28 here. I've had the same feelings you have about my evo. Part of me feels like its selfish and immature to own such a car. Surely I should be driving a SUV with child seats and strollers in the back..( my wife's Armada) Or some beater I got cheap in spirit of saving some money for my kids college fund or the next family Vacation... But The way I see it is that we could go any day, be it tomorrow or three months from now. And although this car appeals to the young one's ( what I was when I first fell in love with this car, but was to poor to own one) I Still feel very lucky to own one and drive one. Sure maybe a little selfish on my part, but sometimes things you enjoy are just that. I feel I deserve such a fine machine and now is my time to be selfish. I don't see myself selling it for a long time. Best worst investment I have ever made :-)

 

Who really cares how old you are, as long as you are happy with what you have then all the power to you.

 

Not that I disagree with your comment, just the opposite, it seems like quite a few folks under 30 feel a bit self-conscious. Not just the OP. You can read their comments on almost every page. Personally, I'd like to know more about those folks' automotive orientations: Like, when did you know you were a car (or a bike) guy, how old were you? Now ask everyone in this thread who's over-40 the same question.

FWIW, I ask this all the time IRL. Seems the more decorated the car, the later the period.

 

i actually never liked the Manta , sorry
I am more of the Lada fan. LOL Or the MKII.

But regardless the Manta was an awesome car to watch on the stage

 

I'm 27 also, my evo keeps me youg.

 

The only weird thing about being older than 25 and driving sports cars is the weird attention you get from teenagers.

"Yo dog, nice whip."

 

The base Manta wasn't that much, other than it had a decent paint job. I had one of them to drive, another for parts. But that Rallye model had some progressive action on the steering camber when turned, cool, and had a stiffer set of shocks and springs. Gravel drifting was a blast with a well placed hand-brake. Snow drifting was out of this world.

 

Jee whizz, don''t be so sensitive! I am hitting 53 this month, and proud to drive my car! Perhaps we can show that professional adults actually own and love these cars.....

Besides, I want to be seen as appreciating cars that have rally heritage. That is important to me. I used to own a few 323GTX and Subarus along the way, with a lot of other cool 4 cylinder and rotary stuff as well....

 

323 FTW! I had a BPT swapped into my 91 Escort GT...so wish I could of found a full 323 for the AWD.

 

I agree..... I get it all the time, I am 37 and owned quite a few different makes and models, lets see My 98 Supercharged YSI Cobra, My C5 Vette, and I had a couple Evos. I get comments all the time in any car I owned from different ages, it doesn't bother me, cause I have been a car guy since I was a young teenager.

 

I am 42 and this is my second Evo. I have owned Audis, BMW's, Mustangs and a 350Z. I loved all of them but the Evo is my favorite. Age has nothing to do with it at all.

My Dad is 75 and he has a 2008 NISMO Z. A Petrol head is a Petrol head regardless of age.

 

34, been into cars since 1998 got the 99 civic si and was hooked ever since. No plans on slowing down, wife and kids dont mind even if they did I would still keep tinkering with cars.

 

I'd actually say that Petrol heads get better tastes with age. I have better appreciation for the value (performance for price) of this car than I would have 20 years ago. Certain design decisions I can tell are brilliant when I might have thought them accidental or overlooked them in my youth.

 

Dude im 43 and just bought a evo cause my wife wouldnt let me put baby in my jeep.

 

Completely agree. To add, driving is one of few relatively athletic pursuits where age can be a bonus. 20-40 years of seat time is nothing to sneeze at.