How many GTs are Owned by Seniors?

[Tawse]

Hi - I enjoy reading the comments from all the “seniors” but take it from an 80 year old that many you are still young guys and gals. Life expectancy is so much longer now and medical advancements have made those later years more healthy for most. So my suggestion is to not confuse the term seniors with being old. Yes, I enjoy my Mustang and act and feel younger when I’m driving it, but it doesn’t negate reality. Lastly, don’t be in a hurry to be old so you can retire because at that point most of us begin the descending slope of the Bell Curve of life and it ain’t always a pretty picture. I’m one of the fortunate who has escaped most, but not all, of the ravages of old age. My goal is to drive this Bullitt until I’m at least 90 and hope they don’t hide the keys on me before that... Bruce

Agree to a certain point about retiring and falling apart (paraphrasing lol). I would say for anyone who retires to have a plan for afterwards. Enjoy a few months of doing jack all - but then have a plan. Work part time, get serious hobbies.. something. Stagnation and loneliness will kill a person. Literally.

I've been retired about 8 months now. Should actually say Semi-Retired. I am working about 15 hours a week right now doing consultant work. Between that, nature photography, house projects, and soon to be driving my mustang (lol)... I'm avoiding the mental and physical decline.

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[Crew4991]

As a senior citizen I'm curious-how many other old guys are buying Mustang GTs? When I traded in my E350 (for my 19 GT) the look on the salesman's face was priceless.
I'm wondering how much of an anomaly I might be and if not, how many other "older enthusiasts" are enjoying their GTs?
I get questions constantly at the car wash (typically from Audi and Beemer owners) "Sir is that your car? How do you like it?" Translation - why the hell is an oldtimer like you driving that?
It's simple - you're never too old to enjoy a well balanced platform that brings a smile to your face each time you press that button. The active exhaust simply enhances the experience.
W

Love this. Although in this case I think a smartass response to the sales guy would have been warranted: "Why do I want this GT? Need to get places fast, ain't got much time left!"

 

[Deleted member 69033]

I'm 46 but sure feel old, lol. I usually drive my car like a little old lady but the other day I left a little rubber on the road getting onto a street. Out in bfe, no houses around or anything, and I let off it Goin into 2nd, but the next car that drove by had two kids in it and the driver yelled "SLOW THE F*** DOWN", and the whole thing seemed backwards to me, lol.... I feel like I shbe yelling at speeding kids.

 

[mindo389]

I recently made 64 and bought my GT a few years back. The other day as I'm driving on the interstate, a 2022 Corvette Z06 comes up beside me. The driver was a bit older than I and we nod at each other and he passes by. Yeah, why not... enjoy the retirement toys we've bought ourselves.

 

[Rael]

We're really talking about looks, not age.
I always seem to limp a little more than I need to on my way to or from my car.

 

[Hadelson]

Soon to retire again from civilian job. 1st retirement from the US Army. Just a perfect fall day today, blue sky and absolute perfect temps. Took out the RS3 and visited a facility I support. 200 miles round trip - all interstate. One of the most enjoyable rides so far. Couple of sprints over 3 digits - 200 miles all smiles.

 

[Netman]

Bought my first car, a 70 Mach 1 in 1974. Sold it to buy a house and wanted it back ever since. Last year at 65 I bought a 2015 GT to replace it. Wanted new technology with power to go on the occasional road trip and not worry about shit breaking. Unlike the E46 M3 I sold to buy the GT.

 

[nustang]

Me too, an old guy with a manual GT.
Some reasons why are;
1. I would have killed myself with this car when I was young
2. I couldn't afford a car like this when I was young
3. Which is why I'm an old guy with a hot car today !

 

[nustang]

had a 67 coupe 289 as my first car, and Im surprised I didnt kill myself with it.
had a 67 fastback manual after that. I killed that car's clutch and driveshaft twice.

driving style is much more sedate these days now at 69

 

[wynand32]

had a 67 coupe 289 as my first car, and Im surprised I didnt kill myself with it.
had a 67 fastback manual after that. I killed that car's clutch and driveshaft twice.

driving style is much more sedate these days now at 69

I drove a '72 Cutlass V8 (not sure what engine) at 17 and I used to race friends through downtown Fort Wayne, IN where the lights were timed perfectly so that you could see nothing but green at very high speeds if you were precise enough. I was a menace and should have lost my license immediately.

At 56, I'm sure I'll enjoy my Mustang once I'm past the break-in period, but nothing like when I was younger. Because today, I'd end up in jail.

 

[m3incorp]

It couldn't be a 2022 Corvette Z06, as none are delivered to customers yet....or perhaps you were driving beside a GM employee that took the long way home.

I recently made 64 and bought my GT a few years back. The other day as I'm driving on the interstate, a 2022 Corvette Z06 comes up beside me. The driver was a bit older than I and we nod at each other and he passes by. Yeah, why not... enjoy the retirement toys we've bought ourselves.

 

[Sig556]

The more I see and read up on the 2024 GT the closer it is going to be. Whether to buy a Ragtop or a Coupe depends on cost.

 

[sobaylouie]

Age 62 here. Put many miles on motorcycles over the years and the convertible allows me to stay somewhat in touch with that. Plus it is just plain gorgeous.

I had 18 Harley's in my lifetime....Had to sell my last one.....I am 81 now and enjoying the hell out my 2018 GT stang!

 

[sobaylouie]

Hi - I enjoy reading the comments from all the “seniors” but take it from an 80 year old that many you are still young guys and gals. Life expectancy is so much longer now and medical advancements have made those later years more healthy for most. So my suggestion is to not confuse the term seniors with being old. Yes, I enjoy my Mustang and act and feel younger when I’m driving it, but it doesn’t negate reality. Lastly, don’t be in a hurry to be old so you can retire because at that point most of us begin the descending slope of the Bell Curve of life and it ain’t always a pretty picture. I’m one of the fortunate who has escaped most, but not all, of the ravages of old age. My goal is to drive this Bullitt until I’m at least 90 and hope they don’t hide the keys on me before that... Bruce

agree with you..I am 81 and enjoy my 2018 Mustang GT

 

[young at heart]

I had 18 Harley's in my lifetime....Had to sell my last one.....I am 81 now and enjoying the hell out my 2018 GT stang!

Good for you!

I‘m “only” 73 now but similar story. I had at least that many Harleys but finally sold my last two, one of which was a trike. Truth be told I just never really bonded with the trike. But something in my balance response had degraded to where I felt in danger at a red light, not going down the road.

Anyway, my wife says I now roll down my window to listen and look when a ‘stang goes by more often than I do for a pack of Harleys. I guess that’s a good sign!

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