I don't think being old is what causes some older folks to like cadillac and Lincoln. I think its just that they have wanted a 'status symbol' all their life and can only afford to buy one when they get older. They think it shows the world how successful and powerful they are.

On the other hand, kids (16 to about 25 years) tend to like loud, fast cars. They seem to think that their 'manliness' is judged by the car they drive.

I guess we all sometimes forget that a car is just meant to get our butts from point a to point b and that if you are a jerk then you will remain a jerk even if you drive a ferrari.