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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by the matey
I get bossed around a lot, mostly form lifted huge truck who like to get right up on my boot for no reason and tail gate, which makes me so angry...
Hey, hey.... not all guys driving lifted, huge trucks are idiots...




My thought about driving the mini is the same as my H2 or my Harley, give respect, get respect.

Mark
 
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by orangecrush
Hey, hey.... not all guys driving lifted, huge trucks are idiots...




My thought about driving the mini is the same as my H2 or my Harley, give respect, get respect.

Mark
Oh no no I didn't mean it like that, I just meant a lot of the times I get bossed around by bigger vehicles. There has been some occasions where a huge lifted truck has given me a lot of space, and it was pretty cool. I use to be very judgmental when it came to cars, until I got my first job last year, I work as a valet for Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini,VW,Mini, Aston martin. BMW, Porsche, Audi Ect. I have acquired a huge respect for a lot of cars I never use to like, all because I have had a chance to drive them. Of course I have driven my fare share of lifted vehicles when people trade them in to some of the dealers.

BTW love your Mini that orange looks so good!
 
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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A few drivers are more considerate.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by the matey
Oh no no I didn't mean it like that, I just meant a lot of the times I get bossed around by bigger vehicles. There has been some occasions where a huge lifted truck has given me a lot of space, and it was pretty cool. I use to be very judgmental when it came to cars, until I got my first job last year, I work as a valet for Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini,VW,Mini, Aston martin. BMW, Porsche, Audi Ect. I have acquired a huge respect for a lot of cars I never use to like, all because I have had a chance to drive them. Of course I have driven my fare share of lifted vehicles when people trade them in to some of the dealers.

BTW love your Mini that orange looks so good!
LOL, it’s cool... I was just messin’ with ya.

I have noticed though that when I drive my Jeep or H2, I can put my turnsignal on and immediately they give me room. But when I drive the mini, they are ON MY AZZ!! Even at a light... I got out one day and started yelling at the guy behind me because he was so damn close, I couldn’t have opened up my hatch if I wanted to.

Must be a small car thing... I have the same problem when I ride my bike.

Also, same thing about pulling out... no one pulls out in front of the H2 (I guess in fear of getting crushed) but I promise if the mini is going down the road, they won’t think twice about pulling out in front of me.

Mark
 
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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It's even worse when you're an older chick driving! They feel they can intimidate me. Too bad they don't know how much I like a challenge. Downshifting to have them eat my dust for breakfast.
 
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