M235i Owners Age Group

krhodes1 · 04-08-2016, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jmwilson125

If I add one of these when I was 16 I don't think I'd still be alive.

No doubt - I am amazed I survived an 80hp Subaru!

3.0L · 04-08-2016, 08:09 PM

68.75 years and counting.

I tend to keep my cars stock. I'm very happy with my M235i. In fact, it's nice knowing this car can blow the doors off of the '60's era muscle cars.

khaug · 04-08-2016, 10:41 PM

73 years old.

My last sporty car was a Porsche 911 GT3, which I used as a HPDE instructor. Can't do that any more, but the M235i is a reasonable substitute and a terrific street car. Mine is box-stock.

-Karl

BentZero · 04-09-2016, 12:18 AM

39

chattanooga240 · 04-09-2016, 08:00 AM

30's leading the way, just the way it should be...

XutvJet · 04-09-2016, 09:55 AM

Nearly 42. I could not imagine having a car like this in my teens, 20s, and even 30s. The reason being, the bar is set high so the expectation would be something even nicer for the next car. It's a viscous cycle. I guess my income isn't on par with some of those younger persons on this site......or perhaps I'm more frugal with my money.

supernova72 · 04-09-2016, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by khaug

73 years old.

My last sporty car was a Porsche 911 GT3, which I used as a HPDE instructor. Can't do that any more, but the M235i is a reasonable substitute and a terrific street car. Mine is box-stock.

-Karl

GT3, Wow. I've avoided driving a P car because I'm afraid what it might do to my retirement acct. Considered a 997.2 6MT vs. my M235i. I commute 30 miles a day in pretty congested traffic so was looking for a fun DD. Plus I'm guessing the 997 would have been another $25K and 5 yrs older.

savethemanuals · 04-09-2016, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by XutvJet

Nearly 42. I could not imagine having a car like this in my teens, 20s, and even 30s. The reason being, the bar is set high so the expectation would be something even nicer for the next car. It's a viscous cycle. I guess my income isn't on par with some of those younger persons on this site......or perhaps I'm more frugal with my money.

The M235i sure is a high starting place, but I intend this car to last me through college and far beyond...it's really a present for the 6 day, 14+ hr school days I go through trying to get into a good college in the first place. And, the M235i is probably the best value in terms of performance/handling/practicality for around $40k (in my opinion).

About the college prices, they're just absurd. So many people have to take out loans, it's like paying a mortgage on a second house. Wouldn't be surprised if some of my friends end up with kids of their own before they can pay off student debt...

Xiaoxi · 04-09-2016, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by XutvJet

The reason being, the bar is set high so the expectation would be something even nicer for the next car. It's a viscous cycle.

After 1 year in the M235i, I recently bought a 16-year Craigslist miata for 5k bucks to daily and, if I'm being honest, sometimes I love it even more than the 2.

sstarrx3 · 04-10-2016, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by savethemanuals

The M235i sure is a high starting place, but I intend this car to last me through college and far beyond...it's really a present for the 6 day, 14+ hr school days I go through trying to get into a good college in the first place. And, the M235i is probably the best value in terms of performance/handling/practicality for around $40k (in my opinion).

About the college prices, they're just absurd. So many people have to take out loans, it's like paying a mortgage on a second house. Wouldn't be surprised if some of my friends end up with kids of their own before they can pay off student debt...

We were in our 30s before we had kids...and yes we still had student loans to pay off...we had a mortgage. We also had car loans....because we purchased our own vehicles. We purchased what we could afford. We never missed a payment and lived within our means. It's called being an adult!

mcompact · 04-10-2016, 11:20 PM

I bought a 1988 M6 when I was 35. I'm now 59 and my only consumer debt consists of two 0% interest loans which will be paid off this year as well as a short term auto loan for the 2er.
One thing I know I won't be saying on my deathbed is: "I wish I had bought practical anodyne automotive appliances instead of the entertaining machines I ended up with..."

chattanooga240 · 04-11-2016, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mcompact

One thing I know I won't be saying on my deathbed is: "I wish I had bought practical anodyne automotive appliances instead of the entertaining machines I ended up with...

This. I have regretted several purchases in my life, but not a single car purchase.

Tony88 · 04-11-2016, 02:22 PM

27

I've lived with all used vehicles (still pretty nice ones though) up to this point. my newest being a 04 Denali truck I bought in 2012 and paid off in just over a year. Had you told me just a few years ago I would soon own a brand new BMW I would have said no freakin way. I saved and saved and now I'm waiting for delivery for my fully loaded M235i

StarMan · 04-11-2016, 02:28 PM

27 IT Engineer over here as well, but purchased a Certifiied Pre-Owned instead. Saved tons of money and used that for some fun mods! Also saved tons of money by switching to Gieco! (True story)

The day I purchase new will be to experience the European Delivery Program.

sstarrx3 · 04-11-2016, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by starvmarv

27 IT Engineer over here as well, but purchased a Certifiied Pre-Owned instead. Saved tons of money and used that for some fun mods! Also saved tons of money by switching to Gieco! (True story)

The day I purchase new will be to experience the European Delivery Program.

Geico will save you money if you are in your 20s...In your 40s...it is actually more expensive...many better options.

sstarrx3 · 04-11-2016, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony88

27

I've lived with all used vehicles (still pretty nice ones though) up to this point. my newest being a 04 Denali truck I bought in 2012 and paid off in just over a year. Had you told me just a few years ago I would soon own a brand new BMW I would have said no freakin way. I saved and saved and now I'm waiting for delivery for my fully loaded M235i

Good for you! Nothing wrong with working hard and saving to get something you want!!

StarMan · 04-11-2016, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sstarrx3

Geico will save you money if you are in your 20s...In your 40s...it is actually more expensive...many better options.

Interesting...i always wondered why my folks stuck with Allstate....they were terribly expensive for me! (I've had my license since 16 and clean record so far)

I'm sure the location of where one lives plays a role as well

Sportstick · 04-11-2016, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by starvmarv

I'm sure the location of where one lives plays a role as well

Yes, and whether you are male/female, married/single, quality of credit report.....

omega145 · 04-11-2016, 04:50 PM

Insurance depends...liberty mutual had best rates before I bought the 235, now it's Geico. $80 difference a month between Geico and Liberty Mutual for me and I'm 34.

Dylan86 · 04-12-2016, 12:33 PM

29

Moel · 04-12-2016, 12:36 PM

33 here! The time is now!

csg · 04-14-2016, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Xiaoxi

After 1 year in the M235i, I recently bought a 16-year Craigslist miata for 5k bucks to daily and, if I'm being honest, sometimes I love it even more than the 2.

I am about to join the same club! (deployed for another week, and) I will be coming home to my new M235i and a 1997 NA Miata I was given by my mother in law. It's a POS but man, it's a hoot to drive.

View Poll Results: Age Group
16-19	21	3.03%
20-24	68	9.83%
25-29	143	20.66%
30s	180	26.01%
40s	121	17.49%
50s+	159	22.98%
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04-08-2016, 08:09 PM	#112
3.0L Colonel 8937 Rep 2,010 Posts Drives: M235i, 20k miles Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	68.75 years and counting. I tend to keep my cars stock. I'm very happy with my M235i. In fact, it's nice knowing this car can blow the doors off of the '60's era muscle cars. __________________ ///M235i \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Premium Package \| Technology Package \| Driver Assistance Package \| Dakota Coral Red/Black Leather \| Harman/Kardon Premium 360 watt sound system \| 8-speed automatic When writing your life's plan, use a pencil with an eraser
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04-08-2016, 10:41 PM	#113
khaug Enlisted Member 6 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW X3 340i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	73 years old. My last sporty car was a Porsche 911 GT3, which I used as a HPDE instructor. Can't do that any more, but the M235i is a reasonable substitute and a terrific street car. Mine is box-stock. -Karl
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04-09-2016, 12:18 AM	#114
BentZero Lieutenant Colonel 625 Rep 1,753 Posts Drives: 6MT Mineral White M235i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (2)	39 __________________ I rev-match from neutral to first 6MT Mineral White on black M235i coupe Build thread
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04-09-2016, 08:00 AM	#115
chattanooga240 Lieutenant 213 Rep 422 Posts Drives: 2019 M240i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Chattanooga iTrader: (0)	30's leading the way, just the way it should be...
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04-09-2016, 09:55 AM	#116
XutvJet Major General 5556 Rep 5,372 Posts Drives: 2011 Cayman Base, 2016 M235 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (-1)	Nearly 42. I could not imagine having a car like this in my teens, 20s, and even 30s. The reason being, the bar is set high so the expectation would be something even nicer for the next car. It's a viscous cycle. I guess my income isn't on par with some of those younger persons on this site......or perhaps I'm more frugal with my money.
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04-10-2016, 11:20 PM	#121
mcompact Second Lieutenant 119 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: KY iTrader: (0)	I bought a 1988 M6 when I was 35. I'm now 59 and my only consumer debt consists of two 0% interest loans which will be paid off this year as well as a short term auto loan for the 2er. One thing I know I won't be saying on my deathbed is: "I wish I had bought practical anodyne automotive appliances instead of the entertaining machines I ended up with..." __________________ 2014 M235i 2015 X1 xDrive28i M Sport 2009 Cooper Clubman 1999 Wrangler Sahara 1995 318ti Club Sport Last edited by mcompact; 04-11-2016 at 10:49 PM..
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04-11-2016, 02:22 PM	#123
Tony88 Private First Class 45 Rep 109 Posts Drives: M235ix Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Fairbanks, AK iTrader: (0)	27 I've lived with all used vehicles (still pretty nice ones though) up to this point. my newest being a 04 Denali truck I bought in 2012 and paid off in just over a year. Had you told me just a few years ago I would soon own a brand new BMW I would have said no freakin way. I saved and saved and now I'm waiting for delivery for my fully loaded M235i
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04-11-2016, 02:28 PM	#124
StarMan First Lieutenant 352 Rep 386 Posts Drives: 17' M2 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	27 IT Engineer over here as well, but purchased a Certifiied Pre-Owned instead. Saved tons of money and used that for some fun mods! Also saved tons of money by switching to Gieco! (True story) The day I purchase new will be to experience the European Delivery Program.
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04-11-2016, 04:50 PM	#129
omega145 Second Lieutenant 88 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 2016 M235 Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	Insurance depends...liberty mutual had best rates before I bought the 235, now it's Geico. $80 difference a month between Geico and Liberty Mutual for me and I'm 34.
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04-12-2016, 12:33 PM	#130
Dylan86 Colonel 1330 Rep 2,214 Posts Drives: F15d msport, F22 m235i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	29 __________________ My F22 Road/Track Build
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04-12-2016, 12:36 PM	#131
Moel Private 17 Rep 62 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Milton Keynes, UK iTrader: (0)	33 here! The time is now!
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