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At 40, I had a tuned 535d BMW. From 60mph, far, far quicker than the Subarus and Audis I had previously! Then chopped it in for a Nissan QashQai... 
Mid Life Crisis in full effect....
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Rooter
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At 40, I had a tuned 535d BMW. From 60mph, far, far quicker than the Subarus and Audis I had previously! Then chopped it in for a Nissan QashQai...
I went one better, at 30 I had a lovely 3 series BMW, like you a tuned 330D that went like a rocket (i even did a track day in it!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VezwT2xFbDA and kept up with a 600bhp M3 Turbo. Anyway, i now drive a volvo XC90.
Hacker Khan
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Does going from a Kia Sportage to an Audi Q3 Quattro at 46 count as a mid life crisis? It is a diesel and the engine has a surprisingly good compromise between performance and low emissions to keep my company car tax down
But then again I did upgrade to the bad boy sound system so I can pump up the sub woofer. And blast out Sigur Ros at ear splitting volumes, which impresses the ladies. Well it would if any female liked Sigur Ros, and not just middle aged blokes in jumpers and sandals.
But then again I did upgrade to the bad boy sound system so I can pump up the sub woofer. And blast out Sigur Ros at ear splitting volumes, which impresses the ladies. Well it would if any female liked Sigur Ros, and not just middle aged blokes in jumpers and sandals.
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bluewolf
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drewster
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If it was a true mid life crisis you would have bought a harley , grown your hair long and ridden off to "find yourself" !!!!!!
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Only if you don't like bikes.
Generally speaking I find it is people that have little or no biking experience that are attracted to Harleys.
Alex1975
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Did not have a child till just a few years ago.... Had long hair down to my butt, spent a lot of time looking for myself. Turns out I only found myself when I had a child.
Hacker Khan, no talking about tax brackets in a mid life crisis thread!
AmandaJR
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At 49 I went back to my true love and sod how impractical it can be (especially as a golfer)...it's a keeper until I can't manage to get in or out without embarrassing myself!
Alex1975
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My tame car dealer got me one, and it goes like a bullet.
Is this tame car dealer Smiffy?
Heavy-grebo
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When I turned 40 I bought a Fireblade....that got it out of my system alright
richart
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It might be.
Hacker Khan
Yurt Dwelling, Yoghurt Knitter
Ey, I like Sigur Ros.............
Oh, I get your point..
Well you sir are a man of impeccable taste.
blackpuddinmonster
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Make the most of it young Alex.
At 48 i'am afraid mines over. The suby finally went last year.
I have now morphed into my own worst nightmare. I can't believe it. I've become a flatcap wareing, jag driving, golfer, who enjoys weekends away in Betws y Coed. Its not fair! Why wasn't I warned this would happen! :rant:
Deeep breath, relax.....
Enjoy your mid life crisis Alex, you' ve no doubt earned it. :thup:
Nice car by the way.
At 48 i'am afraid mines over. The suby finally went last year.
I have now morphed into my own worst nightmare. I can't believe it. I've become a flatcap wareing, jag driving, golfer, who enjoys weekends away in Betws y Coed. Its not fair! Why wasn't I warned this would happen! :rant:
Deeep breath, relax.....
Enjoy your mid life crisis Alex, you' ve no doubt earned it. :thup:
Nice car by the way.
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When I turned 40 I bought a Fireblade....that got it out of my system alright
Must admit modern Superbikes scare the bejaysus out of me but the thought of just one more bike continues to appeal, even at 65.
Have to be something classic though.
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vkurup
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Another 40 bell ringer here.... Bought an expensive house (and now wondering why?) Car-wise am thinking of getting a Volvo SUV or a Skoda Yeti (slipping down the greasy pole...)
chrisd
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We bought a Lotus Elise in Titanium when we were 50. The main claim from HID who was the main driver was that she could get the weekly shop in it!
Not the actual car but the same
Not the actual car but the same
Have You seen the price of a Honda CBX 1000!! EEEKK!
There's one on Autotrader for £12,000
Smiffy
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This was my mid-life crisis....
Alex1975
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Smiffy
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155mph in 4th, pulling 9,000 revs with over 2 still to go, along with 2 more gears.. that's why the Missus suggested I sell it!
I loved it though. Best bike I had ever owned.
Handled well for a big old "barge"
