Average Age of an F Type or Sport's car Owner

[santoshlv426]

This for interest, unless it's already been done previously

 

[basher]

It's been done before, but a while ago, and there are probably many new owners on here now.

Btw, your poll labels are wrong. You should do ranges like 20-29, 30-39, etc.

 

[santoshlv426]

OK, I changed the labels

 

[Lunar]

Wish I could change my date of birth instead

 

[santoshlv426]

Lunar
You and me both,
I would have much rather had such a car at 24, rather than 42.
Getting in and out of such a low slung car is easier with a "younger" physique.

 

[BobHarrington]

In the town where I live, there are only four ftype owners that I know of, and we regularly meet up for a drive and pub lunch. We are all 70+ Years young!

 

[Lunar]

Nice one Bob - there's hope for me yet then!

And yes, in a tight car park getting out is more of an act of trying to roll and fall out gracefully.

I'm going to get double-jointed hips when I need them done - that will look impressive!

 

[santoshlv426]

Life is crazy, we should have all the money and spare cash when we're young so we can enjoy all the toys (like low slung cars) and then progress to more comfortable, sensible and cheaper car's as we get older !

While not entirely graceful, I've learnt the technique of getting in and out of the car. Unlike a sedan where I have one foot on the ground before I "get out of the seat", with the F, it's best to swing both legs out, feet on the ground and "get up" rather then "get out".

But its great the guys are responding to the pole to see how we all fair age wise.
I'm in envy of the under 40's !

 

[basher]

I'm in envy of the under 40's !

Make that the under 30s! :shock:

 

[santoshlv426]

It's proving quite interesting and clearly the 50 to 59's win.
Please keep voting (for those that havn't yet)

 

[Lunar]

Probably more over 50's as, if like me, can't remember if already voted or not :lol:

 

[scm]

Probably more over 50's as, if like me, can't remember if already voted or not :lol:

Once you've voted, it doesn't offer you the chance to vote again.

 

[JurassicF]

No under 20s?

 

[Lunar]

So we have the early adopters - the 40 somethings who are in a fortunate position to spring for one - the 50 somethings who think sod it, it's now or never - and the 59+ who either think what have I been missing, or that was rather good, I'll have another

 

[scm]

... and the 59+ who either think what have I been missing, or that was rather good, I'll have another

Well, I'm a 59+ who doesn't fit those two categories! I fancied a further Jaguar upgrade from 2001 XK8, 2004 XKR, and 2010 XKR. Had to be a V8R, I couldn't go backwards from the 503 bhp XKR ...

 

[Blakums]

I had a new 400 Sport at age 50 and then got a new SVR at age 51. What on earth do I get when I’m 52?!
Hats off to Jaguar - lovely cars!

 

[santoshlv426]

@ Lunar,
If the 40 somethings are "fortunate enough", the under 40's and especially the guys in their 20's are super-fortunate. Imagine living out the best year's of your life with a car like this.
Back in the day driving an F Type (even though they were not around then), was Science Fiction for me.

 

[Lunar]

Yes indeed - jealousy was the reason for not mentioning it

Don’t think the car of my youf had quite the same stunning looks and wow factor!


Just happy to be enjoying an F-Type now

 

[Chrissyg]

Had my V6 coupe at 27, sold that and bought my V6S drop top at 28! It's one hell of a car to have at my age. Had my first sports car (original Z4 at 23) and couldn't be without one now! We're all very lucky to be able to experience these wonderful cars. Now I'm just wondering when I should trade up to a V8R..

 

[scm]

Now I'm just wondering when I should trade up to a V8R..

It'd make a great 30th birthday present.