MMMMMMMMM Hooters!

 

I'm trying to but I think it's got cooties.:impatient

 

Tell them....."If by girly you mean they all want to ride in my car instead of your POS .....then yes, Its real girly .....maybe I will get a convertible so I dont even have to stop as women throw themselves into my car"

 

Hulk Hogan wears a yellow speedo = girly

Kevin Spacey is Kevin Spacey = girly

 

Thanks.

"Tell that to [memorize above list, profile the idiot and pick what looks like the most appropriate fit]."
Invading their space while pointing your index finger adds emphasis.

"You talkin' hairpins? I'll show you hairpins."

 

Bwaaah hah hah hah!

Aint that the truth.

 

Wow, Skip is so right on. The problem with CR is that its not a "real" red but some "off red". I never understand why MINI doesn't make real reds (like Ferrari Red) and real whites. Worse, my MCS was definitely a "she" ... SHE loved bling. SHE kept forcing me to buy new bling every week. If she were alive ... SHE would have like 100 pairs of shoes ... I have to admit that now that I own a silver car, my hair IS getting longer, I never watch Oprah anymore (but Ellen is pretty cool) ... and I tend to sometimes go a bit faster down the road than in the MINI. Not sure if that is the Silver vs the Chili Red ... but I'm thinking it is.

And BTW ... there are plenty of guys im sure that drive chili red and would not be impressed with you calling it girly.

I dunno about that. I was pretty impressed by it. My wife loved to drive that color ... maybe thats why I started to watch Oprah. Maybe her girliness was rubbing off? She like to dress the MINI up too with a LOT of bling. All I know is that after getting rid of the CR ... everything changed ... Hmm, maybe thats because the hair is growing back

Don't matter to me, I like girly cars

 

In the immortal words of Curley:

"yuk, yuk , yuk, I resemble that remark".

 

These people probably know nothing about MINI performance or history, they just look at it as a "cute" car when it is much more than that.

 

Saw an old friend yesterday while in my Mini after telling me how much he liked it he said he said "Dont they have the same stigma as the Miata?" I said ,"A girl car?" He said "no gay ".

 

If you do a search, you will see many threads about the same old thing .... chick car, clown car, and gay car. It comes up over and over again ... like its something new

The sad thing is ... some people really do believe this I actually read a post the other day in another forum where someone said they would NEVER own a MINI because its a chick car and he didn't want to be associated with that image. Its sad (IMO) when people do really relate the masulinity to a bunch of car parts.

 

The Mini Cooper - a car for gay women clowns.

 

thats a pretty small demographic. must be a lot of those. wait, i must be one of those

 

I've always said that the Mini is a car men have when they're comfortable with their sexuality. I've recently switched over from a Wolfsburg VW Jetta, and I can tell you that I've gotten plenty of comments about the Jetta being a "girl's car." I have to say, though, that I haven't received a single comment of the such with the Mini!

In other news, I've had my Mini for about four months now (R53 Cooper S), and I'm in love! Haven't been posting on NAM for too long, but excited to be part of the community!

Cheers

 

It's okay with me if some folks think I drive a "girly" car.
Here are some hot girls for ya!

 

Uh oh...Does this mean I have to sell my MINI?

 

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Well you see. A lot of men are not very comfortable with themselfs and feel like they need a very large car to make up for there insecuritys. So they buy a v6 Mustang or Camaro to feel better about themselfs. Not that I have a problem with Camaro or Mustang but has anyone else noticed the amount of young women driving Mustangs, GT or otherwise? Just buy what will make you happy. If you want to feel manly buy a big heavy car... But If you want to have fun
Buy a MINI!

 

the ford mustang was originally built for women which is the reason the first models were so small. it was aimed towards the working middle class woman. the platform took off and is now a heavily modded car in all generations. the next time some guy with a 5.0 makes fun of your mini thank him for standing up for womens rights to work in this country.

 

back in '05 I was in the market for a new car and went to test drive a mini... it was a chili red S model with the white roof (wanted to match my red Ninja 636 at the time). I recall pulling up to a stop light next to a building with a mirrored glass front, looking over, and thinking to myself (toned down version) "This is not a good look for you." I returned to the dealer and picked up a e46 328ci instead. Now fast forward 8 years, I'm living in NYC and have 8 years of maturity under my belt and this time I'm deciding between the Fiat 500 and the Mini Cooper... I obviously went with the more manly choice this time as well!

I got quite a bit of ribbing from friends when I got the mini, especially considering one of my reasons for getting it was to make it easier for my girlfriend and I to transport our two small dogs. Everyone shuts up when they first go for a ride and hear the supercharger whine and burble and pop of the alta exhaust. Plus it helps I went with a much more masculine color this time!! Dark Silver FTW

 

HAHA. Did not know that. Gives me more ammo to blast at my friend who has a mustang... But than again he's wanted a MINI instead ever since i let him drive mine...Sucker!

 

The Mini was my wifes decision. I didn't care as long as it got good gas mileage, could haul the groceries and was reliable (getting the base model with a 6 year/ 100k warranty "I hope" resolved the reliability issue).
I could care less what people think when I'm driving this car, if they think it's cute that's fine because it is. A girly car? That's fine also as girls do indeed like these cars, however if they were to refer to me as being "girly" for driving it we would have a very serious discussion about that.
It's cute, I like it and it gets great gas mileage and, as long as the dealership stands behind the warranty, that's all that counts.

 

This is my first post.

Over the decades, I never once heard the MINI described as a girly car. Rather, I heard the MINI described as a young person's car. I'm a 57 year-old semi-retired lawyer. I owned several MGBs and MG Midgets in my twenties, so I find the size and sportiness of the MINI exceptionally appealing. I'm not overly concerned with people's opinions on age appropriateness, but I am curious about age demographics. For instance, are certain age groups more often associated with particular MINI models than others? Do older guys like me purchase the MINI Convertible or Roadster, or do they generally buy more conservative models like the MINI Clubman? Mind you, I will buy whatever model suits my interests. I am simply curious.

I'm sure this subject has been addressed numerous times over the years, but I'm new to the World of MINI. Your comments are appreciated.

Thanks,

Dave

 

With as many new minis versions available I think the age groups are spread quite a bit. Our club has just about every version currently available and we have people of all ages driving them. Perhaps the " older " drivers may opt for automatics or forego the S version but there are exceptions to every rule . Take me for example , I am 62 and prefer my mini more sporty than some

Randy

 

Thanks for the reply, Randy.

The more I look at the Mini Cooper S Convertible, the more it reminds me of my old MGs. I've owned BMWs (3 Series) and Jaguars (XJ and S-Type), but none compare favorably to the MGs. What a driving experience! Like you, I definitely prefer the old-fashioned stick shift and the sportier S model. The Mini Cooper S Convertible, perhaps in British Racing Green and a Taupe interior, would look rather stylish on the road. With me in it. My wife and I are moving back to the Florida Gulf Coast next year, so I'm doing my research on the Mini Cooper line of vehicles now. Expect to see me hanging around the NAM forum over the coming months.

 

To each their own. I'm in my late 30s, but I don't feel like it. I look and feel like more like I'm in my late 20s. Personally I like the more "traditional" Mini models and color schemes though. I'm not a fan of the modded out cars or black rims or even tinted windows. As for the models, I like them all except to an extent the Coupe. It's just not the same look to me. Anyway, when I got my first Clubman I wanted a Hot Chocolate Metallic. I took one off the lot though and got a Dark Grey Metallic. Just ordered a new Clubman though and I went the British Racing Green route. I'd love to have invested in the toffee lounge interior, but apart from the anthracite headliner and chrome line interior I didn't mess with the interior. I actually prefer the leatherette seats anyway. To each their own though as I said. Go with what you like, but spend some time with the configurator and start an online garage.

On a side note, I've been getting my Dad into Mini a bit. He's 68 and he's more interested in the Countryman, but I think he wants an SUV as his new vehicle. He's only ever driven my Clubman. His knock on the car was the instruments which he claims would take forever to learn. Seeing as how I've actually got him using the iPad I bought them I think he'd pick them up quickly enough. Of course Mini is about to half ruin the interiors anyway, but still.