Old Man Wants a New Car

tony20009 · 08-20-2010, 03:58 PM

So my pop called me today saying he wanted to get another car. Something small, he said, that would be good for running errands and what not. He said he liked my car and would I take him to the car store to look at one like it. This from a 93 year old man who already owns two very nice cars: S Class and an Arnage. Seems he thinks those cars are too flashy for just him to be hopping out of at the usual locales one goes to just living a regular sort of life.

So, not that it matters much to him, but I wondered what folks would think of an old fella driving around in a 335is, which is what I'm going to suggest to him?

FWIW, he accompanied me when I went to test drive the new 5er. We both drove a 550i, a 535i and a 335i. He actually preferred the 335, saying he could tell better what he and the car were doing and that made him feel safer driving it.

MisterSkiMask · 08-20-2010, 04:01 PM

If you like and can afford it (certainly he can), drive it. Who cares if you don't 'fit the profile'

The J-Man · 08-20-2010, 04:02 PM

He is 93 and still has a driver's license? Please get him a 328 sedan. What use does a 93 year old man have with a 335is?

tony20009 · 08-20-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The J-Man

He is 93 and still has a driver's license? Please get him a 328 sedan. What use does a 93 year old man have with a 335is?

We have a family friend who has an e90. He doesn't even recognize that that car is the 4-door version of mine. He thinks it's ugly.

Well, truth is I like the 335is, but if that's the coupe he likes driving best, I guess that's what use he has for it.

ArabianSensation · 08-20-2010, 04:28 PM

Let the man test drive the 328, 335, and 335is. Just because he's 93 doesn't mean he doesn't want a performance car.

Not all old people want slow cars. Ever heard of Stirling Moss? lol

tony20009 · 08-20-2010, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by James_Squire

So basically you just wanted to tell us about the Bentley and the S Class.

Actually, I wanted to know whether folks would just laugh at an old man if they saw him jumping out of a car targeted at much younger folks, seeing as I would be encouraging him.

He is still an old man. Perhaps one day your folks are old you'll understand how they come to rely on your judgment about things. I was canvasing to for thoughts. Since yours are snide, I'm glad you refrained from sharing anything I might have misinterpreted as sincere.

EDM92 · 08-20-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tony20009

Actually, I wanted to know whether folks would just laugh at an old man if they saw him jumping out of a car targeted at much younger folks, seeing as I would be encouraging him.

He is still an old man. Perhaps one day your folks are old you'll understand how they come to rely on your judgment about things. I was canvasing to for thoughts. Since yours are snide, I'm glad you refrained from sharing anything I might have misinterpreted as sincere.

Owned. Good job

Back to the original topic. Honestly, if I saw an old man hop out of a 335is, I would most likely think to myself, wow that guy is a bad ass, hes old and he has still retained his sense of style

RickC · 08-20-2010, 07:37 PM

At his age he should buy what he likes and the hell with what people think. (That should apply to all ages) Go with him to drive the cars and provide support and feedback to his views. It is a gift that he still has the interest and that he wants you involved and respects your views. Take that gift and run with it!

If I saw him get out of the 335is I would think good for him - I hope I am just like that if I get to be his age.

BTM · 08-20-2010, 07:50 PM

335is vert!

gun6slinger9 · 08-20-2010, 07:52 PM

MP4-12C

On a serious note, he should drive whatever he likes. I wish my parents still had good taste in performance vehicles instead of their Ls 460, AND they are 30 years younger

. Anyone over 90 and still wants to drive any sports oriented cars are badass in my book

(provided they dont drive like shit)

BTM · 08-20-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by James_Squire

Come on... you're asking for advice on what car is suitable for a 93yr old from the "hella flush" crowd.

I resent that...we're not all ex dubbers in here

I335 · 08-20-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The J-Man

He is 93 and still has a driver's license? Please get him a 328 sedan. What use does a 93 year old man have with a 335is?

Total BS...

He should test drive an M3 DCT. The only thing I'd be concerned about for him with this car is the ride but other than that it sounds like he's the type of young guy who would enjoy and appreciate an M3...

Oh, and BTW - I think the 335is is a fantastic idea too. I'd have him drive that right after or before the M3 and see what he likes better...

EDM92 · 08-20-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by I335

Total BS...

He should test drive an M3 DCT. The only thing I'd be concerned about for him with this car is the ride but other than that it sounds like he's the type of young guy who would enjoy and appreciate an M3...

Oh, and BTW - I think the 335is is a fantastic idea too. I'd have him drive that right after or before the M3 and see what he likes better...

Spot on.

jmar0351 · 08-20-2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWorNOTHING

Back to the original topic. Honestly, if I saw an old man hop out of a 335is, I would most likely think to myself, wow that guy is a bad ass, hes old and he has still retained his sense of style

I agree. I would have to respect the old dude!

Coolieman1220 · 08-20-2010, 08:06 PM

are you in his will inheriting it? =)

Kroy · 08-20-2010, 08:06 PM

Get your dad what he wants. Sounds like he wants the 335is. I think you're thinking a little too much into this image thing. I think it'll be a great DD for him. Tame when it needs to be but always ready to beast it.

khaye1 · 08-20-2010, 08:21 PM

let the man drive what he wants...doesn't matter what everyone thinks, if he likes it then go buy it. Let's be honest for a minute here, his years are numbered might as well enjoy it the way he wants to.

oomikeyboy · 08-20-2010, 08:32 PM

a 335is isnt a bad choice, it should be good. Its not like its designed like a lancer evolution or something.. then i would be kind of suspicious.

This one time though i saw quite an old man boosting past me as i was walking down the street in a modded Supra.

HoustonScott · 08-20-2010, 09:09 PM

80% of Ferrari owners are over 60yrs old, so what's the big deal.

HS

Firefly6 · 08-20-2010, 09:24 PM

This may sound odd but I believe older drivers in general would be better off driving a 3-series than some of those big numb floaty cars that give a false sense of safety.

fwmcb · 08-20-2010, 09:41 PM

My 70 year old dad just ordered a 335is coupe.

MisterSkiMask · 08-21-2010, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by fwmcb

My 70 year old dad just ordered a 335is coupe.

70 is the new 50

08-20-2010, 03:58 PM	#1
tony20009 Major General 1052 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Old Man Wants a New Car So my pop called me today saying he wanted to get another car. Something small, he said, that would be good for running errands and what not. He said he liked my car and would I take him to the car store to look at one like it. This from a 93 year old man who already owns two very nice cars: S Class and an Arnage. Seems he thinks those cars are too flashy for just him to be hopping out of at the usual locales one goes to just living a regular sort of life. So, not that it matters much to him, but I wondered what folks would think of an old fella driving around in a 335is, which is what I'm going to suggest to him? FWIW, he accompanied me when I went to test drive the new 5er. We both drove a 550i, a 535i and a 335i. He actually preferred the 335, saying he could tell better what he and the car were doing and that made him feel safer driving it. __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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MisterSkiMask Banned 147 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: I Can not say Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: you must not know iTrader: (0)	If you like and can afford it (certainly he can), drive it. Who cares if you don't 'fit the profile'
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The J-Man Captain 629 Rep 950 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	He is 93 and still has a driver's license? Please get him a 328 sedan. What use does a 93 year old man have with a 335is?
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ArabianSensation Lieutenant 38 Rep 475 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Let the man test drive the 328, 335, and 335is. Just because he's 93 doesn't mean he doesn't want a performance car. Not all old people want slow cars. Ever heard of Stirling Moss? lol __________________
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08-20-2010, 07:37 PM	#8
RickC Private 5 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 335xi Coupe and Z4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Upstate NY USA iTrader: (0)	At his age he should buy what he likes and the hell with what people think. (That should apply to all ages) Go with him to drive the cars and provide support and feedback to his views. It is a gift that he still has the interest and that he wants you involved and respects your views. Take that gift and run with it! If I saw him get out of the 335is I would think good for him - I hope I am just like that if I get to be his age.
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BTM Banned 485 Rep 10,309 Posts Drives: A///MERICAN!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A///MERICA!!! iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [7.20]	335is vert!
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gun6slinger9 Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 428xi Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Calgary Canada iTrader: (0)	MP4-12C On a serious note, he should drive whatever he likes. I wish my parents still had good taste in performance vehicles instead of their Ls 460, AND they are 30 years younger . Anyone over 90 and still wants to drive any sports oriented cars are badass in my book (provided they dont drive like shit)
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Kroy Brigadier General 173 Rep 3,032 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Get your dad what he wants. Sounds like he wants the 335is. I think you're thinking a little too much into this image thing. I think it'll be a great DD for him. Tame when it needs to be but always ready to beast it.
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khaye1 Colonel 145 Rep 2,809 Posts Drives: 18 AW F80 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (8)	let the man drive what he wants...doesn't matter what everyone thinks, if he likes it then go buy it. Let's be honest for a minute here, his years are numbered might as well enjoy it the way he wants to. __________________
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oomikeyboy Private First Class 9 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 335i [0.00]	a 335is isnt a bad choice, it should be good. Its not like its designed like a lancer evolution or something.. then i would be kind of suspicious. This one time though i saw quite an old man boosting past me as i was walking down the street in a modded Supra. __________________ 2011 E90 335i 6MT Alpine White \|
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HoustonScott Lieutenant 21 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2010 335d, montego Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (0)	80% of Ferrari owners are over 60yrs old, so what's the big deal. HS
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Firefly6 Lieutenant 12 Rep 412 Posts Drives: 2018 330i Xdrive Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (2)	This may sound odd but I believe older drivers in general would be better off driving a 3-series than some of those big numb floaty cars that give a false sense of safety.
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fwmcb Major 31 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: 2015 F30 328i X-drive Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NB iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 128i [0.00]	My 70 year old dad just ordered a 335is coupe.
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