Average Age of Car Buyers Per Brand
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I am 30 yo, so according to the poll, I am driving a bicycle and no.radar - tricycle
But seriously, these numbers are meaningless. Each auto manufacturer tries to cover all age groups. We know a lot of young kids in the BMW, but do not forget about all the middle-age men in 540'es (I did not mean Chuck540) and all owners of 740L.
I think there is some sense in the statistics by car model. Like:
A4 - 25
A6 - 35
A8 - 45
I think there is some sense in the statistics by car model. Like:
A4 - 25
A6 - 35
A8 - 45
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WSJ credits J.D. Power for the data
per the small print under the WSJ chart. I am speculating the numbers are more representative for owners, opposed to people who leased. Data was probably collected from new car registrations. A leased car, on the other hand, would have the leasing company listed on the title. Over the past 20 years, the price of cars has increased a rate that exceeds increases in the consumer price index. Speculation only, but these numbers may be representative of people who are some years older (and presumably further along in their careers)and who are earning greater levels of income. Actually purchasing the car may be a option for this demographic group, whereas in the case of a much younger driver, taking out a lease may be the only way to get one's hands on the vehicle. Leased cars are likely not reflected in this data, and these forty-something averages we are seeing probably reflects the driver's greater buying power.
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