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      01-08-2017, 09:55 PM   #23
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      01-08-2017, 10:29 PM   #24
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i'm 41 now, but i bought my 2014 550i a yr ago as a 40th bday present for myself, it was either that or a Rolex. I chose the 550i.

2nd bmw.

1st one was a 2003 540i that i bought when i was 31.

I'm in Software Sales in Silicon Valley, Daily Driver is 2000 toyota camry with 280k miles on it, which i use when I'm driving around town for work, unless i'm taking clients out. also married with 2 kids (9 and 4).
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      01-09-2017, 07:50 AM   #25
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Never understood the point of these threads.

I have owned many BMWs but then I have owned muscle cars, Volvo's and many Subarus. I have been blessed to drive very nice cars since I was 19.

Every car I own or owned serves a purpose.

Bought the F10 bec I have always liked its looks design and luxury. It replaced my 2015 Legacy. The switch was no brainier as the lease payments are super close in between the 2 cars based on the deal I got on F10. Probably will go back to Legacy as I don't care what I daily drive in Seattle's beyond messed up traffic.
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      01-09-2017, 03:51 PM   #28
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      01-09-2017, 04:22 PM   #29
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i'm 41 now, but i bought my 2014 550i a yr ago as a 40th bday present for myself, it was either that or a Rolex. I chose the 550i.

2nd bmw.

1st one was a 2003 540i that i bought when i was 31.

I'm in Software Sales in Silicon Valley, Daily Driver is 2000 toyota camry with 280k miles on it, which i use when I'm driving around town for work, unless i'm taking clients out. also married with 2 kids (9 and 4).
oh man those old Camry are built strong.

I'm 29 F10 is my primary car. We also have 09 Audi a5. I started trading stocks at age 21. I also work in sales (bathroom and kitchen products).
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      01-09-2017, 04:38 PM   #30
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More diversity (age, anyways) than I would have expected. 95% of the bmws I encounter on cape cod are driven by much older couples, minus the young kids with the riced out e36s / e46s
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      01-09-2017, 06:11 PM   #31
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oh man those old Camry are built strong.

I'm 29 F10 is my primary car. We also have 09 Audi a5. I started trading stocks at age 21. I also work in sales (bathroom and kitchen products).
Yea, and my particular one was built in japan.
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      01-10-2017, 02:59 PM   #32
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hahaha I finally fit a different description. 31/2 kids wife I manage a fleet of fords I came from the e38 community though. I had 2000 750il for a couple of years I really miss that car.
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It really depends on which F10 you're talking about also.

The 528i crowd isn't really going to be the same as the 550i M Sport demographic.

Here's how I'd break the F10 crowd (at least on this forum) apart...

Mostly male/Tech Savvy/Enjoys Luxury and some level of interest in performance cars

528i/528i x drive:
Group 1 - first time BMW owners testing the waters who don't want to take a risk on the higher HP engines
Group 2 - People with long commutes who want luxury and space and something easy on the wallet


535i/535i x drive:
Someone who likes to push their car from time to time but is willing to compromise for something easier on the wallet in terms of MPG and something reliable. If they're more of an enthusiast, they'll also get the M sport package.

550i/550i x drive:
Car/BMW enthusiast who wants the power of a v8 muscle car in an unassuming polished package and sees it as a better value to the M5. M sport package is a must on this one =)
This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for the likely spot on description.

In regards to your 550i "better value" M5 comment, I instead like to tell people: "It's a much more comfortable M5."
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      01-11-2017, 07:57 PM   #34
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Every car I own or owned serves a purpose.
As well.

52 year old manufacturing company exec. Empty nester. Wife is a teacher, nearing retirement. We've owned 5 BMW's ( 3 sedan, 4 ragtop, 528, 3 coupe and F10 ) and my wife simply likes the F10 the best. She wanted comfort and refined minimalist luxury, I wanted modest performance and handling. Our compromise was the F10 535.

It's her daily driver, and the car we usually use when we are both together.

My daily is a Rover D2. Great runabout with great off road capability. I also own an F250. It's great having a truck for times when you just can't toss a couch in the back of a D2 or an F10. All three cars serve a distinct purpose for us, and each is in a particular niche.

For all out fun driving, you cannot beat old school US muscle. My 428CJ XR7 Cougar ragtop.



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      01-12-2017, 11:31 AM   #35
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3rd Times a charm!

I'm 37 yr Male, married as a Navy Submariner in IT. My '13 550xi is my 3rd BMW (1st, '10 335i, 2nd '14 328i). I needed something with the luxury I wanted and power that I yearn for that I had with my 335i. Coincidently, my wife wants a Range Rover Evoque Sport. haha
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      01-12-2017, 11:59 AM   #36
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Whoever said "BMW Starter Pack", you can peg me for sure. 37, Male, one 7 month old baby, married. The 528 demographic is pretty close too. I was 27 when I bought my E60 528. For the reasons of price point, luxury, fuel economy, "prestige".

I have a 550i M Sport now and consider myself a car enthusiast with a pragmatic edge. I have a marketing background and now work for various Private Equity deals as an operator (turnaround / sale). I own 4 cars, all preowned that are paid off with the exception of the F10. I prefer to have 4 preowned vs 2 brand new ones. The value is excellent on the luxury used car market if you know what you're looking for. I think I will continue to buy preowned and have zero qualms about it. Maybe some day I may spec out a new 911 as a milestone present. I buy cars and keep them, never lease.

RE: F10 528 drivers... in Atlanta, the majority of them are leased. I don't think there is a black and white age demographic, but certainly in Atlanta, there are a lot of people who are luxury focused and 528 leases are pretty cheap. It's amazing how many F10s are around.
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      01-12-2017, 12:25 PM   #37
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I'm 37 yr Male, married as a Navy Submariner in IT. My '13 550xi is my 3rd BMW (1st, '10 335i, 2nd '14 328i). I needed something with the luxury I wanted and power that I yearn for that I had with my 335i. Coincidently, my wife wants a Range Rover Evoque Sport. haha
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Ok. I'll chime in: 37, married, 2 kids, PhD in Microbiology, but currently working as a project leader in IT. Recently traded my '11 535i for a loaded '14 550i M-Sport. Absolutely love and always wanted that M-Sport package. Wife drives a '13 X3 35i, which we use on the weekend. I'd say that I am definitely a BMW enthusiast. I previously owned an E46 coupe for years and absolutely loved that car. The 550i reminds me how that car made me feel and then takes it a step further with the V8.
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