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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 09:27 AM
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What's your age?

You know, when my kids (grown with children) found out that I bought a MINI, they thought I was nuts. In part because maybe they associate this car with the younger folks (ages 25-40?). Then I realized that it seems most of the folks I've met here who have ordered an F56 MINI are older than that.

Out of curiosity, if you ordered or have a MINI Hardtop (base or S), what is your age. If you care to hide your age, just post if you're over or under 50.

Me? I was 65 in December. And I see me and my little darling getting along very well. In no way do I see myself too old for my MINI S, or it being "too young" for me.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 09:45 AM
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Hi Bob ...

Middle of 2014 I am Happy to report if I am still (Above-Ground) to be "69".



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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 09:54 AM
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I just turned 60 on March 11.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 09:59 AM
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Awesome, my fellow MINI brethren!
 
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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 10:26 AM
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Mid 30's.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 10:33 AM
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I'm 56, inherited the car from my Dad when he passed 3 years ago. He was 70 when he bought it. It's an R53 with less than 30k on the clock, it's my weekend toy. I think he would have enjoyed the mod's I've done, it was bone stock when I got it. I've put all the miles on it except the first 6k, he never really got to enjoy it.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 10:34 AM
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I've got all of you beat; I have two 36-year olds inside my body.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 11:04 AM
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I've got all of you beat; I have two 36-year olds inside my body.
Same here as of 3/11. Just sold my GSX R-1000 and decided I needed another wheeled toy.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 11:30 AM
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65 going on 24
 
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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 11:52 AM
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I don't know this for sure but I will probably win the trophy. My wife and I bought our base Hardtop two months ago after trying one out for the first time. I'm 79 and she's 75.
 

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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 12:27 PM
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just turned 33 in february
 
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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 12:42 PM
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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 01:06 PM
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58 years young.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 01:16 PM
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A month ago I would have been surprised at the ages here. Not now. And here I thought that at 65 I would be in the minority. So neat that so many of us are over the age of 50 years young. I wish we all (including those younger than 50, of course) lived in the same state because it would be a blast to meet up and share our rides and stories.

I guess it shows that the MINI is a car that appeals to young and old alike.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by CobraBob
I guess it shows that the MINI is a car that appeals to young and old alike.
I hope that too many of us geezers won't hurt the MINI image too badly.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 07:21 PM
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Hopefully 25+ years from now I'll still have your 'ol geezer' spirits! Next month I'll be 38.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 08:05 PM
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im 35 and traded a sensible 10 civic for my beautiful 07 mini cooper s.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 08:10 PM
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I'll be 24 in August
 
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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by torpeau
I hope that too many of us geezers won't hurt the MINI image too badly.
We know what we want!
 
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Old Mar 14, 2014 | 09:15 PM
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55. Sold my 2007 redesign and been sad ever since. Thinking about the new S.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2014 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by susanmini
We know what we want!
Isn't that the truth, Susan.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2014 | 02:46 PM
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I was in my early twenties when I ordered my first Mini, a R53 MCS. I'm in my early thirties now, and just ordered my second, a F56 Cooper S. Can't wait! And I'm glad to know the Mini appeals to all age groups.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2014 | 04:47 PM
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72 with roadster S
Would not have it any other way
 
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Old Mar 15, 2014 | 08:37 PM
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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 07:12 AM
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I am 32 but most people would say I am already 52 lol
 
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