Which car for midlife crisis?

James Lafayette · 04-04-2017, 03:19 PM

So, I'm the right age for a MLC (48) and my wife won't let me have an affair with a younger woman (to be fair, I'd need a fair bit of Rohypnol to get a younger woman interested), so it looks like a car will have to do.

I'm thinking of an E93 M3 Convertible, or maybe a Boxter or something similar. Budget c35k, maybe 40k at a push.

I'll be keeping my existing car as a daily driver, so I'll be doing 6-8K max. What should I be looking at? I really fancy a convertible.

JustChris · 04-04-2017, 03:30 PM

MLC isn't till 48...cool I still got time to save

Postcab · 04-04-2017, 03:41 PM

981 Boxster S manual

MrChumley · 04-04-2017, 03:49 PM

You (hopefully) only have one mlc. Push the budget and get a 440 convertible. As far as I know you can still get 9 or 10k off list.

If that's not doable maybe a 335. I found the Ms too harsh to really enjoy with the roof down. And the suspension's too hard for a roofless body.

If you don't need four seats there's plenty to choose from but I find the extra seats make up for lack of boot space when touring.

Mattyk · 04-04-2017, 03:49 PM

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-sear...ero-to-60=TO_8

Convertibles - porker / supercharged jag / m3 dct / lotus Elise
Add coupe - Maserati / 700hp GTR / rs5

I can only see the jag/maser/porker getting you the second phase of the MLC though, not sure a 700bhp GTR will attract the laydees, more a cock magnet......

Or a 440 for a mid life hot flush if a crisis is too much....

James Lafayette · 04-04-2017, 03:55 PM

I did look at 440's, but the dash is the same as the Mrs 335D and I fancy something different. Good point about the M having hard suspension though.

James Lafayette · 04-04-2017, 03:57 PM

I did go to the local Porsche center at the weekend, and the cars looked lovely, but nothing in my price range. Can anyone suggest a decent non-Porsche dealer for a Boxter?

Also, is the regular Boxter OK, or do you really need an 'S'?

insanecoder · 04-04-2017, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by James Lafayette

I did go to the local Porsche center at the weekend, and the cars looked lovely, but nothing in my price range. Can anyone suggest a decent non-Porsche dealer for a Boxter?

Also, is the regular Boxter OK, or do you really need an 'S'?

If yer in an MLC you need all the S you can get
Yes the S if you get Boxster.. drive both see which you prefer settle not for less

Postcab · 04-04-2017, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by James Lafayette

I did go to the local Porsche center at the weekend, and the cars looked lovely, but nothing in my price range. Can anyone suggest a decent non-Porsche dealer for a Boxter?

Also, is the regular Boxter OK, or do you really need an 'S'?

Ashgood Sports Cars

Drive both. The non S needs to be rev'd hard but its a sweet motor. The S is more muscular and you get a double barrel exhaust

which is critical for a MLC

Tengocity · 04-04-2017, 04:10 PM

There is only one mid life crisis option - Porsche!

James Lafayette · 04-04-2017, 04:13 PM

I like this.....

http://www.ashgood.co.uk/product/693...-pdk-33k-miles

James Lafayette · 04-04-2017, 04:19 PM

Are there any decent indie Porsche dealers in the midlands or up North?

225 · 04-04-2017, 04:32 PM

Definately not another 3 or 4 imo. Some nice lotus or alfa sports car? Porker is the obvious midlife choice.

Or go full mlc and buy a TVR!

insanecoder · 04-04-2017, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by insanecoder

If yer in an MLC you need all the S you can get
Yes the S if you get Boxster.. drive both see which you prefer settle not for less

BTW James joking aside, if you are in MLC and in a bit of confusion or worse.. know it is imo a wake-up call to shed a bit of selfishness and the illusions of life & to take inventory and focus on the important things less on the superficial and to become a better more caring and sharing person.. that will make you truly happy. If you need an ear PM me.

Tengocity · 04-04-2017, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Lobb

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tengocity

There is only one mid life crisis option - Porsche!

Indeed.

Terry bought himself one for his half century

I'm nowhere near 50 yet!

Ali Shiralian · 04-04-2017, 07:38 PM

Just got this to remedy my midlife crisis

rosstin · 04-05-2017, 01:34 AM

I can't help but think you are approaching the affair wrong, in your opening post.

About the car; I'd be looking for an SL500

Chrismac13 · 04-05-2017, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ali Shiralian

Just got this to remedy my midlife crisis

Very nice

JustChris · 04-05-2017, 03:13 AM

To do it properly you need to tick all the boxes in this photo

Hell Yeah.

No regrets when the lights go out.

Postcab · 04-05-2017, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustChris

To do it properly you need to tick all the boxes in this photo

Hell Yeah.

No regrets when the lights go out.

What - left hand drive?

Dave_3 · 04-05-2017, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Postcab

What - left hand drive?

I'm ambidextrous, Ill cope ....

D.

XK140 · 04-05-2017, 07:03 AM

Porsche might be appropriate if one of the faster ones but not a Boxster,a bit tame really.
I'm 67 now and I bought my Cerbera 4.5 at 50,so it was a mlc I suppose!

In the OP's affordability category how about a Mustang V8 or,if he needs the room,a Vauxhall VXR8?

(Seems to be a common theme here...large capacity V8s

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James Lafayette Enlisted Member 16 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 335D xDrive Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Which car for midlife crisis? So, I'm the right age for a MLC (48) and my wife won't let me have an affair with a younger woman (to be fair, I'd need a fair bit of Rohypnol to get a younger woman interested), so it looks like a car will have to do. I'm thinking of an E93 M3 Convertible, or maybe a Boxter or something similar. Budget c35k, maybe 40k at a push. I'll be keeping my existing car as a daily driver, so I'll be doing 6-8K max. What should I be looking at? I really fancy a convertible.
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MrChumley Major 453 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: F33 440i convertible Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: East Midlands iTrader: (0)	You (hopefully) only have one mlc. Push the budget and get a 440 convertible. As far as I know you can still get 9 or 10k off list. If that's not doable maybe a 335. I found the Ms too harsh to really enjoy with the roof down. And the suspension's too hard for a roofless body. If you don't need four seats there's plenty to choose from but I find the extra seats make up for lack of boot space when touring.
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Mattyk Lieutenant Colonel 591 Rep 1,797 Posts Drives: G20 M340i Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Lancashire iTrader: (0)	http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-sear...ero-to-60=TO_8 Convertibles - porker / supercharged jag / m3 dct / lotus Elise Add coupe - Maserati / 700hp GTR / rs5 I can only see the jag/maser/porker getting you the second phase of the MLC though, not sure a 700bhp GTR will attract the laydees, more a cock magnet...... Or a 440 for a mid life hot flush if a crisis is too much.... __________________ G20 M340i Gone F36 435d F30 335d Last edited by Mattyk; 04-04-2017 at 04:00 PM..
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James Lafayette Enlisted Member 16 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 335D xDrive Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I did look at 440's, but the dash is the same as the Mrs 335D and I fancy something different. Good point about the M having hard suspension though.
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James Lafayette Enlisted Member 16 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 335D xDrive Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I did go to the local Porsche center at the weekend, and the cars looked lovely, but nothing in my price range. Can anyone suggest a decent non-Porsche dealer for a Boxter? Also, is the regular Boxter OK, or do you really need an 'S'?
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