R60 Ages of R60 owners?
5th Gear
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: College Station, TX
30 year old Female. First MINI, but since buying it we now own two as my husband bought a '12 R56 in November.
The first time I saw the MINI Countryman commercial with it blasting out of the garage in a snow storm I knew I wanted one.
I will say the funniest part about owning this car is that I have people come up to me all the time and ask about it. I think this probably happens 2 times a week at least. Just a couple of days ago my husband and I were coming out of the grocery store and he said to me "Someone is stalking your car again while
." A lady was on the phone talking to her daughter describing the car as she was looking in the windows and such. We came out and she kept asking tons of questions and telling us how much she loved it. 
The first time I saw the MINI Countryman commercial with it blasting out of the garage in a snow storm I knew I wanted one.
I will say the funniest part about owning this car is that I have people come up to me all the time and ask about it. I think this probably happens 2 times a week at least. Just a couple of days ago my husband and I were coming out of the grocery store and he said to me "Someone is stalking your car again while
." A lady was on the phone talking to her daughter describing the car as she was looking in the windows and such. We came out and she kept asking tons of questions and telling us how much she loved it. Same here! I always knew I had wanted a Mini but the first time I saw the Countryman, I knew I HAD to have it! I'm excited and so is my husband!
And I've been that person checking out someone else's Countryman in the parking lot! I saw a woman coming out of the store and when she headed my direction I knew it had to be her. She even showed me the inside!
I can't wait to drive my own!
1st Gear
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 42
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From: New York City & Catskills
47 male - first Mini...
My CM hits the spot - 7000 miles in 6 months...awesome to drive (watch that speedometer), totally fun inside, great traction in snow/rain, terrific in the city and the country, surprising cargo space, over the top sound system, pretty decent mileage (avg. 29), fits 4 adults comfortably, has been a pleasure.
Enjoy!
My CM hits the spot - 7000 miles in 6 months...awesome to drive (watch that speedometer
), totally fun inside, great traction in snow/rain, terrific in the city and the country, surprising cargo space, over the top sound system, pretty decent mileage (avg. 29), fits 4 adults comfortably, has been a pleasure.Enjoy!
oh, man. I don't want to admit that I'm not the 23 year old that bought her first R53...32 now and opting for the R60 for practical. *sniff* Still a girl though! And the next addition will be a dedicated track car.
2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 68
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From: Central Indiana
Thanks, MrsZug. It took a while for the tunnel spokes to grow on me, but now I'm really glad I got them. They really amp up the look of the car, and they do a great job hiding brake dust.
kart58 -- love the tunnel spokes with the Royal Grey! That was my 2nd color choice and IMHO the tunnel spokes look fabulous with it! I ordered tunnel spokes on my Surf Blue since they are the easiest to keep clean with all the brake dust that MINIs are famous for. I know a lot of people don't like them, but I think they are unique!
2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 51
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47 female
First MINI but always loved them- just not practical with the Northern Michigan winters. I can say I have always driven 4x4's and this car is way better in the snow and back roads than anything I have driven. My only complaint is ground clearance and so I am lifting it
First MINI but always loved them- just not practical with the Northern Michigan winters. I can say I have always driven 4x4's and this car is way better in the snow and back roads than anything I have driven. My only complaint is ground clearance and so I am lifting it
2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 123
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3rd Gear
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 263
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From: Marietta & Tybee Island, Georgia
51 female
My first MINI. It is due any day now!
Previously drove/drive WDP '05 Acura TL, prior to that I loved my Arctic White '91 Mercedes Benz 300E. I drove her 17 years. We kept it a few more years after that. Wonderful car.
My first MINI. It is due any day now!
Previously drove/drive WDP '05 Acura TL, prior to that I loved my Arctic White '91 Mercedes Benz 300E. I drove her 17 years. We kept it a few more years after that. Wonderful car.