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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Clubman S Turbo
45. Midlife crisis? Maybe. Maybe not. Im noncommital. (come on, laugh)
When someone tells my that I got my MINI because im having a midlife crisis, I tell them, "Nope, just re-inventing myself!"
 
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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Oh, I am 57 and have 4 3/4 grandkids...
 
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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Ahh, wait until you have 4 7/8 grandkids... and 5 is even better.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 01:24 PM
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HA! Will be 64 in November and expecting grandchild #6 (fourth boy in row ages 4.2, 3.10, 2.5 and 0.0) in October. They love playing in my Mini. Owned a '69 Beatle for ten years.....my previous favorite. Bought my first S at age 55. Now I'm expecting an S Coupe in October so that gets knocked off....The Bucket List.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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29 with 24 pretty darn good years of experience... and my wife says that I have officially entered my Mid-Life crisis! no way no way no way I'm not gonna agree to that!!! LOL
 
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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31 here
 
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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57 , feel like 17 when I drive this car !!
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 07:50 AM
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Turned 68 this past June with 8 grandkids. Oldest is 19 on down to age 10. Autocrossed just 6 weeks after buying in SCCA tire class. Have been called a "silverback". 2006 MCS with JCW 18" wheels, Chrono gague pack, Metallic Gray, plus other equipment.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by mloganusda
Turned 68 this past June with 8 grandkids. Oldest is 19 on down to age 10. Autocrossed just 6 weeks after buying in SCCA tire class. Have been called a "silverback". 2006 MCS with JCW 18" wheels, Chrono gague pack, Metallic Gray, plus other equipment.
Fun keeps you young!
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 08:13 AM
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38 going on 13... I got the JCW odometer upgrade that reverses the aging process, inversely proportional to miles driven.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 08:20 AM
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56.....I hope the new 2012 MCCs gets here before the backpacking trip starts.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 08:41 AM
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57 here
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 08:43 AM
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32 and my wife is 28 and we're a family of 2 MINIs!
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 08:45 AM
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trip meter reset?

I know you have to push the botton in on the spedo but does the info center have to be in a special mode thanks
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by btor
I know you have to push the botton in on the spedo but does the info center have to be in a special mode thanks
It doesn't need to be in any special mode. Just press and hold for a second or 2
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:00 AM
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21-and loving beer currently haha and my new clubman is my best car yet....and I have had a ton of cars 8 to be exact
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:05 AM
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I'm 32 and this is my first mini...and first brand new car!
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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I'm 24! I've been a MINI owner for 6 years. I got one because my mom had one (she's 64) and I never saw anyone my age driving one back then. Glad to see more my age out there!
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by LEASH
I'm 24! I've been a MINI owner for 6 years. I got one because my mom had one (she's 64) and I never saw anyone my age driving one back then. Glad to see more my age out there!
Well, you *are* in Florida.
I didn't know they allowed people younger than 65 there....

C ya,
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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Everyone can MINI.

I am 57 and on my second Mini. ( r53 ).

My oldest kid is 22 and on her first Mini ( R55 ).

Around my town there are "hello kitty" Asian kids who just buy em for looks. There are hardcore autoxers who buy em to win.
There are old English Expats who like the idea of a car made in UK that actually runs.
There are modders who lose sleep over aftermarket catalogs and the "best" cat backs.
There are every age and background you can imagine.

And there I guys like me who like to smile on the daily commute, and the occasional trip.

We are the journey not the destination.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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35...my first mini. A co-worker asked if this was my midlife crisis, but I am too young for that, and even if it was, I am having too much fun to agree with her
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 07:04 PM
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If I would have answered this thread when it started I was 35...

So you figure it out....LOL
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Minimafia122
21-and loving beer currently haha and my new clubman is my best car yet....and I have had a ton of cars 8 to be exact
Hmmm...Let's see now....I'm 64 and my 2011 MCS is my 9th car from age 17.
To catch up with you , uh,( let me get my calculator out).... I need to get 75.2
cars - quickly ! Enjoy that new Clubby.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 04:08 AM
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48
 
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 06:59 AM
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Age

I'm 58, this is my second Mini. First was a used '66 Wagon!!!

Sister is 70 in Sept, she drove my '03 MCS this spring now has her
'02 MCS with a 15% pulley, DDM CAI and Milltek Cat-back exhaust!!!!
 
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