Age Of People Who Have Purchased Their M3

arr0gant · 07-03-2008, 10:50 AM

Please vote ONLY if you've already purchased your M3.

Please check appropriate box of when you actually signed and paid, not when delivered.

Big Windy · 07-03-2008, 10:51 AM

uh...don't see voting boxes.

rai · 07-03-2008, 11:38 AM

42

arr0gant · 07-03-2008, 11:42 AM

I'm very curious to see how this thing plays out. I figured for a $60 to $70k car, I at 36 would be on the low-end of "new" M3 owners age group.

However, I'm very surprised. The kinds of cars I would have thought I'd be old for would be Evo's, WRX's, Golf's....but NOT M3's.

GT3 Tim · 07-03-2008, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arr0gant

I'm very curious to see how this thing plays out. I figured for a $60 to $70k car, I at 36 would be on the low-end of "new" M3 owners age group.

However, I'm very surprised. The kinds of cars I would have thought I'd be old for would be Evo's, WRX's, Golf's....but NOT M3's.

Well, excluding peeps that have "financial assistance" from parents, etc., I bet the median age would be 35-45.

Patricius · 07-03-2008, 12:26 PM

I'm 24, purchased my e46 M3 brand new on my 21st birthday, paid it off in 2 years, and bought my e92 M3 in the last month. I have virtually zero financial assistance from family, live in a low cost apartment with my girlfriend, and we are actively saving for a house (I still think there's about 6-9 months left before real estate hits rock bottom).

I was a Jr. in college when I got the e46, but lived in an apartment through the school as part of room and board. If you consider that my parents paid for my college expenses, I suppose you could categorize me as a freeloader, but I would argue otherwise.

arr0gant · 07-03-2008, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricius

I suppose you could categorize me as a freeloader, but I would argue otherwise.

Right on!! Enjoy the M!!

gbelton · 07-03-2008, 12:36 PM

Average should hit mid 30's.

mkoesel · 07-03-2008, 05:11 PM

bump

Just was looking at the results and some mamebers who I know have M3s haven't answered. Wanted to make sure they saw this.

arr0gant · 07-04-2008, 12:48 PM

Bump

FifthStreetz · 07-04-2008, 01:16 PM

Isnt this like the 2nd thread this week on average age of owners? lol i think its probably the 8th or 9th thread so far....but ill entertain.

arr0gant · 07-04-2008, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

Isnt this like the 2nd thread this week on average age of owners? lol i think its probably the 8th or 9th thread so far....but ill entertain.

Pretty sure it's the 1st poll

FifthStreetz · 07-04-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arr0gant

Pretty sure it's the 1st poll

Its been done months ago.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...&highlight=age

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epacy

This has been done before...

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...&highlight=age

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...&highlight=age

mkoesel · 07-04-2008, 06:08 PM

Right, Fifth, but this is the first one that is public. In fact the second two you list were started before people even had cars yet. That said, the results appear pretty similar so its seems that people were somewhat truthful. Of course, I haven't gone through all the names in this poll to see if everyone really has a car (not do I wish to), but I recognize many of them.

lucid · 07-04-2008, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Right, Fifth, but this is the first one that is public. In fact the second two you list were started before people even had cars yet. That said, the results appear pretty similar so its seems that people were somewhat truthful. Of course, I haven't gone through all the names in this poll to see if everyone really has a car (not do I wish to), but I recognize many of them.

Without spending too much time on it, I can easily say that people did not read the question carefully as there are many names on the list who don't yet own E9X M3s, so I'd say this poll is fairly inconclusive.

mkoesel · 07-04-2008, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucid

Without spending too much time on it, I can easily say that people did not read the question carefully as there are many names on the list who don't yet own E9X M3s, so I'd say this poll is fairly inconclusive.

Most of them in 16-25 bracket I assume?

Yeah like you, I don't care enough to actually look them up. Back when the other polls were running, you might remember I suggested a public poll like this one should require a link to a pics thread. I suppose If arr0gant is really curious (and has lots of spare time) he could edit his first post to list out and tally only the people who can be verified to actually own cars.

I think its pretty safe to say that most E9X M3 owners who participate in forums are late twenties to late thirties. The younger ones are much fewer in number than they were in the E46 era, or so it would seem anyway.

IWearScrubs · 07-04-2008, 07:26 PM

one thought, at 16 you can not legally purchase a car. You can drive one, but you need someone who is 18 to purchase it for you. You also can not legally license the car in your name.

Great White · 11-20-2008, 03:10 PM

Mid 30´s and second M. So I fit right in there.

first one however ( some might think was an E46 ) was an M5 E39 - BEAUTIFUL CAR !!

!Xoible · 11-20-2008, 03:12 PM

i signed, paid and took delivery when i was 25

kronzprinz · 11-20-2008, 03:28 PM

can someone explain the rationale behind the curiosity of knowing our occupation or age as an M3 owner?? does the OP realize that someone here might be 16 and buy their first m3 or 50 and have lamborghinis and ferraris and buys and m3 for DD.

is it like "i'm younger/i'm smarter/i'm richer" which is it?? because it's certainly not to get to know me better...

DICKER 1 · 11-20-2008, 03:40 PM

Typically,

One must ask himself.....

What is the sole purpose of this thread? To guage intrest in the average
age of member then ... Wondering what they did to become so successful

Are these vehicles being purchased with or without financing through BMWFS

sparkyg · 11-20-2008, 03:51 PM

40 next year

View Poll Results: Age When Purchased
16 to 25	204	26.19%
26 to 35	308	39.54%
36 to 45	183	23.49%
46 and up	84	10.78%
Voters: 779. You may not vote on this poll

07-03-2008, 10:50 AM	#1
arr0gant Lieutenant Drives: 2004 M3 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 516 iTrader: (0)	Age Of People Who Have Purchased Their M3 Please vote ONLY if you've already purchased your M3. Please check appropriate box of when you actually signed and paid, not when delivered. __________________ 2004 M3 Convertible pics 2004 Jeep Wrangler X 2008 BMW M3 Sedan 2001 911 Turbo, 2002 Porsche 911 C4S, 2004 Cadillac CTS-V,BoxsterS
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07-03-2008, 11:42 AM	#4
arr0gant Lieutenant Drives: 2004 M3 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 516 iTrader: (0)	I'm very curious to see how this thing plays out. I figured for a $60 to $70k car, I at 36 would be on the low-end of "new" M3 owners age group. However, I'm very surprised. The kinds of cars I would have thought I'd be old for would be Evo's, WRX's, Golf's....but NOT M3's. __________________ 2004 M3 Convertible pics 2004 Jeep Wrangler X 2008 BMW M3 Sedan 2001 911 Turbo, 2002 Porsche 911 C4S, 2004 Cadillac CTS-V,BoxsterS

07-03-2008, 12:36 PM	#8
gbelton GMAN Drives: No more 650i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 201 iTrader: (0)	Average should hit mid 30's. __________________ 2008 Alpine White, Portland Brown M5 (SMG) 2008 Alpine White, Fox Red M3 (6MT) 2008 Sapphire Black, Black 750Li

07-03-2008, 05:11 PM	#9
mkoesel Moderator Drives: IB/PS M-DCT E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 11,732 iTrader: (1)	bump Just was looking at the results and some mamebers who I know have M3s haven't answered. Wanted to make sure they saw this. __________________ 2008 Interlagos Blue E93 M3 - M-DCT 2011 Salsa Red Jetta TDI Sportwagen - DSG

07-03-2008, 10:51 AM	#2
Big Windy Major General Drives: audi s4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: seatac, wa Posts: 5,124 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [4.50] 2000 Saleen S281 Su ... [0.00]	uh...don't see voting boxes.

07-03-2008, 11:38 AM	#3
rai Captain Drives: M3 coupe with DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 634 iTrader: (0)	42

07-03-2008, 12:26 PM	#6
Patricius Lieutenant Drives: 04 325xi, 05 M3 cpe, 08 M3 cpe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 532 iTrader: (0)	I'm 24, purchased my e46 M3 brand new on my 21st birthday, paid it off in 2 years, and bought my e92 M3 in the last month. I have virtually zero financial assistance from family, live in a low cost apartment with my girlfriend, and we are actively saving for a house (I still think there's about 6-9 months left before real estate hits rock bottom). I was a Jr. in college when I got the e46, but lived in an apartment through the school as part of room and board. If you consider that my parents paid for my college expenses, I suppose you could categorize me as a freeloader, but I would argue otherwise.

07-04-2008, 12:48 PM	#10
arr0gant Lieutenant Drives: 2004 M3 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 516 iTrader: (0)	Bump __________________ 2004 M3 Convertible pics 2004 Jeep Wrangler X 2008 BMW M3 Sedan 2001 911 Turbo, 2002 Porsche 911 C4S, 2004 Cadillac CTS-V,BoxsterS

07-04-2008, 01:16 PM	#11
FifthStreetz O! So Sour!! Drives: Fast e30 / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Lee, NJ Posts: 15,390 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.75]	Isnt this like the 2nd thread this week on average age of owners? lol i think its probably the 8th or 9th thread so far....but ill entertain. __________________

07-04-2008, 06:08 PM	#14
mkoesel Moderator Drives: IB/PS M-DCT E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 11,732 iTrader: (1)	Right, Fifth, but this is the first one that is public. In fact the second two you list were started before people even had cars yet. That said, the results appear pretty similar so its seems that people were somewhat truthful. Of course, I haven't gone through all the names in this poll to see if everyone really has a car (not do I wish to), but I recognize many of them. __________________ 2008 Interlagos Blue E93 M3 - M-DCT 2011 Salsa Red Jetta TDI Sportwagen - DSG

07-04-2008, 07:26 PM	#17
IWearScrubs Doctor Awesome! Drives: M3 Sedan 6MT Jerez and Fox Red Join Date: May 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 194 iTrader: (0)	one thought, at 16 you can not legally purchase a car. You can drive one, but you need someone who is 18 to purchase it for you. You also can not legally license the car in your name.

11-20-2008, 03:10 PM	#18
Great White Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW M3 E92 DCT AW/PS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Between Autobahn country & Swiss chocolates Posts: 259 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2000 M5 E39 [5.00] 2008 M3 E92 [0.00] 2002 318i Compact [0.00]	Mid 30´s and second M. So I fit right in there. first one however ( some might think was an E46 ) was an M5 E39 - BEAUTIFUL CAR !! __________________

11-20-2008, 03:12 PM	#19
!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 46,045 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 [3.50] 2007 335i [4.50] 2008 528i [4.00] 2006 Infiniti - G35 ... [4.00]	i signed, paid and took delivery when i was 25

11-20-2008, 03:28 PM	#20
kronzprinz Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: EASTCOAST Posts: 286 iTrader: (0)	can someone explain the rationale behind the curiosity of knowing our occupation or age as an M3 owner?? does the OP realize that someone here might be 16 and buy their first m3 or 50 and have lamborghinis and ferraris and buys and m3 for DD. is it like "i'm younger/i'm smarter/i'm richer" which is it?? because it's certainly not to get to know me better...

11-20-2008, 03:40 PM	#21
DICKER 1 That Dr. DICKER to You Drives: 11.5ZCP Coupe'/ /Ducati's Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Warm & Wett Newport Coast Posts: 143 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 m3 [0.00]	Typically, One must ask himself..... What is the sole purpose of this thread? To guage intrest in the average age of member then ... Wondering what they did to become so successful Are these vehicles being purchased with or without financing through BMWFS

11-20-2008, 03:51 PM	#22
sparkyg Brigadier General Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country Posts: 3,282 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 E90 M3 [3.50]	40 next year

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