Best age to drive an M3?

[Jaypod]

Originally Posted by Cab5er

If you have one to drive, you're at a good age

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[Mr Tonka]

Originally Posted by BMWM

Haha i have a job and pay for the car as a fraction with my dad. He drives it more than I do, but I pay for what I drive in fuel and monthly payments. He loves the car as much as I do and that's the only reason he lets me drive it. I'm an incredibly good driver for someone my age and the only thing I lack is experience, which is why I never have anyone else in the car and realize 414hp can spin the earth in the other direction

No you're not and no you don't.

What you also don't know is what a lucky bastard you are!! Most of us here have been driving since before you even had a clue that you were going to have a car of your own some day. And we started with car that was worth $2000... that's $2000 dollars 18 years ago!!

Nearly everyone of us would say we were a great driver back then, but we now realize that our driving skill was more luck or devine intervention than actual skill. Be blessed enough to make it to our age and you will too.

Until then, enjoy the hell out of the M3 and be responsible behind the wheel.

Don't be offended, don't get defensive and try to prove via the internet how good of a driver you are, just tuck it away, grin, and remember that at this point in your life, your car is WAY better than my car was at that point in my life.

[Realpimp23]

got my first M3 with 24. Never got rid of the M Fever, that was 3 years ago. As long as you love the M, age is nothing but a number!

[DakarE36]

Originally Posted by NewM3driver

The BEST age?

16, the day after you got your drivers license on the first day of summer.

With God watching over you and a full tank of daddy's gas. Just one day to do donuts in the high school parking lot, power slide around corners, test the 0-60 claims and explore the top speed. How loud will this stereo go before I blow the speakers? How cool when the tach needle bounced off the redline!

You spend all day grabbing all your friends and joyriding all over town. How many girls CAN we stuff in that back seat? You go flying past a cop at a buck 20, and even he gives you the thumbs up and a smile because your car is sooooo cool.

Yep, I would want the car as a kid. What could be more fun?
Imagine?

You know, all kids are not inherently irresponsible driver's, obviously there are you rotten apples, but i think given the parents trust there children (for a reason) and the kid is responsible and treats his car with respect there is nothing wrong with a 17-18 year old assuming he knows the trouble the car can get him into and doesnt push his luck. Im 18 ive had my license for two years (in my e36 m3) and havent ran into any problems with the law or accidents (with the exception of one ticket, it happens).

People should have more faith in the youth, not all of us have deathwishes, and some of us even inherit the intelligence and responsibility that allowed our parents to be sucsessful.

On the other hands, i think parents should know if there children are responsible enough to drive a powerfull car like an m3 (and if they arent, dont get em a car).

I dont street race, and i plan on going to skip barbers performance driving school this spring, because i want to know the limits of my new car (2009 CTS-V).

Just have some faith in kids.

[Mr Tonka]

E36 M3 < E9x M3 by nearly 200hp. Kind of a big difference.

What's this world comming to when an 18 year old wants a Caddy?!?!? It's just a personal opinion; i'm sure it's a fine car, but i beleive the limits of a CTS-V should be the caddy dealership parking lot.

[Canyon Junkie]

Originally Posted by MP0WER

E36 M3 < E9x M3 by nearly 200hp. Kind of a big difference.

What's this world comming to when an 18 year old wants a Caddy?!?!? It's just a personal opinion; i'm sure it's a fine car, but i beleive the limits of a CTS-V should be the caddy dealership parking lot.

And the CTS-V > E9X M3 by nearly 140hp. Oh yeah and it beats it around the 'ring too. Don't tell us you bought your M3 because it's a BMW.

[e82mon]

Originally Posted by MP0WER

E36 M3 < E9x M3 by nearly 200hp. Kind of a big difference.

What's this world comming to when an 18 year old wants a Caddy?!?!? It's just a personal opinion; i'm sure it's a fine car, but i beleive the limits of a CTS-V should be the caddy dealership parking lot.

dizzam'

[footie]

Just found out tonight that my Brother-in-law has given his son (19yrs) his E46 M3. Though the young club can drive he has already been in court for a serious speeding offence and narrowly missed losing his license.

That was in an aging Escort RSturbo with 130hp tops, heaven help us now that he's got 340hp to play with.

Will keep you abreasted of developments.

[niqui]

Originally Posted by BCMPOWER

Andrew is right, it's all about experience and maturity this is a very capable car that can kill you if you lose control. Back to the age thing, last time we did a pole most I believe a majory owners were in the 20-30's. I am 24 now and just got my car last May, and I don't ever think that I will use all the performance this car has to offer. I have taken performance driving courses and have tracked my previous car and honestly unless on a closed track this car is scary fast when you push it.

though i do agree with you; an m3 is more likely to test your maturity and responsibility level than a yaris, you can kill yourself in any car if your that kinda driver.
if you can afford it and driving is more than transportation go for it as soon as you can...there are always bigger and better things

[Mr Tonka]

Originally Posted by Canyon Junkie

And the CTS-V > E9X M3 by nearly 140hp. Oh yeah and it beats it around the 'ring too. Don't tell us you bought your M3 because it's a BMW.

The reason I bought the another M3 over a CTS-V is because I'd actualy have to look at it and get inside it, and 4 doors is two too many....in my opinion.

I've been driving M3s since 1995 starting with an E36 and i would have purchased everyone of them even if the badge said Kia.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by mdj89

Is 20 to young to drive a e92 m3?

If you are responsible, then no. Personally I think I'd have killed myself in an M3 at age 20, but that would not have stopped me from buying one if I had had the means.

[JC919]

Originally Posted by BMWM

What is the best age to drive an M3? Too young to appreciate it? Too old for the stiff suspension? 20's unmarried and no wife to run mod requests by? 40's with money to blow on mods? What do you think?

Option D is where I am. No offense to the OP, but hasn't this thread been done a couple of times?

However, I think its the perfect car for someone my age if you only have one car. Its a very comfortable DD (that i can listen to BBC radio and the Jason Ellis Show) and its absolutely stunning on track or twisty roads. It's also perfect in the sense that this is not my first, nor will it be my last sports car (lets just call it a sports car for the sake of discussion).

[JC919]

Originally Posted by mdj89

are you in your 20s?

Yes, that's why I picked the fourth question mentioned.

[JCbmw22]

I'm 19 and I follow these opinions

Disrespect the car disrespect me so GTFO and walk.
( Someone tried to light a cigarette in my car I put it out on his arm and kicked him out on the street)

Racing is for the track so I go there to burn some rubber.
(Lots of fun to go to the track and try to beat your own time)

Street racing is beyond words of stupidity.
( I know 4 people who have died from this GRRRRRRRRRRRR)

I know how lucky I am to have this automobile and treat it with respect to the best of my ability


Don't like that I have this car? Well I don't care what you think. Jealousy is a terrible thing.
(Don't think I deserve it? neither do I in some ways but I'm glad to have it and love my car.)

[JC919]

Originally Posted by JCbmw22

I'm 19 and I follow these opinions

Disrespect the car disrespect me so GTFO and walk.
( Someone tried to light a cigarette in my car I put it out on his arm and kicked him out on the street)

Racing is for the track so I go there to burn some rubber.
(Lots of fun to go to the track and try to beat your own time)

Street racing is beyond words of stupidity.
( I know 4 people who have died from this GRRRRRRRRRRRR)

I know how lucky I am to have this automobile and treat it with respect to the best of my ability

It sounds like you're a responsible young man, keep it up. And I completely agree with the cigarette part.

[M3 vert]

Originally Posted by JCbmw22

I'm 19 and I follow these opinions

Disrespect the car disrespect me so GTFO and walk.
( Someone tried to light a cigarette in my car I put it out on his arm and kicked him out on the street)

Racing is for the track so I go there to burn some rubber.
(Lots of fun to go to the track and try to beat your own time)

Street racing is beyond words of stupidity.
( I know 4 people who have died from this GRRRRRRRRRRRR)

I know how lucky I am to have this automobile and treat it with respect to the best of my ability


Don't like that I have this car? Well I don't care what you think. Jealousy is a terrible thing.
(Don't think I deserve it? neither do I in some ways but I'm glad to have it and love my car.)

Very good rules....I stick with them as well my friend and I am around your age as well...

[sirploppy]

Buy the car when you have to means to buy it completely on the fruits of your own work. No trustfunds. No borrowing from parents. No inheritance. The feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction makes every experience with the car priceless. No one can take it away from you.

I have known many instances where parents buy thier son/daughter a car, then when the child screws up (bad grades, trouble with law, drugs) said parents take the car away immediately. It's never really theirs. I doubt many young owners here will ever admit to being in that situation, especailly on this board.

[Stunnerable]

Originally Posted by sirploppy

Buy the car when you have to means to buy it completely on the fruits of your own work. No trust funds. No borrowing from parents. No inheritance. The feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction makes every experience with the car priceless. No one can take it away from you.

I have known many instances where parents buy thier son/daughter a car, then when the child screws up (bad grades, trouble with law, drugs) said parents take the car away immediately. It's never really theirs. I doubt many young owners here will ever admit to being in that situation, especially on this board.

The problem with that statement is 90% of the owners on this board would be rocking Accords and old Civic Si's.. not M3s. To justify a $60K+ car you should own your house and make well into the 6 figures. Something I guarantee most here do not. To take it a few steps further.. if that was the case there probably wouldn't even be an M3. Goo bless America and spend it first worry about it later finance. F it.. I'd still sell my soul for an F430.

[JCbmw22]

Originally Posted by Stunnerable

The problem with that statement is 90% of the owners on this board would be rocking Accords and old Civic Si's.. not M3s. To justify a $60K+ car you should own your house and make well into the 6 figures. Something I guarantee most here do not. To take it a few steps further.. if that was the case there probably wouldn't even be an M3. Goo bless America and spend it first worry about it later finance. F it.. I'd still sell my soul for an F430.

That was a win statement. There are plenty of people in my area who move in and have all the expensive cars, boats, big houses, ect. and give my family and I "crap" you can say but everything we have is all 100% debt free. When I go into get my e90 M3 mid June I will be writing a check, and I am glad I am able to do that or else I would be financing. As for the the neighbors a lot of them meet the FBI and we never see them again.

P.S I'm not bashing people who have financed their cars or took loans out, in this world you got to do what you got to do.

[johnsondg]

I'm in my 20s, new E92 M3, no wife to bitch at me and lovin' the single life. What a sweet car to own. I drive it like it was meant to be driven. And it always responds accordingly.

[Kdawgm3]

I can't speak for anyone else, but if I had been given an M3 when I was 20, I'd probably be dead. At the time, I thought that I was a great driver, and only in retrospect have I realized that I wasn't. Just not enough driving experience at the age of 20 (for me at least).

[Stunnerable]

Originally Posted by Kdawgm3

I can't speak for anyone else, but if I had been given an M3 when I was 20, I'd probably be dead. At the time, I thought that I was a great driver, and only in retrospect have I realized that I wasn't. Just not enough driving experience at the age of 20 (for me at least).

Word! I thought I was the next Shumie at 18-26.. after racing and driving schools I learned I was a clunky jerky driver with zero knowledge of true control. I would have been wrapped around a tree at that age with this M3.