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Thinking about having me a mid life crisis... (Original Post) Glamrock Feb 2021 OP
do it! do it! samnsara Feb 2021 #1
I'm trying... Glamrock Feb 2021 #3
Go with the vintage look and the Super 7. safeinOhio Feb 2021 #2
I've been looking at Caterham 7's actually Glamrock Feb 2021 #4
Practical and Rock Star don't go together. safeinOhio Feb 2021 #5
Quite the good point! Glamrock Feb 2021 #10
Never miss the opportunity for a mid-life crisis! WheelWalker Feb 2021 #6
Boy, did I luck out! My husband's mid life crisis only involved a Model A... whew! Karadeniz Feb 2021 #7
This message was self-deleted by its author Karadeniz Feb 2021 #8
Hell, why go small Ferrets are Cool Feb 2021 #9
Ooooof! Glamrock Feb 2021 #11
... Ferrets are Cool Feb 2021 #12
My wife and I bought a Nissan 350z back in 08. iscooterliberally Feb 2021 #13
Thanks scoots! Glamrock Feb 2021 #14
i had a rusted out 240 for a while. mopinko Feb 2021 #15
The Lotus is great..... MyOwnPeace Feb 2021 #16
Been looking at the Alpha Romeo 4c too... Glamrock Feb 2021 #19
Alpha's should last forever...... MyOwnPeace Feb 2021 #21
Hahahaha! Glamrock Feb 2021 #23
I want one of those new HUMMERS! Wawannabe Feb 2021 #17
Haven't seen it. Glamrock Feb 2021 #18
It's their new electric model. Hummer EV Wawannabe Feb 2021 #20
Have a pic: discntnt_irny_srcsm Feb 2021 #30
One small consideration... jmbar2 Feb 2021 #22
That's why (not the only reason of course) Glamrock Feb 2021 #24
good plan! jmbar2 Feb 2021 #28
Probably better in the original Persian... flotsam Feb 2021 #31
That's beautiful! jmbar2 Feb 2021 #32
How big do the boobs have to be on the new girlfriend? keithbvadu2 Feb 2021 #25
190 hp Glamrock Feb 2021 #26
Good answer! keithbvadu2 Feb 2021 #27
Should you fancy something a bit less pedestrian and be up for a trip to the UK... discntnt_irny_srcsm Feb 2021 #29

Glamrock

(11,994 posts)
3. I'm trying...
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 10:45 AM
Feb 2021

The problem with super cars is upkeep cost. I could get a late model Porsche or something, but the maintenance costs are just too prohibitive. This Lotus is built around a Toyota drivetrain. I could get it repaired anywhere! Mrs. Glam, while leaning towards no, is actually entertaining the idea because of that selling point.

Response to Glamrock (Original post)

Glamrock

(11,994 posts)
11. Ooooof!
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 11:09 AM
Feb 2021

That’s gorgeous! Just a tiny bit out of my price range though...

$30k Lotus or $3mil Toyota? Hmmm? Decisions decisions...

iscooterliberally

(3,010 posts)
13. My wife and I bought a Nissan 350z back in 08.
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 11:12 AM
Feb 2021

It’s probably the best car we’ve ever owned. We also have had minivans for the dogs and anything else that we need to haul. The Z car was our date night car. 350s are all pretty old now though since they haven’t been made for a while. The 370z is a nice car. The maintenance has never been too expensive. We still have our 350 and it runs well. It’s been from Miami to Boston and all over New England. We brought it back down to FL and then drove it back up to NC and went cruising around the mountains up there. My boss has a Super 7. He drives it around during the winter down here in South Florida. It’s way too hot to drive in the summer months. Anyway, I recommend looking into the 370. The only time our 350 broke down was when the battery died. It’s super fast and the handling is amazing with the right tires. Good luck with whatever you end up getting. Have fun!

MyOwnPeace

(17,273 posts)
16. The Lotus is great.....
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 11:31 AM
Feb 2021

a bit more exotic, but a great handling car.
However, you would NOT MISS with a new Miata!

MyOwnPeace

(17,273 posts)
21. Alpha's should last forever......
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 11:51 AM
Feb 2021

because they only spend half of their time on the road - the rest of the time is in the shop for repairs!
A VERY good driving car - when they go.......l.

Wawannabe

(6,334 posts)
20. It's their new electric model. Hummer EV
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 11:50 AM
Feb 2021

Can’t post pics but here’s a link.

Oh, and 1000 HP!
0-60 mph in 3 seconds
Infinity roof!

Drool droool droooooooool!
I’d even trade in Sarge (my Hummer H3).

https://www.gmc.com/electric-truck/hummer-ev

jmbar2

(6,088 posts)
22. One small consideration...
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 12:22 PM
Feb 2021

A friend went through her crisis and bought a cool sports car. However, she had problems getting in and out of the very low-slung car. Eventually had to get rid of it because it progressively got harder and harder. She was so bummed!

Glamrock

(11,994 posts)
24. That's why (not the only reason of course)
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 12:33 PM
Feb 2021

I’m trying to do it now while I still have some passing resemblance to youth...

flotsam

(3,268 posts)
31. Probably better in the original Persian...
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 07:36 PM
Feb 2021

Come, fill the Cup, and in the Fire of Spring The Winter Garment of Repentance fling: The Bird of Time has but a little way To fly --- and Lo! the Bird is on the Wing.

keithbvadu2

(40,092 posts)
25. How big do the boobs have to be on the new girlfriend?
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 12:50 PM
Feb 2021

How big do the boobs have to be on the new girlfriend?

Ya gotta have standards, ya know.

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,576 posts)
29. Should you fancy something a bit less pedestrian and be up for a trip to the UK...
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 05:18 PM
Feb 2021

...one of these is up for auction:

A 1970 917 used for testing at Le Mans.

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