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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 12:27 PM
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We have all heard Ford stands for "First On Race Day" or "Found On Road Dead" depending on what side of the Ford v Chevy debate you stand on.

So what does MINI stand for?

I have a link to a site that has many more but none for MINI

http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/D....html#American

So slip on your thinking helmets and go for it.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 12:31 PM
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It's short for MINIFICENT!
 
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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 04:25 PM
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Mine
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Nifty,
Indeed!


 
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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 04:28 PM
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M otoring
I s
N ow
I ntensified!

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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 07:08 PM
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Marvelous If Not Impressive.
Motor Intelligently, Not imposingly.
Modestly Itsy...Naughtily Invigorating!
Man, Impossibly Nimble Inputs!
Majorly In Need of Individualization.
Might Induce Nostalgia Indefinitely.
Maneuvers Incredibly Nonchalantly and Inspiringly.
Motoring Intensified in a Nifty Interior.
Miniature, Insiduous--Not Insignificant
Mobile and Indomitable, it Navigates Impressively!

I have way too much free time
 
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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 07:51 PM
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>>Marvelous If Not Impressive.
>>Motor Intelligently, Not imposingly.
>>Modestly Itsy...Naughtily Invigorating!
>>Man, Impossibly Nimble Inputs!
>>Majorly In Need of Individualization.
>>Might Induce Nostalgia Indefinitely.
>>Maneuvers Incredibly Nonchalantly and Inspiringly.
>>Motoring Intensified in a Nifty Interior.
>>Miniature, Insiduous--Not Insignificant
>>Mobile and Indomitable, it Navigates Impressively!
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>>I have way too much free time


I like the 7th one. True and to the point. Quite a mouthful though.


 
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 07:17 AM
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aww, c'mon guys. I was really curious to see what you guys could come up with!
 
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 11:03 AM
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May Inspire Numerous Inquiries


 
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 11:29 AM
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>>May Inspire Numerous Inquiries
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>>


Ain't that the truth. The rest of the world seems like the paparatzi(sp?). Always following me asking questions. Some even taking pictures.
I'll probably end up thinking up a good one at like 3 in the morning.


 
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 12:27 PM
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>>We have all heard Ford stands for "First On Race Day" or "Found On Road Dead" depending on what side of the Ford v Chevy debate you stand on.
FORD = Fix or repair daily

Mini: Motoring Indeed!, never impede!
Mother's Impala needs inspiration
Mini invites never incites
Motoring instinct not instruction
Corny!

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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 12:38 PM
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Motoring
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Irresistable
 
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 02:12 PM
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picoman--

That's my new favorite...I love it!
 
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Old Dec 31, 2002 | 10:21 AM
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What every one in the "I can't wait clubs" says: MINE IS NOW IN !!! :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
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