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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 07:41 PM
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New Mini owner feeling guilty

So I got a new 2015 F55 today and my husband is getting my "old" car. Not really old, meaning 2014 Lexus IS 250 with f sport package. I feel like I am betraying her. 😬. At least she will still be in the family. Has anyone else had this issue?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 07:43 PM
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At least you'll be able to drive the old car if you miss it. Enjoy your new Mini!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 10:42 PM
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You might need to have a renaming of the car since you don't want your husband driving "her". This might settle the issue.

Has anyone else had this issue? Not that I know of, betraying a car? Really?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 06:37 AM
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I felt that way when I sold my RX8 a couple of years ago. I loved that car, but it was no longer a good fit for me, so it had to go. Not gonna lie, tears were shed... So yes I know how you feel.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 08:27 AM
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Thanks for all the feedback. I agree at least she is still in the family!
 
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Old Apr 22, 2015 | 08:39 AM
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I tend to get too emotionally attached to my cars. I've had my one car since I was 17 because I can't part ways. I'd garage it before ever selling it, so I know the feeling! A lot of people are able to just move on with no problem, but the way you feel is something I can relate to. At least the car will still be in the family while you enjoy the new little beast.

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Old Apr 23, 2015 | 05:01 AM
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...I know how hard it is to get rid of anything... I guess that is why I have a garage full of cars and motorcycles and a driveway that is overflowing with cars... they are all Daily Drivers.

Motor on!
 
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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 03:31 AM
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Guilt is a useless emotion! Enjoy your new traveling companion!
 
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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 06:31 AM
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You should feel guilty! Making your husband drive such an inferior car is shamefull!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Helix13mini
You should feel guilty! Making your husband drive such an inferior car is shamefull!
Lol! He tells people he got a hand me down......I do love my MINI!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Zojja
I felt that way when I sold my RX8 a couple of years ago. I loved that car, but it was no longer a good fit for me, so it had to go. Not gonna lie, tears were shed... So yes I know how you feel.
I feel this way about my R50. It's been good to me, but it's just not what I need any more. I'm reluctant to sell it though, I know I'll regret it at least a little.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Minicrazy1234
I feel like I am betraying her. At least she will still be in the family. Has anyone else had this issue?
Not betrayal...but constant regret, yes. About 15 years ago I moved from California to Manhattan and 'had' to sell my car (I was car-free for about a decade). Ever since I moved out of NYC I wish I had just kept it garaged somewhere.
 
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