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102SS · 02-26-2016, 08:31 AM

My mid life crisis started in my 20's with my first Camaro

I have not been without a Camaro or Firebird since buying that car and I am 58 now.

Some people never grow up

Shawno72 · 02-26-2016, 08:33 AM

I bought mine at 41 and have heard the term "midlife crisis" over and over. I think it comes from people who are actually jealous that they can't or won't get what they really want

Thor142 · 02-26-2016, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by paul84043

Who's life are you living? Yours, or someone elses?

This is your only go-round, might as well enjoy it.

Bingo!

anth331 · 02-26-2016, 08:46 AM

I'm about to turn 53. I didn't get my first Camaro until I was 48. Got my second one at 51. I couldn't afford one when I was younger.

Mels RS · 02-26-2016, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by justjoshin

Average lifespan for US men is 76, so 35 is close.... i bought mine 5 years ago at 37.

What? If average is 76, I've got a lot of living to do in the next 3 years.

My Mom just turned 96 and still doing great. Of course my family has NEVER been accused of being average on any level.

NVR2L8 · 02-26-2016, 09:05 AM

You guys are just a bunch of youngsters to me.

I bought my first Corvette as a 50th birthday present to myself. I bought my second (Z06) when I was 57.

Since then I have owned a Shelby GT, three GT500s, and I just bought my first Camaro (2015 1LE). Setting it up for the track.

I have been on track, as both a driver and an instructor, for more than 30,000 miles. It is a passion that I am addicted to.

Next year I will be eligible for SS and Medicaid.... so what!

I am "faster than some, slower than others, and safer than most".

13BRM2SSRS · 02-26-2016, 09:05 AM

Enjoy life! I was looking at used Camaro's but my wife told me I should get a new one she even told me to go to the dealer since they had one I liked. She is a keeper

rontammy0 · 02-26-2016, 09:07 AM

Getting something you always wanted isn't a mid life crisis. If I'm going through a mid life crisis.....my cure would be dark haired....half my age with measurements better then me female companion.....then I would say yep.....mid life crisis is a terrible thing.

Fanch1LE · 02-26-2016, 09:14 AM

I got mine for my 40th birthday, so yeah maybe it was a bit of a midlife crisis kinda thing. The 1LE has cured me though! Crisis averted.

hesster · 02-26-2016, 09:47 AM

I bought my 2010 SS when I retired 2 years ago. I was thinking - geezz should I be frugal and buy like a Malibu or Cruze? Being a die hard hot rodder with mod fever for more that 35 years, I wised up real quick and searched all over for a black SS 6sp, found it, paid cash, and never looked back. What a killer car! I can't wait to install the extensive mods I have accumulated this winter. You know mod fever is bad when the price of all the mods exceeds the price paid for the car!

trashmanssd · 02-26-2016, 10:07 AM

I love my mid life crisis's, I plan on having as many as I can. at 35 I got new bass boat and a Porsche Cayman (first and Second crisis at same time). At 40 I had my 3rd crisis and trade the Porsche for my current Camaro. i feel my next one coming quickly as I want trade up for a new bass boat again. Wife doesn't mind as a few of her friends husbands have decide instead of getting the toys they always wanted when they were 20 to go and cheat and date 20 year old's.

lbls1 · 02-26-2016, 10:15 AM

In no way would I think that owning a Camaro is a midlife crisis type of thing. Purchasing a new Camaro is no small feat, and often times it will take an individual a little time before being able to own one (not necessarily due to income), as a lot of factors will come into play before being able to own a Camaro.

I bought my first Camaro when I was in my thirties, and I'm currently on my second Camaro. I like to advise curious young buyers that its beneficial to have some driving experience before owning a powerful sports car like Camaro. Its a great car to own if its handled right, and I feel that its a car for everyone that wants one.

ritchet · 02-26-2016, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by justkid

I applaud to that!!! My little lady supported me even when the amount of my guitars went over 300, and when I saw this yellow jem, with no hesitation she said - you should take it. It's got your name on it. You think she asks for something in return? Never. You just have to be a nice guy and do the right thing. Got her a new T4R.

You have over 300 guitars, I though my 11 was a lot. Anyway, I bought my car at 51 and it's not a mid life crisis car. ( I do hear that) but I've always owned sporty cars. I had a Mustang GT when I met my wife in '87, so she better understand. The funny thing is that I have owned more expensive cars than my 1LS, but this one gets all of the attention.

nosmr2 · 02-26-2016, 10:19 AM

I don't think crisis is the correct word, it just happens to be used following midlife. I think this is the time we get our acts together and can afford a fun, maybe not the most practical, car and enjoy it.
For some the kids have moved out or out of college, others pay their houses/credit cards off and others lose a bad spouse and can now afford it.

How about midlife reward?

02-26-2016, 08:31 AM	#15
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 4,430	My mid life crisis started in my 20's with my first Camaro I have not been without a Camaro or Firebird since buying that car and I am 58 now. Some people never grow up __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 Just a few bolt-ons and appearance doo dads

02-26-2016, 08:33 AM	#16
Shawno72 Drives: 2015 Black 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Cali Posts: 2,033	I bought mine at 41 and have heard the term "midlife crisis" over and over. I think it comes from people who are actually jealous that they can't or won't get what they really want __________________ Overkill tune/E85/80mm•CAI cold air intake w/my custom maf tube•Apex air scoop•JacFab ported intake/Extendolater•Vitesse•EE EX2 catch can•Innovate wideband•ARH HFC's•NPP exhaust•11386 xpipe•Brembos/cross drilled/slotted rotors•SS M/C•Pfadt 1.25 springs•1LE struts/sways/strut tower brace•BMR diff bush, trail arms/bush, adj toe links•My custom Tunnel brace•Hurst short throw shifter•JDP stage 1 clutch res•1LE steering wheel, shift boot•ZL1 rear diffuser/splash guards•GM splitter•Z/28 grille/flowtie/spoiler/wheels•GM performance pedals•"Chevrolet" door sills•10" Kicker sub•BigWorm overlays

02-26-2016, 09:05 AM	#21
13BRM2SSRS Drives: 13 Camaro 2SS Vert L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 631 View My Garage	Enjoy life! I was looking at used Camaro's but my wife told me I should get a new one she even told me to go to the dealer since they had one I liked. She is a keeper __________________ Black GFX / Dynatech Supermaxx LT Headers / FR Black Chrome ZL1 Replicas 275/315 / RDP Tune / CAI / VMAX TB / MBRP SS Catback / Gtechniq CSL & EXOV3 / VTC / RX Catch Can / Valentine 1 / Halo DRL / LED Fogs

02-26-2016, 10:15 AM	#26
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,071	In no way would I think that owning a Camaro is a midlife crisis type of thing. Purchasing a new Camaro is no small feat, and often times it will take an individual a little time before being able to own one (not necessarily due to income), as a lot of factors will come into play before being able to own a Camaro. I bought my first Camaro when I was in my thirties, and I'm currently on my second Camaro. I like to advise curious young buyers that its beneficial to have some driving experience before owning a powerful sports car like Camaro. Its a great car to own if its handled right, and I feel that its a car for everyone that wants one. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic* '25 Silverado 1500 High Country 6.2L

02-26-2016, 10:19 AM	#28
nosmr2 Drives: 2011 L99 SS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 500	I don't think crisis is the correct word, it just happens to be used following midlife. I think this is the time we get our acts together and can afford a fun, maybe not the most practical, car and enjoy it. For some the kids have moved out or out of college, others pay their houses/credit cards off and others lose a bad spouse and can now afford it. How about midlife reward? __________________ 2011 SS ADM LSA Conversion

02-26-2016, 08:46 AM	#18
anth331 Drives: 12SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dayton, Tx. 77535 Posts: 728	I'm about to turn 53. I didn't get my first Camaro until I was 48. Got my second one at 51. I couldn't afford one when I was younger.

02-26-2016, 09:05 AM	#20
NVR2L8 Drives: 09 Z06 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: KY Posts: 51	You guys are just a bunch of youngsters to me. I bought my first Corvette as a 50th birthday present to myself. I bought my second (Z06) when I was 57. Since then I have owned a Shelby GT, three GT500s, and I just bought my first Camaro (2015 1LE). Setting it up for the track. I have been on track, as both a driver and an instructor, for more than 30,000 miles. It is a passion that I am addicted to. Next year I will be eligible for SS and Medicaid.... so what! I am "faster than some, slower than others, and safer than most".

02-26-2016, 09:07 AM	#22
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	Getting something you always wanted isn't a mid life crisis. If I'm going through a mid life crisis.....my cure would be dark haired....half my age with measurements better then me female companion.....then I would say yep.....mid life crisis is a terrible thing.

02-26-2016, 09:14 AM	#23
Fanch1LE Drives: 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 166	I got mine for my 40th birthday, so yeah maybe it was a bit of a midlife crisis kinda thing. The 1LE has cured me though! Crisis averted.

02-26-2016, 09:47 AM	#24
hesster Drives: '10 T/A Conv, '10 2SS, '77 SE T/A Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 898 View My Garage	I bought my 2010 SS when I retired 2 years ago. I was thinking - geezz should I be frugal and buy like a Malibu or Cruze? Being a die hard hot rodder with mod fever for more that 35 years, I wised up real quick and searched all over for a black SS 6sp, found it, paid cash, and never looked back. What a killer car! I can't wait to install the extensive mods I have accumulated this winter. You know mod fever is bad when the price of all the mods exceeds the price paid for the car!

02-26-2016, 10:07 AM	#25
trashmanssd Drives: Black 14 2SS/1LE/RS 14 Tundra Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plymouth, Ma Posts: 2,414	I love my mid life crisis's, I plan on having as many as I can. at 35 I got new bass boat and a Porsche Cayman (first and Second crisis at same time). At 40 I had my 3rd crisis and trade the Porsche for my current Camaro. i feel my next one coming quickly as I want trade up for a new bass boat again. Wife doesn't mind as a few of her friends husbands have decide instead of getting the toys they always wanted when they were 20 to go and cheat and date 20 year old's.