Youngest to Oldest

[WR1 Bro]

I was just wondering what age spread we have with WR1 owners. I'm guessing Gangsta must be the youngest at 21? Anybody know different? Who is the oldest?

[Gangsta Smurf]

I was 21 when I bought it - 22 now though (feeling very old)

[Cold Turkey]

you must be the envy of all your mates Gangsta !!

I thought I was the bees knees at 21 when I got a 205 GTi 1.9

33 now BTW.....but been behaving like I was 21 since coming out of a long (8 year) relationship 3 years ago

[WR1 Bro]

At 21 I was not even in my first car!!! I thought I had hit the Jackpot when I got a used Mit 3000GT at 24/25. Hats off to Gangsta.

I'm 30 now and have more than made up for my slow car start (Fiat Tipo)

[Gangsta Smurf]

You're only as young as you feel guys!!!

Me main droogies have a BMW 325ci and a Merc SL350 ... so yes whenever we go someone I'm always the mug who has to drive!! Funny having your mates in the car and they get so excited everytime I spot something low and fast ... for me it's just a normal day on the road but my mates get such a thrill from me racing other cars!!

Lol I do enjoy it when the police pull me up and ask to see my documents - they can scarcely believe it's my car and they always phone back to fully check me out!!

[Cold Turkey]

LOL @ the Police Gangsta !!

I've been waiting to be pulled over by the police ... was actually looking forward to it ... I want the local rozzers to know who owns my car

[Gangsta Smurf]

well since picking up the WR1 I've been pulled 9 times! lol some were for reasons unknown to me but others I may have been a naughty boy.

[Brian]

Im 34 (at last count)

when i was 21 i thought that me ole Bimmer 325i Auto was heaven.. lol im sure i have a pic somewhere ...

[chris]

I'm 25.

2nd youngest so far!

[Brian]

So many young WR1 owners.. im sure theres a few- mature owners about who are very welcome ..................

[Sumo]

surely at 36 I'm not the oldest, tell me thats not true..........please someone..........please!

[Brian]

LOL Sumo is the old timer so far but im sure we have a ELDER ??

[Gee Wr1]

Gangsta wish i had ur style at 21! I had a fiesta!!!

I'm 29 but not for much longer Big 30 looming in Nov!

Gee

[Brian]

LOL so many in our 30s then !!!

[Gee Wr1]

Not yet mate still got 7 weeks of being in my 20's to go! Making the most of it

[Gangsta Smurf]

Yes but you elders can get insured on ferraris ... I've lost count of the number of insurance companies I called who said "sorry Mr Smurf you have to be 25 for us to consider you on a ferrari"

Wish I could borrow someone's thirties for a few days to get insured on a 355!!!

[Cold Turkey]

I met a retired gentleman with a WR1 at the Subaru WRC Press Day!

Well I think he was retired anyway (hello John). Nice bloke, also had a Range Rover with Overfinch conversion....

[Ant]

35 and counting (36 in Dec) first scoob at 32, first performance car at 30 (rover 420 gsi turbo)

[Sumo]

still the oldest.......impossible...........me the oldest........na........Sumo

[WR1Lee]

Yep 41..............I'll get me coat

[Millie]

Well it could be that I am the senior member, by age, at 42.

Always gone for smart cars, in my 20's I was a big blue oval fan, building up to a new Escort Cossie at 34. Then a big DR10 (drink drive ban stopped all of it) followed by an expensive divorce. Was not until late 30's that I could start to afford performance cars. Went for the Scooby and now on my 4th.

Now the big question, having just returned from hols in Spain, should I sell the car to assist in the purchase of a holiday apartment. Thought on the plane home it would be easy to do. But been out in the car over the weekend, it is'nt going to be easy to do. Reservation deposit paid, final bal next June / July, so have some time to make my mind up.

At my age tou have to start to think about planning for retirement.

[Brian]

Holidays are funny things, you think all serious for a week in the year, different things become more important than the things that were more important while in everyday use.

Retirement

give it a week mate and all this apartment abroad will just be a silly idea while on holiday, and the WR1 is far more imprtant to you on a every day thing.

Trust me mate as im Mystic Peg

[Millie]

Know what you mean, thanks for the advice.

Just for more info, my mother lives out there and I have recently had a promotion at work, this will give me at least 20/25 % increase in my net take home salary. So the other reason to purcahse is so I dont waste it.

Believe me at 42 coming 43 the big 'R' does start to play on your mind if only for a short time, especially when I have just seen serveral guys go at age 50/55.

The sale of the car would only assist, so for now you are right, today is more important, so I will keep it at least until next year.

Reading some recent threads, I ,like gangsta, was looking at a Noble & M3 csl, so you see all the money will go on something, so an appreciating asset would be a good idea.

Anyway thanks for the reply, Brian always welcome M8

[a1oku]

i got 2b the oldest in the world..54!!lovin it...started with a mk4 2litre cortina,xr3i escort,loads of bikes..currently a gsx 1100,beat that sumone

[D3ave]

Thank goodness for that admission, I thought that I would have to confess to being 49!!

D3ave

[Brian]

wo wo wo

We have missed some ages ..

Someone is 54 ??

Millie mate sounds as if there is more there than meets the eye mate.

if there is a holiday villa going to let - keep us informed

Now what happened to tha lst 2 posts.. ages krept up rather quick ??

LOL !!!

[a1oku]

oh dear..shock horror...54 and he drives a scooby!!!never mind.theres an old boy round the corner from me and hes definitely MUCH older than me..though i dont think he gets outa third very much

[Cold Turkey]

Millie, I'm only 33 and I've already started thinking of retirement !! You're never too young to retire

My parents retired last year at 52 and 55 and have bought a caravan, go away every month or two, spend loads of time with the grandkids (my brothers) and are really enjoying themselves. My Dad got bored and started his gas / central heating business, works as and when he wants for extra pocket money and I envy them both enormously.

However, everyones circumstances are different ... I've spent most of my working life trying to get rich then found I'd hit 33 and hadn't lived if you know what I mean ... a long term relationship had failed, my business went t!ts up and I was worrying about retirement ! Hence I've stopped putting my money into 'investments', businesses or get rich quick schemes (lost a good 6 figures over the last 4 years) and I've bought a WR1 and having a holiday of a lifetime to South America (2-3 months covering Brazil, Argentina and Peru) next year. I'm self employed and have no pension whatsoever but I don't care anymore ... I need to live a little before I can think about growing 'old'.

Doubt this helps you whatsoever and I have no idea what your circumstances are regarding family and such, all I'll say is whatever decision you make, you've gotta believe 100% that you made the right decision !!

[WR1 Bro]

Respect to the man living on the edge!!

[Cold Turkey]

Respect to the man living on the edge!!

naah, that would mean drivin' like Gangsta