hamop

I hit the mid-life crisis last year at age 67. Bought a new Corvette convert.
Now looking at a Z06.....the garage holds two cars.!!

doug_999

C L U B M A N

LexFather

Yall can shoot me if you want but I've always been a fan of the Mini and well, in S mode, I think its fascinating.

Don't kill me.

Jakex1

the miniS only the S is actually pretty decent, but you dont need a decent car, you need a monster of a car.

trukn1

As much of a fan as I am not of BMW (nothing wrong with them,, just not what i like), for the midlife crisis,, wanting to get noticed, and liking to practice pick up the 6 series convert and throw some new shoes on it. Trust me, maaddd looks to you for driving it. Orrr you can always go this route. This way once you are finished "practicing" you will be ready for the next step already. LOL!!!

(pictured borrowed from CL member OGS,, hope he doesnt mind me using it)

RXGS

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if your going through a mid life crisis, and love cars, why go practical, theres always more time to save money 911 is the mid life crisis car, sorry to say it, but they are so friggin awesome, and if you cant buy a new one, you can get a used one with low miles and all records, maintnence, and A WARRANTY from the dealership for the same price as a new 3 series, aint life wonderful

yusef

lol wow i realllly like that van

cliffud

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I still vote for the Ariel Atom or the NSX that is in the classifieds here on CL.

But since many of us are coming up on 30 this year - that NSX maaaaaaaaaaaaay not be there long. lol

Jakex1

i see another car inthe back that might be a good call

Maximus350

I can sympathize with your situation. I was also going through a mid life crisis (36 years old) and bought my car last year.

PetesLS400

It would have been nice if you listed some criteria.

1. How much you looking to spend?
2. New or used?
3. 2 or 4 door?
4. Used as daily driver or weekend cruiser?
5. Manual or Automatic? (since some come only in manuals)
6. Hardtop or 'vert (since some arent offered in a 'vert or you may not even want one)
7. Gas mileage an issue?


This should significantly narrow down your search. Otherwise its pointless to just start rambling off cars.

bitkahuna

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In the realm of not stratospheric prices, a couple of suggestions for 30 something mid-life crisis car:

More $ - Audi S5.
Less $ - Ford Mustang Bullitt edition.

I just saw Motorweek's review of the Mustang Bullitt and that thing went surprisingly FLAT around a track, does 5.1 0-60 and 1/4 in 13.7 (I know, not record breaking but that's NOT slow) and it sounds AWESOME.

spiralynth

pvmike1

Hey Mike,

I've been keeping up with this thread to see what people recommend. It's interesting, really. I guess it really is a personal choice.

There are only a handful of cars that really inspire me. None of these cars are very practical. I'd buy:

$30k - $40k: NA1 NSX
$40k - $50k: NA2 NSX or SC NA1 NSX
$60k - $70k: 996 tt or GT3
$130k: used Gallardo or R8

It really is tough to beat the NSX in the lower range. It's reliable, relatively cheap to maintain, holds it's value, and is still a looker despite it's considerable age. There are plenty of faster cars, but nowhere near the fun. That's why the 996 tt is on my list - a little faster than the NSX is no big deal, but scary fast like the tt is always fun.