What Age groups are f30 drivers in?

steve@codemybimmer · 04-16-2012, 08:43 AM

Turning 28 next week and hopefully, I can get my delivery the around the time of my birthday!

This is my second BMW, after getting my first one at the age of 25.

bananachipz · 04-16-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by svache

lol I wish I could say that about the houses here.. average price is $550,000 here and the average Joe really doesn't make enough in this state to be able to pay for that. Not to mention the normal cost of living over here... this state is really one where income does not equal the costs of living for many.

Amazed at how cheap real estate is in the U.S. in general. Here in Toronto, the average price is north of $500k as well, however that will only really buy you something about 45 min from the city. Condos in Toronto are 500k. 2500 sq ft. detached homes are 1 mil+. The Real Estate market is insane here.

MaX PL · 04-16-2012, 09:40 AM

amazing how youre comparing real estate in the US as a whole to the wealthiest city in Canada.

lawgone · 04-16-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Q4P

I am 99.999% sure that it is household income... It's $140K for the 3 series and up to $250K for the 7 series. Average for BMW as a whole is $160K household income but as I've said for the 3 series it's $140K. IMHO, you should not pay more than 15% of you monthly salary after taxes on a car payment.

15% is probably a good guide for max payment. I'm a little under that. Of course, it always depends on what other liabilities you have.

bananachipz · 04-16-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MaX PL

amazing how youre comparing real estate in the US as a whole to the wealthiest city in Canada.

You're right, but as someone who's traveled throughout the US, and who's invested in Real Estate both here in Canada, the US, and abroad, I can tell you that in general, the U.S. is cheaper. Of course, there are exceptions (NYC for example). But you can buy a mansion in Beverly Hills for the same price as a 2 bedroom bungalow in a suburb of Toronto. A 2 bedroom tiny townhouse in Toronto goes for almost $900k + maintenance and utilities!!! It's crazy.

Check out http://fmlistings.tumblr.com/ for an interesting perspective on our Real Estate situation here.

ATX78703 · 04-16-2012, 12:14 PM

i think its funny how the OP was asking about age in this thread, but it has devolved into real estate prices and annual salary...

all points posted here are correct in one way or another, we should all just be happy we drive bimmers.

scou3821 · 04-16-2012, 02:52 PM

Car is scheduled for delivery in late July, just before my 41st birthday. This will be my second BMW. Currently I have a 125i convertible.

glitched79 · 04-16-2012, 03:29 PM

27 here!

Neilr100 · 04-17-2012, 03:06 AM

Just past 60 - shame BMW missed my birthday by a couple of days (320d SE)

BigKutta · 04-17-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bananachipz

You're right, but as someone who's traveled throughout the US, and who's invested in Real Estate both here in Canada, the US, and abroad, I can tell you that in general, the U.S. is cheaper. Of course, there are exceptions (NYC for example). But you can buy a mansion in Beverly Hills for the same price as a 2 bedroom bungalow in a suburb of Toronto. A 2 bedroom tiny townhouse in Toronto goes for almost $900k + maintenance and utilities!!! It's crazy.

Check out http://fmlistings.tumblr.com/ for an interesting perspective on our Real Estate situation here.

Have you ever seen a Beverly Hills mansion?

The English Guy · 04-17-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DucatiMST1200

38 here. I'm currently waiting my new BMW 335i Sportline (after 6 Audi and 2 BMW). Today I drive E91 330D. My F30 should arrive in june or july.

Glad to see you resisted the French fascination with diesel.

Could you actually find a dealer with a 335i to test drive ?

John Angelo · 04-17-2012, 02:26 PM

I'm 30. My glacier silver on saddle brown 328i F30 is my second BMW. My first BMW was at age 26 with an alpine white on saddle brown 335i E92. The latter was leased and the former was purchased. Two of the best decisions I've made.

1013mm · 04-17-2012, 06:47 PM

25

F30SD · 04-17-2012, 07:11 PM

Ordered my 1st 335 for my 30th birthday. Waiting for delivery.

ZPinhead · 04-18-2012, 01:02 AM

48 here. Just joined the club last weekend with a 328i for myself and then again mid-week with an X5 for the wife!

Sentellg · 04-18-2012, 01:41 PM

I bought my first E36 when I was about 50 about 12 years ago. Got an E90 335i in 2009. Just ordered my F30 335i at 62. Wish I had discovered these cars earlier.

325bim · 04-19-2012, 10:32 AM

48, been driving BMW's since 94. Pick up my F30 tomorrow, Previous rides e36 and e46.

sr5959 · 04-19-2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SGScuba

Hi everyone.

I must be one of the oldest here then! I'm 43, and have just ordered my first Bimmer, a 328i.

Just started looking at BMW forums and this seems to be one of the most active and interesting, so I've just registered and this is my first post!

Me too, first BMW, age 44. Can't believe I waited so long to try BMW, I've had Audi, Merc, Lexus before, but this is by far the best drive, and economical too!

MAf30 · 04-19-2012, 12:50 PM

first post! just got my 328i yesterday

oh, and 26 here

Ravenous24 · 04-19-2012, 01:37 PM

26, working in Spain with the military.

aljoy12 · 04-20-2012, 03:22 AM

got my 335i e90 when i was 21..

bobby79 · 04-20-2012, 09:59 PM

32, 2nd bmw. coming from a 2007 e90 which i bought at 27.

when it comes to vehicle price vs. income, i'll make up some numbers here. if you make 140K/year (as per bmw) and are leasing a 3 series over 4 years that's 35K / (4*140K) which works out to 6.25% ... i'd assume that's not an issue for people making that kind of money.

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