Is there an X3 demographics thread?

Toecutter · 10-04-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TuffLittleUnit

Two themes emerging - the first is obvious isn't IT? The second is that sixties are the new forties.

Both groups include people who can spend a lot of time sitting at a computer looking at forums?

sfax · 10-04-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Toecutter

Both groups include people who can spend a lot of time sitting at a computer looking at forums?

And in the case of the first group you can add ".. when they should be working"

ww8915 · 10-04-2011, 12:24 PM

First time BMW owner. Love the drive. Am 66yo did 34 yrs in law enforcement presently working in health care. Never in IT but love all the gadgets in this vehilcle.

Always wanted a bimmer. Wife has some issues and riding in a SAV is much more comfortable for her than a sedan. Tried out the seating at the Auto Show of the X3 along with others.

It's a great ride!

MA78 · 10-04-2011, 12:37 PM

33, married, two kids (3yo girl, 1yo boy), two welsh corgis.
I live in Portland, OR and I'm a writer.

Toecutter · 10-04-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sfax

And in the case of the first group you can add ".. when they should be working"

LOL.

drmd · 10-05-2011, 05:29 PM

31,Married, Physician. would be first time BMW owner.

chillychan · 10-07-2011, 07:18 AM

...it all makes sense now. explains why there is not much info on aftermarket wheels, suspension, and engine mods.

Dukat · 10-07-2011, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by chillychan

...it all makes sense now. explains why there is not much info on aftermarket wheels, suspension, and engine mods.

Toecutter · 10-07-2011, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by chillychan

...it all makes sense now. explains why there is not much info on aftermarket wheels, suspension, and engine mods.

...and the refreshing lack of internet bravado.

JordanWindebank · 10-07-2011, 04:59 PM

31, married, 2 kids (10yo and 6yo boys), manage an internal IT department for the investment arm of one of the major banks in Aus.

First time BMW owner, not the last time I can assure you.

Rodion · 10-08-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by chillychan

...it all makes sense now. explains why there is not much info on aftermarket wheels, suspension, and engine mods.

Come on...

Back in the days I used to have Volvo 760 Turbo which I moded quite a bit. Made my own bleed-valve to turbo, changed camshaft, changed downpipe and exhaust... even tried to change fuel injectors from Supra to Volvo, but they did not work after installing. I was told that they should work and give more fuel (hence I could tune up the boost pressure).

Rinse · 10-08-2011, 10:52 AM

29, just married
Finance Manager in the Digital Media division @ Rogers Communications.

TuffLittleUnit · 10-08-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rinse

just married

Congratulations!!!

chillychan · 10-08-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodion

Come on...

Back in the days I used to have Volvo 760 Turbo which I moded quite a bit. Made my own bleed-valve to turbo, changed camshaft, changed downpipe and exhaust... even tried to change fuel injectors from Supra to Volvo, but they did not work after installing. I was told that they should work and give more fuel (hence I could tune up the boost pressure).

you may be the exception. are you gonna do any mods to the X3? reading the european bmw mags, i know there a few swedish that like making turbo monsters

Rodion · 10-09-2011, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by chillychan

you may be the exception. are you gonna do any mods to the X3? reading the european bmw mags, i know there a few swedish that like making turbo monsters

No, I am all settled down now. No mods and I attend "ecorun" competitions, which are sort of rallyes but "who can drive the route with least fuel amount"

Of course there are timelimits to each special stage, so you must drive quite fast in order not to receive penalty points.

chillychan · 10-09-2011, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodion

No, I am all settled down now. No mods and I attend "ecorun" competitions, which are sort of rallyes but "who can drive the route with least fuel amount"

Of course there are timelimits to each special stage, so you must drive quite fast in order not to receive penalty points.

yes times are changing. i am a bit sad that maybe my grand kids will not appreciate the sound of straight 6 and smell exhaust. good luck on your next ecorun!

clarka@csolve.net · 10-13-2011, 07:25 PM

My husband and I are in our mid 30's. I am a Physiotherapist and he is a Funeral Director/owner. We have an 11 year old Small Munsterlander dog who loves the hatch!

Bimmerlife · 10-13-2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sfax

I think Lotus is an oracle, LedZep a priest and Judd Holland is definitely not a politician

Lol, I'd say you have pretty good insight. And what's your take on Dukat? Just curious...

Dr Stig 2 · 10-14-2011, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodion

No, I am all settled down now. No mods and I attend "ecorun" competitions, which are sort of rallyes but "who can drive the route with least fuel amount"

Of course there are timelimits to each special stage, so you must drive quite fast in order not to receive penalty points.

I'd hire a truck to tow/carry me between stages at great speed.
Why dont BMW / Porsche / Ferrari make a good truck?
My money is on Porsche doing it first.

Bmwlvr60 · 12-09-2012, 10:45 AM

Bought X3 28i for my wife. That said, whenever the two of us are out I'm always the one driving and I'm the one driving to big box stores and gardening centers. I'm replacing her MDX which is much larger- which we don't need anymore.

She's an executive for a pharmaceutical and I'm one for a software company. We're both in our late 40's. 2 kids in high school.

I love technology, music and fun to drive rides. She cares about the colors and less about the look. I've always loved driving all my buddy's BMW's. I've always felt that the 3 5 and 7 series and SUVs are the most fun of an vehicle to drive in their respective classes. I've hesitated buying one because of the reliability issues. We've had a few Acuras in a row that have been good rides and have had zero reliability issues. Thought I'd give an X3 a shot- I know we'll love driving it around.

Bmwlvr60 · 12-09-2012, 10:47 AM

Bought X3 28i for my wife. That said, whenever the two of us are out I'm always the one driving and I'm the one driving to big box stores and gardening centers. I'm replacing her MDX which is much larger- which we don't need anymore.

She's an executive for a pharmaceutical and I'm one for a software company. We're both in our late 40's. 2 kids in high school.

I love technology, music and fun to drive rides. She cares about the colors and less about the look. I've always loved driving all my buddy's BMW's. I've always felt that the 3 5 and 7 series and SUVs are the most fun of an vehicle to drive in their respective classes. I've hesitated buying one because of the reliability issues. We've had a few Acuras in a row that have been good rides and have had zero reliability issues. Thought I'd give an X3 a shot- I know we'll love driving it around.

Bmwlvr60 · 12-09-2012, 10:49 AM

Bought X3 28i for my wife. That said, whenever the two of us are out I'm always the one driving and I'm the one driving to big box stores and gardening centers. I'm replacing her MDX which is much larger- which we don't need anymore.

She's an executive for a pharmaceutical and I'm one for a software company. We're both in our late 40's. 2 kids in high school.

I love technology, music and fun to drive rides. She cares about the colors and less about the look. I've always loved driving all my buddy's BMW's. I've always felt that the 3 5 and 7 series and SUVs are the most fun of any vehicle to drive in their respective classes. I've hesitated buying one because of the reliability issues. We've had a few Acuras in a row that have been good rides and have had zero reliability issues. Thought I'd give an X3 a shot- I know we'll love driving it around.

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chillychan Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335xi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jersey City iTrader: (0)	...it all makes sense now. explains why there is not much info on aftermarket wheels, suspension, and engine mods.
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JordanWindebank Private 6 Rep 67 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive 20d (2011) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	31, married, 2 kids (10yo and 6yo boys), manage an internal IT department for the investment arm of one of the major banks in Aus. First time BMW owner, not the last time I can assure you.
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Bmwlvr60 First Lieutenant 47 Rep 385 Posts Drives: BMW X3 28i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 528ix [0.00] 2013 BMX X3 28i [0.00]	Bought X3 28i for my wife. That said, whenever the two of us are out I'm always the one driving and I'm the one driving to big box stores and gardening centers. I'm replacing her MDX which is much larger- which we don't need anymore. She's an executive for a pharmaceutical and I'm one for a software company. We're both in our late 40's. 2 kids in high school. I love technology, music and fun to drive rides. She cares about the colors and less about the look. I've always loved driving all my buddy's BMW's. I've always felt that the 3 5 and 7 series and SUVs are the most fun of an vehicle to drive in their respective classes. I've hesitated buying one because of the reliability issues. We've had a few Acuras in a row that have been good rides and have had zero reliability issues. Thought I'd give an X3 a shot- I know we'll love driving it around.
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Bmwlvr60 First Lieutenant 47 Rep 385 Posts Drives: BMW X3 28i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 528ix [0.00] 2013 BMX X3 28i [0.00]	Bought X3 28i for my wife. That said, whenever the two of us are out I'm always the one driving and I'm the one driving to big box stores and gardening centers. I'm replacing her MDX which is much larger- which we don't need anymore. She's an executive for a pharmaceutical and I'm one for a software company. We're both in our late 40's. 2 kids in high school. I love technology, music and fun to drive rides. She cares about the colors and less about the look. I've always loved driving all my buddy's BMW's. I've always felt that the 3 5 and 7 series and SUVs are the most fun of an vehicle to drive in their respective classes. I've hesitated buying one because of the reliability issues. We've had a few Acuras in a row that have been good rides and have had zero reliability issues. Thought I'd give an X3 a shot- I know we'll love driving it around.
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Bmwlvr60 First Lieutenant 47 Rep 385 Posts Drives: BMW X3 28i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 528ix [0.00] 2013 BMX X3 28i [0.00]	Bought X3 28i for my wife. That said, whenever the two of us are out I'm always the one driving and I'm the one driving to big box stores and gardening centers. I'm replacing her MDX which is much larger- which we don't need anymore. She's an executive for a pharmaceutical and I'm one for a software company. We're both in our late 40's. 2 kids in high school. I love technology, music and fun to drive rides. She cares about the colors and less about the look. I've always loved driving all my buddy's BMW's. I've always felt that the 3 5 and 7 series and SUVs are the most fun of any vehicle to drive in their respective classes. I've hesitated buying one because of the reliability issues. We've had a few Acuras in a row that have been good rides and have had zero reliability issues. Thought I'd give an X3 a shot- I know we'll love driving it around.
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