And that’s just getting to the car to drive thereenuff_zed wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 1:08 pmReally?Zedebee wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 1:07 pm... or looking for one.BeeEmm wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:55 pm It's just something for people to say, an ice-breaker if you like as Nictrix suggests. It really is a very old saying though. The true clue to a mid-life crisis is when you start running and if you then join a running club, you are definitely having an affair.
If I took up running I'd be too knackered for an affair!
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I ran every day for years and know I have knackered knees.... buy a Z its less painful
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Exactly, no mid-life crisis there then.
I used to have two boys and a girl. Now I have two Men and a Woman.
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Is there such a thing as an older life crisis that we can have?
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I don't know - but if there is maybe I've already got the car for one.
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Don't get mid life crisis comments, then I am only 30's! I do often get from the neighbour/s comments like 'you and that car' and 'washing that car *AGAIN*?'. It's always with that undertone of have you got nothing better to do or bit sad always messing with your car. Reality is I don't even wash it that often probably compared to some, maybe once a month or when it's really dirty. I do the odd bit of maintenance though more often.
Strange really, I don't walk past, glance at them and go, 'oh doing gardening *AGAIN*?' or pop in their house and say 'oh watching Netflix *AGAIN*?' like I would care what they do with their time. Always polite about it of course and make a joke out of it, think some people find car's as a hobby a strange thing for some reason.
Strange really, I don't walk past, glance at them and go, 'oh doing gardening *AGAIN*?' or pop in their house and say 'oh watching Netflix *AGAIN*?' like I would care what they do with their time. Always polite about it of course and make a joke out of it, think some people find car's as a hobby a strange thing for some reason.
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Strange hobby is origami not cars - I find people who have gardening as a hobby strange, all work and no enjoyment that I can see
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You're right - it's not even cars as a hobby!
My allocated parking spaces are in an area shared by 10 to 12 houses and there is only 1 neighbour I ever see doing anything to his car.
The rest seem to have no interest in their cars whatsoever - never check oil & other fluids and just rely on the MOT to identify blown bulbs, worn-out wiper blades, etc.
But then they probably wouldn't have a clue how to even do those sort of basics. The sooner they have autonomous EVs the better for the rest of us!
My allocated parking spaces are in an area shared by 10 to 12 houses and there is only 1 neighbour I ever see doing anything to his car.
The rest seem to have no interest in their cars whatsoever - never check oil & other fluids and just rely on the MOT to identify blown bulbs, worn-out wiper blades, etc.
But then they probably wouldn't have a clue how to even do those sort of basics. The sooner they have autonomous EVs the better for the rest of us!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
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Very good point. The next door neighbour I eluded to at the start of this was trimming the grass borders on his postage stamp front garden with a pair of scissors just before he made the comment. I missed the chance to say something clever about that (it wouldn't have worked cos he's got the personality of a wheelie bin). And his wife is ugly!
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
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Very good point. The next door neighbour I eluded to at the start of this was trimming the grass borders on his postage stamp front garden with a pair of scissors just before he made the comment. I missed the chance to say something clever about that (it wouldn't have worked cos he's got the personality of a wheelie bin). And his wife is ugly!
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I would have a few things to say such as cant you afford a strimmer or trying to save a few quid on leccy to buy a zed are we
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I would have a few things to say such as cant you afford a strimmer or trying to save a few quid on leccy to buy a zed are we
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On reflection I think I should take the "mid-life crisis" comments as a compliment. Next to the Z4 on the driveway is my gleaming Focus ST estate. That is faster, noisier, and was more expensive than the Z4, but because it looks like any other mainstream estate car, it gets ignored. The Z4 is "different" so attracts attention in one form of another. All publicity is good publicity.
I also have a bigger house and garden than him, am 15 years younger than him and have retired earlier than him. If I were to be cynical, this may have something to do with it.
I also have a bigger house and garden than him, am 15 years younger than him and have retired earlier than him. If I were to be cynical, this may have something to do with it.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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I don't do running. I struggle at walking.enuff_zed wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 1:08 pmReally?Zedebee wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 1:07 pm... or looking for one.BeeEmm wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:55 pm It's just something for people to say, an ice-breaker if you like as Nictrix suggests. It really is a very old saying though. The true clue to a mid-life crisis is when you start running and if you then join a running club, you are definitely having an affair.
If I took up running I'd be too knackered for an affair!
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You’ll be in trouble boy, you never added “and my wife’s not ugly”
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I think mid life crisis only applies if all you have ever had in the past are sensible hatchbacks / saloons but if like me you have always had sports / performance cars that's another story. I am lucky I have never been told that, probably because I don't look anywhere near my age.
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I'm a lot of things Andrew, but I'm not a liarArgyll Andy wrote: ↑Wed Jun 02, 2021 3:15 pm You’ll be in trouble boy, you never added “and my wife’s not ugly”
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!