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7th Gear Gal
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From: Weeblegabber West (aka WLA)
Originally Posted by detlman
This is a little past but my daughter got her 03 silk green mini 4 days after her 16th b-day. She ordered it way before hoping it would be here before her bday ( grandfather bought it for her ) but the best part was the day it was ready to be picked up was the same day she took and passed the driving test and became officially licensed. She still has the car and loves it as much as th eday she got it.
Funny part is her car was so much fun I had to have one of my own.
Funny part is her car was so much fun I had to have one of my own.
Clover
6th Gear
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From: Grosse Pointe, MI
Originally Posted by detlman
This is a little past but my daughter got her 03 silk green mini 4 days after her 16th b-day. She ordered it way before hoping it would be here before her bday ( grandfather bought it for her ) but the best part was the day it was ready to be picked up was the same day she took and passed the driving test and became officially licensed. She still has the car and loves it as much as th eday she got it.
Funny part is her car was so much fun I had to have one of my own.
Funny part is her car was so much fun I had to have one of my own.
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6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Cooper City, Fl
Geez....I was 15 and rode a bike Schwinn Varsity, then 16 got another bike 1976 Kawasaki KZ1000, 17 got a 55 Chevy Belair Hardtop, 18 joined the Marines and sold everthing. Except the Schwinn, it got stolen.
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Clinton Township, MI
Originally Posted by Nobull60
Geez....I was 15 and rode a bike Schwinn Varsity, then 16 got another bike 1976 Kawasaki KZ1000, 17 got a 55 Chevy Belair Hardtop, 18 joined the Marines and sold everthing. Except the Schwinn, it got stolen.
4th Gear
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: SoCal
I have an ‘04 MCS/JCW and an ‘02 BMW Z3 for playing in the twisties, and can’t decide which one I like the best! The MCS is faster on my favorite drive with very tight turns, and the Z3 is faster on another favorite drive which has looser turns. If the rains ever stop here in SoCal the MCS is going to get H-Sport springs, rear anti-sway bar, and lower camber control arm - - and hopefully improve my times a little.
A note for you MINI cabrio owners: Since buying the Z3 in March of 2002 it has only been driven 106.9 miles with the top up. If it’s cold, then turn up the heat and wear more clothes! If it’s raining, then just drive faster!
My daily driver for the SoCal freeways is an ‘05 Scion xB. It gets as many thumbs-up as either of my other two cars.
Celebrated my 70th birthday last December.
A note for you MINI cabrio owners: Since buying the Z3 in March of 2002 it has only been driven 106.9 miles with the top up. If it’s cold, then turn up the heat and wear more clothes! If it’s raining, then just drive faster!
My daily driver for the SoCal freeways is an ‘05 Scion xB. It gets as many thumbs-up as either of my other two cars.
Celebrated my 70th birthday last December.
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Clinton Township, MI
Originally Posted by Nick_T.
I have an ‘04 MCS/JCW and an ‘02 BMW Z3 for playing in the twisties, and can’t decide which one I like the best! The MCS is faster on my favorite drive with very tight turns, and the Z3 is faster on another favorite drive which has looser turns. If the rains ever stop here in SoCal the MCS is going to get H-Sport springs, rear anti-sway bar, and lower camber control arm - - and hopefully improve my times a little.
A note for you MINI cabrio owners: Since buying the Z3 in March of 2002 it has only been driven 106.9 miles with the top up. If it’s cold, then turn up the heat and wear more clothes! If it’s raining, then just drive faster!
My daily driver for the SoCal freeways is an ‘05 Scion xB. It gets as many thumbs-up as either of my other two cars.
Celebrated my 70th birthday last December.
A note for you MINI cabrio owners: Since buying the Z3 in March of 2002 it has only been driven 106.9 miles with the top up. If it’s cold, then turn up the heat and wear more clothes! If it’s raining, then just drive faster!
My daily driver for the SoCal freeways is an ‘05 Scion xB. It gets as many thumbs-up as either of my other two cars.
Celebrated my 70th birthday last December.
That is AWESOME! I hope to still be going like you are when I hit 70!
Bought the 1st MINI, Audrey, (Feb '04 delivery) because my then 14 year old obsessed over them. My wife drove it until our daughter got her permit (15 1/2) and license (16). Daughter took her drivers test in it and it's been hers ever since. I bought Bagheera from Classic MINI in April '04 (July '04 delivery) and started building him for racing. My wife just ordered her '06 PH/W MCS, to be picked up in May from Classic. The only one in the family without a MINI is the dog. I guess if he had one, he'd be the youngest 
3rd Gear
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Reading, PA
Originally Posted by hyobum
Hello, I've been a 04' MCS owner since May of 04. People from other forums seem to be surprised that I didn't go for the typical teenager's "sports" car since I'm 17. I have loved the MINI ever since I saw a special on TV few years back. Ever since then, I've always wanted one.
1st Gear
Joined: Feb 2006
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bought my first car when I was in high school which is a used '97 rav4 in 2000 and now buying my first new '06 mini and i'm at 23. I've been working at a young age and I like to spoil myself. but hey, at least it's my own money right? =D
3rd Gear
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Santa Cruz, CA
My 16 year old wants her own Mini...doesn't even have her license yet because she chose not to learn to drive manual in my old Jetta...now I have Spike there's no WAY she's learning to drive in him. She wants her own Mini, Black with Hot Pink Union Jack! I told her to get a job
4th Gear
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: SoCal
purplefreaj60 - - -
There’s no need to hesitant about teaching your daughter to drive in your MINI.
My sons (now 17 and 18) did the required ten hours of drivers ed in an automatic and then we started by using all three of my manuals - - ‘02 Z3, ‘04 JCW MCS, ‘05 xB - - to get the 50 hours required in California. There was never a problem.
There’s no need to hesitant about teaching your daughter to drive in your MINI.
My sons (now 17 and 18) did the required ten hours of drivers ed in an automatic and then we started by using all three of my manuals - - ‘02 Z3, ‘04 JCW MCS, ‘05 xB - - to get the 50 hours required in California. There was never a problem.
You haven't learned to drive until you know how to drive a manual. Not teaching anyone on my MINI but it convinced my brother to let me teach him manual on my last car and go for one lesson with drivers ed. could have had his lisence for ore than a year now but he's not really motivated, unless the MINI is in town.
3rd Gear
Joined: Feb 2006
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16 when I put the order in for the car. That was February 18th. March 1st was my birthday, so now I'm 17.
My MINI should arrive by the end of the month. He better be paddling faster across that ocean! MAKE THE SHIP GO FASTER, MINI! Sorry...the anxiousness is starting to kick in. Still three more weeks though! It's hard to sleep at night! *calms down*
I've had to work for my MINI... and still have to continue to work for my MINI. But it'll all be worth it. I'm trying to get a delivery job at the local New York Deli, here in Orlando Florida. If I can get that job, I can drive my MINI and work at the same time! It's sooooo brilliant! hehe
I was 15 when I figured out I first wanted the car, by the way...
16 when I put the order in for the car. That was February 18th. March 1st was my birthday, so now I'm 17.
My MINI should arrive by the end of the month. He better be paddling faster across that ocean! MAKE THE SHIP GO FASTER, MINI! Sorry...the anxiousness is starting to kick in. Still three more weeks though! It's hard to sleep at night! *calms down*I've had to work for my MINI... and still have to continue to work for my MINI.
But it'll all be worth it. I'm trying to get a delivery job at the local New York Deli, here in Orlando Florida. If I can get that job, I can drive my MINI and work at the same time! It's sooooo brilliant! heheI was 15 when I figured out I first wanted the car, by the way...
Originally Posted by Nick_T.
purplefreaj60 - - -
There’s no need to hesitant about teaching your daughter to drive in your MINI.
My sons (now 17 and 18) did the required ten hours of drivers ed in an automatic and then we started by using all three of my manuals - - ‘02 Z3, ‘04 JCW MCS, ‘05 xB - - to get the 50 hours required in California. There was never a problem.
There’s no need to hesitant about teaching your daughter to drive in your MINI.
My sons (now 17 and 18) did the required ten hours of drivers ed in an automatic and then we started by using all three of my manuals - - ‘02 Z3, ‘04 JCW MCS, ‘05 xB - - to get the 50 hours required in California. There was never a problem.
SkateMom
5th Gear
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Alexandria, VA - Old Town
going on 24 next month over here. i have had 8 cars int he 8 years i have been driving, my mini being the most recent. i also have a 97 mazda protege that i keep around for cheaper insurance, and to drive when i feel like.
a list of my previous cars: ( no im not spoiled, i bought them all myself)
in order:
1987 mazda rx7 - white
1988 mazda rx7 convertible - yellow
1994 honda accord 5speed vtec - black
1988 toyota supra turbo (modded and VERY fast) - black
1986 honda accord - 4cly carbed - silver
1995 dodge dakota 4x4 - black
1997 mazda protege - chardonay
2005 mini cooper s - silver
yes i know that IS a lotta cars, but i dont like to stay with a single thing for too long. if you knew how many computers i have had in my lifetime you would understand.
a list of my previous cars: ( no im not spoiled, i bought them all myself)
in order:
1987 mazda rx7 - white
1988 mazda rx7 convertible - yellow
1994 honda accord 5speed vtec - black
1988 toyota supra turbo (modded and VERY fast) - black
1986 honda accord - 4cly carbed - silver
1995 dodge dakota 4x4 - black
1997 mazda protege - chardonay
2005 mini cooper s - silver
yes i know that IS a lotta cars, but i dont like to stay with a single thing for too long. if you knew how many computers i have had in my lifetime you would understand.
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Cincinnati, Ohio
Originally Posted by karvinbass
man, how can you afford a mini when you are 16,17.. I was driving around a piece of s*$@ at that age.
-Cody
