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03-08-2007, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='400250' date='Mar 8 2007, 11:33 AM
Maybe I just get a distorted view because of those e60 owners who belong to this forum but I get the feeling that that (perhaps skewed) population comprises young(er) people who like to modify and drive their cars in a spirited way.
That particular segment I would't call "Executive".
That's more Maybach.
I sit to be corrected.
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That particular segment I would't call "Executive".
That's more Maybach.
I sit to be corrected.
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03-08-2007, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='400255' date='Mar 8 2007, 05:45 PM
Can't totally disagree with this view. The price of the E60 is lower in the US relative to the the UK price, making the car more affordable for younger drivers. There is certainly a sizable segment of us who would qualify for the "Executive" type owner you highlight but there are more young folks here in the US that own the car.
The 3 series is more popular amongst the young here - one of my younger colleagues has just ordered a 3er - he was told that to drive a 5er would make him look more like a parent - not an image he was keen on as a young single guy about town!!
03-08-2007, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by dawi' post='400222' date='Mar 8 2007, 12:06 PM
IMHO these orange relectors are far more ugly than the previous orange incorporated into the light clusters on US spec E60s. Seems like a very tacky after thought more akin to what you would buy from a car accessory store if you're that kind of driver who likes sticking pointless accessories on your car. :thumbsdown: 
Not at all becoming of an executive car.
Not at all becoming of an executive car.
03-08-2007, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by dawi' post='400276' date='Mar 8 2007, 06:22 PM
Well I prefer the UK situation then where you have to reach a fair level of maturity before you can afford one
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03-08-2007, 09:35 AM
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LMAO!! Maturity has nothing to do with owning a car in the U.S. When I was talking to my C/A last time he told me about a couple from California buying a brand new M6 for their 16 year old kid. That is just plain stupid. I had a stinking Ford Escort when I was 16 and beat that thing mercilous. Man I sure could of gotten some you know what at 16 with an M6.
Here for the general population they dont really attribute age to what series you have. It is more of an income issue here. The 5er's are viewed as wealthy not old. The 3er's are mainly driven by younger folks here because of the cost compaired to a 5er.
Here for the general population they dont really attribute age to what series you have. It is more of an income issue here. The 5er's are viewed as wealthy not old. The 3er's are mainly driven by younger folks here because of the cost compaired to a 5er.
03-08-2007, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='400250' date='Mar 8 2007, 12:33 PM
Maybe I just get a distorted view because of those e60 owners who belong to this forum...
I sit to be corrected.
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I sit to be corrected.
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Here are the facts of 5 series buyers: Male 69%, Female 31%, Married 73%, Age 50+ 55%, Median age 51, Household income $150,000+
03-08-2007, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by firewalker' post='400356' date='Mar 8 2007, 09:17 PM
You are!
Here are the facts of 5 series buyers: Male 69%, Female 31%, Married 73%, Age 50+ 55%, Median age 51, Household income $150,000+
Here are the facts of 5 series buyers: Male 69%, Female 31%, Married 73%, Age 50+ 55%, Median age 51, Household income $150,000+
I find it "interesting" that one third of 5 Series (I assume in the US market) is bought by mainly aged females.
As for the household income I don't know whether that's a lot for the US or not but you'd be hard pressed to buy/lease a high-end 5er (given other commitments, discretionary choices and taxes) on that kind of income in EU.
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03-08-2007, 02:17 PM
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I bought my E60 to differentiate myself from the younger crowd of E90 owners. With the boom in our economy, I've bumped into quite a few young guys in their early twenties who own an E60. Seems like most people here in Alberta are moving up the social ladder.
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='400368' date='Mar 8 2007, 04:51 PM
It must be comparatively easy to give the source and "age" of these facts so perhaps we can divine further information for ourselves.
I find it "interesting" that one third of 5 Series (I assume in the US market) is bought by mainly aged females.
As for the household income I don't know whether that's a lot for the US or not but you'd be hard pressed to buy/lease a high-end 5er (given other commitments, discretionary choices and taxes) on that kind of income in EU.
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I find it "interesting" that one third of 5 Series (I assume in the US market) is bought by mainly aged females.
As for the household income I don't know whether that's a lot for the US or not but you'd be hard pressed to buy/lease a high-end 5er (given other commitments, discretionary choices and taxes) on that kind of income in EU.
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However, no question that in SOME parts of EU, 150K does not go as far as in the US.
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It must be comparatively easy to give the source and "age" of these facts so perhaps we can divine further information for ourselves.
I find it "interesting" that one third of 5 Series (I assume in the US market) is bought by mainly aged females.
As for the household income I don't know whether that's a lot for the US or not but you'd be hard pressed to buy/lease a high-end 5er (given other commitments, discretionary choices and taxes) on that kind of income in EU.
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I find it "interesting" that one third of 5 Series (I assume in the US market) is bought by mainly aged females.
As for the household income I don't know whether that's a lot for the US or not but you'd be hard pressed to buy/lease a high-end 5er (given other commitments, discretionary choices and taxes) on that kind of income in EU.
ABC
BTW ABC, on my way to work this morning (Six miles only), I saw three E60s all driven by woman that looked in their 40s+