A New Car

Absolutely not, go for it ???

'course not, have it and enjoy it! The only people driving decent cars round here are retired.

You do not have to be physically perfect to own a nice car!
Do you feel you don’t deserve it because you’re not a size 8 glamour model?
Buy the car and enjoy it?

Yes, definitely you can. A car should reflect your personality to some extend but more important it’s chassis should accommodate your own chassis comfortably.

I consider a car an inaminate object to get you from A to B, but I realise some people think of them as status symbols and style objects. Buy what you like.

Of course not.
Will you be able to park it? Will the visibility be adequate?
Cars and age have nothing to do with each other.
(I hope you are not fishing for compliments?)

A higher car is easier to get in and out of. I drive a 4x4, Mitsubishi Outlander, easy to drive, good visibility and comfortable.

You can be too old for a low slung sports cars simply because getting in and out can be a pain (in the neck, back etc).

You can't be too old for a 4x4 because they are so easy to get in and out of.

I've got both and definitely make much more use of the 4x4.

I suppose there could be a 'mutton dressed as lamb' issue with some cars e.g. a pink range rover, but less likely to have this with a 4x4 than a low slung sports car.

You can have any car you like!

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My sort of car, go for it. I’m too tall for a sports car, would have to get out on all fours. Love a nice big Chelsea tractor.

Have what makes you feel good. My car makes me feel good and I love driving it. Dh's car, on the other hand, makes me feel like a little old lady!

On form? hotmt

Team not too old here! Just, as PPs have said, you'll want to ensure that it's easy for you to get in and out.

I don't know what kind of car she drives, but my father's godmother is over 100 years old and still drives. She drives all of her friends to their appointments because they don't drive anymore.

Make sure that it's not too high off the ground too - not to easy to get into when you're getting on a bit!
eg a Land Cruiser is quite high but there are 4x4 which are easier to get in and out of.

I’m 66 and last year bought a little two seater sports car and I also have a mini cooper S convertible. If you don’t do it now you never will, so go on, have what you want as long as you feel safe and comfortable driving it!

My daughter is no " youngster " when it comes to cars as she likes 3 litre beasts. At the moment she's got a Chrysler which is a very roomy and comfortable car with heated seats for extra comfort. This has been a change from the BMW's that she's had in the past, which are very robust cars as their engines last forever.

Drive anything that you feel comfortable with westerlywind, age doesn't come into it..

Thank you ladies.
I have spent my life being sensible and responsible and never putting myself first. I have had sensible cars to transport school bags and sports equipment. DCs are grown up now and driving themselves around. I chose my current car when I was carer to elderly relative because is was easier to get in and out of a 3 door (larger doors easier access).
I am 65 now and wondering if I should be sensible yet again or go for what I have wanted for years.
The opinion seems to be that I should get the car. I will of course make sure I can get in and out easily.

You only live once westerlywind, get the car you want . Enjoy.

My friend bought a convertible when she had a legacy - it's lovely. Not as low-slung as a sports car but rather swish!

A friend's husband bought her a sports car when she was 70. 12 years on she still drives it!

Better to get what you want than have the regrets. Go for it .

If I was buying a new 4x4 at the moment I'd go for one of these:

Just have a test drive. If you like it and can afford it buy it and enjoy it. What you look like and what other people might think is totally unimportant.