Let us have a real ///M3 demographics thread

[tjsabec]

33, married 7 years. No kids. I am a foreman in an underground coal mine, dabbling in oil and gas title abstracting. My E90 m3 is my only (first) bmw. I am definitely more of a car enthusiast than a bmw enthusiast.

[Erie Von Otto]

38, Married 12 yrs (Second times the charm), 3 kids-20/7/5, Army Vet currently DoD Logistician, no dogs yet but some fish, have owned several BMWs:
6 including a Z3M Coupe (Estoril blue mini-monster) All used, bought during 10+ yrs in Germany, didnt pay 1/2 original msrp for any. (They're like Ford/Chevy stateside)
Currently, 2011 E90 M3 (First car I have ever ordered to spec)
and '10 X5 (hers).
I love BMWs because of the connection between the car, the driver and the road. Looking for an E30 cabrio to take back to the states with us...

[UCBPhD]

Originally Posted by Crypty

24 as of today. Got my BS in Management Information Systems last December. I work in biotech (medical imaging) as a software developer.

Happy Birthday!

[UCBPhD]

42, Ph.D. in applied math, research in classical physics and molecular biology, undergraduate in mech. eng., divorced, two cats, no kids.

Should be taking delivery of first BMW, and first M3, in the next week (WW Bess arrives Port Hueneme 12-Dec.). Learned to drive on a '70 or '71 Ford Ranchero with column shifter. :s

Previous rides, no particular order:

* '67, '68 Mustangs
* '69 911S
* '70, '71 Karmann Ghias
* '88 FZ750
* '92 CBR600 F2
* '96 916
* '94 Civic (only other vehicle bought brand new)
* '99 Camry (current "POS Beater", taken too much damage being parked on the street . . . )

[mikefromMA]

29, doctor and consultant. Married 3 years. First M3, 12th BMW.

[pukicabuki]

Well I feel silly compared to a lot of you guys....

29, engaged, 2 cats, spent 6 years in the Marine Corps now doing a monkey's job for the DOJ while going to school full time, 1.5 years left of school (double major in finance and supply chain management)

Bought the '10 E92 a month ago (2nd BMW)

Previous cars include:
'98 M3
'94 TT Supra (still own)
'05 E55 AMG
'06 Cayman S

I left out the boring cars. I spend waaaay too much on cars. I know its dumb, but I love the damn things.

[Arben72]

I'm the youngest here . I work as a host at a restaurant to pay for gas and mods. Had my baby for about 6 months and 7 thousand miles. This is my first car.

[Chriskm3]

33. Married. 3 kids. One dog. Own a mobile wAsh business. 7th BMW. 2nd m3.
This is a good way of getting to know everyone.

[Mpowah]

Hey there i'm 26 years old, a VP at a major financial institution have no kids, no girlfriend (outside of my car) and live in the state of Delaware. Originally from the UK and have lived in the middle east. I have an 08 E90 in Silverstone II and I love it. Previous cars in order are:

96' Camaro Z28
98' BMW 323IS
02' Mercedes C230 coupe
04' VW GTI VR6
02' Mercedes CLK 430
09' Civic SI (full bolt on, supercharger & tune)
11' Mitsubishi Evo X (wheels & suspension)
08' E90 M3

[Rshane]

Is this for real life or internet?

Real life I am 41, married, have a dog (Norfolk Terrier), currently in the US Air Force (22 years) stationed in Germany.

Internet life I am a single, 26 year old, millionaire Navy Seal Ninja Assassin.

[Terraforce1]

Hi guys, I'm 29 years old, I'm a day trader (mostly forex and commodities) girlfriend of two and a half years, 3 dogs (all mixed breeds) and I owned my M3 for two years (just got a C63 AMG last week)

[kerrit]

28, girlfriend of 2.5 years, work at a fast growing software startup in Bellevue, WA. This is my second BMW, had an e46 323ci for about four years. Always loved these cars.

[dgoesch]

32, Single, IT Manager at an Automotive wheel manufacturer. Just finishing up a 2 year expat assignment in Germany. I have a brand new '13 E92 M3 waiting for me when I move home in 10 days. Just sold my '10 Audi S4, and turned in my '11 A5 Sportback in Germany. This is my second BMW, had an '07 E92 328.

I have a 13 yr old beagle too.

[NELSON.MLGB]

Just turne 20, international student @ University of Calgary in Canada. Major in Accounting.

[serranot]

Originally Posted by Franken///M

on the RX-7s, I miss selling mine.

I constantly regret it. What great cars. Put a lot of miles on them without so much as a bad battery. They drank oil, though.

[bvanderbilt]

27, semi-single, no cats or dogs (i wish), small business owner of two consulting firms currently working 100hr weeks.

Driving M3 at night after 16hr day keeps me sane.

Hopefully when business stabilizes I can do some serious dating and get a dog!!

[alms211]

44, married (second time) for six years, no children,one dog (Vizsla), VP commercial real estate lending for a large regional bank. First BMW was an '86 325i. First M3 was an E46 which for some reason is still my favorite car I ever owned (and I've owned a ton).

[CanAutM3]

I am 41, girlfriend of 12 years, 2 year old daughter, no pets and no other kids that I know of. I am an aerospace engineer and have been working at the same company (aircraft engines) for 19 years (last 15 years in management).

Bought my first BMW in 2001, a 2002 E46 M3. I bought my second in 2008, my current E92 M3.

[bvanderbilt]

Originally Posted by minigearhead

turning 14 on the 18th
single
first bmw
yup, thats about it :P

That's awesome. What is the minimum driving age in NY? Here it is 16 but if you are on a farm or can show you work on a farm there are some exceptions

Can we get some pics of you driving around in the E93? I want to see a ballin' 14 yr old.

You got a head start on the finer things in life; enjoy!

[Bonziii82]

30, Married for 2 1/2 years now, no kids - two dogs Rottweiler and Min Pin

I'm a Sr VoIP Engineer at a large Telecom company

5th BMW - Including two that were hand me downs, one of which being my first car 85' 318i..... This is my 2nd M3 - first was 05 ZCP

[aussiem3]

47, currently, Strategic Planning Consultant in mineral and petroleum industry. Second ///3 but my sixth BMW (including my wife's). Happily married for 20 years, and have a four-year old daughter, and two dogs - golden retriever and black retriever. Travelled the world as a sports journalist for 18 years before giving up.

Born in Sri Lanka and migrated to Australia in 1992. Australia gave me the opportunity to own BMW's. It would have been a mere dream if I lived in Sri Lanka.

Australia, I owe you big time.

[Grail05]

33 Married for 2 years been with her for 9 years... have a 9 year old daughter.... Sr. Operation Analyst.. got the car in 2009 1st BMW.