[redcoats1976]

Originally Posted by Jeb114

Recent article on Blumberg last year....

Baby boomers are starting to outgrow their midlife crisis years, and that’s bad news for automakers who want to sell sports cars.

It was a sign of things to come this month when Ford Motor Co. idled its Mustang plant for a week as sales for the year fell 9 percent. Other sports cars have faded at a similar rate, and even stalwarts like the Chevrolet Corvette and most Porsche models are slumping.

While there are still plenty of buyers who love the passing lane, automakers face a pesky reality. Men born between 1946 and 1964, who buy most sports cars, are cruising past their peak spending years. And as age 70 beckons, folding up like an accordion to get into the front seat of a speedy roadster is hardly the prescription for an aching back. Some are even turning to high-powered versions of luxury sports utility vehicles.

“Boomers are starting to age out of sports cars,” said Eric Noble, president of the CarLab, a consulting firm in Orange, California. “When you get into your 60s, comfort becomes more important. Sports cars are not going away, but the market will get smaller.”

my camaro IS my comfortable vehicle.much nicer and better riding than any other car ive ever owned.only car that came close was a 72 ford galaxie 500 that i had in 76.

[CCG Garnet Red]

Originally Posted by Turbo_J89

old people answer surveys...so the average age of those who responded probably was 52.

Some "old people" have also owned and seen a lot of cool muscle and sports cars in their lives.

[SS376]

Originally Posted by Turbo_J89

old people answer surveys...so the average age of those who responded probably was 52.

I think this info is just based on info from point of sale or registration, not surveys.

[caveman01]

bought my first Camaro at 15 and my second at 55. A car for all ages.

[fastball]

Originally Posted by SS376

I think this info is just based on info from point of sale or registration, not surveys.

Unless you're financing, you don't disclose your DOB when you buy a car.

Neither do they when you get the title. You can own and title a car without a drivers license so the only way they could cross match your DOB to the car you own is with your license plate.

[MackSteelPrivateEye]

Originally Posted by Jeb114

Recent article on Blumberg last year....

Baby boomers are starting to outgrow their midlife crisis years, and that’s bad news for automakers who want to sell sports cars.

It was a sign of things to come this month when Ford Motor Co. idled its Mustang plant for a week as sales for the year fell 9 percent. Other sports cars have faded at a similar rate, and even stalwarts like the Chevrolet Corvette and most Porsche models are slumping.

While there are still plenty of buyers who love the passing lane, automakers face a pesky reality. Men born between 1946 and 1964, who buy most sports cars, are cruising past their peak spending years. And as age 70 beckons, folding up like an accordion to get into the front seat of a speedy roadster is hardly the prescription for an aching back. Some are even turning to high-powered versions of luxury sports utility vehicles.

“Boomers are starting to age out of sports cars,” said Eric Noble, president of the CarLab, a consulting firm in Orange, California. “When you get into your 60s, comfort becomes more important. Sports cars are not going away, but the market will get smaller.”

Baby Boomers are Children of the Greatest Generation/WW2 Generation. BB's are not the greatest but the coolest.

[Memphis SS]

Originally Posted by AZCamaroFan

if the 'average' age is 52 that's pretty damn old for this kind of car, and i have to say it's older than most i see driving camaro's around here

Not Really.. I'm 55 and most guys I meet at car events think I'm in my 40s. You might be surprised if you asked their age...LOL

Very few young people can afford the insurance and gas. much less the cost of the vehicle

[Memphis SS]

Originally Posted by Jeb114

Recent article on Blumberg last year....

Baby boomers are starting to outgrow their midlife crisis years, and that’s bad news for automakers who want to sell sports cars.

It was a sign of things to come this month when Ford Motor Co. idled its Mustang plant for a week as sales for the year fell 9 percent. Other sports cars have faded at a similar rate, and even stalwarts like the Chevrolet Corvette and most Porsche models are slumping.

While there are still plenty of buyers who love the passing lane, automakers face a pesky reality. Men born between 1946 and 1964, who buy most sports cars, are cruising past their peak spending years. And as age 70 beckons, folding up like an accordion to get into the front seat of a speedy roadster is hardly the prescription for an aching back. Some are even turning to high-powered versions of luxury sports utility vehicles.

“Boomers are starting to age out of sports cars,” said Eric Noble, president of the CarLab, a consulting firm in Orange, California. “When you get into your 60s, comfort becomes more important. Sports cars are not going away, but the market will get smaller.”

Midlife crisis... You have to grow up first to have one of them...

[wrankin]

I was 20 years old when I got my 1970 1/2 Z28
I was 59 when I got my 2013 SS
I was 61 when I got my 2016 SS

I've heard it said you go back to what you wanted or had as a kid, and that applies to me.

Most of the guys in my Camaro club fit the 50+ mold. Basically most in that live in a northern climate put their Camaros' away for the winter so then there's the need for a second vehicle.

Bill

[Hyper RS]

I know one thing...the average age of the Camaro buyer/owner is quite a bit younger than the average Corvette owner!!!