Age of C36 and C43 owners - Page 4

08-12-2011, 11:49 PM

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I wouldn't say $52k for a first car is bill gates rich but it is nice...

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08-13-2011, 01:38 AM

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I wouldn't say $52k for a first car is bill gates rich but it is nice...

It was a joke

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08-13-2011, 01:53 AM

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W203 C55 and SAAB 9-3 2.0T

Ah im slow. By bad.

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08-15-2011, 10:48 AM

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1999 for my UK C43 1971 for its decrepit owner

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08-15-2011, 12:44 PM

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I think it has more to do with the fact that these cars still cost $6k+ unlike the older Subaru's, Honda's, etc... that someone younger could easily afford. Not that $6k+ is a ton of money but most people 20 and younger are probably making minimum wage (or close to it) and it is a lot easier to save $2k and pick up a Honda rather than a car that costs $6k+ (not to mention the gas

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Very true! When I was 16 (4 years ago) I had 11k to buy/ put a down payment on either a C36 or a E36 M3 my parents did not want me in a C43. At that age I knew both where way too much car for a 16 year old but I was a German car freak! I went with the M3 because it had a 5-Speed. But I would think these would be more enthusiast cars by now. Im kinda in the market for one as a daily.

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08-15-2011, 12:47 PM

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why did your parents not want you in a c43 but were ok with an m3?

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08-15-2011, 12:50 PM

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sounds a bit like my story, i am 17 bought my c36 when i was 16. (live in holland so i still have to wait another year to drive it) i really love german cars. Not only because they are fast but for the looks and ride quality etc.

Hope I can enjoy my car for a very long time. ps bought it myself

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08-15-2011, 01:00 PM

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why did your parents not want you in a c43 but were ok with an m3?

(Mainly my Mother) The excuse was its a "V8". My dad had a SL55 at the time and knew I would mod the C43. His excuse was "just dont make it faster than mine" plus I did a lot of track days so I thought the M3 would be perfect.

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08-15-2011, 01:05 PM

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sounds a bit like my story, i am 17 bought my c36 when i was 16. (live in holland so i still have to wait another year to drive it) i really love german cars. Not only because they are fast but for the looks and ride quality etc.

Hope I can enjoy my car for a very long time. ps bought it myself

Thats good I'm sure you will love it more because you bought it yourself! When I bought my M3 I took care of it like no other. My neighbors would tell me "that if I kept washing it 3 times a week the paint would wash off" hahaha But enjoy it buddy and keep up with maintenance and I am sure it will last you very long.

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08-15-2011, 01:10 PM

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Thats good I'm sure you will love it more because you bought it yourself! When I bought my M3 I took care of it like no other. My neighbors would tell me "that if I kept washing it 3 times a week the paint would wash off" hahaha But enjoy it buddy and keep up with maintenance and I am sure it will last you very long.

The 211 is sweet, nice ride!!! Did you mod that one to beat dad's car??? Pretty easy to do!!

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08-15-2011, 01:17 PM

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08-15-2011, 01:19 PM

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The 211 is sweet, nice ride!!! Did you mod that one to beat dad's car??? Pretty easy to do!!

Oh his SL was long gone before I got the 211. He drive a F250 now lol he is looking for a M6 or a nice 996 turbo not sure yet. But I do have some mods done on the E55 nothing big yet.

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08-15-2011, 05:30 PM

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I have the impression that I could be the grandpa of people who contribute and talk on this forum. So, to do a rain check why not post the year of birth (exact date NOT needed) if you are not chicken:

1. DRBC43AMG = 1949