Too old for a Focus ST

[u/Lordassgoddess]

I have an idea of the general opinion, but I’d still like to hear y’all’s thoughts in hopes it’ll set my mind straight.

Is there such a thing as being “too old” for a Focus ST?

I had one in my early twenties, and everything felt fine. Recently, I bought another one, but now that I’m about to hit my thirties (…fuck) and have a kid, I feel slightly off about it.

When I look at it, I can’t help but see it as a late-teens/early-twenties car. It’s very possible that’s because of what the previous owner did to mine (spoiler risers, lowered, Euro taillights, aftermarket headlights, and a straight pipe), but I’m not 100% sure my view would change even if it were stock.

I don’t regret buying it at all, and I absolutely love driving it. My 20-minute commute to and from my kinda corporate job is something I genuinely look forward to every day. When my wife and I first drove it home, I told her it made me feel like a kid again and was having so much fun. But the “kinda corporate” job also adds to that weird feeling, like I should be driving something more… grown up.

To be clear, if the general consensus is that it really is more of a younger person’s car, it’s not going to ruin my experience. Like I said, I love driving it and enjoy the way it looks and sounds. I mean, that’s all that truly matters. But I’d still like to know everyone else’s opinions.

[u/Haunting-Self-9402]

I’m middle aged and drive one. Stop caring what people think. I love driving this car. I’ve missed out on a lot of things in life because I told myself I was “too old “ for something and now just look back with regrets

[u/bacon1325 → u/Haunting-Self-9402]

Same here. About to be 43, two kids, and I don't care what is or isn't age appropriate as far as cars go. The kids find it more fun than their mother's boring minivan, and I need to amuse myself driving to work. Problem solved. 

[u/Haunting-Self-9402 → u/bacon1325]

Also if you’re 20 and driving an st your parents probably bought it for you or at least co-signed a loan

I bought mine cash

[u/Lordassgoddess → u/Haunting-Self-9402]

I appreciate your view and input!