How did you afford your BMW? - Page 13 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Dos Plunder · 02-05-2013, 11:13 PM

I just drove a pos VW gti vr6 for a couple years with no car payment, built my credit up, worked hard for a couple promotions and saved for a down payment. Picked up my 07 335i with premium, sport, and cold package, 43k miles, 6mt, navi and best of all Montego Blue!

Hybrid For Life · 02-05-2013, 11:51 PM

Borrowed 10k from my parents, had the rest saved up.

Murse · 02-06-2013, 12:03 AM

Hard work and went to college. By 25, I had two Bachelors degrees and my Masters in Nursing. At 26 I have now been married almost 2 years, and working on my Doctorates, bought a house and my 335i in the same year.

bimmerjmac · 02-06-2013, 06:55 AM

2 degrees and 26 years working in a university environment, now retired
and now a quant (I sell volatility in futures and equities). Paid cash for the
bimmer.

Sethism · 02-06-2013, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r3dbimmer89

Wake up every morning to beat rush hour traffic to sit at my desk all day.

This. And some automotive journalism on the side.

Jewelzfive · 02-06-2013, 08:41 AM

I'm a 42 yo postal worker and it was time I got myself a toy.... 18 yrs on the job n 3 yrs military I jus thought I deserved something nice

fravel · 02-06-2013, 10:40 AM

I hold a degree in biomedical engineering, and work as a project manager as a materials testing laboratory.

CoralRed335XI · 02-06-2013, 10:43 AM

Welfare

e90335iftw · 02-06-2013, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoralRed335XI

Welfare

+ 1

Shon · 02-06-2013, 11:18 AM

IT guy here, work as a Systems Administrator. Saved up cash and financed a little. Had an e46 330i for 3 years, I was due for an upgrade

wwc310 · 02-06-2013, 11:21 AM

sold alot of drugs

KdoubleU · 02-06-2013, 11:22 AM

Managing a Retirement Plan for a living + No Kids + Little debt + Disciplined savings is how I can afford mine.

Nikki.Alexa · 02-06-2013, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xwahoo

I waited until I was 60 (and still working as construction project manager but kids through college and gone, etc.) and still financed 80% of the purchase. But I got my dream car (black 3 series) and because I waited so long, I got 300 HP to boot! I don't regret a thing . . .

Good for you =] Enjoy your car

koss2010 · 02-06-2013, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryan stewart

I go into this office every weekday and as a result they give me money every two weeks. Because of this I was able to promise BMW that I would pay them back and those suckers believed me. It helped that I put a "good faith" payment of a few grand down before they lent me the rest.

story of my life

.

Same thing except, I bought one used so I paid with cash. Had to borrow a few Gs from dad though.

grassfeeder · 02-06-2013, 01:26 PM

I design and consult in the footwear materials industry.....we provide leather to one of the worlds leader in performance "footwear and apparel"......

SkeeterRock · 02-06-2013, 01:34 PM

Came home debt free from a deployment. Figure i treat myself for all all the handwork and bs i put up with

Manxman1950 · 02-06-2013, 07:39 PM

Sold my 04 Cooper S and 08 Lotus Elise....privately. Found the is in Georgia last April with only 800 miles and paid cash.

JS-NA.E92 · 02-06-2013, 07:45 PM

Threw poop at rich people then they finally got tired of me and gave me some money to go away forever

kbryce · 02-06-2013, 07:52 PM

identity theft.

my car payments are actually "Rosa Lopez's" problem

CS · 02-06-2013, 09:08 PM

graduated electrical engineer technology
worked my ass off at a job that pays 40k/year for 1.5 years
quit that job cuz they ripped me off
Got another job that started at 60k/year
worked my ass off even harder at that job
asked for a 20% raise after 9 months
3 months later my co-worker/work partner quit so i took the opportunity to ask for another 20% and got it
i wanted a BMW ever since i can remember, i decided it's time and i deserve it.
I looked all over north america for the car I wanted.
bought my 08 335i cabrio - one of the best days of my life.

craigcog · 02-07-2013, 04:51 AM

Been working pretty much full time since I was 17(21 now). Saved up paid a deposit and financed the rest of it.

335dFan · 02-07-2013, 07:02 AM

Saved money for 6 years while working in Singapore with no car and no car payments.

02-05-2013, 11:13 PM	#265
Dos Plunder Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Montego Blue Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Boise Id Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	I just drove a pos VW gti vr6 for a couple years with no car payment, built my credit up, worked hard for a couple promotions and saved for a down payment. Picked up my 07 335i with premium, sport, and cold package, 43k miles, 6mt, navi and best of all Montego Blue! __________________ 07 BMW 335i E90 Montego Blue.

02-05-2013, 11:51 PM	#266
Hybrid For Life Whats “out of spec”? Drives: Out of Spec Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,791 iTrader: (4)	Borrowed 10k from my parents, had the rest saved up. __________________ 2006 325i 6MT\|KW V2\|BBS Style 5's\|Black Kidneys\|Alpine Type R\|Alcantara Wrapped Sport Wheel\|Mtec V3 AE

02-06-2013, 06:55 AM	#268
bimmerjmac New Member Drives: 2011 328i cab mineral white Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	2 degrees and 26 years working in a university environment, now retired and now a quant (I sell volatility in futures and equities). Paid cash for the bimmer. __________________ Land: 280kmph Sea: 20 knots!

02-06-2013, 10:43 AM	#272
CoralRed335XI Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 335XI Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ,MD Posts: 256 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335XI [0.50]	Welfare __________________ 2008 E92 335XI, Space Gray on Coral Red, Premium, Cold Weather, Comfort Access, iPod.

02-06-2013, 11:21 AM	#275
wwc310 Private First Class Drives: cautiously Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 'Merica Posts: 126 iTrader: (0)	sold alot of drugs __________________ BMWs are a lot like porcupines...The only difference is that when it comes to porcupines, the pricks are on the outside.

02-06-2013, 12:03 AM	#267
Murse Enlisted Member Drives: 2010 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kingman, AZ Posts: 33 iTrader: (2)	Hard work and went to college. By 25, I had two Bachelors degrees and my Masters in Nursing. At 26 I have now been married almost 2 years, and working on my Doctorates, bought a house and my 335i in the same year.

02-06-2013, 08:41 AM	#270
Jewelzfive Private First Class Drives: Silver '06 330xi Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 165 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [0.00]	I'm a 42 yo postal worker and it was time I got myself a toy.... 18 yrs on the job n 3 yrs military I jus thought I deserved something nice

02-06-2013, 10:40 AM	#271
fravel Private First Class Drives: Monaco Blue '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: United States Posts: 197 iTrader: (0)	I hold a degree in biomedical engineering, and work as a project manager as a materials testing laboratory.

02-06-2013, 11:18 AM	#274
Shon Das Boot Drives: 08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Vegas Baby Vegas Posts: 191 iTrader: (0)	IT guy here, work as a Systems Administrator. Saved up cash and financed a little. Had an e46 330i for 3 years, I was due for an upgrade

02-06-2013, 11:22 AM	#276
KdoubleU Private First Class Drives: Therefore I am. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NJ/PA Posts: 198 iTrader: (4)	Managing a Retirement Plan for a living + No Kids + Little debt + Disciplined savings is how I can afford mine. __________________ OEM M-Sport\|OEM 359M\|KWv1\|JB4\|AR DP\|335is Exhaust\|CYBA CF Tips\|MS Stud Conversion\|Arkym Front Lip\|BMW Perf Steering Wheel\|BMW Perf Spoiler\|M5 Shift knob Retrofit\|LCI Tails\|V1\|Lux

02-06-2013, 01:26 PM	#279
grassfeeder Private Drives: 09 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Portland Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	I design and consult in the footwear materials industry.....we provide leather to one of the worlds leader in performance "footwear and apparel"......

02-06-2013, 01:34 PM	#280
SkeeterRock New Member Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	Came home debt free from a deployment. Figure i treat myself for all all the handwork and bs i put up with

02-06-2013, 07:39 PM	#281
Manxman1950 Enlisted Member Drives: 335is Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto,Ontario Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	Sold my 04 Cooper S and 08 Lotus Elise....privately. Found the is in Georgia last April with only 800 miles and paid cash.

02-06-2013, 07:45 PM	#282
JS-NA.E92 Major Drives: 07' NA E92 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,041 iTrader: (2)	Threw poop at rich people then they finally got tired of me and gave me some money to go away forever __________________

02-06-2013, 07:52 PM	#283
kbryce I have to return some video tapes Drives: e92 335i 6mt Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albany/NYC Posts: 2,717 iTrader: (0)	identity theft. my car payments are actually "Rosa Lopez's" problem __________________ 13 Black Sapphire e92 335i - 6mt - VMR VB3 - Black Kidneys - BMS Performance Intake - Muffler Delete - Cyba Scoops 10 Le Mans Blue e92 335i - 09 Monaco Blue e92 328i xdrive - 07 Sparkling Graphite e92 328xi

02-06-2013, 09:08 PM	#284
CS New Member Drives: 335i Cabriolet Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 20 iTrader: (0)	graduated electrical engineer technology worked my ass off at a job that pays 40k/year for 1.5 years quit that job cuz they ripped me off Got another job that started at 60k/year worked my ass off even harder at that job asked for a 20% raise after 9 months 3 months later my co-worker/work partner quit so i took the opportunity to ask for another 20% and got it i wanted a BMW ever since i can remember, i decided it's time and i deserve it. I looked all over north america for the car I wanted. bought my 08 335i cabrio - one of the best days of my life.

02-07-2013, 04:51 AM	#285
craigcog Registered Drives: it is fast Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: london Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Been working pretty much full time since I was 17(21 now). Saved up paid a deposit and financed the rest of it. __________________ Car servicing

02-07-2013, 07:02 AM	#286
335dFan Jumping Jack Flash Drives: E90 2011 335d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Maryland (near Annapolis) Posts: 505 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E90 335d [5.00]	Saved money for 6 years while working in Singapore with no car and no car payments. __________________ Quaife LSD, M3 Rear Subframe Bushings, M3 sways, M3 OEM Suspension Component Kit (except strut brace), Ground Control Caster/Camber Plates, AC Schnitzer M3 Sport Springs, JRZ RS1 dampers, JBD, Goodrich SS brake lines, APEX ARC-8 wheels with Michelin PSS tires

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