Youngest 1-series buyer?

[Bdh821]

Lol ok I lied. I was really 23 when I bought it.

[BrokenVert]

Originally Posted by Bdh821

Lol ok I lied. I was really 23 when I bought it.

Haha knew it...that still makes me the youngest then

[Freakazoid]

Originally Posted by BrokenVert

Haha knew it...that still makes me the youngest then

you said *most* payments... how's that equate to not getting any help?
(the entire point of this thread?)

[BrokenVert]

Originally Posted by Freakazoid

you said *most* payments... how's that equate to not getting any help?
(the entire point of this thread?)

Ok I didn't make 2 payments because I had to pay for books. Engineering classes have the most expensive books ever and I had the unfortunate luck of having to buy a new edition...so no used copies.

My sis made those payments for me and I payed her back a few months later

[NihonX]

{Monthly Payments}
Apartment [1-Bedroom] (SF, CA) - $1395
Utilities (Gas, Electric, Trash) - $120 (avg)
135i Payments - $483
Car Insurance - $150
Credit Cards (3) - $400 (Total)
Cell Phone (2 Lines) - $130
Internet/Cable - $90
Food - $400
Fuel - $200

I'm a 23 year old unemployed Student living alone.
How DO I legally do it?

[LaCroix]

Originally Posted by BrokenVert

Well that was really condescending. No need to talk down to me I'm a people too.

Sorry, I had to.

[M_BYEEE]

I got my 135i when I was 19 just had a co-signer make all the payments myself and made a down payment on top of my trade in of my old car

[madostrich]

this is a dumb thread. I'm 35 and bought a 135i because I've always been fascinated with the 2002ti. I was brought home from the hospital in one.

we all have different reasons for choosing our ride. the point of this thread is to enjoy our commonality, and not our differences.

Age is a number. the BMW 1 series is a state of being.

[BlackFlash]

Originally Posted by Makkasteez

i sold mass quantities of drugs to buy my 1 at 18 yrs old

hahaha, finally an explanation that makes sense to me.

[BlackFlash]

Originally Posted by BrokenVert

Ok I didn't make 2 payments because I had to pay for books. Engineering classes have the most expensive books ever and I had the unfortunate luck of having to buy a new edition...so no used copies.

My sis made those payments for me and I payed her back a few months later

And your source of income while taking engineering is what? I don't know what exactly you're doing, but my engineering program certainly didn't leave time for a job. Work terms allowed me to save up enough for rent, tuition, books and beer. A lot of beer. Actually, I think I just figured out why I couldn't afford a bimmer..............

[BrokenVert]

^my dad is taking care of what little college tuition I have (I got a pretty decent scholarship) I work for my dad as a welder/equipment operator (I'm not licensed but I'm experienced) on occasion. But up at uni I manage a burger king. It's tough but I'm currently on the deans list so I know I'm pulling it off.

[UdubBadger]

I'm only 12

[Raz0s]

I purchased mine this year in Feb. I was 22. I am now 23 since May... 100% owned by me no finance

[competition]

Originally Posted by madostrich

this is a dumb thread. I'm 35 and bought a 135i because I've always been fascinated with the 2002ti. I was brought home from the hospital in one.

we all have different reasons for choosing our ride. the point of this thread is to enjoy our commonality, and not our differences.

Age is a number. the BMW 1 series is a state of being.

[MarkR171]

Originally Posted by madostrich

this is a dumb thread. I'm 35 and bought a 135i because I've always been fascinated with the 2002ti. I was brought home from the hospital in one.

we all have different reasons for choosing our ride. the point of this thread is to enjoy our commonality, and not our differences.

Age is a number. the BMW 1 series is a state of being.

This thread is just to see who the youngest owner is. Not to show that only young people can have a 1 series. A 50-60+ year old retired marine drives a 135i at the local auto-x events.

[Daniel135i]

My son has a 135i and hes only a year and a half old.... HE WINS!!!!!!!!

[BrokenVert]

^ rofl I think you're right!

[JasonCSU]

Damn, this thread is making me feel old.

[mrgoochio]

i got my first job when i was 9 and hit the 6 figure mark when i was 12. decided to buy a jet at 18 and fly but found it inconvenient so i thought i'd be humble and pickup a 135i instead. cash.

[MLife168]

Originally Posted by coldnate

Just curious who the youngest owner is who didn't get any help from parents/family/etc. 22 here.

I'm guessing you want to figure out what the youngest owner age without help from parents/family because you're proud of yourself for getting one at 22. Which in your own right you should be. Not everyone, no matter how old, can afford to drive a BMW.

However I don't believe age should be the only factor. Should at least be age with monthly expenses. And if you want to get really specific add in net worth to the equation. Although most people with money do not like disclosing their net worth. In general you'll hear more often "I have no money in my bank account" or "I'm over drawn" then you'll hear "I have X million in this account and X million in that account."

But as JB135MDCT basically said, if you got credit you can get one.

I see and know of many people between the ages of 18-30+ who drive nice cars, and are technically making the payments on their own. However the majority of these people still live at home. They don't pay mortgage/rent but may help out a little at home. There's also: property tax, health insurance, car insurance, food, utilities, gas, travel/entertainment etc. Some others are renting with roommates and split general expenses.

Regardless there is nothing wrong with that, some people do that to save money or need to stay home and help their parents out.

To the original poster, it's nice to buy a new BMW at a young age. But in my opinion, someone who is living on their own, or if living at home but takes care of the bills and can afford to buy a nice new car without any help; I give that person props.

[coldnate]

Originally Posted by E92M3WestLA

I'm guessing you want to figure out what the youngest owner age without help from parents/family because you're proud of yourself for getting one at 22. Which in your own right you should be. Not everyone, no matter how old, can afford to drive a BMW.

However I don't believe age should be the only factor. Should at least be age with monthly expenses. And if you want to get really specific add in net worth to the equation. Although most people with money do not like disclosing their net worth. In general you'll hear more often "I have no money in my bank account" or "I'm over drawn" then you'll hear "I have X million in this account and X million in that account."

But as JB135MDCT basically said, if you got credit you can get one.

I see and know of many people between the ages of 18-30+ who drive nice cars, and are technically making the payments on their own. However the majority of these people still live at home. They don't pay mortgage/rent but may help out a little at home. There's also: property tax, health insurance, car insurance, food, utilities, gas, travel/entertainment etc. Some others are renting with roommates and split general expenses.

Regardless there is nothing wrong with that, some people do that to save money or need to stay home and help their parents out.

To the original poster, it's nice to buy a new BMW at a young age. But in my opinion, someone who is living on their own, or if living at home but takes care of the bills and can afford to buy a nice new car without any help; I give that person props.

I wasn't interested in the props, I just usually think of the average BMW buyer as someone in their mid 30's or later. I was more interested in how the 1-series is appealing to a younger generation.

And I paid my dues with my 186,000 mile honda accord before I got this car. My rent isn't exactly cheap either - $1,200 per month, no roommate.

[MLife168]

Originally Posted by coldnate

I wasn't interested in the props, I just usually think of the average BMW buyer as someone in their mid 30's or later. I was more interested in how the 1-series is appealing to a younger generation.

And I paid my dues with my 186,000 mile honda accord before I got this car. My rent isn't exactly cheap either - $1,200 per month, no roommate.

Well I never said you were looking for props or not. But I did say that I'm not taking away from the fact that you were able to buy one at a younger age; "Which in your own right you should be. Not everyone, no matter how old, can afford to drive a BMW." I said I give props to people who cover their own living expenses and buy their cars on their own. That may or may not have been you. I was only guessing to the possible reason why you started the post since you didn't state it. There's nothing wrong with being proud of buying your own BMW at a young age.

However it seems that instead of your intent to see the age group the 1 series was attracting, more people took it as a money vs age thing. Especially when your post says, "Just curious who the youngest owner is who didn't get any help from parents/family/etc. 22 here."

People started responding back with their age and if they got any help. So I added my 2 cents which was, even if you are young and didn't get any help, there are many other factors to consider. If you look at some of the responses people did start talking about how much they pay for rent, and others responded by saying that amount wasn't enough for where they lived. That's why I commented that it should be total expenses combined with age.... Two people at the same age can have vastly different expenses. You feel that your rent of $1200 isn't cheap. However for me I think it is cheap. For someone who lives say in Nebraska or somewhere less expensive than Southern California, they would think $1200 was a lot. At 20, I was paying $1625/mo for rent, no roommates either like you. Now a days I'm paying close to $700 just for my monthly home owner dues. I'm not trying to compete with you or make you feel bad, just making a point on how cheap and expensive is relative.

But it's good that you put in your dues and drove an Accord for a while. Should make you appreciate the fact that you were able to buy a new BMW on your own even more.