I suspect the buyers of the 1-series tend to be younger without obligations like big mortgage payments, kids college tuition, retirement funding, etc.
That's why the percentage of income spent on cars is relatively high.
When I was right out of college I spent a relatively high percentage of my income on my car too. But I lived at home and had no other expenses except my car and beer money so it was no big deal. Now I wouldn't think of spending even 20% of our income on cars and I don't even have kids.
I'm sure if you ask this question over in the 5 or 7-series forums you'll get differenrt answers.
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