R55 Mini ... Girly car?!!!
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From: Northeast Texas
I hope you are being sarcastic! What's puzzling about a somewhat mature woman wanting to drive a sporty MINI?
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Joined: Nov 2010
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From: PHX, AZ
There's nothing wrong with, it was just puzzling because she drove a JCW.
My 80-year-old grandmother had a Mercury Marauder. It was admittedly based on the Grand Marquis, but with a 300+ hp Mustang Cobra engine, 18" chrome wheels, and a relatively loud dual exhaust system. I agree that she wasn't a typical Marauder owner and neither is a 50-something lady with a JCW, but there are definitely stereotype breakers out there like that.
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The other day a 2010 Camaro with one of the after market mega HP packages pulls into the post office. I wait to see who's driving it, a young Grandma type steps out. Go figure. 
A friend's Mom bought a brand new towel rack spoiler '69 Dodge, only to trade it right back in becuase she could not see around the wing. He's a Mopar freak and it just kills him to tell the story to this day.
A friend's Mom bought a brand new towel rack spoiler '69 Dodge, only to trade it right back in becuase she could not see around the wing. He's a Mopar freak and it just kills him to tell the story to this day.
If your talking about the super bird, they are one of the rarest cars ever made
The other day a 2010 Camaro with one of the after market mega HP packages pulls into the post office. I wait to see who's driving it, a young Grandma type steps out. Go figure.
A friend's Mom bought a brand new towel rack spoiler '69 Dodge, only to trade it right back in becuase she could not see around the wing. He's a Mopar freak and it just kills him to tell the story to this day.
A friend's Mom bought a brand new towel rack spoiler '69 Dodge, only to trade it right back in becuase she could not see around the wing. He's a Mopar freak and it just kills him to tell the story to this day.
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From: Western NC
Puppies, kittens and babies are cute! Why? Because they are small and for the same reason many people see the MINI as cute. If I were to let that bother me, I suppose I would need to keep it out of sight, as in the garage.
The first person to see my MINI was a friend of my wife. She said, "Oh, you bought a MINI - I think they're cute." And I replied, "And they are fun to drive too."
The first person to see my MINI was a friend of my wife. She said, "Oh, you bought a MINI - I think they're cute." And I replied, "And they are fun to drive too."
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He He, A pretty bold statement considering how he was taking a chance on ticking you off. Plenty have said it, He has never driven a Mini, and he is trying to compensate for something. I have never been teased too much by my co workers or at all by anyone else about diving a Mini.
I work offshore on a production platform, a rough crowd to be sure. I fugure they are just jelous so I overlook it. LOL
If you are secure, it is mind over matter. The ones that matter don't mind, the ones that mind don't matter.
Hope you find a new ride soon.
I work offshore on a production platform, a rough crowd to be sure. I fugure they are just jelous so I overlook it. LOL
If you are secure, it is mind over matter. The ones that matter don't mind, the ones that mind don't matter.
Hope you find a new ride soon.
BTW, when my grandson was little, he would refer to this toy VW Beetle as a "mommy car". I kept correcting him, that his Aunt bought that toy for him, not his mommy.
It wasn't until years later, that I finally figured out that he was not meaning "mommy" directly, but instead "mommy car" was his way of saying "girly car".
So much for the thought process of a 2 year old boy in our culture.
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From: Massillon
"On a whim, I stopped in the Mini dealer and drove a Justa and a S. I liked the way it drove, fuel economy, and I could pass it on to my daughter who is currently 12 when she turns 16."
My exact scenario, made a wrong turn and ended up in front of a mini dealer, walked around and looked at the cars, got back on my way. Loaded up the family after dinner and drove the 1.5 hrs back up to the dealership and brought home our new mini which my son was to get when he turned 16. I sold the '05 mcs and ordered an '09 Clubman S. I can't think of a more fun car to drive.
My exact scenario, made a wrong turn and ended up in front of a mini dealer, walked around and looked at the cars, got back on my way. Loaded up the family after dinner and drove the 1.5 hrs back up to the dealership and brought home our new mini which my son was to get when he turned 16. I sold the '05 mcs and ordered an '09 Clubman S. I can't think of a more fun car to drive.
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Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Las Vegas (ex-Ely, UK)
1. Hope you are OK. Have walked away from a totaled vehicle (not a MINI) and while grateful I could walk away, know it can be painful for a while 
2. The sales manager is a certifiable loser and the dealership owner needs to know it is costing him business.
3. The only "replacement" for a Clubman is another Clubman; anything less is second best!
2. The sales manager is a certifiable loser and the dealership owner needs to know it is costing him business.
3. The only "replacement" for a Clubman is another Clubman; anything less is second best!
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Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Las Vegas (ex-Ely, UK)
"On a whim, I stopped in the Mini dealer and drove a Justa and a S. I liked the way it drove, fuel economy, and I could pass it on to my daughter who is currently 12 when she turns 16."
My exact scenario, made a wrong turn and ended up in front of a mini dealer, walked around and looked at the cars, got back on my way. Loaded up the family after dinner and drove the 1.5 hrs back up to the dealership and brought home our new mini which my son was to get when he turned 16. I sold the '05 mcs and ordered an '09 Clubman S. I can't think of a more fun car to drive.
My exact scenario, made a wrong turn and ended up in front of a mini dealer, walked around and looked at the cars, got back on my way. Loaded up the family after dinner and drove the 1.5 hrs back up to the dealership and brought home our new mini which my son was to get when he turned 16. I sold the '05 mcs and ordered an '09 Clubman S. I can't think of a more fun car to drive.
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Portland, OR
I've owned a Mini and a Miata now. Both are "Girly" cars.
Now I own a "Manly" STi.
Funny thing is, I miss my Mini the most and would most certainly love to have another Miata. Guess I'm into girly cars then, heh whatever.
Now I own a "Manly" STi.
Funny thing is, I miss my Mini the most and would most certainly love to have another Miata. Guess I'm into girly cars then, heh whatever.
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From: Lorena & San Antonio, TX
Besides, if you trade an ear, you won't be able to enjoy the JCW exhaust note quite as well...
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From: Bx, NY
My 80-year-old grandmother had a Mercury Marauder. It was admittedly based on the Grand Marquis, but with a 300+ hp Mustang Cobra engine, 18" chrome wheels, and a relatively loud dual exhaust system. I agree that she wasn't a typical Marauder owner and neither is a 50-something lady with a JCW, but there are definitely stereotype breakers out there like that.
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From: South Florida
ok, you got me . . . I think I made my point, though
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From: Cathedral City, CA
My 2009 clubman was totaled last week so I began my hunt for a new car today. While I was at a GM dealership (because my mom wanted to check out a terrain for herself), the sales manager tried pitching a car to me and I laughed and told him I drove a mini before so I'd only stray if I found a car better He proceeded to tell me it's because I'm a girl into cute cars HA! He said only girls drive minis.. I looked at him and told him I know plenty of guys who drive them and I didnt buy mine because it was "cute"... I got it because it had more to offer than other cars. Its versatile.. Compact yet roomy .. Great handling.. Great options to really customize it.. And better looking than cars its size! I was offended he called it girly! Wondering how many guys drive these cars and if they get these comments. Never really looked at minis as girly or cute...
He proceeded to tell me it's because I'm a girl into cute cars HA! He said only girls drive minis.. I looked at him and told him I know plenty of guys who drive them and I didnt buy mine because it was "cute"... I got it because it had more to offer than other cars. Its versatile.. Compact yet roomy .. Great handling.. Great options to really customize it.. And better looking than cars its size! I was offended he called it girly! Wondering how many guys drive these cars and if they get these comments. Never really looked at minis as girly or cute...