R50/53 Young people?
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Just don't include me in that club. I am a full time student and work a 40 hour work week.
Danged puppies!
I got my first MINI at age 49. Now looking for #2 at age 50.
I was at the MINI dealer today and there was a couple picking up their new car (MCSC). He was at least 80 (and looked like he would be comfortable with a walker) and she wasn't far behind, although more spry.
The looks on their faces as they looked at their new car led me to think that they thought they were 18 again.
It's the car, I'm tellin' ya!
I got my first MINI at age 49. Now looking for #2 at age 50.
I was at the MINI dealer today and there was a couple picking up their new car (MCSC). He was at least 80 (and looked like he would be comfortable with a walker) and she wasn't far behind, although more spry.
The looks on their faces as they looked at their new car led me to think that they thought they were 18 again.
It's the car, I'm tellin' ya!
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From: Phoenix, AZ
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From: Orange County
I'm 25 too... and heck yes we fall into the young category... still young, but old enough to be cooler 
I think it's very nice that some of your parents give you the MINI's... as long as you appreciate it, you know? You better make something of yourself to 'repay' them or something... hehe
If you were born into a wealthy family, you were born into a wealthy family. I was stoked to buy my mom's 1995 honda civic off of her for $2500 when I was 17... damn good deal.
I think it's very nice that some of your parents give you the MINI's... as long as you appreciate it, you know? You better make something of yourself to 'repay' them or something... hehe
If you were born into a wealthy family, you were born into a wealthy family. I was stoked to buy my mom's 1995 honda civic off of her for $2500 when I was 17... damn good deal.
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I got my MINI as a 24th bday present for myself a few months ago. Most of my friends got their first cars after we all graduated from college. My parents got me a 2004 4runner after I graduated, but I kinda gave it back to them after a year cuz there was just no point in driving a big SUV when most of the time I drive alone. So I drove their '92 Pathfinder around while I waited for my MINI.
I like to think that I made the right decision..
I like to think that I made the right decision..
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From: Fort Wayne, IN
I'm with you brother. My first was at 42 about a month ago (the MINI, not the birthday). I don't have plans for #2 yet. We'll see.
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That's one of the beauties of MINIs. There are people of all ages and lifestyles that have MINIs.
ETA, I got Dobby when I was 32, and I'm now 34 and motoring with my newborn son. Minivan? I don't think so.
ETA, I got Dobby when I was 32, and I'm now 34 and motoring with my newborn son. Minivan? I don't think so.
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From: Tallahassee, FL
I fully agree. I only put a few thousand toward my first MINI, but I also got full scholarships to college, so my parents haven't had to pay a dime (for tuition that is...). My MINI was my reward for that, along with not ever having to call them for bail and other such things.
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From: Arlington, VA
When I first started driving I would have loved to be driving a car like a MINI. My parents did give me an old Volvo Station Wagon, for which I was very greatful but I'm glad I had to work my way through college and land a great job before I could get a MINI. There's something about the sense of accomplishment that makes me feel great for doing it myself.
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I got my first MINI on my 21st birthday. Traded for my second one when I was 21. I'm still 21.
$100 a month for insurance, yay for never getting any accidents or tickets and taking driver's ed and a defensive driving class and being a good student (who should be doing what good students do right now.)
$100 a month for insurance, yay for never getting any accidents or tickets and taking driver's ed and a defensive driving class and being a good student (who should be doing what good students do right now.)
.. lucky you!!MaC
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that was a good one... yeah we are more than i thoughtMaC
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you are not the only oneMaC
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Danged puppies!
I got my first MINI at age 49. Now looking for #2 at age 50.
I was at the MINI dealer today and there was a couple picking up their new car (MCSC). He was at least 80 (and looked like he would be comfortable with a walker) and she wasn't far behind, although more spry.
The looks on their faces as they looked at their new car led me to think that they thought they were 18 again.
It's the car, I'm tellin' ya!
I got my first MINI at age 49. Now looking for #2 at age 50.
I was at the MINI dealer today and there was a couple picking up their new car (MCSC). He was at least 80 (and looked like he would be comfortable with a walker) and she wasn't far behind, although more spry.
The looks on their faces as they looked at their new car led me to think that they thought they were 18 again.
It's the car, I'm tellin' ya!
Draving a MCS at age of 80!! wow!... i hope i can do it too when i get to that age.MaC
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