I think this can be all tied in with American society (where big = manly); the big 3 (only trucks and big SUVs are manly); and ignorant masses (they for the most part know nothing of the heritage of the Mini)!

I'm a woman and I lost track of the amount of times when asked about what new car I'm getting and have been told, "thats ok for you, its a girls car." The people who have said that have all been men, that drive some sort of American gas guzzler or Euro trash, over-priced, POSs (not really, but I'm kinda ranting), where you pay more for the brand than for decent performance. Sorry for the rant, but ignorance upsets me sometimes.

I did not become interested in Mini because it looked good, although that did help; I got interested in them because of the potential. That and there is nothing else like them on the road today.

 

Yup, that's my take on it too.

Now this question has come up before here on NAM, along with is it a "Gay" car, and both questions almost always turn the thread into a nasty fight over folks "OPINION" which all it is, a matter of opinion. This always baffles me, as NAM is a site dedicated to all things MINI, regardless of whether you sport *********, or ovaries. Like some others have said, it is just a car, a car that some only think of as a means of transport, and others think of as something special, for a wide variety of reasons.

Now, Mr.Kart, what happens when I drive Lois's Clubman, who switches sex, me or the Clubbie, and if I'm driving, and Lois is the passenger, am I at some mid-point of a sex change, as in, I have a need for a bra (the car already has one) but still waiting for the plumbing upgrade

Mark

 

I'm not even sure when this conversation turned rude. I suppose I'm reading sarcasm in the statements and others are not.

To the OP: To a lot of the more country folk I know a MINI is a girl's car. However to them anything but the biggest truck in the world is a girl's car. My roommate thinks that the only vehicle worth driving is a truck (which he doesn't use to haul things...) and jokes that he could just run over my car. I personally love my new MCS, it is one of my attainable dream cars, the other being a Lotus Elise.

 

I bought a MINI beacuse....

I've always wanted to be a Lumberjack, leaping from tree to tree...

And as we all know a Lumberjack is manly.

 

TOTALLY AGREE. Smart man.



I get more irritated because I also own a very large, "manly" truck, too...bigger than my husband's. I can't count the number of times over the years people make sexist and stupid remarks about what gender ought to drive what kind of vehicle. As a matter of fact, I've proven that it does not matter what sex drives what vehicle -- I've beaten the too-tight-coz-I'm-a-manly-man wranglers off of some of the "men" when driving the truck, and have been beaten myself by some respectable guys when track driving the MINI! Get over it!


Touche and +1, gnatster!!


SoldierNurse -- Get a grip, my dear...let's go over the definitions of tongue-in-cheek and "joking" before you get upset about somebody's comment(s.)

 

I'm a lumberjack
And I'm O.K.
I sleep all night
And I work all day.

Chorus: He's a lumberjack
And he's O.K.
He sleeps all night
And he works all day.

I cut down trees
I eat my lunch
I go to the Lavotory
On Wednesday's I go shopping
And have buttered scones for tea.

Mounties: He cuts down trees
He eats his lunch
He goes to the Lavotory
On Wednesday's he goes shopping
And has buttered scones for tea.

Chorus: He's a lumberjack
And he's O.K.
He sleeps all night
And he works all day.

I cut down trees
I skip and jump
I like to press wild flowers
I put on women's clothing
And hang around in bars.

Mounties: He cuts down trees
He skips and jumps
He likes to press wild flowers
He puts on women's clothing
And hangs around in bars

Chorus: He's a lumberjack
And he's O.K.
He sleeps all night
And he works all day.

I cut down trees
I wear high heels
Suspendies and a bra
I wish I'd been a girlie
Just like my dear pappa.

Mounties: He cuts down trees
He wears high heels
Suspendies ... and a bra?

... He's a lumberjack
And he's O K A Y
He sleeps all night
And he works all day.

... He's a lumberjack
And he's O K A Y
He sleeps all night
And he works all day.

He sleeps all night
And he works all day.



Mark

 

People are just jealous because of Mini's popularity, strong following, handling and performance. Show the sticker "No Need To Compensate" or maybe "Big But Limp".

 

Best song ever Mark!!!

Now everyone, sing along!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zey8567bcg

I be a lumber jack too.



I guess if someone thinks your car is a womens car & it bothers you then there are two people here with a problem not one.

Most folks call my MINI a clown car. Well I can be a clown so there it goes.

 

Few years back here on NAM, some folks knew how much I liked red teddies, particularly when I wore one

Mark

 

Anyone catch the voice of the actor doing the voiceover for one the big three's (I forget which) truck commercials getting a lot of air time lately? It is the deepest, most gravelly voice I have ever heard, signifying, I guess, that you have to be a "real man" to drive this truck (or smoke an awful lot of cigarettes).

You don't drive a mini to demonstrate your gender identity.

 

That actor would be Mike Rowe (a former opera singer) and he hosts Dirty Jobs and Deadliest Catch on Discovery Channel.

 

When I think of a girly car I think of those fresh daisies on the dashes of VW Beetles. That DEFINITELY isn't manly.

Everything else...meh. Except maybe Scion TCs

 

Just my .02

comments such as "that's a girly car" are usually made by men with feelings of sexual short commings. IE small ***** syndrome

 

I don't think Mikes voice is the one he is referring to. It's the guy that does the Ford truck commercial. It's not Mike. The guy that does the ford commercial is the same guy that does the beef commercials. Mike's voice is no where near as deep as this guy that does the Ford commercial. The guy that does the ford commercial is irratating. I can't stand his voice. I don't know who it is but it aint Mike Rowe. The next time it comes on I will get back on this thread and describe the commercial. Maybe that will help to straighten it out. I think Mike does the GM commercials.

Regards,

Pat

 

Mazda Miata - girl's car
Pontiac Solstice - girl's car
MINI Cooper - If the King of ******** himself, Austin Powers, drives one, it ain't no girl's car. Not unless he lost his mojo.

 

I answer NO as well. But I must say, based on percentages that I have seen. More men customize there Minis. Women seem to leave there Minis more stock. Now I know there are many exceptions, but this is always what I tthink is pretty common.

 

i try to make sure that the women who try to convince me my mccs is "cute" get to go on a demonstration drive...once they've had the snot scared out of them, the mccs ceases to be "cute".

 

I had an 04 Laser Blue MCS in a high school full of red necks with huge mudding trucks, so i got more then my fair share of MINI bashing while there. I always took comfort in the fact that if they drove it they would know it wasn't girly at all.

 

 

I probably would take a very different route. I'll just find a wide open stretch of road and slam the gas. BUT not for too long. Wouldn't want them to wet their pants!

 

Miata I totally agree even if you try to butch it out with AutoXing accessories. The VW Beetle and the old Cabrio are very girl cars IMHO.

The cooper is so ungirly, especially the way my wife drives it.

 

This is what happens, a car this size. It also comes it blue.

 

[quote=lilliux;2580632]I think this can be all tied in with American society (where big = manly); the big 3 (only trucks and big SUVs are manly); and ignorant masses (they for the most part know nothing of the heritage of the Mini)! quote]

Yea I'll compare my "big manly" truck to your truck or suv any day. Since my wife doesn't like driving it that means it must be a manly truck and for some reason it gets more attention on the road than any other truck I've ever owned.

x uh oh x, I remember from other posts that you just hate the looks of my truck. I figure if we can't haul it you don't need to move.

 

You are mistaken about this. I know a lumber jack who drives a Miata. I also know a couple of fellows who drive Slowtice's. Also know some sweet girls who drive MINI's.

YOU FAIL.....

 

Pat is correct. The voice is the same one doing the beef commercials. No way that guy could do opera.

I don't think the miata is girly. Remember the Pontiac Fiero? Don't think I ever saw a guy driving one.