You don't have to be 50 to realize the "buy, buy, buy" mentality, that is being constantly drilled into our society, is a big lie. This view has nothing to do with being old, anti-technology or progress.
Is It A Over 50 Thing?
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Originally Posted By: KrisZ
You don't have to be 50 to realize the "buy, buy, buy" mentality, that is being constantly drilled into our society, is a big lie. This view has nothing to do with being old, anti-technology or progress.
Thank you! It's also not an "old" thing if a person just happens to not like the latest and greatest whatever...
You don't have to be 50 to realize the "buy, buy, buy" mentality, that is being constantly drilled into our society, is a big lie. This view has nothing to do with being old, anti-technology or progress.
Thank you! It's also not an "old" thing if a person just happens to not like the latest and greatest whatever...
Originally Posted By: grampi
Originally Posted By: KrisZ
You don't have to be 50 to realize the "buy, buy, buy" mentality, that is being constantly drilled into our society, is a big lie. This view has nothing to do with being old, anti-technology or progress.
Thank you! It's also not an "old" thing if a person just happens to not like the latest and greatest whatever...
What do other people know about your life? This generation likes to ignore history and if that doesn't work they rewrite it.
old is cool............. Why? Basic and simple and durable. Like my sears 1959 freezer- never had a service call or a repair of any kind. it outlasted the same from the 60-70-80's, by the 90's we decided we only need this one.
Originally Posted By: KrisZ
You don't have to be 50 to realize the "buy, buy, buy" mentality, that is being constantly drilled into our society, is a big lie. This view has nothing to do with being old, anti-technology or progress.
Thank you! It's also not an "old" thing if a person just happens to not like the latest and greatest whatever...
What do other people know about your life? This generation likes to ignore history and if that doesn't work they rewrite it.
old is cool............. Why? Basic and simple and durable. Like my sears 1959 freezer- never had a service call or a repair of any kind. it outlasted the same from the 60-70-80's, by the 90's we decided we only need this one.
Originally Posted By: grampi
Originally Posted By: LoneRanger
Old dude in a new Corvette comes to mind. I do see so many old guys in new Vettes that the Chevrolet Corvette is almost the new Buick Park Avenue....
Do you know why? Us old dudes are the only people who can afford them...
My boss has one too, he's in the over 50 crowd too, said he always wanted one. We couldn't even say it's a mid life crisis because he's beyond that. Not very practical either, he only put about 10k on it in 3 years, only drives it in the warmer weather and only when the weather is good.
Originally Posted By: LoneRanger
Old dude in a new Corvette comes to mind. I do see so many old guys in new Vettes that the Chevrolet Corvette is almost the new Buick Park Avenue....
Do you know why? Us old dudes are the only people who can afford them...
My boss has one too, he's in the over 50 crowd too, said he always wanted one. We couldn't even say it's a mid life crisis because he's beyond that. Not very practical either, he only put about 10k on it in 3 years, only drives it in the warmer weather and only when the weather is good.
I'm 60; since I was 17 or 18 I've been told that I'd get tired of small cars and/or fast cars when I got older.
It hasn't happened yet.
As for new technology, I don't dismiss it out of hand, but I only adopt it if I find it useful or enjoyable.
It hasn't happened yet.
As for new technology, I don't dismiss it out of hand, but I only adopt it if I find it useful or enjoyable.
Originally Posted By: KrisZ
You don't have to be 50 to realize the "buy, buy, buy" mentality, that is being constantly drilled into our society, is a big lie. This view has nothing to do with being old, anti-technology or progress.
Agreed. I think it is easier for me to see because at 27 I have friends who are drowning in that mentality. Making close to 6 figures yet one paycheck would put them in the hole.
You don't have to be 50 to realize the "buy, buy, buy" mentality, that is being constantly drilled into our society, is a big lie. This view has nothing to do with being old, anti-technology or progress.
Agreed. I think it is easier for me to see because at 27 I have friends who are drowning in that mentality. Making close to 6 figures yet one paycheck would put them in the hole.
Originally Posted By: Wolf359
Originally Posted By: grampi
Originally Posted By: LoneRanger
Old dude in a new Corvette comes to mind. I do see so many old guys in new Vettes that the Chevrolet Corvette is almost the new Buick Park Avenue....
Do you know why? Us old dudes are the only people who can afford them...
My boss has one too, he's in the over 50 crowd too, said he always wanted one. We couldn't even say it's a mid life crisis because he's beyond that. Not very practical either, he only put about 10k on it in 3 years, only drives it in the warmer weather and only when the weather is good.
They are actually more practical than most people think. I know a lot of people who use them as daily drivers year around. Their rear mounted trannies make them well balanced, so traction is good even in the snow, they'll get over 30 MPG on the highway (if you can keep your foot out of the throttle), and they're reliable...
Originally Posted By: grampi
Originally Posted By: LoneRanger
Old dude in a new Corvette comes to mind. I do see so many old guys in new Vettes that the Chevrolet Corvette is almost the new Buick Park Avenue....
Do you know why? Us old dudes are the only people who can afford them...
My boss has one too, he's in the over 50 crowd too, said he always wanted one. We couldn't even say it's a mid life crisis because he's beyond that. Not very practical either, he only put about 10k on it in 3 years, only drives it in the warmer weather and only when the weather is good.
They are actually more practical than most people think. I know a lot of people who use them as daily drivers year around. Their rear mounted trannies make them well balanced, so traction is good even in the snow, they'll get over 30 MPG on the highway (if you can keep your foot out of the throttle), and they're reliable...
Originally Posted By: grampi
They are actually more practical than most people think. I know a lot of people who use them as daily drivers year around. Their rear mounted trannies make them well balanced, so traction is good even in the snow, they'll get over 30 MPG on the highway (if you can keep your foot out of the throttle), and they're reliable...
My auto shop teacher in H.S. daily drove a Corvette most days. When weather was really bad, he'd drive his truck.
He essentially drove them for free. He would drive the one he just restored while restoring the next. Once that one was done, and debugged since he'd been driving it for the past 6-12 months, he'd sell it on and drive the next one, putting another candidate in the restore process.
Of course, today, probably either can't find auto shop in high school, or one wouldn't be allowed to bring personal cars into the place.
They are actually more practical than most people think. I know a lot of people who use them as daily drivers year around. Their rear mounted trannies make them well balanced, so traction is good even in the snow, they'll get over 30 MPG on the highway (if you can keep your foot out of the throttle), and they're reliable...
My auto shop teacher in H.S. daily drove a Corvette most days. When weather was really bad, he'd drive his truck.
He essentially drove them for free. He would drive the one he just restored while restoring the next. Once that one was done, and debugged since he'd been driving it for the past 6-12 months, he'd sell it on and drive the next one, putting another candidate in the restore process.
Of course, today, probably either can't find auto shop in high school, or one wouldn't be allowed to bring personal cars into the place.
Originally Posted By: grampi
Originally Posted By: Wolf359
Originally Posted By: grampi
Originally Posted By: LoneRanger
Old dude in a new Corvette comes to mind. I do see so many old guys in new Vettes that the Chevrolet Corvette is almost the new Buick Park Avenue....
Do you know why? Us old dudes are the only people who can afford them...
My boss has one too, he's in the over 50 crowd too, said he always wanted one. We couldn't even say it's a mid life crisis because he's beyond that. Not very practical either, he only put about 10k on it in 3 years, only drives it in the warmer weather and only when the weather is good.
They are actually more practical than most people think. I know a lot of people who use them as daily drivers year around. Their rear mounted trannies make them well balanced, so traction is good even in the snow, they'll get over 30 MPG on the highway (if you can keep your foot out of the throttle), and they're reliable...
our Canadian user PATMAN?
I thought he used one as DD with winter tires....
Originally Posted By: Wolf359
Originally Posted By: grampi
Originally Posted By: LoneRanger
Old dude in a new Corvette comes to mind. I do see so many old guys in new Vettes that the Chevrolet Corvette is almost the new Buick Park Avenue....
Do you know why? Us old dudes are the only people who can afford them...
My boss has one too, he's in the over 50 crowd too, said he always wanted one. We couldn't even say it's a mid life crisis because he's beyond that. Not very practical either, he only put about 10k on it in 3 years, only drives it in the warmer weather and only when the weather is good.
They are actually more practical than most people think. I know a lot of people who use them as daily drivers year around. Their rear mounted trannies make them well balanced, so traction is good even in the snow, they'll get over 30 MPG on the highway (if you can keep your foot out of the throttle), and they're reliable...
our Canadian user PATMAN?
I thought he used one as DD with winter tires....
Originally Posted By: pandus13
our Canadian user PATMAN?
I thought he used one as DD with winter tires....
Yes and I remember him mentioning how often he would have it washed at a detail shop(weekly). I think it was black iirc. He has a newer one now with a 2018 on order. Now he has an 09 or 10 Civic coupe that does winter duty.
our Canadian user PATMAN?
I thought he used one as DD with winter tires....
Yes and I remember him mentioning how often he would have it washed at a detail shop(weekly). I think it was black iirc. He has a newer one now with a 2018 on order. Now he has an 09 or 10 Civic coupe that does winter duty.
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That's correct, I used to drive my 98 Corvette in the winter, but I stopped doing that in 2011 when I bought my Civic. My 2005 Corvette barely sees rain and my 2018 will be the same way.
When I ordered my 2018 the salesman said most of the Corvette buyers are at least 55 years old. At age 47 I'm one of the younger ones!
When I ordered my 2018 the salesman said most of the Corvette buyers are at least 55 years old. At age 47 I'm one of the younger ones!
I'm all for progress, but I am becoming militantly opposed to stupid change just for the sake of change. Where this hits me most is in computer and phone interface design. Like Microsoft arbitrarily redesigning the browser, which has worked splendidly for quite a few years now, with apparently no input from anyone in the world, or no consideration for what it would do (negatively) for productivity.
I don't have time to learn the latest gestures for my mouse, a touch enabled computer screen, my phone, my wife's phone, the car GPS and "infotainment system" etc. And then have to turn around and learn it all again in short order just because the wet behind the ears kids at the manufacturers had some more brain farts. I learn the basics and stick with them, and the manufacturers that either change their products least often or have the most natural/intuitive designs are the ones that will have my business. I have no desire to be a "techie" just to be able to use my electronics. They are tools and I intend to use them as tools. They don't impress me, and I'm not fascinated by them. By now we are at the point where they should just work when we pick them up. Period.
I don't have time to learn the latest gestures for my mouse, a touch enabled computer screen, my phone, my wife's phone, the car GPS and "infotainment system" etc. And then have to turn around and learn it all again in short order just because the wet behind the ears kids at the manufacturers had some more brain farts. I learn the basics and stick with them, and the manufacturers that either change their products least often or have the most natural/intuitive designs are the ones that will have my business. I have no desire to be a "techie" just to be able to use my electronics. They are tools and I intend to use them as tools. They don't impress me, and I'm not fascinated by them. By now we are at the point where they should just work when we pick them up. Period.
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Originally Posted By: Patman
That's correct, I used to drive my 98 Corvette in the winter, but I stopped doing that in 2011 when I bought my Civic. My 2005 Corvette barely sees rain and my 2018 will be the same way.
When I ordered my 2018 the salesman said most of the Corvette buyers are at least 55 years old. At age 47 I'm one of the younger ones!
Did you ever own a C5?
That's correct, I used to drive my 98 Corvette in the winter, but I stopped doing that in 2011 when I bought my Civic. My 2005 Corvette barely sees rain and my 2018 will be the same way.
When I ordered my 2018 the salesman said most of the Corvette buyers are at least 55 years old. At age 47 I'm one of the younger ones!
Did you ever own a C5?
I agree, I don't care what people think anymore. Happened when I retired in my 50's.
What I have been spending more money on lately though is my bucket list or the what I have always wanted list. Getting the most attention right now is my BLG's list (bucket list guns).
What I have been spending more money on lately though is my bucket list or the what I have always wanted list. Getting the most attention right now is my BLG's list (bucket list guns).
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Originally Posted By: AirgunSavant
You know the struggle to keep up with the latest and greatest???
All the gimmicks and the new fangled slop that thrills you..........
Even the cell phone...........
When you get to the point that you no longer care but maintain things by the book or better but the latest and greatest just don't matter anymore. I'm starting to get to that point. I've been into most things car related but sometimes just a basic solid performer without all the drama is nice. I'm not talking cheapness but solid basic stuff.
As I get older I'm just overloaded with B.S. and it gets to a point that very few material things matter. Yes I would buy a new truck with a few extra features and would pay up for it but I don't need the Platinum version or the high end model.
Just like the smart phone- yeah I had them since the beginning of time but you know a flip phone sort of works and to me it handles better- calls and in your pocket. I think this is an over 50 thing???
In life you can get to the point you just have too much stuff around you don't need......
When you're younger, you're always trying to impress your friends and be the best. As you get older, you realize what really matters, and realize that time and money are valuable resources that should be used efficiently.
I drive the oldest car out of my peers, live in the oldest/cheapest house, and don't buy things unless I need them. I'm frugal though, not cheap, and there's a difference. If someone tries to put me down by making fun of the car I drive or whatever, I am not afraid to put them in their place.
I also find it's easier to tell who is faking it in life (acting like they have money when they don't, etc.) as you get older. Those people you might have been jealous of as a youngin' might end up broke and at risk of foreclosure in 10 years. I've gone out with people who drive brand new Lexuses, live in new condos, and when it came time to buy drinks, they used their credit card (for one round of drinks, and closed the tab) and didn't leave a tip. But looking at them driving down the road, you'd probably think that they are well off.
You know the struggle to keep up with the latest and greatest???
All the gimmicks and the new fangled slop that thrills you..........
Even the cell phone...........
When you get to the point that you no longer care but maintain things by the book or better but the latest and greatest just don't matter anymore. I'm starting to get to that point. I've been into most things car related but sometimes just a basic solid performer without all the drama is nice. I'm not talking cheapness but solid basic stuff.
As I get older I'm just overloaded with B.S. and it gets to a point that very few material things matter. Yes I would buy a new truck with a few extra features and would pay up for it but I don't need the Platinum version or the high end model.
Just like the smart phone- yeah I had them since the beginning of time but you know a flip phone sort of works and to me it handles better- calls and in your pocket. I think this is an over 50 thing???
In life you can get to the point you just have too much stuff around you don't need......
When you're younger, you're always trying to impress your friends and be the best. As you get older, you realize what really matters, and realize that time and money are valuable resources that should be used efficiently.
I drive the oldest car out of my peers, live in the oldest/cheapest house, and don't buy things unless I need them. I'm frugal though, not cheap, and there's a difference. If someone tries to put me down by making fun of the car I drive or whatever, I am not afraid to put them in their place.
I also find it's easier to tell who is faking it in life (acting like they have money when they don't, etc.) as you get older. Those people you might have been jealous of as a youngin' might end up broke and at risk of foreclosure in 10 years. I've gone out with people who drive brand new Lexuses, live in new condos, and when it came time to buy drinks, they used their credit card (for one round of drinks, and closed the tab) and didn't leave a tip. But looking at them driving down the road, you'd probably think that they are well off.
I'll be 75 soon ....
I forget what bothered me at 50
I forget what bothered me at 50
One thing I have never compromised on is my desire to drive interesting/entertaining vehicles. They don't have to be the latest model or the most expensive, but as my sig notes, they must be cars that make me smile. But that's just me; a kid who was a car nut essentially from birth. Seeing Grand Prix, Le Mans and reading Ken Purdy(and others) pretty much determined my automotive tastes and hobbies.
And six decades in, my only regrets are that I sold my E24 M6 and didn't pick up an E30 M3 and a Jensen Interceptor when they were both relatively inexpensive.
And six decades in, my only regrets are that I sold my E24 M6 and didn't pick up an E30 M3 and a Jensen Interceptor when they were both relatively inexpensive.
Originally Posted By: Inspecktor
I just hit 60, and have been leaning toward a less is more philosophy more and more. Rather than accumulating the latest and greatest, I am decluttering the stuff I don't need and keeping the things I use a lot longer. I am happier, and don't get buyer's remorse from buying things I didn't really need or want.
I think that the first time you buy a quality electrical appliance or tool and realize it will out live you is an eye-opener.
Before that, fatherhood. You have this new born baby that takes up all your time. By the time you look up in a couple of years, Everything has changed.
I just hit 60, and have been leaning toward a less is more philosophy more and more. Rather than accumulating the latest and greatest, I am decluttering the stuff I don't need and keeping the things I use a lot longer. I am happier, and don't get buyer's remorse from buying things I didn't really need or want.
I think that the first time you buy a quality electrical appliance or tool and realize it will out live you is an eye-opener.
Before that, fatherhood. You have this new born baby that takes up all your time. By the time you look up in a couple of years, Everything has changed.
Originally Posted By: MCompact
One thing I have never compromised on is my desire to drive interesting/entertaining vehicles. They don't have to be the latest model or the most expensive, but as my sig notes, they must be cars that make me smile. But that's just me; a kid who was a car nut essentially from birth. Seeing Grand Prix, Le Mans and reading Ken Purdy(and others) pretty much determined my automotive tastes and hobbies.
And six decades in, my only regrets are that I sold my E24 M6 and didn't pick up an E30 M3 and a Jensen Interceptor when they were both relatively inexpensive.
I know what you mean now. I used to just treat my cars as utilitarian although the previous car did have leather and a moon roof, but the current car has a lot more and every once in a while I catch myself saying that this is a nice E-350, should have gotten one earlier.
One thing I have never compromised on is my desire to drive interesting/entertaining vehicles. They don't have to be the latest model or the most expensive, but as my sig notes, they must be cars that make me smile. But that's just me; a kid who was a car nut essentially from birth. Seeing Grand Prix, Le Mans and reading Ken Purdy(and others) pretty much determined my automotive tastes and hobbies.
And six decades in, my only regrets are that I sold my E24 M6 and didn't pick up an E30 M3 and a Jensen Interceptor when they were both relatively inexpensive.
I know what you mean now. I used to just treat my cars as utilitarian although the previous car did have leather and a moon roof, but the current car has a lot more and every once in a while I catch myself saying that this is a nice E-350, should have gotten one earlier.
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