Does this count as a mid-life crisis car?

[plonq]

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[plonq.livejournal.com]

I thought the Miata held that distinction. Besides, it's not a gay car, it's a chick car. There's a difference. I think.

[shockwave77598.livejournal.com]

Not if it has the TDI engine, no. Hope it does (60mpg!)

[plonq.livejournal.com]

Diesel isn't an option up here - dunno why. Should be seeing 30ish mpg on the highway.

[atara.livejournal.com]

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[pierrekrahn.livejournal.com]

Actually, I was just wondering that exact same thing. Spooky

[fuzzytoedcollie.livejournal.com]

I'm just waiting for the Loch Ness Monster to rise up and devour that car!

[amarafox.livejournal.com]

I need a homer drool icon, but a polar bear should be good!

[kamiten.livejournal.com]

It's nice. What car is that?

[plonq.livejournal.com]

It's a Volkswagen EOS -- their new(ish) hard-top convertible. Normally I would be leery of a VW, but this one has been getting great reviews.

[dakhun.livejournal.com]

Everyone is allowed one mid-life crisis.

[orleans.livejournal.com]

No, I think you have to wander up into the Porsche, high-end Mercedes/Lexus/BMW range to get there. :)

[plonq.livejournal.com]

Would an RX8 count? That's one of the cars we were looking at.

[orleans.livejournal.com]

Man, I looooove the RX8 (it's one of the few Japanese cars I'd consider). But I'd say it's in the entry-level category of "true" sports cars (first price point with RWD, good low-end torque and across-the-band power) along with the Solstice, BMW 3-series coupe, and Mustang GT. As with your car, these are all still 'reasonable' in terms of price, maintenance, parts, insurance, etc. This is a good thing. I think you've made a great choice that's fun without being outrageously impractical. :) Even a one-level step up to a Nissan 350Z or Audi TT is still fairly sane.

By contrast, mid-life crises cars are characterized by wretched excess and a certain "show off" status. They aren't reasonable at all, so I think it's a good thing you didn't buy one. :) I'd say anything in the Boxster, BMW M-coupe, Mercedes CLK, and on up from there qualifies.