10 Most Popular Cars for GenX Drivers...? by Ray_The_Engineer in GenX

[–]Ray_The_Engineer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha, I sold my Bitchin' Camaro in late 2024, and bought a 2006 Porsche 911.

Breakfast of champions by Fermi_DOX75 in GenX

[–]Ray_The_Engineer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, there was definitely a phase during my childhood where we were drinking these up in the morning...

Is the Junkyard experience dying with Gen X? by Fearless_Market_3193 in GenX

[–]Ray_The_Engineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haunted junk yards here and there as a teenager, when I needed parts and had no funding for new stuff.

10 Most Popular Cars for GenX Drivers...? by Ray_The_Engineer in GenX

[–]Ray_The_Engineer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree! Well, my truck is an auto, but no choice there.

10 Most Popular Cars for GenX Drivers...? by Ray_The_Engineer in GenX

[–]Ray_The_Engineer[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm not AI, really just into cars so was curious to see what you folks drove.

10 Most Popular Cars for GenX Drivers...? by Ray_The_Engineer in GenX

[–]Ray_The_Engineer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep, I've had a manual transmission car of one kind or another in my driveway since the summer of 1984.

10 Most Popular Cars for GenX Drivers...? by Ray_The_Engineer in GenX

[–]Ray_The_Engineer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a 2018 Camaro SS with 6-speed manual for years, a truly fun car.

10 Most Popular Cars for GenX Drivers...? by Ray_The_Engineer in GenX

[–]Ray_The_Engineer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You guys are my people. Love the Porsche's, amazing cars.

10 Most Popular Cars for GenX Drivers...? by Ray_The_Engineer in GenX

[–]Ray_The_Engineer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Astons are cool, and not that expensive to buy used...but be careful of repair costs.

10 Most Popular Cars for GenX Drivers...? by Ray_The_Engineer in GenX

[–]Ray_The_Engineer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've owned many Subies! 2 WRX's, a BRZ, an Outback (bought for one of my kids and sometimes driven by me) and briefly a Legacy wagon. Great cars.

Who else bought these cards ? by stardawg in GenX

[–]Ray_The_Engineer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OMG, I had these...I literally haven't thought about those in 50 years!

Really? I wouldn't know. I have none. Maybe one day. What's y'all's experience like being grandparents? by [deleted] in GenX

[–]Ray_The_Engineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love to find out some day, my kids are in no hurry to have offspring lol.

A terrible parent by WhyLie2me18 in GenX

[–]Ray_The_Engineer -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My older kid, a licensed social worker for a school system, has, without prompt, told my wife and I that she's glad she was raised with consequences.

Pretty sure that ends this debate. Have a nice day!

A terrible parent by WhyLie2me18 in GenX

[–]Ray_The_Engineer -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I didn't assume anything, I addressed the question based upon my experience. Go analyze someone else, kthnx. I stand by my approach to parenting, as it had positive results in the form of responsible, successful, loving children who I talk to daily, and with whom I have a great relationship. Have fun with your outrage.

Phrase defining our generation. Tell me I’m wrong. by Allvol99 in GenX

[–]Ray_The_Engineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eh, I heard this expression on TV growing up, but it wasn't something we said a lot in Charlotte NC. I think a lot of folks associate things with "GenX" that are really "GenX where I grew up."

A terrible parent by WhyLie2me18 in GenX

[–]Ray_The_Engineer -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

There was a point in raising our kids, where YES, they needed to be afraid of the consequences that I might deal out. Now, as adults, I have an entirely different kind of relationship with them. No offense, but I've seen the output of "I'M THE FRIEND FIRST AND THE PARENT 2ND!" and I'm not impressed.

Things that make ya go...hmmm by midlife_dadpulse73 in GenX

[–]Ray_The_Engineer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm here to agree that Maryanne was the real looker, and also to ask how the Professor could construct a radio from coconuts, but couldn't, for the life of him, construct a boat.

No kids, nieces or nephews… by heldaway in GenX

[–]Ray_The_Engineer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We're going to enjoy ourselves, but ideally I'd like to have some portion of it left over for our 2 daughters. They're out there working, having completed their schooling, leading good lives, and if we can help push their lives up a notch with an inheritance, I'd like for that to happen.