Hello to everyone,
I just " inherited" a Mini CooperS 2007 from my daughter. She just found out that she's pregnant, so a Mini isn't going to do it as a family car. So, Dad keeps the car and the payment book. Didn't really know what I was getting into. Took her for a spin on Saturday and fell in love with the darn thing. I had never had so much fun driving any car in all my life. I even ended washing it on Sunday (hadn't done that in thirty years). So here I am 50 something and driving around in what I thought was a teenage fad. By the way, I'm from sunny Puerto Rico. I'll post a picture soon.

 

A teenage fad? I think the only true thing about MINI owners is they are ALL different ages! The most enthusiastic MINI drivers I know are 2 men in their LATE 70's who not only do auto X, but have also been ticketed in Nevada going 120 MPH because. . . they were late for a race they were entered in! You're not alone. . . welcome to the club!

 

Welcome aboard Dad...

This Mini driver is Right Behind you, so you've got company. Remember that old is a state of mind, and as long as your right foot is still working, you've still got what it takes to have enormous amounts of fun.

 

That is funny because I think lots of people still think of them as a fad for some reason. Few suspect it's also a really, really great little car that actually does what a car should do!! Welcome aboard, and congrats on the soon-to-arrive grandchild!!!

 

thanks for the congrats. I think they are not fully appreciated until you get behind the wheel. Otherwise they are just cute.

 

Someone had started an Old Fart Motoring club, of which I would be proud to be a member.

Welcome

 

Pointer please? Sign me up!

 

Actually, the carseat fits nicely in the back, so you might want to give the Mini back.

 

Shhh.... Don't tell her that. Then he'd have to give it back.

I got my Mini to be my 'family' car. It's an upgrade from no back seat.

 

50 is the new 30!! At least that's what I tell myself.