C32 / C55 Owners Club Demographics
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2002 C32 AMG silver & 2003 Lancer Evolution 8 black very moded
~Age: 25
~Location(s): Dayton,Ohio
~Profession/Field of work: Med Student/ Co-Op
~Areas of interest: Women, Cars, Bikes, Sports of all kinds, Computers, Fitness, hell im just a typical dude.
~Vehicles in the barn: 2003 EVO8 (heavily modded), 2002 C32 AMG, 2006 Saturn Ion, MasterCraft X-15, 2007 Toyota FJ
~Location(s): Dayton,Ohio
~Profession/Field of work: Med Student/ Co-Op
~Areas of interest: Women, Cars, Bikes, Sports of all kinds, Computers, Fitness, hell im just a typical dude.
~Vehicles in the barn: 2003 EVO8 (heavily modded), 2002 C32 AMG, 2006 Saturn Ion, MasterCraft X-15, 2007 Toyota FJ
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02' C32 - 07' H2 - 07' BMW K1200R
+Age: 41
+Location(s): Mt. Vernon, WA
+Profession/Field of work: Semi-Retired / R&D, Design, Marketing
+Title: Dad
+Areas of interest: All things AMG, Aviation, Film/Movie Production, learning how to do more than change a tire on the C32
+Vehicles in the barn: C32, C280, H2
+Location(s): Mt. Vernon, WA
+Profession/Field of work: Semi-Retired / R&D, Design, Marketing
+Title: Dad
+Areas of interest: All things AMG, Aviation, Film/Movie Production, learning how to do more than change a tire on the C32
+Vehicles in the barn: C32, C280, H2
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08 M5, 06 X3, 05 C55
+Age: 26
+Location: Rockville, MD (the burbs of D.C.)
+Profession/Field of work: Information Technology
+Title: Consultant
+Areas of interest: cars, video games, travel, kendo, fencing
+Vehicles in the barn: 05 C55 AMG, 06 Subaru WRX STI, 06 BMW X3, and a Honda 12 speed bicycle!!!
+Location: Rockville, MD (the burbs of D.C.)
+Profession/Field of work: Information Technology
+Title: Consultant
+Areas of interest: cars, video games, travel, kendo, fencing
+Vehicles in the barn: 05 C55 AMG, 06 Subaru WRX STI, 06 BMW X3, and a Honda 12 speed bicycle!!!
#29
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Very interesting statistics/demographics.
It is nice to see such a diverse population with different occupations and interests, yet sharing one common interest: AMG cars
PS: I am glad that I am not classified as an "old fart", yet.
It is nice to see such a diverse population with different occupations and interests, yet sharing one common interest: AMG cars
PS: I am glad that I am not classified as an "old fart", yet.
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03 g35 coupe...........02 c32 Sold
As car models get older and less expensive, the demographic shifts younger. I had a 2000 A6 2.7T, and the AudiWorld forum went from old-guy to young-kid very quickly. It's interesting to watch the transition. At some point, the cars got so cheap that people buying them did not have the budget to maintain and repair them.
C32 / C55 is a real niche product and I think it will stay in the hands of true MB enthusiasts for a long time.
C32 / C55 is a real niche product and I think it will stay in the hands of true MB enthusiasts for a long time.
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2011 C63, 2004 S500, 2013 E350, 2013 Ody Elite
+Age: 38
+Location: Santa Monica, CA
+Profession/Field of work: Finance/Banking
+Title: 1st VP
+Areas of interest: cars, mt. Bike, Wine/Beer, Watches...$$$$
+Vehicles in the barn: '03 C32, '01 C320, '98 Litespeed Unicoi Mt. Bike.
+Location: Santa Monica, CA
+Profession/Field of work: Finance/Banking
+Title: 1st VP
+Areas of interest: cars, mt. Bike, Wine/Beer, Watches...$$$$
+Vehicles in the barn: '03 C32, '01 C320, '98 Litespeed Unicoi Mt. Bike.
#32
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C32 T 2003. Mods? MANY!! :)
Age; 38
Location; At the moment on work in Lebanon! I'm from Sweden and lives in Stockholm, but are only in Sweden about 6 weeks a year. Work all over the world.
Proffesion; Consultant in Humanitarian mine/EOD clearance. (I come in to countrys that are in war, or have been at war, and clear up the unexploded mines, cluster bombs, shells, etc etc.) www.maginternational.org
Title; Technical Field Manager (At the moment I'm in charge of about 110 people.)
Areas of interest; Cars, women, anything that goes "bang", watches (just ordered a new one, partly carbon fibre.)
Vehicles; '03 C32T
Location; At the moment on work in Lebanon! I'm from Sweden and lives in Stockholm, but are only in Sweden about 6 weeks a year. Work all over the world.
Proffesion; Consultant in Humanitarian mine/EOD clearance. (I come in to countrys that are in war, or have been at war, and clear up the unexploded mines, cluster bombs, shells, etc etc.) www.maginternational.org
Title; Technical Field Manager (At the moment I'm in charge of about 110 people.)
Areas of interest; Cars, women, anything that goes "bang", watches (just ordered a new one, partly carbon fibre.)
Vehicles; '03 C32T
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#33
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Age: 41
+Location: Pittsburgh
+Profession/Field of work Construction
+Title: Manager/Supervisor
+Areas of interest: cars, Open wheel racing, Wine/Beer, Cigars, Scuba diving, Family, Home theaters, and of course $$$$
See yeah
+Location: Pittsburgh
+Profession/Field of work Construction
+Title: Manager/Supervisor
+Areas of interest: cars, Open wheel racing, Wine/Beer, Cigars, Scuba diving, Family, Home theaters, and of course $$$$
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C32 ///AMG
+Age: 38
+Location: Ogden, Utah.
+Profession: Railroading.
+Title: Locomotive Engineer.
+Areas of interest: Hangin with my 7 yr old Son, Cars, Golf.
+Vehicles in the barn: 02 C32, 98 BMW e39.
+Location: Ogden, Utah.
+Profession: Railroading.
+Title: Locomotive Engineer.
+Areas of interest: Hangin with my 7 yr old Son, Cars, Golf.
+Vehicles in the barn: 02 C32, 98 BMW e39.
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As car models get older and less expensive, the demographic shifts younger. I had a 2000 A6 2.7T, and the AudiWorld forum went from old-guy to young-kid very quickly. It's interesting to watch the transition. At some point, the cars got so cheap that people buying them did not have the budget to maintain and repair them.
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'02 C32 AMG, '69 BMW 2002, MC-130H
another...
Age; 37
Location; Okinawa, Japan.
Profession; USAF MC-130H Talon II Aviator
Title; Fight Engineer
Areas of interest; Cars, Surfing, Scuba, Sailing, Aviation
Location; Okinawa, Japan.
Profession; USAF MC-130H Talon II Aviator
Title; Fight Engineer
Areas of interest; Cars, Surfing, Scuba, Sailing, Aviation
#37
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Age: 38
Location: Northern Virginia
Profession: Consultant
In the Barn: C55, f150 Supercrew
Interests: Women, cars, beaches, mountains, Va Tech Hokie Football
Location: Northern Virginia
Profession: Consultant
In the Barn: C55, f150 Supercrew
Interests: Women, cars, beaches, mountains, Va Tech Hokie Football
#38
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Age: 30
Location: Southern California
Profession: Software Engineer
Vehicle: 2006 C55 AMG
Interests: Cars, Movies, Music, Sushi, Art, Video Games
Location: Southern California
Profession: Software Engineer
Vehicle: 2006 C55 AMG
Interests: Cars, Movies, Music, Sushi, Art, Video Games
#39
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+Age: 46
+Location: Bristow, VA (the burbs of D.C.)
+Profession/Field of work: Information Technology
+Title: Team Lead
+Areas of interest: Youth ministry, cars, motorcycle riding,
+Vehicles in the barn: 04 C32 AMG, 04 Dodge HEMI, 07 Harley NightRod Special, 06 Honda CBR1000RR.
+Location: Bristow, VA (the burbs of D.C.)
+Profession/Field of work: Information Technology
+Title: Team Lead
+Areas of interest: Youth ministry, cars, motorcycle riding,
+Vehicles in the barn: 04 C32 AMG, 04 Dodge HEMI, 07 Harley NightRod Special, 06 Honda CBR1000RR.
#40
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Interesting statistics.
So far out of a sample population of 30 members:
Average member age: 34yo
Youngest: 21yo
Oldest: 53.5yo <-- Notice that the oldest member was the only one to post 1/2 years
So far out of a sample population of 30 members:
Average member age: 34yo
Youngest: 21yo
Oldest: 53.5yo <-- Notice that the oldest member was the only one to post 1/2 years
#41
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Please, allow me raise the average age...
+Age: 46
+Location(s): South OC, CA
+Profession/Field of work: Real Estate & Insurance
+Titles: Realtor, Broker, Husband & Father
+Areas of interest: Christ, my wife, my kids, almost all cars and bikes (the human powered kind)
+Vehicles in the barn: MB C32 and (don't laugh, it's my wife's) Chrysler Town & Country
+Location(s): South OC, CA
+Profession/Field of work: Real Estate & Insurance
+Titles: Realtor, Broker, Husband & Father
+Areas of interest: Christ, my wife, my kids, almost all cars and bikes (the human powered kind)
+Vehicles in the barn: MB C32 and (don't laugh, it's my wife's) Chrysler Town & Country
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02 c32 99 superduty
my turn
+Age: 36
+Location(s): Ogden, Utah
+Profession: Air Force-civilian
+Title: Aircraft Painter
+Areas of interest: My 4 year old girl, Cars, Racing, Boating
+Vehicles in the barn: 2002 C32, 99 Superduty, 1955 bel air
+Location(s): Ogden, Utah
+Profession: Air Force-civilian
+Title: Aircraft Painter
+Areas of interest: My 4 year old girl, Cars, Racing, Boating
+Vehicles in the barn: 2002 C32, 99 Superduty, 1955 bel air
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03 g35 coupe...........02 c32 Sold
definately a huge difference in age in the used car market.
http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...conomy-mo.html
here's a brief quote from the article when comparing the average of new car buyers
http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...conomy-mo.html
here's a brief quote from the article when comparing the average of new car buyers
Another telling tale about buying age from CNW was that the average age of shoppers choosing a domestic vehicle was 49.4 years old in 2007 — older than the average 42.5-year-old buyer of Asian cars but younger than the 50.6-year-olds choosing European nameplates.
The oldest average shoppers industry-wide were looking at Ford or its Mercury and Lincoln brands, at 54.3 years. GM shoppers averaged 48 years old, while Chrysler shoppers came in at 44.
On the foreign-manufacturer front, an interesting auto rivalry also had interesting statistics: The average age of Toyota shoppers was 46.6 years old, while the average age for Honda shoppers was 51.2.
And while Buick is typically the butt of jokes about buyers who are somewhere between retired and deceased, the average age of a Buick shopper last year was 55.2 years old, considerably younger than the average 63.6-year-old Mercedes-Benz shopper.
The oldest average shoppers industry-wide were looking at Ford or its Mercury and Lincoln brands, at 54.3 years. GM shoppers averaged 48 years old, while Chrysler shoppers came in at 44.
On the foreign-manufacturer front, an interesting auto rivalry also had interesting statistics: The average age of Toyota shoppers was 46.6 years old, while the average age for Honda shoppers was 51.2.
And while Buick is typically the butt of jokes about buyers who are somewhere between retired and deceased, the average age of a Buick shopper last year was 55.2 years old, considerably younger than the average 63.6-year-old Mercedes-Benz shopper.
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07 E550, 02 C32, 91 300E
lol well I guess our C's dont fit into that age 63 demographic. It is pretty funny, especially when people get into my car and don't know what it is. "This is a Mercedes???"
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C55
Age: 36
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Profession: Accountant - IT industry (Wall Str listed Co.)
Title: Country Controller
Interests: Golf, cars, beer
Vehicle: C55
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Profession: Accountant - IT industry (Wall Str listed Co.)
Title: Country Controller
Interests: Golf, cars, beer
Vehicle: C55
#48
+Age: 37
+Location: Toronto, Canada.
+Profession: Quality Engineer.
+Title: Contracted Consultant\ Liaison
+Areas of interest: Cars,Computers, Video Games...
+Vehicles in the barn: 06 C55, 98Volvo S70 T5SE, 91 Z28, 04 Trailblazer LTZ.
+Location: Toronto, Canada.
+Profession: Quality Engineer.
+Title: Contracted Consultant\ Liaison
+Areas of interest: Cars,Computers, Video Games...
+Vehicles in the barn: 06 C55, 98Volvo S70 T5SE, 91 Z28, 04 Trailblazer LTZ.
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'04 Black C32; '00 Black ML320
Age: 36
Location: San Diego, California
Profession: Registered Nurse
Title: "The Folker"
Interests: family, health and finance, nice cars, hard rock...it used to be
in the opposite order
Vehicles: '04 C32, '00 ML320
Location: San Diego, California
Profession: Registered Nurse
Title: "The Folker"
Interests: family, health and finance, nice cars, hard rock...it used to be
in the opposite order
Vehicles: '04 C32, '00 ML320
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#50
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+Age: 37
+Location(s): Suburbs of Philadelphia,PA
+Profession/Field of work: Information Technology
+Title: Network Engineer
+Areas of interest: Video games,my family, and car forums like mbworld
+Vehicles in the barn: '99 A4, '01 A6, '02 C32
+Location(s): Suburbs of Philadelphia,PA
+Profession/Field of work: Information Technology
+Title: Network Engineer
+Areas of interest: Video games,my family, and car forums like mbworld
+Vehicles in the barn: '99 A4, '01 A6, '02 C32