MINI Cooper a good choice for the older driver.

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Feb 8, 2008 | 02:00 PM

goaljnky

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MINI Cooper a good choice for the older driver.

All you young whipper snappers can now sell your Minis. It is now the equivalent of your grandfathers Oldsmobile:

http://www.cartalk.com/content/colum...anuary/01.html

Feb 8, 2008 | 02:16 PM

kenchan

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he should just get a Fit Sport 5MT.

Feb 9, 2008 | 07:04 PM

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Well guys it works for me. I'm over 60 and the MINI makes me feel like a nice young 50.

A few more mods and i will probably feel like 30 like you guys.

Feb 10, 2008 | 04:15 AM

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I'm 74 and got my first MINI in 2004, a 04MC. Now I have a 06MCS with a six speed. There's nothing like grabbing that stick and shifting gears. In fact it brings back memories of ..... never mind!

Feb 10, 2008 | 11:46 AM

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Well...I dont think I would ever give up my Mini (even for a newer one)...the reporter is just a hater...

Feb 11, 2008 | 06:02 AM

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No hating there- it's just that some of the things that make the MINI a great drivers car also make it safe, like good visibility and nimble handling. My father in law judges cars by the foot so he's not crazy about my MCS- and I kind of like that.