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Emig5m · 02-03-2015, 08:22 PM

I always hated the saying mid life crisis. Wanting a car is the farthest thing from a "crisis".

Sounds like a saying that came from jealousy...

camguynj · 02-03-2015, 08:23 PM

I bought it as a retirement present to myself two yrs ago. I had new muscle cars in the 60s ( GTO,442) and I said God willing when I retire I'm going to get another one ...67 outside / 18 inside

SSNvMiner · 02-03-2015, 09:37 PM

Mid-life crisis? nah!!! Always wanted one. . . but life priorities took over. My wife quit working and stayed home to raise our son. (as planned) Fast forward 20yrs.-- Everything (was) paid for trucks, boat, 4whlrs, house. . . It was time to buy a car not really needed... but really wanted for a r e a l l y long time. We just happened to be in our mid-life years (55)-(51) when we could afford it. Wife went back to work, son is 2nd yr of college and we're enjoying a nice ride.

Snidely Whiplash · 02-04-2015, 01:12 AM

I never had a family, so I explored all the world's continents. Paid cash for Yelo Maro. Getting the travel bug - I've got a dangerous game rifle (CZ .375 H&H magnum) so I might go to Africa and drop a big black-death bull. I'd LOVE to take a leopard, but need a rich guy to buy the hide. It would pay for much of the 10 days in Africa.

MrBojangles528 · 02-04-2015, 05:15 AM

I've always been into the muscle car aesthetic since I was a kid, though my favorite was always the Mustang. I started a new job in March of last year which ended up doubling my salary, so I could finally actually buy my own car for once (previous cars were a 94 Acura Legend and a 2000 Dodge Neon - both hand-me-downs.) I rewarded myself for the hard work I put in to get the new job. I also justified it by saying "well I will probably have kids in a few years, so it makes sense to take advantage of not yet having kids by getting an impractical car, since I will have more familial obligations in the future."

Another bonus is that if I buy one when I'm in my 20s, it won't be a surprise to anyone when I buy a Corvette or something equally awesome when I'm 40 and I can hopefully avoid the mid-life crisis statements

Fuse · 02-04-2015, 06:43 PM

Midlife crisis....i think not... my first new car was a 1982 Z-28 t-top 4speed..i will take delivery of my 2014 SS vert next week....CANT WAIT....I'm 56 and ready to go topless...

02-03-2015, 09:37 PM	#157
SSNvMiner Drives: 2015 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Northern Nv Posts: 120	Mid-life crisis? nah!!! Always wanted one. . . but life priorities took over. My wife quit working and stayed home to raise our son. (as planned) Fast forward 20yrs.-- Everything (was) paid for trucks, boat, 4whlrs, house. . . It was time to buy a car not really needed... but really wanted for a r e a l l y long time. We just happened to be in our mid-life years (55)-(51) when we could afford it. Wife went back to work, son is 2nd yr of college and we're enjoying a nice ride. __________________ 2015 2SS/RS L99 Catch-can, SW cat-back, CAI, ]Range Last edited by SSNvMiner; 02-03-2015 at 09:59 PM.

02-04-2015, 01:12 AM	#158
Snidely Whiplash Fight Crime, Drive Armed Drives: '14 2SS Yelo Maro, HD collection Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NRH, TX Posts: 985	I never had a family, so I explored all the world's continents. Paid cash for Yelo Maro. Getting the travel bug - I've got a dangerous game rifle (CZ .375 H&H magnum) so I might go to Africa and drop a big black-death bull. I'd LOVE to take a leopard, but need a rich guy to buy the hide. It would pay for much of the 10 days in Africa. __________________ Bring back Sunoco 260 to the local station. Some folks STILL drive L-88s and need the good gas.

02-03-2015, 08:22 PM	#155
Emig5m 100% Sport Møde Drives: '17 Civic SI + '04 SVT Lightning Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 753	I always hated the saying mid life crisis. Wanting a car is the farthest thing from a "crisis". Sounds like a saying that came from jealousy...

02-03-2015, 08:23 PM	#156
camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,815 View My Garage	I bought it as a retirement present to myself two yrs ago. I had new muscle cars in the 60s ( GTO,442) and I said God willing when I retire I'm going to get another one ...67 outside / 18 inside

02-04-2015, 05:15 AM	#159
MrBojangles528 Drives: 2014 2LT-RS Blue Ray Metallic Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 51	I've always been into the muscle car aesthetic since I was a kid, though my favorite was always the Mustang. I started a new job in March of last year which ended up doubling my salary, so I could finally actually buy my own car for once (previous cars were a 94 Acura Legend and a 2000 Dodge Neon - both hand-me-downs.) I rewarded myself for the hard work I put in to get the new job. I also justified it by saying "well I will probably have kids in a few years, so it makes sense to take advantage of not yet having kids by getting an impractical car, since I will have more familial obligations in the future." Another bonus is that if I buy one when I'm in my 20s, it won't be a surprise to anyone when I buy a Corvette or something equally awesome when I'm 40 and I can hopefully avoid the mid-life crisis statements

02-04-2015, 06:43 PM	#160
Fuse Drives: 2014 SS Vert Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Paris Ky Posts: 1	Midlife crisis....i think not... my first new car was a 1982 Z-28 t-top 4speed..i will take delivery of my 2014 SS vert next week....CANT WAIT....I'm 56 and ready to go topless...