How old were you when you bought your first M?

[Zayzel]

I've read a lot of comments on the forums that say "don't buy an M3 when you're young."

I'm turning 30 in January and wanted to buy myself a birthday present - in no way is this a midlife crisis deal. I just really love the bodystyle of the current M3s and have always wanted to own/drive one. I work hard for my money and am not a trust fund baby.

Looking to gather some insight across the forum on the age range everyone purchased their first M3. Was it too early/late? If you bought one early on in life, if you had the chance to do it again, would you have waited? Thanks in advance you beautiful people.

[DAJAN_M3]

Purchased my first M at 26 ....I'm 27 now lol

[SakhirM4]

I was 30 when I bought my first BMW, but did not get my first M (2006 E46 M3) until I was 62.

[Iowa 73]

43... but my son put in $15k for joint ownership and he is 20...

[m3welt]

I did Euro Delivery of my first M (F80 M3) on my 30th birthday. Best decision I've ever made. I came from a poor family and was told I'd never make it. It daily reminds me of how far I've come and how grateful I am to not listen to the naysayers in life and to continue going after my dreams. I say go for it!

[Ian1973]

37 when I got my first BMW and M, an E46.

[Luc@Speed&Tech]

I got my F82 when I was 26...Bought my first M (E92 M3) at 18. To be honest I do have regrets...but at the same time I appreciate it because it forced me to work hard.

[morf13]

I got my first BMW when I was 24, but just got my first M (M3) when I turned 31 back in december.

[mazharracer]

25th birthday gift to my self bought my first M car..had bmw's before

[RickFLM4]

47

[robertg]

325 CI at 27
335 I at 35
M3 at 41

[Jim B]

I bought mine when I was 68. I turned 71 two months ago.

[RACEM4TE]

Currently 21. Own a 675LT coupe and have an M3 on order which is replacing my S63 Coupe

[snareman]

First BMW 33. First M 44.

[Super Spartan]

First BMW was a 1992 320Ci when I was 16
Lots of other cars then......
First BMW M car which was an M4 when I was 32..... (I'll be 33 in 2 months)

[Typeslice]

Used, but still current gen at the time, e46 M3 when I was 23.

[ksa]

I liked/like AMG's so picked my first AMG at 26, and first M (E92 M3) at 28. Now I am 30..going on to 31 in a few months

[darkbro66]

I just picked up my 17 ZCP 3 weeks ago, 5 days after my 26th birthday. If you have the means to buy one, and it will make you happy, go for it!

[CanAutM3]

2001 E46 M3 at 29
2008 E92 M3 at 36
2015 F82 M4 at 43
2019 F82 M4cs at 47

[M-Pilot]

I bought my M4 (my first M) last year when i was 26.

[Leome]

<-- 29 yo, got myself a M4 this month!

[Invictus]

55.

Started off with not much in my early years. Worked hard to get myself into a place where I felt I'd "made it".
Paid cash. Waiting's worth it.

I'm so grateful for living in a place that rewards hard work.