Am I too old? :)

[ConnerryGTI]

Hey, just curious to read different ages of the r owners out there. My wife says I'm too old to buy an r, that it's a 20 something car. At 44 :yikes: I'm sure I would bring the age average up, but for some reason I'm really drawn to this car (even though it's probably the least practical car for me to buy as I drive a shit ton of miles for work ~20-25k/yr). It must be my mid-life crisis kicking it.

The only hatchback I ever owned was a pos brown Toyota Corolla in college, even at that time was about 15 years old!! Mostly, I've had boring sedans or suv's. I did have an '02 BMW 328i which I've regretted selling for the last 2 years.

Thought it would be fun, or depressing, to learn the average age.

Thanks!

Blue

Well...I'm newly 43, and my 33 year old wife was the one who suggested I go from GTI to R. I was actually considering a Volvo S60; she said..."when you're 70, then we can give up and get a Volvo". So I have that goin' for me, which is nice.

 

[thedude4bides]

You are probably close to the median age. This thread doesn't provide an executive summary but skimming it shows that if this is a 20-something car, then a lot of people think they are 20.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5621344-R-Owner-s-Demographic

 

[CadMan]

Age doesnt matter, i seen middle age people driving gti's from time to time. Enjoy your car.
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Hey! I resemble that remark. I will have you know I drive it more than just from time to time. If only I could remember where I parked it. Damn now you made me go and forget... Snotty 20 something punk!

 

[troyguitar]

Not very many 20-somethings can actually afford a new $35k car...

 

[qshashaa]

There's no age category for cars, if you like it and want it that's all that matters, good luck convincing the wife

 

[Brexin]

Not very many 20-somethings can actually afford a new $35k car...

Unless daddy buys it. Will be 33 this year. at the apr bbq i was comforted in knowing a good majority that showed had a lil age on them.

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[Golf R]

I was worried about the same thing. I'm 44 and have no regrets. The car is a blast to drive.

 

[m3bs]

Not very many 20-somethings can actually afford a new $35k car...

Doesn't seem to stop them.

I've lost count of how many cars I've had since I was 44..........

 

[GTIMKV20]

The MK6 has a large range of ages it seems. Brand new it's pricey enough to bring a more mature audience who can afford it. Used and base model brings the younger crowd that can still afford it.

I love the VW community - it's all over the place and makes it comfortable for everyone.

 

[blueste]

Doesn't seem to stop them.

I've lost count of how many cars I've had since I was 44..........

 

[Herbie2299]

Negative Sir!!!!! Im 39 and have 2013 CSG R and a 2012 stage II GTI...It is the funnest car Ive ever driven.

 

[Herbie2299]

Not very many 20-somethings can actually afford a new $35k car...

^^^this

 

[r15maniac]

I couldn't agree more with all that has been said, but here's my $.02

You're only as old as you feel and if driving a fun little hot hatch helps with that, then go for it.

I'll be 48 in about 6 weeks and I've been driving GTI's and now my R for the past 13 years straight.

Loved them all and tons of fun. Sure I would love a Porsche GT3, but that's outta my income bracket right now.

:thumbup:

 

[Muellebs]

^^^this

May I claim exception to the rule? I was 25 when I bought mine new. I also purchased a Jetta for me wife same day. Not daddy's money... I am blessed with one of those elusive "jobs" college graduates search for.

 

[krokmitten]

When I went to buy my GTI there was a guy around 75-80 that traded his E350 for an R.