Age of TL owners???
08-25-2003, 09:18 PM
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Originally posted by joeracer49
At 54 and a gearhead since I was a little kid it's nice to know that I'm still driving a car that young people think is cool. Although my wife thinks the ride in my SSM TLS is rough. She likes her Avalon/Buicks a lot better. Maybe an S2000 when my youngest graduates college in 2 years. I've always preferred 2 seat roadsters anyway.
At 54 and a gearhead since I was a little kid it's nice to know that I'm still driving a car that young people think is cool. Although my wife thinks the ride in my SSM TLS is rough. She likes her Avalon/Buicks a lot better. Maybe an S2000 when my youngest graduates college in 2 years. I've always preferred 2 seat roadsters anyway.
And then there was the DeTomaso Mangusta, but that's another story. . . Scott -- 53 -- And my wife can't understand why I won't settle for 'basic transportation.'
09-06-2003, 02:24 PM
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Ok..I am now addicted to this forum ,so I' guess I should be officially initiated by giving my age ....37 ...... Some people think I am 22,25, 19 , 27, HAAAAA!
Their opthamologist hasn't changed their script very frequently !
Wow I can't believe how many young people like these cars' I was actually wishing I had gotten something a little sportier for my own MLC !
Their opthamologist hasn't changed their script very frequently !
Wow I can't believe how many young people like these cars' I was actually wishing I had gotten something a little sportier for my own MLC !
09-06-2003, 05:01 PM
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47 in a November.
That Girl, I wish I went to ultrasound school can't believe I wasted 7 years of education. I'll bet you only work a 32 hour week too!
I should have got the Corvette but my wife wouldn't let me (claims I needed a 4 door sedan,) Used to work on BM Troubleyous, so I couldn't see waisting the cash.
Next to asti I'm a pup. I'll be pushing up daiseys at 72.
That Girl, I wish I went to ultrasound school can't believe I wasted 7 years of education. I'll bet you only work a 32 hour week too!
I should have got the Corvette but my wife wouldn't let me (claims I needed a 4 door sedan,) Used to work on BM Troubleyous, so I couldn't see waisting the cash.
Next to asti I'm a pup. I'll be pushing up daiseys at 72.
09-06-2003, 11:03 PM
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turned 19 3 months ago. and had a lot of pos cars in the past.
age 16 with a 1989 supra turbo charged (still have)
age 17 with a 1991 prelude si (sold that P.O.S)
age 18 with a 2000 accord coupe v6 (traded this P.O.S for TL-S)
age 19 with a 2003 tl type s and a 2003 MB CLK 320 (
don't know whats next........
age 16 with a 1989 supra turbo charged (still have)
age 17 with a 1991 prelude si (sold that P.O.S)
age 18 with a 2000 accord coupe v6 (traded this P.O.S for TL-S)
age 19 with a 2003 tl type s and a 2003 MB CLK 320 (
don't know whats next........
09-06-2003, 11:08 PM
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Originally posted by Pauli
40. Didn't somebody tell you young punks that this is a old fogey sedan? Shouldn't you all be getting a coupe (perhaps the RSX)? How can you young guys (and gals) afford a $30k car anyway?
40. Didn't somebody tell you young punks that this is a old fogey sedan? Shouldn't you all be getting a coupe (perhaps the RSX)? How can you young guys (and gals) afford a $30k car anyway?
Coupes are for girls (no offense and the Prelude is the exception to this!) I like 4 door cars better anyway.
09-06-2003, 11:11 PM
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Originally posted by durufle
Thanks, Joe, for sending my memory for a little ride. I definitely inherited my car-bug from my Dad. When I was in high school ('66-68), he was very much enjoying his 289 Cobra (no, not the Mustang). I remember many a drive when the rain would hit --- we could stay dry as long as we didn't have to stop at a light! And of course, even at 60, he'd never let a Corvette beat him out of the light. And then there was the DeTomaso Mangusta, but that's another story. . .
Scott -- 53 -- And my wife can't understand why I won't settle for 'basic transportation.'
Thanks, Joe, for sending my memory for a little ride. I definitely inherited my car-bug from my Dad. When I was in high school ('66-68), he was very much enjoying his 289 Cobra (no, not the Mustang). I remember many a drive when the rain would hit --- we could stay dry as long as we didn't have to stop at a light! And of course, even at 60, he'd never let a Corvette beat him out of the light.
And then there was the DeTomaso Mangusta, but that's another story. . . Scott -- 53 -- And my wife can't understand why I won't settle for 'basic transportation.'
09-06-2003, 11:46 PM
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I'm 30. My 99 Prelude turned into an oil burner so I traded it in for a 2003 TL Type-S. Black. How the hell are all you 18-25 year olds affording TLs? Or do you just have your priorities screwed up? 
09-06-2003, 11:50 PM
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Originally posted by dj5
Most see old gray haired couples or soccor moms driving the TL.
Most see old gray haired couples or soccor moms driving the TL.
I'm probably one of the youngest TL drivers in town. When I wave at other TL'ers, they frown at me. I don't care. I only live there 4 months out of the year, anyway.
I hope "older" people on this board are a little more open-minded than the ones in my town.
09-07-2003, 02:47 AM
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47 in a November.
That Girl, I wish I went to ultrasound school can't believe I wasted 7 years of education. I'll bet you only work a 32 hour week too!
Yeah my degree only took three years ............
I work 40 hrs and contract a couple hours 2 nights a week ....
What is it that took you 7 years ? Are you a chiropractor ???
That Girl, I wish I went to ultrasound school can't believe I wasted 7 years of education. I'll bet you only work a 32 hour week too!
Yeah my degree only took three years ............
I work 40 hrs and contract a couple hours 2 nights a week ....
What is it that took you 7 years ? Are you a chiropractor ???
09-07-2003, 02:53 AM
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UMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM I CANT REMEMEMBER MY AGE RIGHT NOW!
09-07-2003, 03:38 AM
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Originally posted by wonderboy
I'm 30. My 99 Prelude turned into an oil burner so I traded it in for a 2003 TL Type-S. Black. How the hell are all you 18-25 year olds affording TLs? Or do you just have your priorities screwed up?
I'm 30. My 99 Prelude turned into an oil burner so I traded it in for a 2003 TL Type-S. Black. How the hell are all you 18-25 year olds affording TLs? Or do you just have your priorities screwed up?
09-07-2003, 09:06 AM
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oh oh oh i remember now 28
09-07-2003, 03:38 PM
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Originally posted by wonderboy
I'm 30. My 99 Prelude turned into an oil burner so I traded it in for a 2003 TL Type-S. Black. How the hell are all you 18-25 year olds affording TLs? Or do you just have your priorities screwed up?
I'm 30. My 99 Prelude turned into an oil burner so I traded it in for a 2003 TL Type-S. Black. How the hell are all you 18-25 year olds affording TLs? Or do you just have your priorities screwed up?
09-07-2003, 09:01 PM
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I'm 22 now, bought my TL at 20. I have a nice stock portfolio, an investment property, a 401K, I think I have my priorities straight. It bothers me to always hear, "Did daddy buy you that car?" Or "How can you afford that car?".
09-07-2003, 11:27 PM
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That Girl,
I should be, I have a bud in the back cracking business, he makes a great living. I contemplated chiropractor, computer science and law, and went with the latter.
I should be, I have a bud in the back cracking business, he makes a great living. I contemplated chiropractor, computer science and law, and went with the latter.
09-08-2003, 02:49 AM
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19 here.
by the way, to the older crowd:
i enjoy all types of music to some extent but mostly listen to rap. i resent your statements on how we complain about the bose with a lack of bass. i know some may not be satisfied, but i am more than happy with it. in fact, a friend has a system with 2 subs, and when he came into my car he agreed that it was enough.
i think its more of the older crowd who complain most on the stereo. reason being is the young ones most of the time did not pay for the car,
and they know that they have a better stock system than any of their friends do, way better.
when you own something really expensive but didnt pay for it, you really dont have the right to complain.
these are all my opinions, and i may not be the average young guy. after all, i did pick a 4 door family sedan as my first car!
oh yeah, i am paying for my car so dont think all the young ones get it free!
by the way, to the older crowd:
i enjoy all types of music to some extent but mostly listen to rap. i resent your statements on how we complain about the bose with a lack of bass. i know some may not be satisfied, but i am more than happy with it. in fact, a friend has a system with 2 subs, and when he came into my car he agreed that it was enough.
i think its more of the older crowd who complain most on the stereo. reason being is the young ones most of the time did not pay for the car,
and they know that they have a better stock system than any of their friends do, way better.
when you own something really expensive but didnt pay for it, you really dont have the right to complain.
these are all my opinions, and i may not be the average young guy. after all, i did pick a 4 door family sedan as my first car!
oh yeah, i am paying for my car so dont think all the young ones get it free!
09-08-2003, 10:24 AM
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34 - no kids but a mortgage, and going from my 02 Max to this dropped my payment - since a car it the worst investment you can make, I figured the less I pay the better (and I got more car in the bargin).
You don't have to wonder too much about the 16-24 crowd...kids are much smarter with their money these days. my 12 year old nephew has an investment portfolio!...I wish I was smarter with my money when I was younger..I'd be retired.
You don't have to wonder too much about the 16-24 crowd...kids are much smarter with their money these days. my 12 year old nephew has an investment portfolio!...I wish I was smarter with my money when I was younger..I'd be retired.
09-08-2003, 11:10 AM
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Originally posted by groebuck1
You don't have to wonder too much about the 16-24 crowd...kids are much smarter with their money these days. my 12 year old nephew has an investment portfolio!...I wish I was smarter with my money when I was younger..I'd be retired.
You don't have to wonder too much about the 16-24 crowd...kids are much smarter with their money these days. my 12 year old nephew has an investment portfolio!...I wish I was smarter with my money when I was younger..I'd be retired.
09-08-2003, 11:31 AM
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Originally posted by groebuck1
34 - no kids but a mortgage, and going from my 02 Max to this dropped my payment - since a car it the worst investment you can make, I figured the less I pay the better (and I got more car in the bargin).
You don't have to wonder too much about the 16-24 crowd...kids are much smarter with their money these days. my 12 year old nephew has an investment portfolio!...I wish I was smarter with my money when I was younger..I'd be retired.
34 - no kids but a mortgage, and going from my 02 Max to this dropped my payment - since a car it the worst investment you can make, I figured the less I pay the better (and I got more car in the bargin).
You don't have to wonder too much about the 16-24 crowd...kids are much smarter with their money these days. my 12 year old nephew has an investment portfolio!...I wish I was smarter with my money when I was younger..I'd be retired.
09-08-2003, 11:45 AM
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smart lil weiner
Has saved his birthday, x-mas and what not money, plus he works over the summer cutting grass - plus a genrous grandma, grandpa and uncle - Heck if I had invested in intel, Microsoft and Cisco when I was in my teenage years (just 1000 bucks a piece) I'd be driving the NSX right now!