Hi,

I'm 52. The Mid-Life Crisis is such a cliche'. The thing that bugs me is that as my hair has grayed, and my equator slightly expanded, I drive my Boxster or Esprit and I see the occaisional looks of younger people, usually women, and can just tell they think I'm mid-lifing. They think I'm driving the sporty car to compensate.

But, they don't realize I've owned and been driving these type of Cars since I was 18 (one of which I still own) - a 34 year long Mid-Life Crisis, OK, I guess that may deserve a look or two... :)

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

I am 46, but no fair to call this a mid-life crisis, I have owned a Porsche since 35.

I do get alot of "Ohh your in a mid life crisis?" all I can say is KMA, I have wanted these cars since 15?

Regards

Yes indeed. "Midlife crisis" is such a misused phrase. There is no crisis, but I am midlife. No, I wasn't able to raise children and have a 2 seater. If that generates a crisis (becoming an "empty-nester) than call 911 is my response!

I tried the 924 with kids, it was a royal pain in the arse. My wife actually emailed me at work with the following:"Honey, why don't you make VW eat the (POS) Touareg and buy yourself a Porsche like you've always wanted? It would be nice to do it before one of us retired!!"

I called the dealership that day and the rest....is history!

Some college guys sitting outside a house yelled "midlife crisis" as I was driving by about a year ago....for God sakes I'm only 25 now. I guess I'm in my golden years. The stereotype is out there but I think it stems from envy.

I was having a mid-life crisis. I am 32. My crisis finally ended after I got my Boxster after wanting one for the past 10 years. I really don't see a Porsche as mid-life crisis cars. Honestly, I usually reserve those opinions for Corvette and 350z drivers :p . I intend on having a few more mid-life crisis as the performance goes up and up throughout the years. This is just my first Porsche and I am not stopping now. :cheers:

Guys, it's only a midlife crisis when you have a bubbleheaded bleached blonde 18 yearold sitting next to you! :rolleyes:

MAY THE P.M.L.C.(Porsche Mid Life Crisis) LIVE ON!!
 

I'm 68,a retired Mech. Eng. , the son of a Motor Mechanic & have owned a lot of great cars over the last 50 odd years, so I guess my mid life crisis started when I was 18.
My big regret is I waited so long to graduate to a P.M.L.C.. Only bought my '03 Box last month and love it to death. My wife however tells everybody that I also received with the car a free mebership to SOFA (Silly Old Farts Association) .
I refuse to be intimidated, I figure your never to old to have fun and whilst I can still get in and out of the damn thing then fun I will have, after all you are a long time dead!
I wonder if I qualify as the oldest owner?
Cheers

Hey yeah, good idea. :p

My whole life has been a midlife crisis. People say "mid life crisis" like it's some kinda bad thing. Like a mental imperfection. Meanwhile we are living life while everyone else goes through the motions conforming to the norm. Safe and secure. And boring. Insatiable is right, you're a long time dead so live hard and fast. In 80 years none of this will matter anyway. So we could stay home and tend to our lawns and gardens or get out on the road to see wottle she do.

I hope to living hell, I have your enthusiasm at 68 :) God bless you!!!

Absolutely! People also ask why you only see "older gentlemen" driving Porsches.....I simply tell them that the kind of car this is, young drivers have a short lifespan. Many buy and don't make it. Older (old farts) like me have a modicum of common sense that allows us to drive a little more successfully.

Either way? I'm enjoying the hell outta this car!!

The perfect reply found on another forum some time ago:

Porsche, mid-life crisis? No, life long obsession.

Well said indeed! I'll remember that.

I've told folks that a midlife crisis can only happen if you reach midlife. I have yet to grow up, so it's a moot point.

P.m.l.c. ---- Live On !!!!
 

P.M.L.C. ---- LIVE ON !!!! Thanks for your comment, it gave me a "warm and tingly feeling"
Age is really only a number, however I'm told if you don't use it, you may well lose it.
Incidently my wife (aged 69) has just been chosen to represent Australia in the womens 70's tennis team competing in Florida USA this Oct. and I'm very proud of her especially since it's only 4 years since she had surgery for bowel cancer.
Thanks again,
Cheers.

Let us know how she does....that's great!

I voted in my wife's age category since it is her car.

I'm building a Factory Five Roadster, for me it is a much better mid-life crisis car.

Just rolled the clock on 26. As far as the mid life crisis is concerned, it is more like a quarter life bargaining chip. The wife says to me, "Y don't you get it...you deserve it for working so hard on your masters and working...." I figure, man this is awesome how can I say no.

The day I get the car she says to me, "Okay you have your baby.....now where is mine" :eek: :eek:

Bleh...I fully reject any "midlife crisis" talk or stares! Having meager income and other priorities like house payments, kids college education, providing for family health problems, I was finally able to save up enough for a little treat.

If you are in a position to afford the 'nice' things early in life, great. But better late than never. Vroom-vroom !

I've been looking at those....damn fine company!

What motor you putting in it??

The GTM has my attention..... :)

Uncle Bob,

I sent a PM to you.

I got it, thanks!