Age and Occupation Thread

vachss · 03-02-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by vicj

Nope. Not even close to my fossilized self. Just think Triassic.

Hey vicj,
I'll tell if you will. Big hint: The car I drove in college was a rusty 240Z and I Autocrossed it to death long before most of the respondents in this thread were born...

ga41 · 03-02-2010, 03:48 PM

26, working in the travel industry

The__J__Factor · 03-02-2010, 03:50 PM

lol when i got my M it was pretty funny.
I was 21 at uni and working 1 day a week at McDonalds. I used to rock up to Maccas in the M and people were like wtf??? Car cost AUD$85k.

Now ill be turning 23 this year, have finished uni and now look after our building company www.unitol.com.au

jra · 03-02-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by The__J__Factor

lol when i got my M it was pretty funny.
I was 21 at uni and working 1 day a week at McDonalds. I used to rock up to Maccas in the M and people were like wtf??? Car cost AUD$85k.

Now ill be turning 23 this year, have finished uni and now look after our building company www.unitol.com.au

hahaha, that's awesome. I had a similar experience. I worked briefly as a trashman at a hospital shortly after graduating (financed my beach bum ways) the hospital staff always gave me wtf looks as I got into my brand new red bmw roadster with my trashman uniform on.

773H HO · 03-02-2010, 04:06 PM

64 Retired software engineer.

Owned a software development company.

In college I drove a 1949 Dodge 1/2 ton truck.

DarkstarZero · 03-02-2010, 04:25 PM

24 - Systems/Network Engineer

I skipped college.

smidley · 03-02-2010, 04:28 PM

Ha ha ha, yea I went to college for a little bit and the dropped out. Got the job I was going to college for anyway. Seems like a lot of people in IT drive Z4's!

vicj · 03-02-2010, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vachss

Hey vicj,
I'll tell if you will. Big hint: The car I drove in college was a rusty 240Z and I Autocrossed it to death long before most of the respondents in this thread were born...

In college I drove a '73 Nova SS, with an Impala 454, and dual Webers. I had taken out the back seat and installed a mattress. Shag carpet. Craig head unit and Kraco speakers (wow). Man, that car was FLY!
Go fast, never try to turn!

I think we were both beaten by 773h-HO a couple posts above, however.

Let's see, the average age so far seems to be about 24 or so. 24 years ago, I was driving the very FIRST CRX-Si imported to the US. It was my FOURTH car. God I'm old. I think I've been driving BMW's since before most of these kids were born.

DarkstarZero · 03-02-2010, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by smidley

Ha ha ha, yea I went to college for a little bit and the dropped out. Got the job I was going to college for anyway. Seems like a lot of people in IT drive Z4's!

IT guys with taste

I don't know if you noticed though but usually the very Best of IT guys drive old beat up hondas and rarely go out. Where all their money goes, I have no idea. I guess it just sits in their bank account. Me, I spend it

misterawa · 03-02-2010, 05:38 PM

32- Public Health
I've had my Z4 since 10/05 and I've loved every minute of it

During my college days, I drove a 97 nissan hardbody pick up on airbags (fastbags)

topendpower · 03-02-2010, 06:47 PM

23 - drilling. I've only had the M for 3 months.

rps · 03-02-2010, 07:35 PM

My first car was a 61 VW Beetle which probably gives away my age. I am currently RETIRED, great occupation for enjoying life.

M_Six · 03-02-2010, 07:45 PM

Too old to rock-n-roll, too young to die.

Sys Admin. I drove a motorcycle for most of college. Or walked.

krnnerdboy · 03-02-2010, 08:02 PM

28 small business owner w/ good ratings on Yelp

have had it for a year but the most expensive ride I've owned was an 06 997 when I was 25

my finances have changed w/ the economics

Highschool dropout<--

drove a 90 accord w/ h22 and bagged.

college drove a 350z and an s2000

fatmatt0116 · 03-02-2010, 08:34 PM

32, forensic child and adolescent psychiatrist, drove a gray '94 4Runner in college (great car).

AusTTin Bob · 03-02-2010, 08:42 PM

42, sociology professor.

Shipkiller · 03-02-2010, 08:56 PM

47
Retired from 24 years the US Navy, Submarine Service.

Now a Submarine Combat Systems Electrical/Computer Engineer.
A way cool job..

nmulax · 03-02-2010, 09:26 PM

27
Graphic Designer and bartender on the weekends

mhughett · 03-02-2010, 10:10 PM

51, Financial professional in the aerospace industry. I got my first new car in college--a '79 320i. I can assure everyone that today's BMW's are a whole lot more reliable than they were back then. However, having this car forced me to learn how to work on BMW's for myself.

O-cha · 03-02-2010, 10:12 PM

Professional BMW faster maker.

krnnerdboy · 03-02-2010, 10:16 PM

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Professional BMW faster maker.

lucky

apexstrafer · 03-02-2010, 10:25 PM

33, art director for a lingerie company.

03-02-2010, 03:48 PM	#24
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The__J__Factor Major 88 Rep 1,090 Posts Drives: ///M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gold Coast, Australia iTrader: (0)	lol when i got my M it was pretty funny. I was 21 at uni and working 1 day a week at McDonalds. I used to rock up to Maccas in the M and people were like wtf??? Car cost AUD$85k. Now ill be turning 23 this year, have finished uni and now look after our building company www.unitol.com.au __________________ 135i N54 manual MR-S with a 2zz swap and mods Sold EVO X MR - Phantom Black - Ti Exhaust - Ti UICP - AQM Intake - Sold Z4 M Coupe - H&R - RE Diablo - RPi - Tekarbon - Sold
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773H HO Enlisted Member 3 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2006 Z-4 Osi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Washington State iTrader: (0)	64 Retired software engineer. Owned a software development company. In college I drove a 1949 Dodge 1/2 ton truck.
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DarkstarZero Lieutenant Colonel 1014 Rep 1,721 Posts Drives: Daytona 95 M3, X7 M50, e92 M3, Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (6)	24 - Systems/Network Engineer I skipped college. __________________ BMW CCA Track Instructor Join to win a M School Day at the Performance Center! Enter Referral ID: 420186
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smidley Private First Class 24 Rep 166 Posts Drives: BMW E60 M5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Ha ha ha, yea I went to college for a little bit and the dropped out. Got the job I was going to college for anyway. Seems like a lot of people in IT drive Z4's!
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03-02-2010, 05:38 PM	#32
misterawa John 14:6 59 Rep 588 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (3)	32- Public Health I've had my Z4 since 10/05 and I've loved every minute of it During my college days, I drove a 97 nissan hardbody pick up on airbags (fastbags) __________________ Mods: Eibachs/Konis, Eibach camber kit, JTD RSMs, 19" WedsSport SA67, Hamann headlight trim, Aero front bumper, Aero sides, AC Schnitzer side deflectors, Hella euro taillights, Hardtop, Dinan strut & supplemental bars, RD Sport intake, Dinan Stage 2 Software, RPI scoop, Bastuck catback exhaust, Radenergie CF engine cover...
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03-02-2010, 06:47 PM	#33
topendpower New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: Z4M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: OKC iTrader: (0)	23 - drilling. I've only had the M for 3 months.
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03-02-2010, 07:35 PM	#34
rps Captain 35 Rep 609 Posts Drives: 2013 X1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pace, Fl iTrader: (11)	My first car was a 61 VW Beetle which probably gives away my age. I am currently RETIRED, great occupation for enjoying life. __________________ NB8S Past Garage: Z4, 135i. Present Garage: 2013 X Drive X1 2.8i.
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krnnerdboy Colonel 190 Rep 2,431 Posts Drives: v10 m6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: so cal iTrader: (10)	28 small business owner w/ good ratings on Yelp have had it for a year but the most expensive ride I've owned was an 06 997 when I was 25 my finances have changed w/ the economics Highschool dropout<-- drove a 90 accord w/ h22 and bagged. college drove a 350z and an s2000 __________________ F80 m3, 997 gt3, 14 ram ctd, f15 x5, drz400sm Gone:z4m, boss 302, c6 z06, m6,z3m
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03-02-2010, 08:56 PM	#39
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