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Dec 5, 2009 | 08:12 PM

#601

joe_bfstplk

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From: Mount Doom, Mordor

44 this past June.
Still feel like 20, though. Took a 24 yr. detour through parenthood....

C ya,
Dutch

Dec 6, 2009 | 01:16 PM

#602

checkers

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From: Modesto, Ca

I'll be 67 in March

Dec 6, 2009 | 01:27 PM

#603

skippydog

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I will be 31 this month.

Dec 6, 2009 | 04:30 PM

#604

s00perc00per

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From: Spring, Tx

just turned 20 a yesterday! whoooo

Dec 6, 2009 | 04:38 PM

#605

chorline

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From: Nashua, NH

Dec 6, 2009 | 04:39 PM

#606

s00perc00per

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From: Spring, Tx

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattsenpai

just 20, all the mini drivers i see in Houston look old enough to be my parents (and the members i see on HMMS).. I wish i could find people my age around here, i feel left out.

All of my friends drive asian cars like corollas civics(i used to) 350z and some other hondas,, the perk of being unique i guess

haha i know how you feel! i went to the Aggieland Anniversary MINI meet and saw a bunch a younger "crew" of people, but for the most part, in Houston, it's older people.

Dec 6, 2009 | 04:57 PM

#607

R53-BRG

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26 here. I think I'm the only younger Mini driver that does the wave around here. I always get it from older drivers, but I've been outright scoffed at by younger drivers that I have waved to. I don't see how these people can be angry driving such a funny awesome little car. cheers.

Dec 6, 2009 | 07:40 PM

#608

MINIdave

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From: Kansas City

725...............

months!

Dec 6, 2009 | 08:35 PM

#609

theromulus

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From: AZ

44 but I feel like 22

Dec 6, 2009 | 09:59 PM

#610

mcsNathan

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6.25 birthdays x leap year = 25 actual years

Dec 6, 2009 | 10:01 PM

#611

joe_bfstplk

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From: Mount Doom, Mordor

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcsNathan

6.25 birthdays x leap year = 25 actual years

A Pisces, then, eh?

Dec 10, 2009 | 01:20 PM

#612

Case1220

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From: Vermont

24 on the 20th

Dec 10, 2009 | 01:59 PM

#613

onetigerlsu

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Well im the big 50

and will live for another 50 years driving my cooper

Dec 11, 2009 | 08:52 AM

#614

iGIF

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From: Montanner

Quote:

Originally Posted by R53-BRG

24 year old here. I get the exact opposite from drivers out here in the Northwest. All the youth with Coopers wave, but those of the older generation seem to be stoic behind the wheel of their MC's.
Cheers.

Dec 11, 2009 | 09:34 AM

#615

tcscb1963

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I have only had my MINI since 10/25, but the wave out here in Los Angeles does not exist. I have had one guy, just last week give me a head nod, and I got waves back, two in one day just earlier this week, but other than that, nothing. I can't even get eye contact from most.

Dec 11, 2009 | 12:49 PM

#616

ishimmy4me

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From: Alabama

31 two weeks ago and got my MINI for my birthday a few days ago

The thirties aren't bad at all so far!!!

Dec 11, 2009 | 02:58 PM

#617

polepino

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From: Falls Church, VA

The big 3-0 in mid October... and my MINI and I spent a two week long 7500 mile cross country and back road trip together for my birthday!

Car was bought brand new in Aug. '05.

Dec 11, 2009 | 03:53 PM

#618

Dwight Walhood

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From: San Marcos, CA

Porcupines and Porsches

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcscb1963

I've had Beelzebub for 1.8yrs now and have noticed a steady decline in waves/light flashing. Sadly, I think the MINI has become an "in" car, kinda like the original Porsches, BMWs, etc. The owners tend to fall into two sorts: the gear heads who by them for what they are and the "status" seekers. There's an old joke in these parts that pretty well covers it: "What's the difference between a porcupine and a Porsche? On the porcupine, the ***** is on the outside!"

Dec 11, 2009 | 08:10 PM

#619

wdietz186

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From: Mt. Airy MD

57 in Nov. Just got Mini,Really fun to mess with kids in Civics

Dec 11, 2009 | 08:26 PM

#620

BensMini

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From: Salt Lake City

72 fun filled years, butwould say owning a MINI takes at least 30 off.

Dec 13, 2009 | 08:30 AM

#621

jimmyd1

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From: Rochester,NY

41 here my mini is a 2004 MCS paid in full with MSD coil pack, NGK plugs, Nology Hot wires, WMW installed 15% reduction pulley, INVIDA performance exaust, cold air intake.

I have also noticed a decline in waves and the like. MINI should run a campaign to revive the wave!!!

Dec 16, 2009 | 01:54 PM

#622

ikappedkermit

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From: Guthrie, OK

50 - had to have a vehicle that did better on fuel, but still reliable and fun to drive... the Mini definitely fit the requirement

Dec 18, 2009 | 12:09 PM

#623

DaveVT02S

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From: As Far North in NY as You Can Get

I'm 39.95 ...
+ taxes (25%) ...

Dec 18, 2009 | 03:55 PM

#624

PorscheMini

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From: Anchorage, AK

Feb 5, 2010 | 10:12 PM

#625

slotibartfast

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From: Covington, WA

58 - 406 in dog years.