Who are we?

Mr.F1 Fan · 02-10-2007, 07:03 AM

1.Coupe
2.37
3.M
4.R.E. Agent
5.Married
6.Four kids

Why do you think I have to drive a coupe? It's the only peace/piece I can get anymore!

Alright single guys....OP managed to flush out some of the single girls who were home on a Friday night. Go woo them.....

....Just kidding, give it till tonight and see if any more show up!

tman · 02-10-2007, 07:14 AM

Sedan
40
Director, IT & Development
Married
4 and 13

mkoesel · 02-10-2007, 07:21 AM

1. Dad's M3
2. 6
3. M
4. mkoesel's son
5. what?
6. what?

LEDZEP · 02-10-2007, 07:54 AM

There is no typical 3 Series owner. Even BMW Marketing admits this, and I'm sure it makes their jobs tough.

NFS13 · 02-10-2007, 07:54 AM

Coupe
45
M
Project Dir
Yes
23, 13, 10

SteveMD · 02-10-2007, 08:07 AM

Sedan
39
F
Controller
Married
10

oceanblue · 02-10-2007, 08:13 AM

1. Sedan
2. 38
3. M
4. Sales Manager
5. M
6. 8, 9

bmargolis · 02-10-2007, 08:22 AM

1. Coupe
2. 48
3. Male
4. Marketing strategy and design
5. Married
6. 20,21

STE92VE · 02-10-2007, 08:34 AM

1. Coupe
2. 51
3. Male
4. Self-employed, Sales
5. Married
6. 22, 19

And won't anyone give the "Collage" kid the benefit of doubt? Maybe he's a graphic designer and doing collages is his thing.

E86M · 02-10-2007, 08:36 AM

1. 335i sedan
2. 46
3. Male
4. Senior Quality Engineer
5. Married
6. 0
__________________

bronco · 02-10-2007, 08:45 AM

Average so far is: 31.5

Couch · 02-10-2007, 09:15 AM

1. Coupe
2. 25
3. Male
4. Real Estate Analyst
5. Definately not married
6. No, not yet.

4nroots · 02-10-2007, 09:27 AM

1. Sedan
2. 32
3. Male
4. Dentist
5. Yes (5.5 years)
6. son - 2, daughter - 7 months in utero

Hawkshaw · 02-10-2007, 09:27 AM

1. 330 sedan
2. 30 (till Monday)
3. Male
4. Actuary
5. Married
6. 1 year today! (Feb 10th)

Richwm · 02-10-2007, 09:28 AM

1. Sedan (330i)
2. Age = 36
3. Gender = male
4. Occupation = Field Engineer
5. Married = Yes
6. Age of children= 3 and 18

Dmitriy@AUTOcouture · 02-10-2007, 09:49 AM

1. E90 328XI
2. Age = 22
3. Gender = Male
4. Occupation = Mortgage Loan Officer
5. Married = Negative
6. Nooo ask me in decade

F30Toad · 02-10-2007, 10:19 AM

1. Sedan
2. 39
3. Male
4. Mr. Mom
5. Yes
6. 11

Acuracy · 02-10-2007, 10:31 AM

1. Coupe
2. 21
3. Male
4. Self Employed- Retail
5. No ball and chain yet
6. um....i dont think so

Daya · 02-10-2007, 11:17 AM

1. Coupe
2. 27
3. Male
4. Software Consultant
5. Have girlfriend of 4.5 years
6. None

Greez · 02-10-2007, 12:14 PM

1. Sedan
2. 24
3. M
4. Sommelier / Professional server
5. Not married
6. No kids

leftcoastman · 02-10-2007, 12:15 PM

Demographically, it seems a bit lumpy. You have the main distribution at late 20's, early 30s who I presume have the appropriate salary for this type of vehicle. Given average salaries for the positions listed, its probably a bit of stretch financially but then again you don't buy an E92 unless you're an enthusiast. I know some will argue with the "stretch" comment, but keep in mind that Americans, on average, spend more than they make (aka negative savings rate). So....the average American is stretching in any case.

Then you have some outliers in the older age range who are either sensible financially and don't buy the AMG55 when they can afford it but rather get plenty of enjoyment out of the E92 or they hit their peak earnings a bit later than most.

Then of course you have the young kids who, presumably, have rich parents who buy the car for them. Possibly there are some independently wealthy college kids (some?) but I surmise most of them are sending the bill home to mammy and pappy.

How's that for generalization? It's sure to piss some people off, but that's how you average things out from a marketer's point of view. I'm not a marketer, but I hire them all day and have heard plenty of their pitches. If you're a marketer, does this sound about right?

matt_435xi · 02-10-2007, 12:29 PM

i think you are BALLS on with you assessment, good job leftcoast!

1. coupe - 335Ci
2. 28
3. M
4. SW Engineer
5. N
6. 0 (which allows me to drive an e92!)

02-10-2007, 07:03 AM	#89
Mr.F1 Fan Loyal Tifoso since 1986 17 Rep 776 Posts Drives: '08 Monaco E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (0)	1.Coupe 2.37 3.M 4.R.E. Agent 5.Married 6.Four kids Why do you think I have to drive a coupe? It's the only peace/piece I can get anymore! Alright single guys....OP managed to flush out some of the single girls who were home on a Friday night. Go woo them..... ....Just kidding, give it till tonight and see if any more show up! __________________ -'08 BMW 335i Coupe- -Monaco Blue-Dakota Black-Grey Poplar-Step-Nav-Sport-Premium- ED delivery October 23rd 2007 Nov 26th she has made landfall in NYC. Now the wait for PCD begins! Scheduled for 12.21.07
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02-10-2007, 07:14 AM	#90
tman Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,511 Posts Drives: 2014 i3 BEV Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Guelph, Ontario iTrader: (11) Garage List 2014 i3 BEV [0.00]	Sedan 40 Director, IT & Development Married 4 and 13 __________________ OMG! Born Electric 10/17/2018! 2014 I01 i3 BEV 2011 E91 328i xDRIVE TOURING \| 2010 F83 X3 3.0i xDRIVE \| 2006 E90 330i 6MT (Ret)
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02-10-2007, 07:21 AM	#91
mkoesel Moderator 7515 Rep 19,368 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	1. Dad's M3 2. 6 3. M 4. mkoesel's son 5. what? 6. what?
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02-10-2007, 07:54 AM	#92
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	There is no typical 3 Series owner. Even BMW Marketing admits this, and I'm sure it makes their jobs tough. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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02-10-2007, 07:54 AM	#93
NFS13 Car Junkie 21 Rep 1,279 Posts Drives: 335is / R8 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW X6 [0.00] 2012 Porsche Cayman R [10.00] 2011 Audi R8 V10 [7.34]	Coupe 45 M Project Dir Yes 23, 13, 10
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02-10-2007, 08:07 AM	#94
SteveMD Colonel 196 Rep 2,485 Posts Drives: 2016 F10 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Raventown! iTrader: (3)	Sedan 39 F Controller Married 10 __________________ 2006 E90 330i (retired) 2009 E90 335i (retired) 2012 E70 X5 50i M Sport (retired) 2016 F10 535i M Sport
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02-10-2007, 08:13 AM	#95
oceanblue New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	1. Sedan 2. 38 3. M 4. Sales Manager 5. M 6. 8, 9
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02-10-2007, 08:22 AM	#96
bmargolis Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central CT & Newport, RI iTrader: (1)	1. Coupe 2. 48 3. Male 4. Marketing strategy and design 5. Married 6. 20,21 __________________ Bob ///Margolis 2013 335i xDrive – 6-speed, AW, M Sport Line, Cold Weather, Dymanic Handling, Premium, Technology, 403M, Black Grills, Carbon Caps, Performance Exhaust
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02-10-2007, 08:34 AM	#97
STE92VE STEVIL Empire 218 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	1. Coupe 2. 51 3. Male 4. Self-employed, Sales 5. Married 6. 22, 19 And won't anyone give the "Collage" kid the benefit of doubt? Maybe he's a graphic designer and doing collages is his thing. __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD)
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02-10-2007, 08:36 AM	#98
E86M First Lieutenant 16 Rep 393 Posts Drives: E86 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List MK4 VW GTI 1.8 Turbo [0.00] MK1 VW Rabbit GTI ( ... [0.00] E90 335i sedan [0.00] E86 Z4 M Coupe [7.50] E36 325is (Track Car) [0.00]	1. 335i sedan 2. 46 3. Male 4. Senior Quality Engineer 5. Married 6. 0 __________________ __________________
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02-10-2007, 08:45 AM	#99
bronco Colonel 76 Rep 2,104 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Average so far is: 31.5 __________________ SaaS - The world of tomorrow is already here...www.saaschronicles.com
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02-10-2007, 09:15 AM	#100
Couch Colonel 142 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	1. Coupe 2. 25 3. Male 4. Real Estate Analyst 5. Definately not married 6. No, not yet.
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02-10-2007, 09:27 AM	#101
4nroots Subluxator 58 Rep 452 Posts Drives: E90 335d, E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	1. Sedan 2. 32 3. Male 4. Dentist 5. Yes (5.5 years) 6. son - 2, daughter - 7 months in utero __________________ E90 335xi Jerez Black, M-Sport, BMW power pack E63 AMG Wagon, Fully loaded If I lived in Germany, I'd be proud to drive domestic!
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02-10-2007, 09:27 AM	#102
Hawkshaw Major 100 Rep 1,013 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	1. 330 sedan 2. 30 (till Monday) 3. Male 4. Actuary 5. Married 6. 1 year today! (Feb 10th) __________________ Paul
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02-10-2007, 09:28 AM	#103
Richwm Captain 65 Rep 920 Posts Drives: 06 E90 330i 6MT, 01 E46 330i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canyon Country, CA. iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Jeep JLU Wrangler [0.00] 2006 (Mar 05 build ... [8.00] 2001 330i [9.00]	1. Sedan (330i) 2. Age = 36 3. Gender = male 4. Occupation = Field Engineer 5. Married = Yes 6. Age of children= 3 and 18 __________________ Mar 05 Build date,2006 E90 330i, Sport Package, Premium Package, TR MT-1's . V-1 Hard-wired power with custom V-1 Concealment Display . Rear fogs, Rear power outlet's, M short shifter knob, BlackLines, BMW Strut tower bar, CDV Delete, Front M3 wishbones + tension struts, BMW Performance shocks and springs, BMW Performance Brake kit F&R, OEM short shift kit. Rear M3 Guide rods and Wishbones. 2006 E-90 330i with 302,000 miles.
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02-10-2007, 09:49 AM	#104
Dmitriy@AUTOcouture Major 209 Rep 1,133 Posts Drives: carefully Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	1. E90 328XI 2. Age = 22 3. Gender = Male 4. Occupation = Mortgage Loan Officer 5. Married = Negative 6. Nooo ask me in decade
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02-10-2007, 10:19 AM	#105
F30Toad Lieutenant 26 Rep 521 Posts Drives: 2019 Genesis G70 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	1. Sedan 2. 39 3. Male 4. Mr. Mom 5. Yes 6. 11
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02-10-2007, 10:31 AM	#106
Acuracy SAYPL335 55 Rep 2,252 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335 FBO - 16 F80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salisbury, NYC iTrader: (5)	1. Coupe 2. 21 3. Male 4. Self Employed- Retail 5. No ball and chain yet 6. um....i dont think so __________________
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02-10-2007, 11:17 AM	#107
Daya Lieutenant Colonel 200 Rep 1,741 Posts Drives: e92 335 space gray/coral red Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335 [9.66]	1. Coupe 2. 27 3. Male 4. Software Consultant 5. Have girlfriend of 4.5 years 6. None __________________ GIAC S2 \| Brembo GT BBK 355/345 \| BBS CH-R \| Michelin Pilot Super Sports \| AR Design: DP, S1 Oil Cooler, OCC \| AMS FMIC \| Bastuck Quad Exhaust \| Borla MP \| KW V1 \| Stett: CAI, CP \| Forge DV \| P3 Boost Gauge \| Arkym: Front Lip, Rear Quad Diffuser \| Vorsteiner CSL Trunk \| LUX H8 \| ModMyNav \| MFD M3 Sideskirts \| BMW M-Tech Front/Rear Bumpers, Edition Grills
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02-10-2007, 12:14 PM	#108
Greez Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 07 328i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	1. Sedan 2. 24 3. M 4. Sommelier / Professional server 5. Not married 6. No kids __________________
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02-10-2007, 12:15 PM	#109
leftcoastman Lieutenant Colonel 52 Rep 1,714 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Near some canyons iTrader: (1)	Demographically, it seems a bit lumpy. You have the main distribution at late 20's, early 30s who I presume have the appropriate salary for this type of vehicle. Given average salaries for the positions listed, its probably a bit of stretch financially but then again you don't buy an E92 unless you're an enthusiast. I know some will argue with the "stretch" comment, but keep in mind that Americans, on average, spend more than they make (aka negative savings rate). So....the average American is stretching in any case. Then you have some outliers in the older age range who are either sensible financially and don't buy the AMG55 when they can afford it but rather get plenty of enjoyment out of the E92 or they hit their peak earnings a bit later than most. Then of course you have the young kids who, presumably, have rich parents who buy the car for them. Possibly there are some independently wealthy college kids (some?) but I surmise most of them are sending the bill home to mammy and pappy. How's that for generalization? It's sure to piss some people off, but that's how you average things out from a marketer's point of view. I'm not a marketer, but I hire them all day and have heard plenty of their pitches. If you're a marketer, does this sound about right?
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02-10-2007, 12:29 PM	#110
matt_435xi Colonel 235 Rep 2,377 Posts Drives: Perfomance Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 BMW 435xi Gran ... [10.00]	i think you are BALLS on with you assessment, good job leftcoast! 1. coupe - 335Ci 2. 28 3. M 4. SW Engineer 5. N 6. 0 (which allows me to drive an e92!) __________________ '18 Tesla Perfomance Model 3 White on White Performance Upgrade Pkg & EAP RETIRED 2015 435xi GC [f36] \| 2012 335i [f30] \| 2009 z4 35i [e89] \| 2007 335i coupe [e92] \| 2001 325Ci [e46] RETIRED
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