Age Of People Who Have Purchased Their M3

thai357sig · 03-15-2010, 05:49 PM

Purchased when I was 39-last year. Married, Mortgaged, a 6 year old daughter and 7 year old son in private school. We travel a couple times a year. But if I had no kids or wife, I could of gotten it when I was in my mid twenties. But wasn't really interested in sports cars then for some reason.

I actually prefferred the 550i or E550 ecept they were due for a major overhaul. If my decision were to be made right now, it would be for the new 550i no questions about it. Though the M3 is nice, I still prefer the executive sedan.

Kev · 03-15-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by thai357sig

Purchased when I was 39-last year. Married, Mortgaged, a 6 year old daughter and 7 year old son in private school. We travel a couple times a year. But if I had no kids or wife, I could of gotten it when I was in my mid twenties. But wasn't really interested in sports cars then for some reason.

I actually prefferred the 550i or E550 ecept they were due for a major overhaul. If my decision were to be made right now, it would be for the new 550i no questions about it. Though the M3 is nice, I still prefer the executive sedan.

maybe the F10 M5?

platinumpapi · 03-15-2010, 10:37 PM

Guess im lucky, Im 23, have a job, go to college, ordered a new m3, & although dad has his own car, which is no where near as fast as the M3, me & dad are going to share the car & split some of payments,once the lease is up, around the time i finish grad school ill purchase it and keep it all to myself.

FruitCake · 03-15-2010, 11:55 PM

im 12 and i buy my M3 myself because im super mature and save money bla bla bla bla since i was 5 bla bla im double Harvard grad yadayada bla bla bla Glendale

E92MMMTHREE · 03-15-2010, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Green///Hell

Dude get on that if she's cute

exactly!

platinumpapi · 03-16-2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by FruitCake

im 12 and i buy my M3 myself because im super mature and save money bla bla bla bla since i was 5 bla bla im double Harvard grad yadayada bla bla bla Glendale

lol , well that's sort of what i thought of this thread too, i also do think it i more fascinating to talk about the m3 itself more then who drives it, how much they make, and how many businesses they own. At the end of the day, we are all one big M family.

FruitCake · 03-16-2010, 01:17 AM

GLENDALE!!!

dhoggm3 · 03-16-2010, 08:57 PM

Don't think from this that old farts don't buy M3's. They just don't regularly hang out in computer forums.

- Old Fart

FruitCake · 03-16-2010, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dhoggm3

Don't think from this that old farts don't buy M3's. They just don't regularly hang out in computer forums.

- Old Fart

haha but its the old farts that keep the kids in line with reality, or just M3 drivers in reality

holt · 03-16-2010, 11:37 PM

dude/28/coupe DCT

Mr. ///M3 RD · 12-03-2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dhoggm3

Don't think from this that old farts don't buy M3's. They just don't regularly hang out in computer forums.

- Old Fart

We should start an "Old Fart" club and show them young once how much fun we actually have

bga23 · 12-03-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dhoggm3

Don't think from this that old farts don't buy M3's. They just don't regularly hang out in computer forums.

- Old Fart

Is this English?

24601 · 12-03-2012, 04:45 PM

that's cool. I thought this was more of a mid-life crisis car. interesting that more are under 35.

davesaddiction · 12-03-2012, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MY13E92M3

that's cool. I thought this was more of a mid-life crisis car. interesting that more are under 35.

34 here, so just squeaked under. The high percentage of those under 25 surprised me, too, but I'm guessing the comment about these forums being mostly populated by guys my age and younger affecting the results is spot on.

The whole "mid-life crisis" label is unfortunate, I think. I'm guessing most of these guys are just finally getting to a point in their lives (with the bank account, with kids out of the house, or both) where they can buy a car like they've always wanted.

Grail05 · 12-03-2012, 05:33 PM

Purchased mine at 28

And1M3 · 12-03-2012, 05:37 PM

You guys know that this is a 2 year old thread.

Savage_M3 · 12-03-2012, 05:37 PM

Purchased mine at 29. I beat 30 by a few months.

24601 · 12-03-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by davesaddiction

34 here, so just squeaked under. The high percentage of those under 25 surprised me, too, but I'm guessing the comment about these forums being mostly populated by guys my age and younger affecting the results is spot on.

The whole "mid-life crisis" label is unfortunate, I think. I'm guessing most of these guys are just finally getting to a point in their lives (with the bank account, with kids out of the house, or both) where they can buy a car like they've always wanted.

I'm 30.

This is true.

Or maybe our generation's mid-life is sooner than it was prior. ...this may be a good and a bad thing.

davesaddiction · 12-04-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MY13E92M3

I'm 30.

This is true.

Or maybe our generation's mid-life is sooner than it was prior. ...this may be a good and a bad thing.

I'd think it'd actually be later, since most people are having kids later in life. I always thought of it as what a guy does with his money once the kids are out from under his roof (or our of his wallet, for the most part).

LarThaL · 12-04-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by davesaddiction

34 here, so just squeaked under. The high percentage of those under 25 surprised me, too, but I'm guessing the comment about these forums being mostly populated by guys my age and younger affecting the results is spot on.

The whole "mid-life crisis" label is unfortunate, I think. I'm guessing most of these guys are just finally getting to a point in their lives (with the bank account, with kids out of the house, or both) where they can buy a car like they've always wanted.

You are correct. I am an anesthesiologist. I finished med school at 27, i.e. i was earning NO MONEY until then. Started my internship earning $31k a year. Living in Boston and driving a Honda Prelude. In my year of fellowship after residency, at age 32, I was earning $42k and had a 1 year old daughter and loans to pay back. M3? Yeah, right.

Since I lived in New England, my first "nice" car had to also be something with good winter capability. As such, I bought an Audi S4 in 1999 at the age of 33. With another kid, we needed a bigger family vehicle also, so I ended up getting a Honda Pilot additionally. Then, I fell in love with the 350Z roadster, and having never owned a convertible, I sold my S4, and bought the Z. Great car, but just not the same level of sophistication as the S4. Also realized that I am not a convertible guy. Next, moved to the RS4. Again, needed winter capabilities. With the Z, I was stuck driving the no-fun Honda Pilot all winter. Then, when finances were more settled overall, I moved from the Honda Pilot to the Cayenne for a practical/all-weather vehicle that was still fun to drive. Didn't really "need" the RS4 for winter anymore so I sold it and bought the M3. That brought me to age 45.

ilidon · 12-04-2012, 05:32 PM

28 years old here. Fully paid after 3 years of financing.

Lorde · 12-05-2012, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dhoggm3

Don't think from this that old farts don't buy M3's. They just don't regularly hang out in computer forums.

- Old Fart

Computer Forums. Definitely "dating" yourself, good sir.

View Poll Results: Age When Purchased
16 to 25	206	26.28%
26 to 35	308	39.29%
36 to 45	184	23.47%
46 and up	86	10.97%
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03-15-2010, 05:49 PM	#177
thai357sig Lieutenant 30 Rep 409 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Amerika iTrader: (0)	Purchased when I was 39-last year. Married, Mortgaged, a 6 year old daughter and 7 year old son in private school. We travel a couple times a year. But if I had no kids or wife, I could of gotten it when I was in my mid twenties. But wasn't really interested in sports cars then for some reason. I actually prefferred the 550i or E550 ecept they were due for a major overhaul. If my decision were to be made right now, it would be for the new 550i no questions about it. Though the M3 is nice, I still prefer the executive sedan. __________________ 09'M3 JerezB/Tech/Cold/Prem/PDC/SR/Black Leather/ANTHRACITE Sycamore/IPOD/USB/Rear Sunshade/Premium Sounnd/6MT*Just Hit The Ground! Delivery 02/25/2009*
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03-15-2010, 10:37 PM	#179
platinumpapi Sylish Driver 14 Rep 91 Posts Drives: bmw 335i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: alabama iTrader: (0)	Guess im lucky, Im 23, have a job, go to college, ordered a new m3, & although dad has his own car, which is no where near as fast as the M3, me & dad are going to share the car & split some of payments,once the lease is up, around the time i finish grad school ill purchase it and keep it all to myself.
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03-15-2010, 11:55 PM	#180
FruitCake Banned 88 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: '10 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (19)	im 12 and i buy my M3 myself because im super mature and save money bla bla bla bla since i was 5 bla bla im double Harvard grad yadayada bla bla bla Glendale
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03-16-2010, 01:17 AM	#183
FruitCake Banned 88 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: '10 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (19)	GLENDALE!!!
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03-16-2010, 08:57 PM	#184
dhoggm3 Major 269 Rep 1,282 Posts Drives: 850i C, Gated R8 5.2, E63 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	Don't think from this that old farts don't buy M3's. They just don't regularly hang out in computer forums. - Old Fart __________________ M850i Vert with RaceChip E46 M3, Euro Headers, Rasp Pipe, Kassel Tune Alpina B8, zero performance mods
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03-16-2010, 11:37 PM	#186
holt Private 9 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Coupe - Jet Black Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Midland, TX iTrader: (0)	dude/28/coupe DCT __________________ ********************************************* 2010 M3 Coupe - Jet Black on black interior /// Escort 9500ci /// Macht Schnell - Stage 1 Intake Charge Kit /// DEPO Smoked Front Reflectors /// Black Satin Chrome Edition front/side grills
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12-03-2012, 04:45 PM	#189
24601 Major 95 Rep 1,318 Posts Drives: Toy Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oahu, Hawaii iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 Subaru Outback [0.00] 2015 Toyota Tacoma [0.00] 2013 BMW M3 [10.00]	that's cool. I thought this was more of a mid-life crisis car. interesting that more are under 35. __________________ Sold - 2014 F01 750Li xDrive CBM M-Sport Sold - 2013 E92 M3 SS w/ ZCP l ZPP l 2MK l 6NR l 752 Sold - 2009 E92 335i LMB M-Sport Sold - 2003 E46 M3 LSB SMG
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12-03-2012, 05:33 PM	#191
Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 279 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	Purchased mine at 28 __________________
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12-03-2012, 05:37 PM	#192
And1M3 Major 28 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 MR FR/Bk Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (6)	You guys know that this is a 2 year old thread. __________________ Click Here 13 MR E92 Build -Akrapovic slip on, Varis, BBS E88, Mode Carbon Lip + Side Skirt, LUX H8, KW Clubsport, ESS Tune + ACM Test Pipes, OEM CF spoiler, OEM CF mirror cover
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12-03-2012, 05:37 PM	#193
Savage_M3 Lieutenant 301 Rep 527 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 & 2022 X3M Comp Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	Purchased mine at 29. I beat 30 by a few months. __________________ 2011 M3 Sedan - ZCP, DCT 2022 X3M Competition
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12-04-2012, 05:32 PM	#197
ilidon Major 59 Rep 1,036 Posts Drives: F13 M6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: L.I., NY iTrader: (10) Garage List 2009 335i [7.00]	28 years old here. Fully paid after 3 years of financing. __________________ F13 ///M6 SMB/SO E92 ///M3 AW/FR- Sold E92 335i MB/BLK- Sold [IMG]http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=133578
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