I've been reading through the forum for some number of months now but only recently decided to introduce myself. Sadly, the forum reminds me that I'm in a very different demographic among Mini owners and a very small one at that - I'm 70 years old! But I vigorously adhere to the adage that just because I've grown older doesn't mean that I have to grow up!

I've wanted a Mini since driving one of the newer models in 2006 but couldn't justify another vehicle until recently. I used the excuse of needing a toad for our new RV as the basis for getting this 2009 Clubman S and there was no way I wasn't getting an S or even a JCW version giving my penchant for hard driving.

Besides the Mini, I also own a FJ Cruiser and even better, a 540hp 1965 Stingray so taking it easy and driving slow just isn't in my blood! But with the Mini, I've spent more time at triple digit speeds than any other car I've ever owned! What fun!

 

Congrats! And post up some pics.

 

Very cool! My dad will be 69 this year - and has a 700 hp resto-mod El Camino. People like you are the best! (Welcome!)

 

I vigorously adhere to the adage that just because I've grown older doesn't mean that I have to grow up!


I very much agree .. and .. just behind ya in years old .....


Welcome to the forum