinking maybe I should get a big f*ck off head and shoulders sticker on it...
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Post by: Dave J on March 27, 2017, 10:42:47 pm
Exactly! The times when you'll frustrate those in their modern hatches will be well worth the purchase price and more. Sad to say, I was one of those who took the mick when a friend bought his mx-5 track car. His driving and enjoyment of that car is something I did understand in the end.When do you buy the hairdressers :ashamed:
It's funny, I'm at peace with the fact it's a hairdresser car. Should make it all the more funny when we're hopefully passing more expensive metal on track.
I've been referring to it as "the hairdryer" with my mate, who seems to be getting wound up by it! So I'm thinking maybe I should get a big f*ck off head and shoulders sticker on it...
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Love the head and shoulders idea for the livery...!
Post by: bonelorry on March 28, 2017, 10:45:32 am
Drives away in their Ex-Demo, Red Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8, Manual.
Laughed my arse off when he pulled up outside my house with it :grin:
Post by: Eccie on March 28, 2017, 01:34:05 pm
My Father In Law 63 Years Old, Never had a Performance Car in his life, Never been interested in Performance Cars...Walks into the local Ford Dealer last Year and trades in his Volvo V70 D5....
Drives away in their Ex-Demo, Red Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8, Manual.
Laughed my arse off when he pulled up outside my house with it :grin:
Thats something I would love to do when I'm 63
Post by: grey golfster on March 28, 2017, 08:12:05 pm
Wouldn't you be better off in L'Oreal colours....because you're undoubtedly worth it! :signLOL:
As for the man with the Mustang...RESPECT :congrats:
Post by: Addymk2 on March 31, 2017, 06:58:22 pm
Post by: AJP on March 31, 2017, 07:07:49 pm
Peugeot RCZs. The amount of silver foxes I've seen driving them around here has confirmed it in my eyes.AKA the Aldi TT.
Post by: pudding on April 04, 2017, 02:29:56 pm
I'm 40 this year and been looking at the TTRS (serious bit of kit not a midlife car at all imo) but am strangely drawn to a MX-5 25th Anni Edition - now this is something I have always considered as being a bit girly and a midlife crisis car but I am strangely drawn to it.... must be "going through the change" :grin:
I think it helps that they are so cheap to run/insure so can still have the Stage 2+ Eddie at same time
You consider 40 to be mid life? :grin: I'm 44 and nowhere near ready for any car which some folk might consider an MLC special! An MLC car is a bottom rung bright red Cayman that my middle aged boss at work has just bought himself. You know the sort.....ticks the 20" wheel option, but the smallest engine and smallest brakes that look like saucers.
I like TTRSs technically, but I wouldn't own one. If I wanted that much power in a small, but heavy package with a 4 ring badge, I'd get the RS3 instead and enjoy a bit of practicality to go with the speed.
MX5, hmmmmm. Now you've ruined it! But you can redeem yourself by buying a Flyin Miata though :happy2: http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/first-official-pictures/mazda/these-go-up-to-eleven-flyin-miata-launches-nd-mazda-mx-5-v8-conversion/
Post by: grey golfster on April 06, 2017, 07:40:28 pm
see https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/lifeexpectancies/bulletins/lifeexpectancyatbirthandatage65bylocalareasintheunitedkingdom/2014-04-16
better get that flyin miata organised pronto - before it's too late! :grin:
Post by: pudding on April 07, 2017, 03:17:55 pm
I'm not from the UK so those stats don't apply to me :grin:
Post by: lukemk5gti on April 07, 2017, 03:45:25 pm
Drives away in their Ex-Demo, Red Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8, Manual.
I've been saving for years now and I passed the Ford dealer the other day.
I very very nearly did the exact same thing!!!!
Post by: pudding on April 07, 2017, 08:06:27 pm
Drives away in their Ex-Demo, Red Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8, Manual.
I've been saving for years now and I passed the Ford dealer the other day.
I very very nearly did the exact same thing!!!!
Guy at work has one, very nice car indeed. Couple of guys have a new Focus RS too, again, bloody awesome cars!