R50/53 Mini demographics
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From: Savannah, GA
Originally Posted by Miniac1
The MINI (whether new or classic) has NEVER had a demographic. It has been owned from the common man to the queen.
All you need to be concerned with is the fact that you like it.
If you're afraid to be seen in it because you don't think you fit the "target market" then that's a shame
All you need to be concerned with is the fact that you like it.
If you're afraid to be seen in it because you don't think you fit the "target market" then that's a shame
As for my demographic, I'm a 35 year old, mom of three, and instead of the typical SUV or minivan to haul around the kids, my daily driver is my Chili Red S! Sure, we have one of those giant weekend warriors to cruise the highways, but my husband gets to drive that!
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It was a collective decision for us, so I'll list both.
Me: 49 M combat vet of the US Marine Corps, middle of the road political views, doctorate degree
Her: 45 F left leaning Quaker big on non-violence, BA from Yale
Us: both remember the fun we had with a BMW 2002Tii, and the MC comes pretty close!
Pete
Me: 49 M combat vet of the US Marine Corps, middle of the road political views, doctorate degree
Her: 45 F left leaning Quaker big on non-violence, BA from Yale
Us: both remember the fun we had with a BMW 2002Tii, and the MC comes pretty close!
Pete
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From: Lower Merion, PA (Philly)
57
Male
Semi-Retired
Married ('01 BMW 325xi)
Doctor of Education, Elem. Teacher (31 yrs.), Camp Director (26yrs.), Marriage & Family Therapist, Woodstock veteran.
Three daughters, two sons-in-law, two grandaughters (2.7 & 0.7)
Loved my beige '69 VW Beetle (sunroof, big orange flower on driver's door & peace sign on rear bumper) and my red '95 Acura Integra GSR.
My ds/w, MCS, w/bonnet stripes, (no sunroof, peace sign on rear window) will be three years old on Aug. 16 and thanks to a Helix 15% pulley, GIAC, B&M short shifter, Whalen **** & silver M7 Ultimate grill, it's THE BEST!!!
Male
Semi-Retired
Married ('01 BMW 325xi)
Doctor of Education, Elem. Teacher (31 yrs.), Camp Director (26yrs.), Marriage & Family Therapist, Woodstock veteran.
Three daughters, two sons-in-law, two grandaughters (2.7 & 0.7)
Loved my beige '69 VW Beetle (sunroof, big orange flower on driver's door & peace sign on rear bumper) and my red '95 Acura Integra GSR.
My ds/w, MCS, w/bonnet stripes, (no sunroof, peace sign on rear window) will be three years old on Aug. 16 and thanks to a Helix 15% pulley, GIAC, B&M short shifter, Whalen **** & silver M7 Ultimate grill, it's THE BEST!!!
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From: LaGrange, GA
Pisked up Sting in October of 04
Me: 42 yo Grapic designer/small business owner, (I make CDs and DVDs for corporations).
2 Kids in HS
2 Black Labs
3 Cats
1 Wife who drives an 04 Prius. She is a coprorate training manager.
I worked my butt off starting our business, (5 years ago). It really paid off last year so, my wife said, "You deserve it~go for it".
I love my car but I LOVE my wife.
Me: 42 yo Grapic designer/small business owner, (I make CDs and DVDs for corporations).
2 Kids in HS
2 Black Labs
3 Cats
1 Wife who drives an 04 Prius. She is a coprorate training manager.
I worked my butt off starting our business, (5 years ago). It really paid off last year so, my wife said, "You deserve it~go for it".
I love my car but I LOVE my wife.
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From: Georgia
I've noticed in my area that most of the people driving Minis are either young males/females or older males and some females. Same goes for those who stop and ask/comment us on our Mini. Not to put a "demographic" on Minis but in my area I have noticed usually the people driving Minis or ask/comment about Minis are caucasian young males/females or older males and some females.
BTW: 29/M Filipino Pre-Press supervisor
BTW: 29/M Filipino Pre-Press supervisor
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From: OC, California
55, Male, Software Developer.
My wife is a High School Chemistry/Physics teacher.
Married 33 years. 1 son, 1 daughter.
Originally from Pennsylvania.
MCSC on it's way. We have a 2005 Prius and a 2004 Acura TL.
Favorite cars I've owned: '64 Austin Healey (when it was running), '68 red VW bug, '73 green VW Super Beetle.
My wife is a High School Chemistry/Physics teacher.
Married 33 years. 1 son, 1 daughter.
Originally from Pennsylvania.
MCSC on it's way. We have a 2005 Prius and a 2004 Acura TL.
Favorite cars I've owned: '64 Austin Healey (when it was running), '68 red VW bug, '73 green VW Super Beetle.
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From: Middle Earth
56/M, Wanted one in '66, finally got it Sept of '02
'02 MCS DS/W currently
'05 MCS w/LSD DS/W on order
Found Auto-X and lovin' it, the pathway to perpetual youth.
Whoever started this thread needs to collate the results and post it. Better you than me, tyvm.:smile:
'02 MCS DS/W currently
'05 MCS w/LSD DS/W on order
Found Auto-X and lovin' it, the pathway to perpetual youth.
Whoever started this thread needs to collate the results and post it. Better you than me, tyvm.:smile:
30/M Network Engineer. Previous (and only) car is a 1995 Mustang GT, which I am still keeping (occasional need for V8 RWD torque!).
Love my MINI too. Awesome car in so many respects.
Love my MINI too. Awesome car in so many respects.
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Demographics....
Hello, to all...
What an interesting thread. As for me, I am 71, and a retired District Court Judge, owned three British cars before (Triumph TR3a, MG Midget '74, and MGB). The MINI appealed to me for it seems to have retained the look and feel of a British marque but with new technology. Some motorist ran a stop light back in 1997 and I hit her car broadside, demolished my MGB (with its new British Racing Green paint job), and even with the seat belts on the steering wheel broke my sternum (ouch).
As a former past president of our local (New Orleaans) MG car club I was somewhat familiar with the little oddities of British cars and was prepared to put up with those that charmingly remain part of the MINI. Looking forward to a few more years of life and many miles of motoring (even bought the extended warranty - 7 years or 100,000 miles!).
Good luck, all...
What an interesting thread. As for me, I am 71, and a retired District Court Judge, owned three British cars before (Triumph TR3a, MG Midget '74, and MGB). The MINI appealed to me for it seems to have retained the look and feel of a British marque but with new technology. Some motorist ran a stop light back in 1997 and I hit her car broadside, demolished my MGB (with its new British Racing Green paint job), and even with the seat belts on the steering wheel broke my sternum (ouch).
As a former past president of our local (New Orleaans) MG car club I was somewhat familiar with the little oddities of British cars and was prepared to put up with those that charmingly remain part of the MINI. Looking forward to a few more years of life and many miles of motoring (even bought the extended warranty - 7 years or 100,000 miles!).
Good luck, all...
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From: Northern Virginia (near DC)
Joint decision:
We're both in our mid forties.
This is an additional, 3rd car we bought for "fun". We are handling fanatics and love stiff suspension and manual transmissions (with clutch pedal!)--even our Volvo 850 has a suspension package and manual transmission. The MCS is the sine qua non for handling. The Lotus Elise might outhandle it, but I'd hate to commute in one and it won't seat four in a pinch.
I'm tall, she's short, and very few cars are comfortable for both of us.
Automotive History:
--lots of Volvos (sedans & wagons, mostly turbos, mostly manual transmissions). Sadly, Volvo lost its way since the S60 and we have defected for good.
--Honda Odyssey minivan (trip car and kid hauler)
--Econobox commuters (Mazda 323, Toyota Corrola, Renault 4, VW fastback, Datsun 610, others)
--1967 and 1968 Mercedes-Benz (two heckflossen [fintails])
--1958 ****** L6-226 4x4 Utility Wagon (project)
--Never a SUV (except the ******--the original SUV!)
--1963 Corvair Sypder Turbo (featuring 1.5 seconds of lag!)
--1963 Ford Thunderbird
We're both in our mid forties.
This is an additional, 3rd car we bought for "fun". We are handling fanatics and love stiff suspension and manual transmissions (with clutch pedal!)--even our Volvo 850 has a suspension package and manual transmission. The MCS is the sine qua non for handling. The Lotus Elise might outhandle it, but I'd hate to commute in one and it won't seat four in a pinch.
I'm tall, she's short, and very few cars are comfortable for both of us.
Automotive History:
--lots of Volvos (sedans & wagons, mostly turbos, mostly manual transmissions). Sadly, Volvo lost its way since the S60 and we have defected for good.
--Honda Odyssey minivan (trip car and kid hauler)
--Econobox commuters (Mazda 323, Toyota Corrola, Renault 4, VW fastback, Datsun 610, others)
--1967 and 1968 Mercedes-Benz (two heckflossen [fintails])
--1958 ****** L6-226 4x4 Utility Wagon (project)
--Never a SUV (except the ******--the original SUV!)
--1963 Corvair Sypder Turbo (featuring 1.5 seconds of lag!)
--1963 Ford Thunderbird
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From: Grosse Pointe, MI
Originally Posted by mattharris75
29/M Industrial Designer. Last 3 cars have been 2 highly modified Audi A4's and a Honda S2000. Loving the Mini so far (in spite of the interior passenger door handle trim falling off the first week).
I'm a Audi A4 owner as well 
As for me...
22, female, college grad, work for automotive supplier