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      04-09-2017, 08:49 PM   #45
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      04-09-2017, 09:39 PM   #46
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      04-10-2017, 04:32 AM   #49
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      04-10-2017, 04:52 AM   #50
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I'm 32 and recently got my first M, '17 ZCP M3 6mt. I've wanted an M3 since high school and I'm glad I waited until now. Best decision I ever made.

Most people I know are getting married and having kids. I went the opposite way.
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      04-10-2017, 10:36 AM   #53
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      04-10-2017, 10:40 AM   #54
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I'm 32 and recently got my first M, '17 ZCP M3 6mt. I've wanted an M3 since high school and I'm glad I waited until now. Best decision I ever made.

Most people I know are getting married and having kids. I went the opposite way.
Man I am in the same boat but have not pulled trigger yet. My sensible side says don't spend $60k on a car but then again I have friends paying 2-3K a MONTH for au paire's or nanny's!! Now that sucks
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      04-10-2017, 11:32 AM   #55
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      04-10-2017, 11:42 AM   #56
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      04-10-2017, 11:55 AM   #57
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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.
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      04-10-2017, 12:16 PM   #58
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Man I am in the same boat but have not pulled trigger yet. My sensible side says don't spend $60k on a car but then again I have friends paying 2-3K a MONTH for au paire's or nanny's!! Now that sucks
For what's worth, in 2016, two babies came into my life. First, my 2016 M3 in April. Then my first child, a baby daughter, in October.

I love my M3 just as much as anyone else here, but I would give it up in heartbeat if I needed the money for my daughter. Cars are just cars, can't compare them the love you'll have for your child.
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      04-10-2017, 12:37 PM   #59
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Man I am in the same boat but have not pulled trigger yet. My sensible side says don't spend $60k on a car but then again I have friends paying 2-3K a MONTH for au paire's or nanny's!! Now that sucks
For what's worth, in 2016, two babies came into my life. First, my 2016 M3 in April. Then my first child, a baby daughter, in October.

I love my M3 just as much as anyone else here, but I would give it up in heartbeat if I needed the money for my daughter. Cars are just cars, can't compare them the love you'll have for your child.
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Man I am in the same boat but have not pulled trigger yet. My sensible side says don't spend $60k on a car but then again I have friends paying 2-3K a MONTH for au paire's or nanny's!! Now that sucks
For what's worth, in 2016, two babies came into my life. First, my 2016 M3 in April. Then my first child, a baby daughter, in October.

I love my M3 just as much as anyone else here, but I would give it up in heartbeat if I needed the money for my daughter. Cars are just cars, can't compare them the love you'll have for your child.
Completely agree. If I'm lucky enough to have a baby AND an M3 then great. If not, I would have no problem getting rid of the M3.

The good news is that I tested it out with my 2 year old niece and a baby seat in the back and she had a great time sticking her legs through the sport seat openings. It's a kid friendly family sedan.
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      04-10-2017, 02:46 PM   #61
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I'd be curious to know if anyone that bought an M when they were <25 YO lived with their parents at the time and had no other financial obligations.
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      04-10-2017, 02:54 PM   #62
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      04-10-2017, 02:59 PM   #63
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Man, I wish I was in the position to buy an M before turning 20. I could barely afford a pair of Eddie Bauer Outlet pants at that age.
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      04-10-2017, 04:02 PM   #64
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I'd be curious to know if anyone that bought an M when they were <25 YO lived with their parents at the time and had no other financial obligations.
Also curious and whether "bought" actually means "given"
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      04-10-2017, 04:09 PM   #65
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I'm 32 and recently got my first M, '17 ZCP M3 6mt. I've wanted an M3 since high school and I'm glad I waited until now. Best decision I ever made.

Most people I know are getting married and having kids. I went the opposite way.
Haha the very same for me. A lot of my friends are on their second child now. I'm still happily single and turning 30 this year. The new '18 F80 can be my child
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