"Why didn't you just buy a..."
#1
"Why didn't you just buy a..."
I have got this question asked too me one too many times and it is starting to bug me. People always ask me why I got such a small car for so much money. My response is always "have you ever driven a MINI?". and the answer is always no. Some of my friends just don't understand what it is like to own a MINI and maybe some of you feel the same way.
Do any of you guys have any stories about this annoying question?
Do any of you guys have any stories about this annoying question?
#4
I completely understand how you feel! I've been told several times that the MINI isn't "unique" enough for what you pay for them... and I simply cannot wrap my head around it. I have never driven anything else that is like a MINI and I don't think that there is anything else out there that is quite like a MINI. I can't think of anything that even scratches the surface... in looks, or the way it drives.
#5
Those who asked such questions usually have no knowledge about Mini or BMW. Just take those people for a ride in your car, go slowly...just slow enough for them to start giving you negative comments about your car. When you approach the exit (pick a really curve one) or getting off the exit...wait for people in-front of you to clear...THEN punch it like 50-70 MPH and watch their reaction...either sh*t in their pants or jaw
drops...good luck.
ps. DON'T KILL YOURSELF if you're not experieced!!!!!!!!!!! my disclaimer :-)
drops...good luck.
ps. DON'T KILL YOURSELF if you're not experieced!!!!!!!!!!! my disclaimer :-)
#7
It has been my experience that the people who ask such questions don't understand and never will because they are not "drivers". Giving them a ride will not change their mind. They will just think you are a crazy driver. They are unable to appreciated the handling qualities of a drivers car. I simply answer their questions with "This car makes driving fun"....because driving to them is not fun.
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#8
I haven't had any negative reactions. I've had it for more than two months now and people I work with who see it every day are still asking me about it.
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I get asked that all the time even from my family.My response is big things come in small packages as I open the door to show them how roomy the interior actually is compared to the size of the car.
You can always take them for a ride and as you take a tight corner and watch them through the corner of your eye grab the factory installed "OH S***" grab handle should convince them of the great handling too.
But I do get asked a lot what kind of gas mileage I get more then the size of the car mostly due to the fact that gas prices have skyrocketed lately and I always answer with excellent gas mileage.
Remember the MINI Cooper is a premium compact car with premium the keyword so yes it will cost a bit more then regular compact cars but well worth the price.
You can always take them for a ride and as you take a tight corner and watch them through the corner of your eye grab the factory installed "OH S***" grab handle should convince them of the great handling too.
But I do get asked a lot what kind of gas mileage I get more then the size of the car mostly due to the fact that gas prices have skyrocketed lately and I always answer with excellent gas mileage.
Remember the MINI Cooper is a premium compact car with premium the keyword so yes it will cost a bit more then regular compact cars but well worth the price.
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i've had to hear a lot of crap in the year prior to buying my mini. i hear a lot of sentiments about how it's a gay car from the people at work. all my xbox live friends think the car rocks. so i second the idea that you have to be a driver to appreciate this car. it does kind of bother me that my girl friend keeps ragging on it as a clown car. i'm pretty sure she does it just to push my buttons, i may have to run her cat over anyway tho.
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I dont really see how its expensive, I challenge them to find a comperable car for a signifigantly cheaper price. I looked at honda civic si's the other day and they wanted 23k for a used one. My mini is going to cost 25 and change brand new. Very good price for a very good car, and the fuel economy is the best in its class, as is the fun facor.
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