Guess I'll have to give up my chewin' tobaccy:

http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/auto...Says-About-You

 

Wow, 100% nailed it. I'm impressed.

 

I fall under all those. Not to mention "outside the box thinker".

 

Agree. I'll venture that there are a good number of enthusiasts who don't fall exclusively into just one of these categories.

In my case I was aware for a long time of the racing heritage and the historical photos of Minis competing (and winning) against Corvettes and such ilk in major road rally events. When I eventually saw one of the new Cabrios for the first time on the Capital Beltway back in 2003, I was smitten by the design but also drawn to it by its rich heritage. Only after becoming a MINI owner did I discover the joys of gathering together for drives and meet-n-eats with my MINI mates, though I would never consider myself to be a "social butterfly." I think I still have parts of me that fit into all of these three categories.

I could give a rat's about fuel consumption...I know that it's still going to be pretty good even when pushing the envelope (as I tend to do on a recurring basis).

 

You got a sneak peak then, since the Cabrio's first model year was 2005.

 

Maybe it WAS '05...or not a Cab. It's sad how the memory goes with age...

It had the classic bonnet stripes. I DO remember that.

 

Median income $125,000?
Great!! Sounds like I have some money coming to me!!!

 

MINIs look better with classic stripes, thats probably why you remember that

 

Design aficionado → brand enthusiast.

 

I agree totally, although my feelings are somewhat different about fuel consumption. I have always had fuel efficient cars--sports cars--so I expected it. Actually, I was appalled that the older MINIs got only about 25 mpg. I ordered my R56 sight unseen in December, 06. At the time I could find what I wanted in an existing '06 (S, 6-speed, sunroof, DSC, red), but I decided to get the new one, based on what I'd heard would be better efficiency with the new engine, and more tractability with the turbo. I've been very pleased. That I could add things like LSD and a personalized build, was so much the better!

I'm most definitely NOT a social butterfly, but I've enjoyed being active in 2 MINI clubs...er...I'm prez of 2 MINI clubs.

As for the racing history, bingo! I wanted a Mini--a red Mini--ever since I saw them racing at our local track in St. Louis. The track is long gone, the Minis are long gone, but there's a red MINI in my driveway!

Funny how many years it took, or how many things transpired before I got my wish...

 

Median income of $125,000??? They most likely didn't survey me...as I would have skewed the data REAL fast.

 

i see the mini mentioned in most car articles similar to this... kinda funny. we're a popular bunch.

 

I like the heritage and the design, but nothing else in that article applies to me. I think the handling and interior space are more of a thing to me.

 

Hmmm. Wonder if there's a Chevy Aveo club? I mean, they're popular, too.

(Excuse me while I barf.)

 

Well, i know that Geo Metros have a popular forum/club

 

Yeah, it's amazing the different kinds of car clubs. Here's one starring one of my past cars:

http://saabsonett.org/index.html

Apparently the U.S. clubs have folded, though.

 

Hmmm... income of 125,000. and to think I am only bringing in about 15,000 right now. I wonder what kind of a MINI i will be driving in a year or so when Im making 50,000+.

 

Itneresting about that median income of $125,000. I wish I fit in that group.

 

I found out this week that there is a Tempo/Topaz owners club. I was at a rally on saturday and this guy in a tempo video taped us. check it out it is pretty funny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh-I68wMxW0

 

LMAO!!!!! OMG!!!! That is hilarious! "VW bugs! Mini coopers! British invasion! It the end of the world!!"