Best midlife crisis car?

[KLB]

My wife specifically told me "no old man cars" because she knows I would have come home with a Lincoln. I sort of am an old fogey.

I do want to look at a Mustang, though. It may be a midlife-crisis-mobile, but I want my wife and son to enjoy it as well. 3 of us can't go on road trips in the 'Vette unless someone rides in the trunk.

Does one of you sit in a car seat?

How about a Ford Focus ST?

 

[WebSnyper]

How about a 1970 Buick GSX, Buick Grand National or Buick GNX.

I wanted a Grand National very badly back in the 80's, early 90's

My vote would be for something older like a few folks have recommended. But might be more than $20k to do one right, depending on what it would be. I have no idea what muscle cars from the past are going for these days, except that many are crazy $$$.

My brother who is 5 years older had muscle cars growing up (68 Mustang, an early seventies Mach 1, 73 Dodge Charger, etc)... I on the other hand just 5 years later landed in the age of the K car and Ford Fairmont. Ugh. Older muscle car would be interesting, or an old sleeper C10 pickup would be cool.

 

[Ericpwp]

I rented this in Florida. I pretty sure I'll own one (the wife agrees). It will be a while before it drops below 20K.

 

[ghuns]

I wanted a Grand National very badly back in the 80's, early 90's

The GN and GNX were so damn cool.

 

[jbombelli]

$20k is not a proper midlife crisis. Do it right, and build it.

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[AllenM]

M series BMW. Good performance but classy at the same time. Plus can fit the family

 

[gregkl]

$20k is not a proper midlife crisis. Do it right, and build it.

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Dream car since I was 16 years old.

M series BMW. Good performance but classy at the same time. Plus can fit the family

Wrong country of origin for the OP.

 

[bigretic]

Statistically speaking, I'm within a few months of being at the 50% mark of US male life expectancy. I figure that's midlife crisis time. Nothing furrin. No motorcycles until I retire and get out of the city. Then maybe I'll get an Indian. For now, I'm thinking sports car. Something that you can get in and out of without a lot of stress on the knees (ie, no C3 Corvettes, been there). Nothing furrin. Preferably under $20k. Nothing furrin. I'm thinking a stick shift. Nothing furrin.

Domestic preferred.

Options so far:
2011+ Mustang (motors were upgraded in 2011 pretty dramatically)
New body style Camaro. I've had 3 Camaros over the years when I was young, with the '97 Z28 with 6-speed stick being the newest and bestest.
MAYBE an C5 Corvette. I've always liked 'Vettes. I had a C3 when I was a childish...sorry, childless soldier with no other bills to pay. I know the C5s are ay faster and more capable.
Challenger, but it'd have to be a V8 and they are kinda pricey. Sweet road trip car, though.

I'm not sure how serious I am, but I have been looking at what insurance costs for various options. $40/mo for a 2000-ish Corvette. $70/mo for a 2014 V8 Mustang. You know, just in case.

M series BMW. Good performance but classy at the same time. Plus can fit the family

Allen brings up a great option. Even a non-M 540 is bad arse.
I also find it funny i'm just stepping into the MLC and I've got a C3 off the frame in the garage right now... and the 18yo thing I call my son has a 97 z28 I found him for his first car. Similar tastes? lol.

 

[churchmouse]

Dream car since I was 16 years old.

 

[churchmouse]

I wanted a Grand National very badly back in the 80's, early 90's

My vote would be for something older like a few folks have recommended. But might be more than $20k to do one right, depending on what it would be. I have no idea what muscle cars from the past are going for these days, except that many are crazy $$$.

There is one of these tucked in a garage 5 houses south of my across the street. It is low miles pristine.
The engine is fresh sitting next to the car on a stand ready to go in between the fenders. The owner has a new Mustang that is making him happy right now and plans on getting the GN done next year.

I want it. I really do. The absolute baddest offering of the "G" bodied GM's

 

[Gary119]

Go big or go home. (Tim Allen grunt)

Might be a smidgen over $20,000 but your worth it, right??

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Or you can play with the lights on this one.

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Hey, somebody had to go there!

 

[RugerRog]

I say forget the car and get a 22 year old Girlfriend.

 

[chezuki]

I say forget the car and get a 22 year old Girlfriend.

That just sounds annoying.

 

[yeti rider]

I say forget the car and get a 22 year old Girlfriend.

He said something the family can go in. That means he's married and has a child, or children. That 22 year old girlfriend will cost way over 20k by the time the divorce lawyer was done.

 

[Vigilant]

There is one of these tucked in a garage 5 houses south of my across the street. It is low miles pristine.
The engine is fresh sitting next to the car on a stand ready to go in between the fenders. The owner has a new Mustang that is making him happy right now and plans on getting the GN done next year.

I want it. I really do. The absolute baddest offering of the "G" bodied GM's

Next you're gonna say it's also a GNX, for sale, under $50K, and I'm gonna say, "I'll take it!" Then my wife is gonna divorce me, and I won't be able to afford gas for it, or cheeseburgers for me! Thanks a lot dude, way to harsh a buzz!

 

[amboy49]

A 22 year ? Really ? Cost - WAY over $20k ! Keeping up in the sack - impossible ! Going out clubbing all weekend - not gonna happen !

Whoever made this suggestion is either denying reality or has forgotten what a 22 year is like.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

That just sounds annoying.

Yup. That'd get old real quick.

 

[bmoan]

Anythin classic and clean mid 60"s Chevy Malibu, Pontiac Lemans, Ford 500, all come with a drop top don't need to pay chevelle, GTO money do a little work, that is good for the soul, put on some fancy badges then load up the Fam and cruise. Not to mention the Garage time with beer and your ride just tinkering.

 

[rhino]

I say forget the car and get a 22 year old [STRIKE]Girlfriend[/STRIKE] play mate.

That just sounds annoying.

I fixed it for him! Far less annoying and less expensive too.

 

[rhino]

I'm still voting for the Challenger or Charger SRT Hellcat, but let's add the 22 years old play mate to it.