R56 My girlfriend doesn't get "the whole MINI thing"
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My girlfriend doesn't get "the whole MINI thing"
i'm am not a mini fan or sportman, i'm a straight up junkie. i wanted and waited and saved for a year to get it and now it's here and i love it. break in was completed in 10 days. nmmini.org is doing a run down hwy 191 next week. i mentioned it to her and was met with the response "umm so your going to drive 4 hours to go drive with some other minis?" she didn't ask to see it for a week when i got it. i figured she was just being a hater because it's wayyyy nicer then her 08 mazda 3, but now i think she's just clueless. she asks "what's the big deal with that car? cause it's little?" how do you explain that which is the MINI to someone? explain 40 years of heritage. the rallies, the races, the awards, the movies. the fact that i didn't go to a dealer and pick a car that had the things i wanted, but that several people came to work one day to build my car. for me. the smile when i knife through traffic like a light saber through warm butter. when people look in the window and say "holy ***** there is a lot of room in here!" will she ever "get it"? or just let her take the bus....
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No one that does not own one, or has not driven one, will ever understand, Bro! I did not "get it" either until I drove mine. Sure I wanted one real bad, and pretty much gave away my 2003 Harley Fat Boy so I could get my MINI... But I truly did not "Get It" until I drove it home from the dealership.
People who do not drive MINI's get from point A to point B and back as soon as possible. People who drive MINI's do the same thing but have lots of fun doing so, and actually look for reasons to motor around.
I second the 1st reply. DUMP her ASAP!
People who do not drive MINI's get from point A to point B and back as soon as possible. People who drive MINI's do the same thing but have lots of fun doing so, and actually look for reasons to motor around.
I second the 1st reply. DUMP her ASAP!
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Dump her.
My wife's a car nut. She's the one to remind me I have to set aside enough money to fund our annual March trip to the 12 Hours of Sebring, and the Generac 500 at Road America, and Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta. She's the one that got depressed when they cancelled the USGP. She's more excited about getting the MINI than I am. She's a keeper!
My wife's a car nut. She's the one to remind me I have to set aside enough money to fund our annual March trip to the 12 Hours of Sebring, and the Generac 500 at Road America, and Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta. She's the one that got depressed when they cancelled the USGP. She's more excited about getting the MINI than I am. She's a keeper!
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Believe it or not some people like your girlfriend even own MINI's and they don't get it either.
They have purchased the MINI for the gas mileage only and don't wave back
when they encounter another MINI.
I think it is the dealers responsibility to interview each potential MINI owner and find out why they want a MINI.
Maybe even go as far as making them write a 10 page essay on why they should be allowed to own a MINI.
Then present that essay to us here on NAM and we will vote on who gets to own a MINI.
Those that don't pass will be referred to Volkswagen or Mazda dealer for their gas saving attitudes.
There should also be a probation period where if your caught never waving back (after multiple offenses)
your MINI privilege will be revoked and the MINI will be given to a waiting family that will truly appreciate
the MINI for what it really is... A part of your family.
They have purchased the MINI for the gas mileage only and don't wave back
when they encounter another MINI.
I think it is the dealers responsibility to interview each potential MINI owner and find out why they want a MINI.
Maybe even go as far as making them write a 10 page essay on why they should be allowed to own a MINI.
Then present that essay to us here on NAM and we will vote on who gets to own a MINI.
Those that don't pass will be referred to Volkswagen or Mazda dealer for their gas saving attitudes.
There should also be a probation period where if your caught never waving back (after multiple offenses)
your MINI privilege will be revoked and the MINI will be given to a waiting family that will truly appreciate
the MINI for what it really is... A part of your family.
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RaceTripper your post has brought tears to my eyes....
You are one lucky man...
MiniMedic, you need to find a woman like RaceTripper's because trust me when
I tell you that if you marry this one she will eventually tell that you can't spend
anymore money on your MINI Mods or Rally weekends.
You are one lucky man...
MiniMedic, you need to find a woman like RaceTripper's because trust me when
I tell you that if you marry this one she will eventually tell that you can't spend
anymore money on your MINI Mods or Rally weekends.
Last edited by cabriopilot; 09-02-2008 at 04:52 AM.
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Take her to an event, even a smallish rally with 15 to 20 cars. Get her involved as your navigator/co-pilot/photographer, not your passenger. Giver her the map and/or rally driving directions. Make her in charge of refreshments. Give her the video or digital camera. Have her take pictures of the line of MINIs going down a curvy road, while hanging out the window or sunroof. Make her seek the perfect shot.
If you get her involved in the event, she'll surely have more fun, and who knows? She may even enjoy herself, potentially enough to "get it", or at the very least, understand what "getting it" means to you.
If you get her involved in the event, she'll surely have more fun, and who knows? She may even enjoy herself, potentially enough to "get it", or at the very least, understand what "getting it" means to you.
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Ask her to come along with you for the drive and to meet other Mini owners and maybe she will get what it is all about when she meets other passionate Mini owners too.If not just give her a one way bus ticket then.
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Upon reading this, an entirely different solution suddenly entered my mind........
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I agree with Red Dragoon that you need an outside hobby, just not a consuming one. MINI madness has mass...it takes up space.
If Chickie-Momma doesn't share your passion for all things MINI, be greatful it was exposed early. Give her a chance to warm to the charms of the MINIness.
If that doesn't work, trade up.
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Oooo....this is a good idea. She may never be as crazy about MINIs as you are, but hopefully she will be sympathetic about your enthusiasms. If you're over-the-top passionate about MINIs.....and you really love her.....this only bodes well for her, I think.
And yes, try to pass along the essential MINI-heritage information. She should enjoy/appreciate MINIs on some level, even if you do get this () alot.
And yes, try to pass along the essential MINI-heritage information. She should enjoy/appreciate MINIs on some level, even if you do get this () alot.
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I agree with jonnieoh! From my experience working at a MINI dealership, there are many spouses/sig others that just don't get it! Sometimes when they feel really included in the fun..... they come around & often buy their own! We have MANY 2 MINI homes where one person thought the whole MINI "cult" thing was crazy & ended up converting!!
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Take her to an event, even a smallish rally with 15 to 20 cars. Get her involved as your navigator/co-pilot/photographer, not your passenger. Giver her the map and/or rally driving directions. Make her in charge of refreshments. Give her the video or digital camera. Have her take pictures of the line of MINIs going down a curvy road, while hanging out the window or sunroof. Make her seek the perfect shot.
If you get her involved in the event, she'll surely have more fun, and who knows? She may even enjoy herself, potentially enough to "get it", or at the very least, understand what "getting it" means to you.
If you get her involved in the event, she'll surely have more fun, and who knows? She may even enjoy herself, potentially enough to "get it", or at the very least, understand what "getting it" means to you.
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The Mini on the other hand is not covered as much. You chose the Mini, because the car person in you loved the idea of what a Mini is, and something resonated inside you. That's what makes the Mini truly special. You got it, because you love it.... not because everyone was saying how great it was.