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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 07:29 AM
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75 - Had to give up my CanAm Spyder 'cause hurt the old bones and joints too much, so the Mini is the next best thing.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Akamac
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
Why would a fun car have anything to do with age???

I know couldn't afford this stuff when I was a kid!
 
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 04:53 PM
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A boomer here, my Cooper S was a retirement gift to myself. Always had some kind of performance vehicle all my adult life. This is the first one with a 4 banger, and i love it..
 
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by motor12
A boomer here, my Cooper S was a retirement gift to myself. Always had some kind of performance vehicle all my adult life. This is the first one with a 4 banger, and i love it..
OK, fellow boomer Motor 12, 'fess up - how many candles on that last cake ?
My 2011 MCS was my retirement present as well. They are easy to love.

Mark (64 plus several new moons )
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by MINImal lag
OK, fellow boomer Motor 12, 'fess up - how many candles on that last cake ?
My 2011 MCS was my retirement present as well. They are easy to love.

Mark (64 plus several new moons )
Well if i must,63 and looking for 30 more good ones....
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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Think I posted to this before but can't remember. But it's time to update. 53 when we bought our cars. 55 years old now and thought I better buy one of those Coupes. I'm not getting any younger you know. Now the wait starts all over again. These cars are a hoot and I'm really looking forward to the new addition. I also have a 2005 GTO 400 HP. I like fast cars. The Goat has 109,000 miles on it now and runs like a champ.

Been married 29 years now. My wife is great to put up with my Mini and car obsession. She likes her Mini so that has been a real bonus.

Keep Motoring!!
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 09:34 AM
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Turning 24 in October, and I'm on my third MINI

The first two was a shared car between me and my brother, who is 3 years older. We decided to pool our cash together to get something nice instead of having two different beater cars. And although we were fighting over who gets to take the MINI out for the day, we were always glad to have the MINI. It's just too much fun.

Now that I have an actual job, I'm paying for the car by myself since my brother lives in NYC. Kind of the reason why I went with an MC instead of MCS.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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57 for me and 8 for the pooch. We are about the same age now, experiencing a few of the aches and pains from an active lifestyle, and leaving them all behind when motorin' in the MINI.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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26 here, my wife is 27. spend equal time driving the Mini and our 350Z...We are a car enthusiast couple
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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45 and can't believe it took me this long to own one! It is amazing the range of ages this car appeals to. But it makes sense as it is a blast to drive that is also pretty darn practical and affordable. Looking to going strong many more years just so I can keep driving MINIs.

Kevin
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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36 for hubby, 37 for me. It is a incredibly fun car.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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I'm 34 and my significant other is 32. She uses the Mini as a daily driver and I'm really jealous of it. At the end of this month I'll have to give my company car back as I'm leaving the company. Haven't found a new job yet, but when I do land the one I'm rooting for I hope to get myself a shiny new Countryman.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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29 and missed my old (since sold) Nissan 300ZX as my fun car. Wanted something fun again and the Mini sold me in one test drive. Ordered 2 days later. Can't wait to trade in the Nissan Altima (aka .. boring car)
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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AWESOME.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dennisinmd
75 - Had to give up my CanAm Spyder 'cause hurt the old bones and joints too much, so the Mini is the next best thing.
Dennis, forgive me if you are already a member, but Central Maryland has a WONDERFUL Mini motoring club called "C3M". We are a great diverse group of all ages, genders, etc that get together to share our love of our MINI's and other things. We do runs and have a ton of fun. Check us out at www.meet up.com...C3M..Central Maryland Mini Motorists...gave me (57) a whole new lease on life!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!!
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Tikigod
29 and missed my old (since sold) Nissan 300ZX as my fun car. Wanted something fun again and the Mini sold me in one test drive. Ordered 2 days later. Can't wait to trade in the Nissan Altima (aka .. boring car)
Same thing happened to me. Was looking to replace my wife's Corolla and we stopped at a Mini dealership to test drive. Test drove an auto and 6 speed. The auto was for her and we test drove the Justa. Then we test drove the 6 speed S model.

We'll that was the end of that. We bought 2. Both S's but hers auto and mine 6 speed. No way was she going to have a Justa after driving the S. I had to sell another car real quick. My wife is cool she is a car gal. Loves the Top Fuelers and drag races. We go every year. Guess that's why we've been married 29 years this Thanksgiving. Yea!
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by PatM
Same thing happened to me. Was looking to replace my wife's Corolla and we stopped at a Mini dealership to test drive. Test drove an auto and 6 speed. The auto was for her and we test drove the Justa. Then we test drove the 6 speed S model.

We'll that was the end of that. We bought 2. Both S's but hers auto and mine 6 speed. No way was she going to have a Justa after driving the S. I had to sell another car real quick. My wife is cool she is a car gal. Loves the Top Fuelers and drag races. We go every year. Guess that's why we've been married 29 years this Thanksgiving. Yea!
That is so SWEET!! My hubby of 37 years supports me totally on my MINI ownership and loves accompaning me on my rallies with my MINI motoring club, being my navigator and photographer. He drives a Tacoma, but I think he secretly lusts after my MINI
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 11:14 PM
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I just turned 45. We already have a truck with a lift, so it's time for the MINI.

I think they're going to look funny together in the driveway. MINI clubman, and an F150 crew cab with a 6" lift.

Originally Posted by kyle00
Just checking the ages of Mini drivers here, just curious to see since I have never seen anyone close to my age who drives a Mini, they are to busy lifting there trucks or something. 18 here.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 04:28 AM
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Just turned 40. I've always had sports cars. And I can honestly say the MINI is the most fun!
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 04:39 AM
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55, and after 16 years with a Ford Probe GT, which was a great car until getting parts became a problem, I finally got myself a MINI, and am LOVING it.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 05:12 AM
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64 year old, grey-beard. Goes well with Pepper White/Black.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 05:26 AM
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20. 2010 MCS R56 broken wallet but worth every mile driven lol
 
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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41 in two days, had the Clubman since April. All of my birthday presents were Mini-centric (new antenna, new Mini hat, etc.) because everyone knows how crazy I am about this car!
 
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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I am 37, or so.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 04:04 PM
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I'll bite, 23.
 
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