R50/53 A 'snooty' MINI driver?!?
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From: San Jose, California
Originally Posted by Divamac
I am a woman who waves and smiles at any MINI I see. Here in San Diego, those that wave back are rare, unfortunately. I must just be seeing the wrong people. For the record, I yell "MINI!!!" every time I see one, whether they are going the opposite way one the freeway, or pull up next to one at a stop light. Sometimes I think my enthusiasm might scare the "normals" away 
I am so happy to acknowledge other MINI drivers or anyone who wants to engage in conversation. then again, I am from Philadelphia originally, so maybe I lack the SoCal attitude
MINI!!!!!
Carol
I am so happy to acknowledge other MINI drivers or anyone who wants to engage in conversation. then again, I am from Philadelphia originally, so maybe I lack the SoCal attitude
MINI!!!!!
Carol
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From: north seacoast ,Ma.USA
I get it...... and I've had 7 windscreens, so I guess that theory doesn't fly
and I always ( read : ALWAYS ) WAVE , THUMBS UP , FLASH other minis.
Jock
and I always ( read : ALWAYS ) WAVE , THUMBS UP , FLASH other minis.
Jock
Originally Posted by Johnny L
Carol: That is so funny. My dear spouse and I do exactly the same thing--and we don't even have our MINI yet! I'm glad you wave. This is truly a special car, and those who don't get it probably deserve to have a crack in their windscreens!
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From: Murrieta, California
I meet the description of the Cool Blue Cabrio that didn't wave but I know it wasn't me because I ALWAYS wave, I love motoring!
Even in a gas station I would wave, what could possibly happen at a gas station if someone approches?
Advise: Don't stop at gas staions where you don't feel safe, then you can feel free to be friendly because chances are someone WILL ask about your car.
Even in a gas station I would wave, what could possibly happen at a gas station if someone approches?
Advise: Don't stop at gas staions where you don't feel safe, then you can feel free to be friendly because chances are someone WILL ask about your car.
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From: SF Bay Area
There are so many Minis around here that I don't think that most drivers are tuned into the waving/comeraderie thing. I haven't tried it yet because people don't look receptive and I'm kinda shy 
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From: the great country of california
I flicked my high beams at a PS/B MCS this morning but no response. It was like I was driving a minivan or something. It was on chruch and 26th street.
So don't be shy if anyone flashes you...unless he/she is wearing a raincoat.
It was on chruch and 26th street.So don't be shy if anyone flashes you...unless he/she is wearing a raincoat.
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From: bristow va
I have noticed a definite rise in the "snooty" mini owner category. I try to send out a wave, but it has becoem less common to get one back.. is this a sign of the times. I hope not.. I think there are many common mini owners out there, that drive a mini like a taurus or an accord., Utilitarin mini owners oblivious to the motoring ideal.. it's sad.. but at least we will always be the ones who keep the flame alive!
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From: USA
Originally Posted by C4
Women travelling alone typically don't respond to good will "Motoring" gestures, specially from males and most specially from older ones.
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