Majority of Drivers older or younger?

TD · 03-20-2006, 11:44 AM

Define "young". Define "old".

Based on no scientific methodology, just observations the majority of drivers of the 330i Sport w/manual tranny tend to be younger and male. As you take away those specs (either downgrade power to the 325, downgrade tranny choice to the slushbox or downgrade handling performance to a non-sport model) you get increasingly older drivers. Take away them all (someone in a 325i, non-sport w/slushbox tranny) and they are generally either solidly middle age or a true badge hound.

Of course, every now and then you come across a truly old guy driving the piss out of an M3. So generalizations are just that.

cntlaw · 03-20-2006, 12:13 PM

Dilak · 03-20-2006, 01:09 PM

I think this poll should have been more specific (ex- 18-29, 30-39, 40-50).
But I was just wondering is there a poll to find out what color E90 members own or ordered?

fletcher969 · 03-20-2006, 01:21 PM

Market statistics will bear out the "older" driver dominates the 3-series through 7-series lines of BMW sales (mean ages are approximately 43 years old for the 3-series up to 51 years old for the 7 series). I think this and any other forum-based poll will mostly just reflect that most of those who frequent forums are of the "younger" crowd.

ben1364 · 03-20-2006, 02:34 PM

If the question had been, "Are more E 90 buyers older, i suspect the poll results would be reversed from where they presently stand. The quality of am majority of posts on thsis board led me to this conclusion.

shimshimhada · 03-20-2006, 02:40 PM

40+ is getting old. People are living too long now though...so, it is subjective.

wheeler · 03-20-2006, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by younghov85

I think its based on a young/ old mindframe. If ur young you might want a honda or something thats just fast. Older mindframes will understand everything that BMW offers, and know speed/hp isnt everything

At 50, I'm old but still immature as he-ll. Can't resist running against the ricers!

cntlaw · 03-20-2006, 07:55 PM

Asia European car prices double USA, so E90 is a luxury car, in a way, the owner age group will be older. Check car triple priced Singapore and see how many 23 yr old can afford a BMW.

However, I disagree that people searching these forums are younger owners. Go to the Benz SL, CL, AMG forums and find out how 'young' they are.

Anyhow, this thread is not completely sht, at least we make some points that some not aware of.

Have a nice day.

cntlaw · 03-20-2006, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wheeler

At 50, I'm old but still immature as he-ll. Can't resist running against the ricers!

I agree with you. Most drivers in the 500+hp range sports cars such as Ferrari, Aston Martinm SL AMG don't look too young to me.
Whether someone would take a Honda or a BMW/Porsche depends on how much money he/she has, not age.

RGRAY · 03-20-2006, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheeler

At 50, I'm old but still immature as he-ll. Can't resist running against the ricers!

I'll be 55 next week and never had any children so I didn't have to mature too much.

I think you should have broke it down to type of E90.

I'm sure most of the 325i's are bought by younger people with less money and I'm sure that most of the xi's are bought by older people.

So if you would have asked about the xi's it would have been mostly older people.

Also, let has been mentioned alot of people over 40 don't come to the forums.

I bought a 330xi because the alternative would have been a 525xi which is larger, slower and not as much fun as a 330xi.

Since I don't have any kids and I also have a Honda Accord; the back seat wasn't important to me.

So I guess it depends on your individual situation.

shimshimhada · 03-20-2006, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RGRAY

I'll be 55 next week and never had any children so I didn't have to mature too much.

I think you should have broke it down to type of E90.

I'm sure most of the 325i's are bought by younger people with less money and I'm sure that most of the xi's are bought by older people.

So if you would have asked about the xi's it would have been mostly older people.

Also, let has been mentioned alot of people over 40 don't come to the forums.

I bought a 330xi because the alternative would have been a 525xi which is larger, slower and not as much fun as a 330xi.

Since I don't have any kids and I also have a Honda Accord; the back seat wasn't important to me.

So I guess it depends on your individual situation.

It's not too late to have some!

RGRAY · 03-20-2006, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimshimhada

It's not too late to have some!

I hope you have two for me.

shimshimhada · 03-20-2006, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RGRAY

I hope you have two for me.

But seriously, who wants kids, when you can be the cool uncle?

I promise you I will have children, for your sake. You can be the unofficial godfather of my unborn children.

RGRAY · 03-20-2006, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimshimhada

But seriously, who wants kids, when you can be the cool uncle?

I promise you I will have children, for your sake. You can be the unofficial godfather of my unborn children.

I am a

great uncle (my niece's girl).

I would consider it an honor to be the unofficial godfather of all your UNBORN children.

JB 330ci · 03-20-2006, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T7R_Sky

Hell Yeah! lol. Its funny watching other people drive by me in my car, lol. Especially when they try to 'race' me, lol. Silly people. And man... I love my E90. I was so glad I was able to trade my E46 for it.

Sure...
I didn't think 16 year-olds could drive anymore in the US. The driving age is 17-18 in most states. Based on statistics and other research they need to raise the driving age or make the test harder.

The cars are yours? Why do I find that hard to believe? You had your E46 at 15?

CALIF65GM · 03-20-2006, 09:55 PM

There's been an age thread going on for awhile. I'm not sure how to vote in this poll.

I'm 40, so I guess I'm old.

e90rocks · 03-20-2006, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheeler

At 50, I'm old but still immature as he-ll. Can't resist running against the ricers!

I'm old because you're only as old as you feel, and most days I feel like I'm about 70.
Now, I'm going to go eat a bowl of RICE. :finger:

Narbeh Davidian · 03-20-2006, 11:56 PM

If you want young, 16 is your number

But try explaining telling that to the cops....F*** the police

shimshimhada · 03-20-2006, 11:59 PM

16 is practically a zygote.

Petercat · 03-21-2006, 09:02 AM

I voted young as I thought 34 was still young, but now seeing all the "younger" (i.e. 16yo), I am feeling way older...

Now that I've got the 5er I certainly am in the old category.
Bring out the 335 and I'll be running back to the e90.

e90rocks · 03-21-2006, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimshimhada

16 is practically a zygote.

Approximately how old do think the girl with the OJ on her nose is on your sig? Fetus?

Enroutte · 03-21-2006, 12:23 PM

Younger to like, middle-ish.

A lot of teenagers have the e90 and then ill see like people in their 20s and 30s driving it too. i think most people older than that drive a 5 or 7 and then have a mid life crisis car. eg: 350z roadster. aka, my uncle.

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03-20-2006, 11:44 AM	#23
TD Carmudgeon 0 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 330i 6MT Black Sapphire/Terra Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Define "young". Define "old". Based on no scientific methodology, just observations the majority of drivers of the 330i Sport w/manual tranny tend to be younger and male. As you take away those specs (either downgrade power to the 325, downgrade tranny choice to the slushbox or downgrade handling performance to a non-sport model) you get increasingly older drivers. Take away them all (someone in a 325i, non-sport w/slushbox tranny) and they are generally either solidly middle age or a true badge hound. Of course, every now and then you come across a truly old guy driving the piss out of an M3. So generalizations are just that. __________________ 2006 330i (E90) - 6MT, Black Sapphire / Terra leather, Sport/Premium 1998 M3 Sedan (E36) - 5MT, Cosmos Black / Black Nappa leather - SOLD March 2006 2001 330i (E46) - 5MT, Steel Grey / Black 'Ette, Sport - SOLD October 2001 1999 323iC (E36) - 5MT, Jet Black / Sand leather, Sport/Premium 1991 318is (E30) - 5MT, Hellrot / Tan - SOLD March 1997
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03-20-2006, 12:13 PM	#24
cntlaw Major General 235 Rep 6,874 Posts Drives: 330i E90 C55 AMG Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i E90 [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i E90 [0.00] 2005 Mercedes Benz ... [0.00] 2002 Z3 2.2 USA Spo ... [0.00] 2002 Toyota MR-S Co ... [0.00]	__________________ BMW 2006 330i E90 Jet Black/Black Leathers/Aluminium, Steptronic Active Steering; MTech Aero Kit Carbon Fibre Splitters/Diffuser. Bilstein PSS9 Coilover, Rays VOLK Racing RE30 Formula Limited Edition 18" Pirelli Rosso; Project Mu 355mm Forged 4pot Caliper. HID:Osram D1S 6000K, PIAA 6500K White Ring, Philips Diamond Vision HB4 5000K, PIAA H490/H491 Super Bright 6500K LED Interior Lights. Chrome S.Wheel Cover, Rear Windows Sunshades.
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Dilak Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Scarborough, ON iTrader: (0)	What color E90 you have poll needed I think this poll should have been more specific (ex- 18-29, 30-39, 40-50). But I was just wondering is there a poll to find out what color E90 members own or ordered?
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fletcher969 Dad: "Can't never did nothing" 8 Rep 319 Posts Drives: '96 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Market statistics will bear out the "older" driver dominates the 3-series through 7-series lines of BMW sales (mean ages are approximately 43 years old for the 3-series up to 51 years old for the 7 series). I think this and any other forum-based poll will mostly just reflect that most of those who frequent forums are of the "younger" crowd. __________________ 2006 330i: SG/Blk-Blk-Burl/6MT/ZSP/Heated seats/Sat prep 01-26-2006: Ordered Vehicle 02-01-2006: Production Start 02-06-2006: Production End 02-09-2006: Arrived at POExit 02-13-2006: Transit - Don Juan 03-01-2006: Unloaded in Charleston 03-02-2006: VPC 03-06-2006: Arrived at dealership 03-08-2006: Took delivery
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03-20-2006, 02:34 PM	#27
ben1364 Captain 14 Rep 940 Posts Drives: E90 330iA Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (0)	If the question had been, "Are more E 90 buyers older, i suspect the poll results would be reversed from where they presently stand. The quality of am majority of posts on thsis board led me to this conclusion.
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03-20-2006, 02:40 PM	#28
shimshimhada Brigadier General 442 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	40+ is getting old. People are living too long now though...so, it is subjective.
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03-20-2006, 07:55 PM	#30
cntlaw Major General 235 Rep 6,874 Posts Drives: 330i E90 C55 AMG Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i E90 [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i E90 [0.00] 2005 Mercedes Benz ... [0.00] 2002 Z3 2.2 USA Spo ... [0.00] 2002 Toyota MR-S Co ... [0.00]	Asia European car prices double USA, so E90 is a luxury car, in a way, the owner age group will be older. Check car triple priced Singapore and see how many 23 yr old can afford a BMW. However, I disagree that people searching these forums are younger owners. Go to the Benz SL, CL, AMG forums and find out how 'young' they are. Anyhow, this thread is not completely sht, at least we make some points that some not aware of. Have a nice day. __________________ BMW 2006 330i E90 Jet Black/Black Leathers/Aluminium, Steptronic Active Steering; MTech Aero Kit Carbon Fibre Splitters/Diffuser. Bilstein PSS9 Coilover, Rays VOLK Racing RE30 Formula Limited Edition 18" Pirelli Rosso; Project Mu 355mm Forged 4pot Caliper. HID:Osram D1S 6000K, PIAA 6500K White Ring, Philips Diamond Vision HB4 5000K, PIAA H490/H491 Super Bright 6500K LED Interior Lights. Chrome S.Wheel Cover, Rear Windows Sunshades.
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CALIF65GM Colonel 97 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	There's been an age thread going on for awhile. I'm not sure how to vote in this poll. I'm 40, so I guess I'm old. __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock
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03-20-2006, 11:56 PM	#40
Narbeh Davidian Private 7 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 330i SP, PP, Active Steer, Nav Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: california iTrader: (0)	If you want young, 16 is your number But try explaining telling that to the cops....F*** the police
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03-20-2006, 11:59 PM	#41
shimshimhada Brigadier General 442 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	16 is practically a zygote.
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03-21-2006, 09:02 AM	#42
Petercat Cat Herder 8 Rep 274 Posts Drives: LR3, again... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mpls, MN iTrader: (0)	I voted young as I thought 34 was still young, but now seeing all the "younger" (i.e. 16yo), I am feeling way older... Now that I've got the 5er I certainly am in the old category. Bring out the 335 and I'll be running back to the e90. __________________ Waiting for my e93.
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03-21-2006, 12:23 PM	#44
Enroutte Private First Class 172 Rep 160 Posts Drives: ;D Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Undecided. iTrader: (0)	Younger to like, middle-ish. A lot of teenagers have the e90 and then ill see like people in their 20s and 30s driving it too. i think most people older than that drive a 5 or 7 and then have a mid life crisis car. eg: 350z roadster. aka, my uncle.
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