Can you guess the average age of G37 and 3-series coupe buyers? Bet you can't.

Agent001 submitted on 07/25/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 1:42 PM
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Tags: 2008 Infiniti G37, BMW 3-series Coupe

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2008 Infiniti G37

BMW 3-series Coupe

Can you guess the average age of G37 and 3-series coupe buyers? Bet you can't.

All the buzz, all the ads and marketing paint an image of a handsome/pretty 30 year old, successful executive/entreprenuer who eats sushi, watches reality shows on MTV/VH1 and drinks Red Bull, as the customer of the Infiniti G37 or the BMW 3-Series coupes.

But is that reality?

Unfortunately, no.

Check out this slide from Infiniti that shows the average age of theirs and their competitors customers.

Based on the real data, replace the sushi with steak, MTV/VH1 with Fox news and the Red Bull with Viagra for a more accurate picture. ;)

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Will_ - 7/25/2007 2:30:40 PM

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wow, bimmermike.

Your comments/writing style had me thinking you were in your early 20s!

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Qwazywabbit - 7/25/2007 4:52:20 PM

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And you make comments like a 12yr old--self centered and narrow minded.

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Qwazywabbit - 7/25/2007 4:52:46 PM

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I meant that about WIll

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Will_ - 7/25/2007 5:22:36 PM

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lol.

12 year-old, self-centered, narrow-minded.

You sound like my 7th grade teacher!

Isn't it a bit ironic that you spell like a kindergartener, Qwazywabbit?

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Qwazywabbit - 7/26/2007 8:27:48 AM

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I aint neverr bean gude at tiping

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candywhite - 7/25/2007 1:53:36 PM

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why on earth is the TT in there ?!
Would the A4 be a better match in that class.
What a bunch of turds.
I think jeep ran a commercial once comparing its cherroke to an audi TT. and doing offroad test and saying it was better.
that is soo dumb.

Why dont company compare cars that are in their class?

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Agent009 - 7/25/2007 2:20:29 PMView My AgentSpace

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The G35 used to be compared to Pontiac GTO as a target audience. They obviously changed the target.

enthusiastx11 - 7/25/2007 8:55:41 PM

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because audi doesn't make an A4 coupe.....

jmrA480 - 7/27/2007 11:53:38 AM

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Thats a good question. I am 27 and have a 2007 A4 3.2Q s-line. Its my second A4, before i had a 2003 A4 1.8t.

henbmw - 7/27/2007 3:24:12 PM

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jmr- How does that any relation to the comment posted? Do you think the damn study posted gives you some kind of excuse to attempt and brag like an idiot?

w209w114 - 7/25/2007 1:58:36 PMView My AgentSpace

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Whoah Im personally way off.

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finishline - 7/25/2007 2:13:26 PM

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I'm under 45/no kids, but...ummmmm......I've never considered myself "pre-family." Heh.

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JUGNU - 7/25/2007 2:13:51 PMView My AgentSpace

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G37 for me.btw I am 31

JUGNU

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rudeboiM3 - 7/26/2007 4:18:18 PMView My AgentSpace

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I drive an M3 at 26, what's the avg. age bracket for that ride?

M35MT - 7/25/2007 2:14:32 PMView My AgentSpace

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Red bull and reality tv shows? Sorry 001, by the demographic for that garbage is white trash.

If you're successful enough to afford one of these cars why would you need to entertain yourself with that trash?

Anyway...notice Audi/MBZ is more females, no suprise there, and more Audi drivers are married...somehow that doesnt suprise me either.

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M35MT - 7/25/2007 2:22:24 PMView My AgentSpace

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Coffee is my inspiration to get out of bed.

budfrogS4 - 7/25/2007 2:33:12 PMView My AgentSpace

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Red bull's pretty good as a jagerbomb or red bull-vodka =)

Agent009 - 7/25/2007 3:00:47 PMView My AgentSpace

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M35MT -"by the demographic for that garbage is white trash."?

LOL- The G37 is not an expensive car by any stretch...

Are you are exalting yourself to another demographic since you like the car?

The G35 is targeted to the yuppie. the same person that watches "Survivor", "Big Brother", "The Bachelor" , and the "Amazing Race".

While the 37 target may be a cut above the chevy mailbu crowd in education and income they are far from white trash.

Kaniver - 7/25/2007 4:07:29 PM

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i think red bull is terrible and doesnt belong near my alcoholic drinks, id rather hit the jager or vodka straight

damikco - 7/25/2007 4:13:26 PMView My AgentSpace

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red bull is good stuff coffe stains your teeth pretty bad

SevorbeupstryIsBack - 7/25/2007 2:22:32 PM

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Mid-life?

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Will_ - 7/25/2007 2:29:17 PM

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Does the Audi TT really go with the rest of these cars?

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Will_ - 7/25/2007 2:32:18 PM

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Oh that reminds me,

I've been seeing the commercial for the 3-Series Coupe alot lately (especially on Fox News). Why does it feature a woman sawing away at a new pair of high-heeled shoes?

TauronB2G - 7/25/2007 2:37:03 PM

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CLK 500 Conv. and I'm only 30 not married with no rugrats. Heck, Im doing pretty good.
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TauronB2G - 7/26/2007 12:17:47 AM

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Dude...you drive a lexus...thats a much bigger chick car than my V8 convertible Benz. Don't hate.
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w209w114 - 7/26/2007 11:04:41 AMView My AgentSpace

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Great Choice Tauron!

henbmw - 7/26/2007 1:02:02 PM

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WE DON'T CARE

Neverfollow - 7/25/2007 3:20:28 PM

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"Viagra"! Ouch, that hurts.

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Hantra - 7/25/2007 3:23:20 PMView My AgentSpace

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It's because they are so expensive, your average 30 year old cannot afford to drive one. Sad really.

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damikco - 7/25/2007 4:14:43 PMView My AgentSpace

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your right

indoctrin8ed - 7/26/2007 8:14:11 PM

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I agree. It's not just who wants the car, but who can afford it. These numbers would drop significantly if you polled "Desirability".

Also - it appears that BMW is the most manly car here. :=)

supermoto - 7/25/2007 3:28:51 PM

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None of this suprises me. The more expensive the car, the older the buyer. I'm sure the average civic owner is in the 20s and the average Ferrari owner is in the 50s. So what?

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kavione - 7/25/2007 3:40:07 PM

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I'm 27 and I have a G35

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damikco - 7/25/2007 4:15:22 PMView My AgentSpace

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what year?

henbmw - 7/26/2007 1:03:31 PM

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Well I'm 7 1/2 and drive a Ferrari 250 GTO. Can't wait until my balls drop.

six50i - 7/25/2007 4:07:21 PM

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I think autospies is a little too obsessed with the G37 and 335i comparisons. YOU GUYS need to post up something better than this crap already. a 335i will always be more desired than a G37, reason being? because a G37 is nothing but a nissan with leather seats. END OF STORY. Post something more exciting, like a Ferrari F430 Vs a TURBO. or something WAY better than this crap.

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damikco - 7/25/2007 4:16:51 PMView My AgentSpace

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I also question Infinit's reliabilty.

henbmw - 7/27/2007 3:29:20 PM

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Yeah while we're at it, why don't we compare the CCX to the Veyron. I mean, I'm sure a bunch of us are trying to make the decision on which one of those to buy...

six50i - 7/25/2007 4:08:58 PM

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21. with an M6 & a 335i Convert.. i know alot of girls who are 17/18 who have 3series.so i think those stats are really wrong.but o wells.

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d1sinfo - 7/25/2007 5:08:52 PM

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You are a bitch.

w209w114 - 7/25/2007 5:25:17 PMView My AgentSpace

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21 with a CLK350

cdoke - 7/25/2007 6:11:05 PMView My AgentSpace

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Oh it has turned into a pissing contest.

Hyundai - 7/26/2007 2:11:17 AM

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I'm 1 with a Bugatti.

But hell, I don't need to say that because I am super secure with myself that I don't need to say random things about cars I don't have which I never paid for.

I am with the poster that yelled "biyatch".

We all know that you are a) not going anywhere, or b) lying in some way, shape, or form.

Hyundai.
Advance.

Hyundai - 7/26/2007 2:13:13 AM

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PS, I don't know any seriously business-minded people - young or old - that use the phrase, ".but o wells."

I guess I hang out with the wrong crowd....

You sound suriuss.

w209w114 - 7/26/2007 11:03:55 AMView My AgentSpace

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Hyundai,

I dont doubt that some people here are lairs at all. But I also dont need to prove anything to you. I realize that in-fact I am EXTREMELY lucky to have such a car for my age or infact any age. A car you probably will most likely never be able to afford in your life. So when you decide to bash like that always remember no to spit upwards, because.. well, you know whats gonna happen. Have fun with your Hyundai, and keep letting it "advance" your jealousy :)

cdoke - 7/26/2007 11:43:02 AMView My AgentSpace

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"A car you probably will most likely never be able to afford in your life. "

That was a bit inappropriate. Would you say something like that to someone's face?

Hyundai - 7/26/2007 12:04:45 PM

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w209w114, I was never talking to you when I wrote my schpiel.

You are right, majoring in Finance, I will NEVER be able to afford a forty thousand dollar car! I cry myself to sleep everynight knowing what could have been if I were just like you!

henbmw - 7/26/2007 12:51:57 PM

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650i - You give wealthy people a bad name.

w209w114 - 7/26/2007 2:14:04 PMView My AgentSpace

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Hyundai,

Oh Hyundai, you're too funny! You should refer to the person just like I refer particularly to you (^see above^)to avoid any confusion. For all I know you could be the biggest liar here "majoring in finance" and havent even started college yet. Good luck finding a new CLK for 40 thousand. I will be more than happy to lend you some tissues.

w209w114 - 7/26/2007 2:26:53 PMView My AgentSpace

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Cdoke,

Yeah, I must admit youre absoultely right. Those sarcastic comments were out of place though so I dont regret it.

damikco - 7/25/2007 4:31:59 PMView My AgentSpace

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Whith todays economy its no surpries

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w209w114 - 7/25/2007 5:30:46 PMView My AgentSpace

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In Miami, a 21 year old with a new 3 series, C class, G35, or IS is not a big deal. But then again thats only down here, where the car culture is big.

henbmw - 7/26/2007 12:55:37 PM

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Trust me, in no way is it 'thats only down here.' For that to be common, the only thing to be big is the average family's bank account.

w209w114 - 7/26/2007 3:35:33 PMView My AgentSpace

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Henbmw

Exactly. Its one of those places where youre either Rich or Broke the "in between" margin is getting smaller every year. People are suffering from ridiculous property taxes and increases of more than 100% in Hazard insurance due to the recent hurricanes past. Plus with the average just barely decent home being over 400 thousand.

Chip - 7/25/2007 4:57:23 PM

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I own a 335i coupe and Im 24 years old.

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w209w114 - 7/25/2007 5:27:15 PMView My AgentSpace

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Chip,

How do you like it?

Chip - 7/25/2007 8:51:16 PM

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Thanks for asking w209. Im amazed by my 335i. The confidence it has on the road is supercar-like. Doesnt matter what road Im on, how fast Im going, the car just does exactly what I want from it, all the time. I have a huge grin on my face everytime Im behind the wheel. The performance of the turbo six is incredible !!! My last 330i was a great car, but I had no idea how much I would enjoy the 335i, its in a whole different league of performance.

w209w114 - 7/26/2007 9:32:26 AMView My AgentSpace

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Chip,

I have the current CLK now (want something more sporty) but Im really torn between the 335 Coupe and the new C350 sport. I love the clean new styling of the coupe. But I just saw the new C class teaser model (it doesnt go on sale here in Miami until August 7th) at the dealership last weekend and loved it. Its a car you really have to see in person to appreciate. I'll be test driving both by the end of the year. Thanks for your feedback

quizz - 7/25/2007 7:51:14 PM

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Wife was 32 when I bought her a 330Ci 4 years ago.

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six50i - 7/25/2007 10:11:43 PM

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w209w114---you are right it is no surprise.miami is a big car town.but i live in Los Angeles, where its even worse haha.but 3 series out here are like honda's. the 335i vert.i got it kuz i wanted a covertible, plus my m6 only gets 8mpg.so 22mpg is alot to me haha!.never been to miami hope to go soon!

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w209w114 - 7/26/2007 9:37:15 AMView My AgentSpace

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Its a great place to live. Especially if you like the beach and nightlife. Im sure you'll enjoy it. Sure we have hurricanes but you get used to it, lol. Plus since we dont have snow days here its the only way everyone can have an excuse to not go to work.

six50i - 7/27/2007 2:10:03 AM

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bimmermike.-Yup the drug business is amazing. You should join, im sure you can upgrade that car of yours to something you really want :-). Maybe an M5 will make you happy. My grammar, has nothing to do with what i do, I write in the fastest way i can, i don't need to be writting in proper english to impress all the University Graduates. You sense bullshit huh, like i statd in a comment before, you believe i dont have these cars, its simple visit www.m6board.com <~search users. "mmmmmm6". you can see the posts, and find a post where it says M6 & 335i, also you will probably see my fathers ALPINA B7..so enjoy :-). dont judge by the way people write.

Lecsucks - 7/25/2007 10:17:04 PM

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Average and Median are two different numbers ;)

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cdoke - 7/26/2007 11:24:32 AMView My AgentSpace

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Quite right....and usually the median (geometric mean) is less than the average (artithmetic mean), which is to say nothing about the mode (the single most likely value).

ThierryHenry14 - 7/25/2007 11:10:47 PM

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Had an A4 3.0 when I was 20, in 2004, and now rockin a 997 (still have my A4). I love it.

btw, the whole 20 people who bought the G-coupe presents a smaller range than the probably 20,000+ people who buys a 3er coupe. Its a simple concept. Its called the Laws of Large Numbers (not sarcastic, there really is a law called that!)

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Bmw8ter - 7/26/2007 6:25:56 AM

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You're lucky to have a 997.....I was trying to convince my wife to get a used 996 C4 a few months ago, but she demanded that the car she chose be brand new, which kind of limited the options. She ended up in a Toyota Camry....what a chump.

Did you get your 997 new?

ThierryHenry14 - 7/26/2007 9:22:19 PM

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yea, I did. I'm also single, so I don't need the extra dough for a family. Not just yet.

CBR2200 - 7/26/2007 3:05:51 AM

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75% of TT buyers are married? Are they counting domestic partnerships?

I kid, I kid. I love the TT and I'm married but I already have a pink polo shirt. I think owning a TT might put me over the top.

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Kinger - 7/26/2007 5:13:09 AM

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I always thought the great thing about the 3-series was that people of any age can drive one and not look like an absolute berk. There's something in the 3-series line-up for everyone.

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Bmw8ter - 7/26/2007 6:33:25 AM

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To the average unaware consumer, sure, anything in the 3 series line up is fitting. But to the enthusiast, driving down the boulevard in anything less than a 330, makes you look like a poseur. Whenever I see someone driving a 325 or 328, I question why the heck they chose a BMW over a multitude of other cars.

Kinger - 7/26/2007 9:09:15 AM

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Maybe in the US, I'm in Europe though and its rare to see a 330. Most of the BMW's, Audi's and Merc's have 2.0 litre engines. I think the main reason it sells so well is because there is so much choice. I wouldn't call someone a poser for driver a lower powered BMW, maybe BMW's have always appealed to that person and they've always aspired to owning one. Surely the mark of a true enthusiast is that you buy with your heart because there's an emotional appeal towards the car, not just buying based on a few stats on a sheet of paper.

sold2early - 7/26/2007 8:55:28 AM

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Almost every car with a $30K+ price tag will have a median buyer age of at least 45; there's very few people under that age that can afford it.

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BMWreplicat - 7/26/2007 9:10:51 AM

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Hmm...this kid says he has an M6 and a 335i? Yet his user name is 650i? Okay?

I know that alot of kids get nice cars (Ranchos Palos Verdes) they gey P-cars for grad gifts. But this kid is just a little punk liar...

PS. $30-45K cars for the younger sector are becoming alot more common, loans, kids choose to have a car payment that is 70% of their income, etc...

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w209w114 - 7/26/2007 10:56:59 AMView My AgentSpace

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Hes only lying to himself if true. I could care less

six50i - 7/26/2007 4:56:43 PM

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ive been a member of this board for a long time. at the time when i made my username i had a 650i, which i used to trade in for the M6. punk liar? you dont know me, how are you judging someone without ever knowing who that person really is. www.m6board.com search for user mmmmmm6 <~thats my username there.and u can see the posts that ive made, which shows pictures of me and my M6 & 335i. and they were not gifts.i have established myself very well in my field of business,there is no need for you to try to down grade my work, due to the fact that you can not afford these cars, or maybe you can, but you feel the need to bash on somebody for what they have at such a young age.grow up.

henbmw - 7/27/2007 1:56:32 PM

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Self earning enough money to buy an M6 and 335i is, dare I say, impossible at the age of 21. I would love for you to prove me wrong; I would be one of the first to attempt to emulate what you have done. However, until then we can consider you a lucky recipient of a large inheritance. And theres nothing impressive in that nor a need to brag on the internet about it. It simply shows your own insecurity.

elCHUY - 7/29/2007 4:01:49 PM

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650i a punk liar? why do you guys hate on this guy, he might be 21 or 22 but it only takes brains to make some money in this country, obviously he doesnt work at a fast food restaurant cooking hamburguers, im 22 and i will able to afford the next C63amg,if you manage your money wisely and work hard for it, nothing is impossible, who says you have to old to drive one of this cars.... all i can say, you haters are a bunch of losers....

M53R - 7/26/2007 9:35:06 AMView My AgentSpace

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I dont know about the US, but here in the UAE almost every 3 series coupe or sedan owner is under 30. Actually Ive never seen someone older than that driving a 3 series.

Im 29, and my daily driver is an X5.

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JUGNU - 7/26/2007 10:18:44 AMView My AgentSpace

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agree with u M53R

here in UAE (and middle east) 3 series,clk..etc buyers are mostly under 40.

Local citizens over 40 own a S class or CL.
Local citizens under 40 A Land Cruiser and a german coupe

Asian Expatriates: camry,Altima,Accord
Europe Expatriates: VW,Audi,japaneese SUVs

JUGNU

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jon21 - 7/26/2007 11:29:24 AM

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105? :)

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hieneken - 7/26/2007 11:32:53 AM

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Stupid idiots people drive German cars. Smart intelligent people drive American cars and Japanese cars.

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ThierryHenry14 - 7/26/2007 9:24:24 PM

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No merit in your comments. All opinion. (stupid ones may I add!)

Kinger - 7/27/2007 6:07:02 AM

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Well you've certainly proven yourself as intelligent there. So by your logic I can assume drive a German car?

Kinger - 7/27/2007 6:07:11 AM

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Well you've certainly proven yourself as intelligent there. So by your logic I can assume you drive a German car?

henbmw - 7/26/2007 12:58:08 PM

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Why do these articles always turn into pissing contests?

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lewissalem - 7/27/2007 10:00:11 AM

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Hey guys, does anybody know if I can fit infant car seats in the back of the 3-series coupe? I've got twins on the way.

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minimalist - 7/28/2007 1:16:03 AM

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