Do you consider the Supra a "young persons" car?

[Octane]

I know it's not a cheap car given its price tag and whatnot. But what are your thoughts?

Reason for this thread was just out of curiosity after a convo I had today. I was walking back to my white GR Supra and saw 2 kids (maybe 16-20 years old) taking a picture of it. I walked to the car and just gave a quick hi and let them take pictures. They then asked if it was my car (I was already opening the door at this point), and commented that I'm too old to be in a Supra? Lmao.

I'm 34 years old. So I personally don't consider myself old yet. I figure a car like an FRS or 350z or WRX might be considered a 'young persons car' but was surprised when I heard that about the Supra.

Long story short, what do you guys think? Anyone ever have a similar experience? Is it because of the tiktok "is that a Supra' trend? Who knows

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[87gpe]

A lot of sports cars are “young persons car.” I could never have afforded it at 18, though.

I am about to be 34 also, have 2 kids. It is not a family car but a great third car for me. I figure a sports car will keep me young.

 

[sojusoulja]

I've never been into that too old, too young bs when it comes to cars. If it's something you want and can afford then why not. Haters gonna hate

 

[TwoCents]

Not at all, I’m 51 and could not imagine buying a car at a young age. Buying a house and saving for retirement were my big expenses back ”in the day.”

 

[Calaman1504]

When I bought mine my wife said the same thing. I’m 42, it didn’t help when 3 20 something’s at work bought one as well. However I really don’t care as I love driving this thing!

 

[Nikko]

I’m 50, but I‘ve had sports cars my whole life. You’re never too old to have fun …

 

[MYA90SUPRA]

Not really into the too old or too young thing for cars. If people can truly afford them good for them enjoy your hobby or passion.

 

[romanLegion9574]

In terms of affordability, it's definitely not the average young person's car. I think the kids see it as a tuner car which has always been depicted as a young person thing in mainstream media. They probably think "Toyota badge -- must be cheap" and not realize these cars are somewhat pricey.

I can however understand an argument for sports cars not being as comfortable for older people; take that how you may.

 

[XtremeMaC]

https://www.supramkv.com/threads/official-supra-owners-age-thread.10375/

 

[saik]

Definitely not, I consider a "young" person's car something in the $25-30K range, if even that. Don't know too many 16-20 year olds buying $50-$60K cars.

 

[Octane]

A lot of sports cars are “young persons car.” I could never have afforded it at 18, though.

I am about to be 34 also, have 2 kids. It is not a family car but a great third car for me. I figure a sports car will keep me young.

Basically how it is for me. 1 kid, 1 on the way. I use the Supra as a fun third car. Have 2 SUV's between my wife and I.

My wife doesn't care much about cars, so the 3rd car will always be a fun car that I get to enjoy. Went from an F82 M4 to the Supra. I've enjoyed it, besides missing the 6mt.

 

[zrk]

I'm honestly not sure anymore. I figured at $55k most younger folks wouldn't be able to afford one, though as we discovered in a slew of other threads quite folks have payments on these with relatively high interest rates.

But then at the get togethers, meets, track, etc. I see way more "kids" (<30) owning them. Good on them for making so much money at a young age (@Mason I'm looking at you).

Took me to my mid 30's to be able to justify buying sports cars and stuff. Wanted to make sure my retirement, etc. was in order first, though.

 

[Mason]

I’m 20. This is definitely a young persons car. Not like 9 year old young because they are all obsessed with the mkiv thinking it came stock with 1,000 hp ?

 

[Mason]

Good on them for making so much money at a young age (@Mason I'm looking at you).

Ha yes we are rare but we are out there

 

[Mason]

I’m 20. This is definitely a young persons car. Not like 9 year old young because they are all obsessed with the mkiv thinking it came stock with 1,000 hp ?

edit: young people « like » the car. Doesn’t mean they can afford it 99% of the time. Not the same thing

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