How old is the average Z4 Owner?

VailM3 · 04-15-2013, 07:11 AM

the last car i Had was a e46 m3 Vert in 2002 at 25, prior to that I was I had an Audi S8 so cars seem to be getting smaller not bigger on my list. Since then I havent had a car in the last 11 years (traveling 27 countries in 11 years) so buying a car just wasn't in the cards. 35 now picked up my 35is in Jan. Will need a DD sooner than later so narrowed it to either a RS6 Avant or M6 Grand Coupe some time next year.

David-R · 04-15-2013, 07:48 AM

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Mr. ///M3 RD · 04-15-2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ChRR1000S

First off, the poll is anonymized, so dont you worry Ladys

I´ve been wondering lately what the average age of a Z4 Owner really is?

Just curious!

I bought the Z4 2 months after turning 26, rewarding myself for working hard towards that promotion.

Whats your story?

You should organize something similar to what I've done here ...

Have a peek ====> Click to Open

BTW ... my next car might very well be another Z4 35is ... the latest one when I'm done with my M3

the Z4 is just such a fantastic car all around ...

Z4@Phuket · 04-15-2013, 11:34 AM

I have been using BMW since I was very young, entering Med School (gift from my dad)
30 years later got my Z4 which is my 9th BMW
Previous BMW E21, E28, E30, E34, E36, E39, E60, E90
Now you can guess how old am I?
Using my own money on the last 5 BMWs

keepittrill · 04-15-2013, 03:47 PM

[QUOTE=morfinx;13821997]How old are you?

I'm 18! Car was a gift from the parents for my coming graduation. Black on black E89 Sdrive30i (:

mbetoni · 04-15-2013, 05:57 PM

Poll is a little misleading for me as I've had a Z4 for 8 years now:

28 bought my '05 3.0i
31 bought my '08 3.0si
36 just ordered my '14 IS

InsanePineapple · 04-16-2013, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mbetoni

Poll is a little misleading for me as I've had a Z4 for 8 years now:

28 bought my '05 3.0i
31 bought my '08 3.0si
36 just ordered my '14 IS

Well, since this is e89post...

Yeggman · 04-16-2013, 04:54 AM

63 and counting. My first sports car was a Triumph Spitfire. No A/C and in the Summer in Florida I would have to turn the heat on in the Tr full blast to dissipate heat from the engine during stop and go rush hour. Around the same time I got my first BMW, a R75/5 motor cycle. Had 8 BMW bikes over the next 30+ years. During that time I also had a Porsche Super 90 (356), 2 Corvettes, and tried out my first BMW car, an X3. Since the X3 I've given up riding bikes, and have enjoyed an E85 and now my E89 3.0 6M/T. I traded in my 2006 Vette convertible on my current 2009 E89 which had 9K miles on it when I got it. It is a spectacularly beautiful car and a dream to drive. For me it is reminiscent of the 1960's XKE in-line 6 Jaguars...only nicer. It is strictly a fun car, and sits in my garage next to my daily driver a Subaru Outback. Love those boxer engines. :-)

al1 · 04-16-2013, 06:18 AM

i have started with a renault clio

/ later an opel astra / when i lived in the States for couple years, i got a mustang , it was really nice

and now, i have the z4.. i am 28 years old..

Desmo85 · 04-16-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by al1

i have started with a renault clio

/ later an opel astra / when i lived in the States for couple years, i got a mustang , it was really nice

and now, i have the z4.. i am 28 years old..

I wished I had a Clio.... first car I bought was a Twingo lol

Keeperlit · 04-16-2013, 05:16 PM

Started with a ford fiesta, then a seat Ibiza gti, ford mondeo, vectra 2.5v6sri, Mazda mx5, Audi tt, e46 20i convert, e46 m3 williams, x5 3.0d, range rover sport 3.6v8, m5, Audi tts, Audi rs5, s5 cab, z4.......I'm now 40!

cdeslandes · 04-16-2013, 07:30 PM

I got mine when I was 47.

M7NDP · 04-18-2013, 10:28 AM

Bought mine in the uk aged 30... My 4th BMW...A year later we have our first kid... Needless to say I've struggled so far to keep the car but I've decided to enjoy it for another year before I get into something more 'practical'

keepittrill · 04-18-2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by M7NDP

Bought mine in the uk aged 30... My 4th BMW...A year later we have our first kid... Needless to say I've struggled so far to keep the car but I've decided to enjoy it for another year before I get into something more 'practical'

The 135i is your friend(; plenty sporty and practical enough!

M7NDP · 04-18-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Keeperlit

Started with a ford fiesta, then a seat Ibiza gti, ford mondeo, vectra 2.5v6sri, Mazda mx5, Audi tt, e46 20i convert, e46 m3 williams, x5 3.0d, range rover sport 3.6v8, m5, Audi tts, Audi rs5, s5 cab, z4.......I'm now 40!

That's an impressive list!
My bro has a TTS.. How do you compare it with the Zed? I'm thinkin of an S4 avant next as we've now got a little baby and the fact that we get snow! Interested in knowing how you compare your BMW's with your Audi's... Maybe opening a can of worms here...

keepittrill · 04-18-2013, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by M7NDP

That's an impressive list!
My bro has a TTS.. How do you compare it with the Zed? I'm thinkin of an S4 avant next as we've now got a little baby and the fact that we get snow! Interested in knowing how you compare your BMW's with your Audi's... Maybe opening a can of worms here...

http://cheezburger.com/5530829824

StepfordBMW · 06-13-2013, 02:57 AM

27.
Picking up my 2014 28i on 6/21 driving to NY from CT for delivery. Should be a nice ride back.

jparnes1 · 06-13-2013, 07:58 AM

Especially if you take the Merritt Pkwy. Love those curves.

VailM3 · 06-13-2013, 08:34 AM

would be great if poles could do model and age. I wonder what is the spread by model vs age. 1 field of data is good but 2 makes for a better comparison.

Innovative AutoConcepts · 06-13-2013, 09:04 AM

I started with a Mazda 6, mazda Miata MX-5 and Now I have a Z4 E89. Currently 23. =]

Lurcher · 06-13-2013, 10:21 AM

Mine was "forced" upon me after this ~4 weeks ago....

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She CA stopped at a stop sign. "I never saw him"....

nicknaz · 06-13-2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by VailM3

would be great if poles could do model and age. I wonder what is the spread by model vs age. 1 field of data is good but 2 makes for a better comparison.

If we find that younger owners have the 35i and 35is models and older ones have 20i and 23i, are we then going to ask for country and whether or not parents are involved to try and control for some confounding factors

We should swing for the fences with the can of worms and ask about lease vs. buy and automatic vs. manual, and 35is vs. 35i too

and j/k

@Lurcher.. welcome glad you are ok

View Poll Results: Who old were you when you bought your Z4?
20-25	18	8.57%
26-30	34	16.19%
31-35	32	15.24%
36-40	20	9.52%
41-45	22	10.48%
46-50	22	10.48%
51-55	30	14.29%
56-60	11	5.24%
60+	21	10.00%
Voters: 210. You may not vote on this poll

04-15-2013, 07:11 AM	#45
VailM3 Captain 64 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35is Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Geneva Switzerland iTrader: (0)	the last car i Had was a e46 m3 Vert in 2002 at 25, prior to that I was I had an Audi S8 so cars seem to be getting smaller not bigger on my list. Since then I havent had a car in the last 11 years (traveling 27 countries in 11 years) so buying a car just wasn't in the cards. 35 now picked up my 35is in Jan. Will need a DD sooner than later so narrowed it to either a RS6 Avant or M6 Grand Coupe some time next year. Last edited by VailM3; 04-15-2013 at 08:13 AM..
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04-15-2013, 07:48 AM	#46
David-R New Member 1 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2009 z4 35i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Scranton, PA iTrader: (0)	21
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04-15-2013, 11:34 AM	#48
Z4@Phuket Lieutenant 67 Rep 432 Posts Drives: Z4 E89 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangkok, Thailand iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW Z4 [8.00] 2004 BMW 525i [0.00]	I have been using BMW since I was very young, entering Med School (gift from my dad) 30 years later got my Z4 which is my 9th BMW Previous BMW E21, E28, E30, E34, E36, E39, E60, E90 Now you can guess how old am I? Using my own money on the last 5 BMWs __________________
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04-15-2013, 03:47 PM	#49
keepittrill Banned 30 Rep 575 Posts Drives: "Daddy-bought" 2010 Z4 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Phoenix, Arizona iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=morfinx;13821997]How old are you? I'm 18! Car was a gift from the parents for my coming graduation. Black on black E89 Sdrive30i (:
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04-15-2013, 05:57 PM	#50
mbetoni First Lieutenant 19 Rep 317 Posts Drives: 2014 Z435is Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Poll is a little misleading for me as I've had a Z4 for 8 years now: 28 bought my '05 3.0i 31 bought my '08 3.0si 36 just ordered my '14 IS
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04-16-2013, 04:54 AM	#52
Yeggman Private First Class 5 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 s3.0i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	63 and counting. My first sports car was a Triumph Spitfire. No A/C and in the Summer in Florida I would have to turn the heat on in the Tr full blast to dissipate heat from the engine during stop and go rush hour. Around the same time I got my first BMW, a R75/5 motor cycle. Had 8 BMW bikes over the next 30+ years. During that time I also had a Porsche Super 90 (356), 2 Corvettes, and tried out my first BMW car, an X3. Since the X3 I've given up riding bikes, and have enjoyed an E85 and now my E89 3.0 6M/T. I traded in my 2006 Vette convertible on my current 2009 E89 which had 9K miles on it when I got it. It is a spectacularly beautiful car and a dream to drive. For me it is reminiscent of the 1960's XKE in-line 6 Jaguars...only nicer. It is strictly a fun car, and sits in my garage next to my daily driver a Subaru Outback. Love those boxer engines. :-)
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04-16-2013, 06:18 AM	#53
al1 Private 6 Rep 88 Posts Drives: z4 35i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Istanbul / Turkey iTrader: (0)	i have started with a renault clio / later an opel astra / when i lived in the States for couple years, i got a mustang , it was really nice and now, i have the z4.. i am 28 years old..
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04-16-2013, 05:16 PM	#55
Keeperlit Enlisted Member 11 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 840i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NIreland iTrader: (0)	Started with a ford fiesta, then a seat Ibiza gti, ford mondeo, vectra 2.5v6sri, Mazda mx5, Audi tt, e46 20i convert, e46 m3 williams, x5 3.0d, range rover sport 3.6v8, m5, Audi tts, Audi rs5, s5 cab, z4.......I'm now 40!
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04-16-2013, 07:30 PM	#56
cdeslandes Captain 29 Rep 676 Posts Drives: 2010 Z4 s35i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Jeep Wrangler ... [0.00] 2013 Volvo XC90 [0.00] 2010 BMW Z4 sDrive35i [8.67]	I got mine when I was 47. __________________ 2010 BMW Z4 s35i 2014 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2013 Volvo XC90
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04-18-2013, 10:28 AM	#57
M7NDP Private 6 Rep 55 Posts Drives: E89 Z4 sdrive23i M Sport H'Lin Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Bought mine in the uk aged 30... My 4th BMW...A year later we have our first kid... Needless to say I've struggled so far to keep the car but I've decided to enjoy it for another year before I get into something more 'practical'
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06-13-2013, 02:57 AM	#61
StepfordBMW Captain Amazing 8 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 28i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Connecticut, US iTrader: (0)	27. Picking up my 2014 28i on 6/21 driving to NY from CT for delivery. Should be a nice ride back. __________________ 2013 X3 28i DSB/Mojave/FW SA, CONV, CW I, PREM, PREM SND, TECH, HUD
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06-13-2013, 07:58 AM	#62
jparnes1 Colonel 250 Rep 2,386 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	Especially if you take the Merritt Pkwy. Love those curves. __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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06-13-2013, 08:34 AM	#63
VailM3 Captain 64 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35is Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Geneva Switzerland iTrader: (0)	would be great if poles could do model and age. I wonder what is the spread by model vs age. 1 field of data is good but 2 makes for a better comparison.
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06-13-2013, 09:04 AM	#64
Innovative AutoConcepts First Lieutenant 35 Rep 346 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 E89 Alpine White Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rockville MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 Z4 E89 SDrive30i [7.84]	I started with a Mazda 6, mazda Miata MX-5 and Now I have a Z4 E89. Currently 23. =]
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06-13-2013, 10:21 AM	#65
Lurcher Captain 74 Rep 681 Posts Drives: 2012 z4 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Buford, GA (right side of ATL) iTrader: (0)	Mine was "forced" upon me after this ~4 weeks ago.... She CA stopped at a stop sign. "I never saw him"....
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