R56 Sacrilege
6th Gear
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From: USA - Illinois
The problem I have with these kinds of statements is that it effectively reduces me and MS MINIVER to that of being second class citizens. If the only ones who can truly enjoy owning a MINI are those who are into performance, then no MCS owner can truly enjoy their MINI ...
...Whenever we define (using ourselves as the reference point) what other people are required to do to truly experience life to the fullest, then we diminish everyone's (including our own selves) ability to enjoy life.
...The earliest history of the Mini/MINI has been that it was a car that first makes a statement about its owner. Just owning one tells others something about you...
Very nicely phrased revray!
I couldn't agree with you more.
I myself prefer to emphasize the performance aspect of the MINI BUT that's just my take on the subject.
What makes the MINI and the MINI community so wonderful is that here is a car that binds together alot of different folks for a variety of reasons! The MINI's mass appeal allows car lovers of all disciplines the ability to express themselves in ways that other vehicles wish they could! The MINI is so versatile, it can adapt to everyone's idea of what a car should be.
The MINI is all about YOUification!
YOUR MINI, YOUR way!
Motor On!
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From: in a house
so i shouldn't return my Hello Kitty interior accessories:
fuzzy/sparkley steering wheel cover
fuzzy/sparkley seatbelt cozy
floor mats
head rest covers
domelight cover
if you don't catch the sarcasm here.. HERE IT IS
fuzzy/sparkley steering wheel cover
fuzzy/sparkley seatbelt cozy
floor mats
head rest covers
domelight cover
if you don't catch the sarcasm here.. HERE IT IS
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But that still doesn't mean that I have to like their decision, or, frankly, respect it. I see something like that 911 and all I think about is a wasted opportunity, wasted performance, and a wasted experience. It would be the equivalent of buying a Jeep Wrangler and then equipping it to go run autocross, or claiming that you bought it for good gas mileage. In either event, anyone would respond with, "Huh?!?"
If you are pleased with the way you have made your car, that's great, that's fine. It really shouldn't bother you, then, that a few other motorists really don't like it. Nature comes in balances: light and dark, living and dead, etc. Some are going to like push-to-inflate stickers and others are going to hate it. It's a part of life. But I don't see where I am required in the situation to post how cute those things are. Normally, I don't post anything about it. Many of you can huddle around the fireplace and tell stories about the new colored key chain you just bought. Enjoy those threads, I won't waste my time in them. But this thread brought attention to it and I was glad as ever to see that someone agreed with me.
On a slight side note, I really don't see what you argument is with regards to the JCWs. Seems to me, your argument is that the only way to enjoy performance is to have the fastest version of that model. Very odd considering I didn't mention anything about the MINI being a performance car only if you opted for the S. I think that there are fair number of people on this forum that would strongly disagree with the S being the only performance-orientated model.
Last edited by MPowerF1; Jun 11, 2008 at 09:53 AM.
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From: Columbia, SC
Personally, I don't care if some people think these are "clown cars" as noted in an earlier thread. Small minds.
Your friends may say things, like, "Oh, what a cute, little car," or, "How many clowns does it hold," blah, blah, blah. Then they get in, you take off, and that's when the fun starts. They typically don't say that stuff, again.
Besides, most of them drive behemoths, and they're now quiet all the same. I'm laughing all the way to the next fill-up ... 400 miles from now!
Your friends may say things, like, "Oh, what a cute, little car," or, "How many clowns does it hold," blah, blah, blah. Then they get in, you take off, and that's when the fun starts. They typically don't say that stuff, again.
Besides, most of them drive behemoths, and they're now quiet all the same. I'm laughing all the way to the next fill-up ... 400 miles from now!
Last edited by Oxybluecoop; Jun 11, 2008 at 10:26 AM.
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From: Overthemountain, AL
...If you are pleased with the way you have made your car, that's great, that's fine. It really shouldn't bother you, then, that a few other motorists really don't like it. Nature comes in balances: light and dark, living and dead, etc. Some are going to like push-to-inflate stickers and others are going to hate it. It's a part of life. But I don't see where I am required in the situation to post how cute those things are. Normally, I don't post anything about it. Many of you can huddle around the fireplace and tell stories about the new colored key chain you just bought. Enjoy those threads, I won't waste my time in them. But this thread brought attention to it and I was glad as ever to see that someone agreed with me.
Motoring thru the MINIverse, man this torque gives starry traction,
with distress I see our 'Verse being broken into fashion factions;
For there be those who would be purists decrying deco's some do
as if the 'Verse itself named as guardians these self-chosen few;
I've not motored many a road mile, for my ride be but 14 months old,
but traveled thru many forums in caffeinated state, if truth be told;
Plentiful postings prove all love the speed and handling of the car,
it's just we quirky & eccentric also get off raising the unique bar.
CROC 411
with distress I see our 'Verse being broken into fashion factions;
For there be those who would be purists decrying deco's some do
as if the 'Verse itself named as guardians these self-chosen few;
I've not motored many a road mile, for my ride be but 14 months old,
but traveled thru many forums in caffeinated state, if truth be told;
Plentiful postings prove all love the speed and handling of the car,
it's just we quirky & eccentric also get off raising the unique bar.
CROC 411
A Quick Response to MPowerF1
I won't belabor my point ... I promise. However, the OP did say that unless I think like him, I shouldn't be driving a MINI ... and in order to keep driving my MINI, and need to change my ways and my thinking and seek forgiveness from "real" MINI enthusiasts. I'm sorry but I'm afraid that kind of thinking is way too narrow-minded for me. And since he was the Original Poster, I should not be faulted for wading in to argue otherwise.
6th Gear
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From: Overthemountain, AL
I won't belabor my point ... I promise. However, the OP did say that unless I think like him, I shouldn't be driving a MINI ... and in order to keep driving my MINI, and need to change my ways and my thinking and seek forgiveness from "real" MINI enthusiasts. I'm sorry but I'm afraid that kind of thinking is way too narrow-minded for me. And since he was the Original Poster, I should not be faulted for wading in to argue otherwise.
The OP was K-I-D-D-I-N-G. He even stated so later in the thread & admitted to having an "actual size" decal. I was kidding too when I told everyone to stay away from putting that tacky checkerboard crapola all over their MINIS. Lighten up people. Don't let the sarcasm pass you by as some of it really funny
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From: Planet CROC
Gee...are you a JOURNALIST or something? -- x uh oh x
Yes. I'm a copy editor with Reuters in Manhattan. Been a journo since I graduated college in the U.S. Bicentennial year of '76.
I like to play with words.
CROC 411
Yes. I'm a copy editor with Reuters in Manhattan. Been a journo since I graduated college in the U.S. Bicentennial year of '76.
I like to play with words.
CROC 411
Hey - I can use 'em if I want! Just don't ask me to spell them.
Speaking of "cutsey" decals....guess what I'm getting!?
<--revo evom esaelp = please move over!!!
http://web.mac.com/fredgood/iWeb/Sit...yl%20Word.html
I thought the roof graphic batteries was pretty funny, but I guess I'm more conservative in my "cutsey" than I thought I was guilty of when i first read this thread....
Speaking of "cutsey" decals....guess what I'm getting!?
<--revo evom esaelp = please move over!!!
http://web.mac.com/fredgood/iWeb/Sit...yl%20Word.html
I thought the roof graphic batteries was pretty funny, but I guess I'm more conservative in my "cutsey" than I thought I was guilty of when i first read this thread....
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From: Chandler, AZ; aka Lesser Phoenix, aka BFE
Gawd that's hillarious! But I must say, the wind up key is more environmentally conscious.
Here I am debating whether I should put an "R56" badge under the "Cooper S" on the bonnet, and someone else jumps in with both feet. Compared to some folks on the NAM, I'm downright staid. Gotta love the diversity.
But I must say, the wind up key is more environmentally conscious. Here I am debating whether I should put an "R56" badge under the "Cooper S" on the bonnet, and someone else jumps in with both feet. Compared to some folks on the NAM, I'm downright staid. Gotta love the diversity.
that's downright scandalous 
I shall go take all my stickers and badges and fancy, funky, non Enthusiast stuff off right now 