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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsYou're retired, got some money, and get that dream sport car you've always wanted
Just one problem now that you have it --------
kirkuchiyo
(402 posts)marble falls
(57,333 posts)... it took me awhile to learn you can never go back, you can't buy back your youth.
I saw a similar situation with an old guy at the gas station trying to get out of a red Ferrari 308GTS (think Magnum P.I.). He didn't end up on the ground, but it was close.
FoxNewsSucks
(10,435 posts)before buying it.
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)And his highly amused reaction indicates to me that he hadn't yet plunked down his hard-earned for a car he couldn't get out of.
keithbvadu2
(36,949 posts)My mid-life crisis sports car.
DetroitLegalBeagle
(1,927 posts)Even in your early 30s it isn't an easy one to get out of. Wide door sill, low seat, low roof, and small foot box all works against you. I'll just stick with my Corvette. I can at least get out of it someone gracefully lol. Another funny one is the 6 1/2ft tall valet trying to get into one to park it.
Coventina
(27,195 posts)Deep State Witch
(10,465 posts)My aunt fell in love with a Mazda Miata - until she tried to get out of it.
a kennedy
(29,719 posts)We sold her this past May ..we just couldnt get in or out easily. Loved her to death, just couldnt take the hassle of getting in or out.
Skittles
(153,209 posts)and that is what counts
tanyev
(42,632 posts)Although a few compassionate young ones might come over to help you up off the ground.
Swede
(33,295 posts)nt
Hotler
(11,447 posts)I tried on a new Corvette for size. I had to roll out just like that, in the middle of the show room with people watching.