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Aug 24, 2010 | 02:21 PM

#51

mdelanoche

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From: Fairfax Station, VA

I think as most mentioned, it's easier to leave and allow for a quick escape. I also do this personally because I was taught when I was first learning to drive to back-in when parking. I then just got used to it.

Aug 24, 2010 | 03:54 PM

#52

Achilless

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From: Utica, New York

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Originally Posted by ke4sfq

I have a question about MINI life. I have had mine over a year now and notice at all events I go to that most owners park backwards into parking spots. I have started doing it too, but wanted to know why. Is there a story behind it or just a MINI thing?

Thanks,
Kevin

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Originally Posted by isthar

If you have the MINI guidelines booklet (I forget the name)... it does tell you that it's a MINI "rule" to Always Park Bonnet Out. Oh and also park with the bonnet at the front line of the parking spot, not all the way back (so other cars don't think there's a spot only to zoom into your car and slam on the brakes when they realize it's taken).

Now, on a clubman sometimes it's more convenient to park forward, with the barn doors out thus guaranteeing I'll always be able to open them...

Shame shame shame on all of you! Except Isthar....

Its rule #4! ALWAYS, ALWAYS PARK BACKWARDS. Yes, its a show, club, ect thing. But yes, it IS a MINI thing!