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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 04:50 AM
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45. My husband (who has a Countryman) and I are both professional dog trainers.

Annette
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 06:08 AM
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I'll be 71 in June, and yes, I was an engineer. I have had 58 cars in my driving life, and my 2011 MCS is the most fun I have had with a car since my modified 83 (original) VW GTI. GREAT LITTLE CAR!!
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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I am getting my new MINI Countryman (awaiting its delivery) for my 60th birthday, I am trading in my 2006 MINI. my husband is 59, and he also drives a MINI, this is his second one, and its a 2009. His first was a 2002. We are mini maniacs.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 08:27 AM
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lol, I didn't say that I am an engineering student earlier but thought I might add that due to the previous comments about engineers and MINI's.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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And though I am an animator, I work with engineers bringing what they create to life so the sales guys can have a visual for the clients.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 08:35 AM
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47 yrs old, love my '07 SS MCS! My girlfriend, 46, also has a '10 Black MCS convertible.

MINI's are great, we enjoy driving them as much as possible.

Onward & Upward,

Chris
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 03:56 PM
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53. Systems engineer for a large medical device company. EE by degree(s).
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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64....anyone older? At least I can rule out a mid-life crisis!
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 05:20 PM
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27... senior graphic designer / photographer http://www.shotwithlove.com
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by wileenreber
I am getting my new MINI Countryman (awaiting its delivery) for my 60th birthday, I am trading in my 2006 MINI. my husband is 59, and he also drives a MINI, this is his second one, and its a 2009. His first was a 2002. We are mini maniacs.
My husband is an engineer, and i work in the social work field.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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49 years young. I have had British cars all my life. This one is the most fun of all of them. It's an 05 MCS, I bought on July 29 2004 on my 43rd birthday.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by stevedog7
64....anyone older? At least I can rule out a mid-life crisis!
Me too, 67 next month. ACK!
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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I'm 48 and a manufacturing engineer for aircraft parts. I'm a x national level Motorcycle racer ('85 thru '91, the most fun you can have with your clothes on, the mini is the only car that approaches that level of fun).

Vehicle history 71 Doge Dart (modded to handle), 72 Honda 350, 79 Kawasaki 650, 82 Kawasaki 750 (modded into a 1000 and then to an 850), 89 Honda 600 hurricane, 90' Yamaha YZR600,91' Kawasaki ZX-6, 90 Honda Hawk GT, Ford Escort (modded), BMW 325e (modded), Nissan pup (Modded), Nissan Fontier S/C (Modded), BMW 325iC (modded), BMW M3 conv (modded), 05 MCS (smoke), 09 JCW Cooper, 2010 JCW Clubman
 
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 02:21 PM
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I'm 20. Little Wing was my 20th birthday present .
 
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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Turning 21 on June 15th. My first car was an 07 BMW Z4M Coupe when I was around 18-19. I've been hit by a reckless Mustang doing 100MPH or so. The car never drove the same after it's been fixed. Also, the bad feeling was there. I've 7 months ago, I've traded it in for my MCS and the only thing I regret is the RWD and red leather. Certainly don't miss the payments or the insurance for it...
 
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Torri91
I'm 20. Little Wing was my 20th birthday present .

If I can assume a Hendrix reference, I love the name.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 05:06 AM
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This is my first Mini, but Ive ALWAYS wanted one. Took the plunge 3 months ago at the age of 57. I am a fun happily married (37yrs) Grand Mother of 4, soon to be 5!! Life is GOOD!!

I drive twisty backroads to my PT job, and enjoy every mile!! I try to wash her every weekend. Also trying to learn how to do my own maintenance after the warranty expires. NEVER wanted to do that with any other car !!

2010 HZB/Clubbie, fairly loaded, much loved
 
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 06:21 AM
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56 and I fill alot younger behind the wheel of my mini.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 07:21 AM
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I celebrated my 43rd B-day with the PhillyMinis!! Check this thread out!
http://phillymini.org/vb/showthread....7639#post57639 They are an Awesome Bunch, they welcomed me in with open arms and I can not wait to attend the Dragon in 2012 with them.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 08:11 AM
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I turned forty-twelve last September.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 08:24 AM
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49 here. The mini is "technically" my wife's, and she's 36.
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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52 I think but I crossed the INT Date Line the wrong way so many times I forgot
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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64 here and love my MINI. Mother of a beautiful daughter, grandmother to an exceptional young man and married for 37 years to a really neat guy, who didn't know he liked MINIS so well.
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by wileenreber
My husband is an engineer, and i work in the social work field.

not to drift off topic, but future social worker here
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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33 & counting
 
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