Does your MINI have a name?
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From: DALTON, GA
"Coco Puff" - I think that's a great name. Maybe even Count Chocula for other brown Minis. "Cheerios" or "Cheerio" (which also sounds British) for the Sparkling Silver ones. What about "Captain Crunch" for those of us who haven't driven a manual in a while (ouch)?
"Frosted Mini Wheat" for the white roofs, like mine.
"Booberry" for the blue ones.
I was driving to work this morning smiling as I went along, thinking no matter what I call this car, it is a lot of fun!
07|MCS| 4 packages|rear fogs|Chrome Line in and out|Pacific Blue/Black Cloth|Web Spokes|Laser Blue - White Roof - White Bonnet Stripes
"Frosted Mini Wheat" for the white roofs, like mine.
"Booberry" for the blue ones.
I was driving to work this morning smiling as I went along, thinking no matter what I call this car, it is a lot of fun!
07|MCS| 4 packages|rear fogs|Chrome Line in and out|Pacific Blue/Black Cloth|Web Spokes|Laser Blue - White Roof - White Bonnet Stripes
Still could work
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From: Wheaton, IL USA
"Onslow" comes from the character of the same name on the 90's British comedy series "Keeping Up Appearances". He's lovable and lazy.
It's a Cooper...a little slower than an "S" ("bone-idle" to be exact!). He also has a white top....same as the real Onslow. The car's a little more well-kept than the character, though!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keeping_Up_Appearances
It's a Cooper...a little slower than an "S" ("bone-idle" to be exact!). He also has a white top....same as the real Onslow. The car's a little more well-kept than the character, though!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keeping_Up_Appearances
"Onslow" comes from the character of the same name on the 90's British comedy series "Keeping Up Appearances". He's lovable and lazy.
It's a Cooper...a little slower than an "S" ("bone-idle" to be exact!). He also has a white top....same as the real Onslow. The car's a little more well-kept than the character, though!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keeping_Up_Appearances
It's a Cooper...a little slower than an "S" ("bone-idle" to be exact!). He also has a white top....same as the real Onslow. The car's a little more well-kept than the character, though!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keeping_Up_Appearances
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From: Parker, Colorado
"Onslow" comes from the character of the same name on the 90's British comedy series "Keeping Up Appearances". He's lovable and lazy.
It's a Cooper...a little slower than an "S" ("bone-idle" to be exact!). He also has a white top....same as the real Onslow. The car's a little more well-kept than the character, though!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keeping_Up_Appearances
It's a Cooper...a little slower than an "S" ("bone-idle" to be exact!). He also has a white top....same as the real Onslow. The car's a little more well-kept than the character, though!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keeping_Up_Appearances
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From: Wheaton, IL USA
Excellent idea! Would be a much classier ride than ol' Onslow! 
I like the owner who named their car "Mr. Bucket" (pronounced "Boo-Kay") That one cracks me up!
I like the owner who named their car "Mr. Bucket" (pronounced "Boo-Kay") That one cracks me up!
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From: OakCliff, Texas
How about Sophia... curvy yet definitely supercharged!!!
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From: Parker, Colorado
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From: Parker, Colorado
true, but granny sophia was quite spicy!! maybe that would be a good name for someone who has a chili red mini? 
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From: Indy
Old, Retired, 2nd Owner
First things first...
Old - pertains to both of us - especially on cold mornings
Retired - only 'his' color - I've still got to work to pay for my driving fun
2nd owner - kind of describes us both - 'him' being on his second owner, me on my 2nd marriage
Anyway, 'his' name started out to be Lucy - after our dog that passed away last year - but I was quickly informed by 'him' that he was not a she
So after thinking about it - and doing a little research - I am currently writing some of 'his' family history. Boils down to this - William Christian Fredrick Cornelius Lancaster III (whew
) or Cornelius for short! 
Old - pertains to both of us - especially on cold mornings
Retired - only 'his' color - I've still got to work to pay for my driving fun
2nd owner - kind of describes us both - 'him' being on his second owner, me on my 2nd marriage
Anyway, 'his' name started out to be Lucy - after our dog that passed away last year - but I was quickly informed by 'him' that he was not a she
So after thinking about it - and doing a little research - I am currently writing some of 'his' family history. Boils down to this - William Christian Fredrick Cornelius Lancaster III (whew
) or Cornelius for short!
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From: Twin Cities, MN
Leaning toward "Bella" at the moment... but like planecode's Cornelius I may need to amend that. She and I have not officially met yet and though in my mind she is a girl I could be mistaken.
Just a few more days to wait...
Just a few more days to wait...
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From: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Thanks. What a great idea, now if I can just figure out how to add one with Photoshop...
Took ownership of Him today...oh yes...I can answer the question, "Can a Mini Cooper fly?"
Believe it or not, I've been tracking this thread and a few others like it for a while...and I haven't seen that name at all!!
I saw an avatar you might like:
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From: Wheaton, IL USA
Thank you for the kind words, Fifty. I really love the show too, and Onslow is my favorite character by far (work shy, and bone idle!)
The name came to me almost immediately, and my wife likes it too. So....Onslow it is. Now, all I need is the actual car! Upon reciept, I plan to christen it with a pint of Guinness or Boddingtons, and maybe dump a bag of crisps on the bonnet!