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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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I'm 25 in just a bit.

I think the car represents everything I have ever wanted in a car. It has the gas mileage more in line with my Prius, and I can tune it like my old 6th gen Celica.....and handles better than both of them combined :P.

If it wasn't for my friend's 09 pepper white turbo, I might never have looked at a Mini. That car had me interested as soon as I got inside, and had me looking at eBay for one minutes after we drove to lunch and back, haha.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 03:44 AM
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I'll be 59 in May, although I feel the same age as my 28yo son.

This is the fourth Red car I have owned. My first was a 1964 Datsun Fair Lady ( 3 seat convertible), a 64 VW bug, and a 76 Fiat Spyder.

This is the most fun car I have owned, by far.

I figure to drive it for 40 years, and then my kids can bury me in it
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 03:52 AM
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Hi,

Age 55 here. Driven mostly sport cars my adult life and the MINI fits. Fun, quick, lots of creature comforts, just plain fun to drive. "Mighty" is 6 months old and we have 11000 miles of smiles.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 05:08 AM
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 05:34 AM
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22 here
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 05:35 AM
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Hey, 41 here, I just posted about "mini waving"! Funny you mentioned that... never mind the scoffers, keep waving!
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 08:34 AM
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66 with JCW and still want to go faster.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 08:41 AM
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 09:58 AM
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21 here. Not sure if I have posted on this thread yet or not.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 10:11 AM
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I'm 24 years young.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by TRPete
I'll be 59 in May, although I feel the same age as my 28yo son.

This is the fourth Red car I have owned. My first was a 1964 Datsun Fair Lady ( 3 seat convertible), a 64 VW bug, and a 76 Fiat Spyder.

This is the most fun car I have owned, by far.

I figure to drive it for 40 years, and then my kids can bury me in it
Hey that is my plan as well
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 02:32 AM
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21!
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 03:04 AM
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30, feel like 40
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 05:48 AM
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40 feel like 18
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 06:25 AM
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62 in July, when the weather will hopfully be warm enough to give my lil guy a complet detailing.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 07:00 AM
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yeah i know i am waiting for spring so that i can get mine back out of the garage.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 08:03 AM
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I'm about to turn 50. feels like i'm 15
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 08:05 AM
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yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy!
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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24 here. Wanted a MINI since 2003 and finally got mine last month. It is by far the most fun car I've ever had.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 11:40 AM
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42.

I got my first mini when i was 17. A used 1980 Mini 1000.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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mini owner candidate here.. mid 30s.. coming from the bmw world, mini is a natural fit
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by kishg
mini owner candidate here.. mid 30s.. coming from the bmw world, mini is a natural fit
Nah, it's a few steps up, at least as being unique, and a conversation starter
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by iamsteve710
Nah, it's a few steps up, at least as being unique, and a conversation starter
hehe.. e30 m3s tend to be pretty unique too
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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Yup, can't disagree, but only if you know what's inside them. People tend to look at MINI's, like those who judge a book by the cover. "oh it's so so cute can you take me for a short ride".
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by iamsteve710
Yup, can't disagree, but only if you know what's inside them. People tend to look at MINI's, like those who judge a book by the cover. "oh it's so so cute can you take me for a short ride".
i agree.. i also have a an e39 540/6 and an e30 race car. i would definitely take the mini to a track day or two as well
 
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