I'm going to turn 50 in a few days, and people say I don't act my age. My latest mod of 4.10 gears have people my age shaking their heads and telling me that's what 20 year old kids do. They just don't understand how much fun it is to drive a car like this. Hey, if they are happy driving their SUV's or whatever, fine, just don't tsk tsk me because I want to have some fun in life.

Is anyone else my age experiencing this??

 

Mid Life Crisis?

j/k Tell them minivan's are for girls!

 

Well, it isn't exactly mainstream to see older men loving their cars as much as, say, 20 year old men, but there shouldn't be any tsk tsking on their part. You're just enjoying your life. Even though they might drive SUVs (i dont see a problem there, my dad has one, too), they still shouldn't look down on you or anything for that reason.


At least you know you can own them anytime..

 

Get personalized plates that say, MIDLIFE!

 

Don't let it bother you. My grandfater who is 78 is still working and restoring his 68 mustang. It is his favorite car eventhough he has a new Lincoln Towncar. He still prefers the rumble of the old mustang over the luxuries of the new cars.

 

I think I'd like your grandfather!

I didn't mean to come across as someone who dislikes SUV's....hey, to each his own. And yes, I do own them!

 

Bedtime is now 8:00 PM. And keep the extra strength Tums handy!

 

now that is a loaded question.

 

is there any drawbacks to getting 4.10 gears?

 

i am getting the same thing from my friends and im only 35... 2 kids wife house big SUV in the driveway...but you know what i love this car and it makes me happy to drive for my 1 hr 10 min commute each way so i can bay the bills so my wife can stay home with my kids...she knows better than to say anything to me.. it is the one thing i have for myself.

 

Carroll Shelby is a lot older than you and he drives some of the most powerful cars on Earth. If you are passionate about your car, don't listen.

 

Simply put, you are never too old to have fun! Do what makes you happy!

Carroll Shelby is about 82 now, so he was just a bit younger than you back in the late 60's. I bet no one ever told him he was acting like a kid!

Just sounds like you have never forgotten how to have fun.

 

 

The only drawback is slightly lower gas mileage. The fun factor makes you forget all about that.

 

Short Answer; NO :stubborn:

I find the Term " Bite Me" usually works. :angry:

The 42 in my EMail address is not My Age, It's the Year I was Born.

 

I'll be 50 next month. Just because they want you to act like an ol fart...like them (!?)...doesn't mean you have to.

 

Don't be throwing those nasty things our way! I think they suck too!! Give me a nice Mustang ANY day! -Marci

 

Read all the post hoping no one said anything like this...

Just pull up next to them in their minivans or SUV's (unless it is a Dodge Lightening or Harley truck or something) and be like..

"Hey, you wanna race?" lol how funny would that be...

Just tell them to "pound sand"

Life i about having fun since we only live it once. Why put away your toys just cause you are getting older?

My dad is 46 and has a 600rwhp street legal WS6...anyone that calls him old needs to be slapped...instead I would be asking "Dude, can I ride in your car?!"

 

I too am turning 50 (29 Dec) soon, and I get a few "Mid life crisis?" questions with the raised eyebrows etc. I tell them, "NO, I'm not at mid life yet."

I made agreement with the wife that I wouldn't do any mods for awhile, so the shifter, CAI, blower, etc etc etc etc will have to wait.

Have fun with those 4.10s and teach a few of the "youngsters" what it's all about.

 

I'm 55 and have'nt stop since I was 16. This midlife crisis thing, I think I had it all my life!
Got to get your toys, no matter what age you are!!!
Happy Trails!!!