34 here, been in the BMW game since 16 though.

 

42 here!

 

I'm 27. Bought my first BMW a few months ago used. My old man had a 94 525i manual 5 speed that he fell in love with.................and he begged me to buy this 550i when he rode with me on a test drive.

 

Bought my retired E60 when I was 59. Now a F10 owner @62. All my cars in my signature tell it all. Purchased outright all but one of them(lease). Until last year consistently owned a MB every year starting from 1979. Loved them for a lot of reasons but loved the E60 and now especially love the F10.

 

This post nearly made me spit out my drink! i got down to the selling drugs part and nearly lost is! hahaha

being a part of the 16-23 group i will admit my 525 is not fully paid off.. walked in and paid half off in cash and financed the rest. It so far has been one of the best things ive done for myself. build some credit and drive something you love! To bad my e39 doesnt get out of the driveway much. I picked that sweetheart up for $2500
The best part about this forum is no matter the age, the passion for these cars is never lacking.. I feel like such a nerd talking to someone who does not own a bmw about my ride.

 

35 here, got the 530i when I was 33 - 'accidentally' fell in love with BMW's when I realized I could buy this 5-yr old E60 for less than I was about to pay for a 3-old Camry with with just 10k less miles. I've had my share of headaches, probably none of which I would have had with the Camry, but boy does it put the biggest grin my face every time I get behind the wheel. So far been able to do most of the repair work myself and actually enjoy working on it every chance I get.

 

yeah - i'm glad you got a laugh. it was met in good fun because honestly, when i was younger a bmw was not on my menu of options - so much respect to the younger crowd who make this happen and aren't spread too thin.

I feel the same way though about being an enthusiast. I see a handful of e39/e60/f10's in my area but to many of these people, its just a car. I've crossed paths with one or two guys on the highway that were definitely as passionate as I was but they were from out of the area. So this gathering place of like minded peeps is a great thing.

 

Will be 27 tomorrow. Will be paying off my e60 this year. Own a 2000 323i as well (my heart won't let me sell it), and sold my R56 Mini a few years back to pay for the Bimmer. I know things are different from when you purchased cars back in your day.

At the same time, please consider the fact that exceptional students in highschool take college courses and graduate very early. My brother is goin on Senior at Deloitte and he just turned 24. Also a BMW owner. Can't pressure youngsters to try very hard and get somewhere fast, then comment on their ability to purchase nice cars.

I know you were just making an observation and no offense taken, but just something to consider when comparing your day to say, our day; and all of its requirements.

 

im pretty impressed how wide the range spectrum is, 25, 26 in march

 

Turning 21 in 2 weeks. Bought my 2010 CPO 535 October 2012.

Along with the E60, I have been driving and tuning my '91 S13 since the age of 16.

Perhaps most of the people on here seem younger because we are the most active on forums and modifying our cars. The "E60 Crowd" is probably older, but many of them do not participate in the forums.

I'm guessing most E60 owners are 40+, although in my area, E60 owners tend to be mid-older aged Asian women who can't drive.