Jealous Looks?

[Redwytch]

I was driving to work this morning, being trailed up the M67 by a brand new Audi A6 with a youngish guy driving, which followed me closely as I pulled into traffic at the end of the motorway. We were in traffic for about 1/4 mile until he pulled into a petrol station and stopped alongside my EB/B MC, only to sit there and drool at my MINI for a good 30 seconds before the traffic started moving again and he got out to fuel up!

It got me thinking about how this guy was obviously in a company car (although a very nice one) and yet was obviously very jealous of my MINI, and this then got me wondering whether anyone else has noticed jealous looks of longing at their MINI from other drivers?

I'm not talking of the looks we all get from chavs in their creppy cars, nor the great shouts we get from kids on the street ('Look Mum, its a MINI COOPER!!' ), but the sort of looks that others in nice cars give to MINI owners and drivers, anyone any interesting stories to share?

[LMB]

I once had a guy practically jump into my car as I was about to leave a petrol station. It was when the Mini's had just come out and there were not many on the road. I had just paid and was closing my door when someone grabbed it and popped his head in. He loved the car and was dying to see what the interior was like. It took me about 5 mins to get rid of him.

[Redwytch]

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original)

I once had a guy practically jump into my car as I was about to leave a petrol station. It was when the Mini's had just come out and there were not many on the road. I had just paid and was closing my door when someone grabbed it and popped his head in. He loved the car and was dying to see what the interior was like. It took me about 5 mins to get rid of him.

LMAO!!! 5 mins????? And I'm sure you didnt really want to sit there purring at all the attention your new MINI was getting, honest, right? Lol!!

[LMB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Redwytch (original)

LMAO!!! 5 mins????? And I'm sure you didnt really want to sit there purring at all the attention your new MINI was getting, honest, right? Lol!!

It was about 11:00pm at night so I just wanted to get home.

[Redwytch]

Lol!!! Ok, I stand corrected, just checkin! !!

[minicore]

I had a guy come up to me the other day, first insisting that my car was a Works lookalike... then when he realised it was actually a Cooper S Works, arguing that it must be uninsured or on my parents policy because I couldn't possibly get covered "at my age".

What the hell is that all about?!

[laura f]

I've had a few people at petrol stations or supermarkets normally, ask to have a look and ask about waiting lists etc, all very friendly and apologetic for holding me up Have also fielded a Q&A session for an older couple outside home too, almost to the point of giving them a brochure!

[Minnie Mouse]

I always seem to end up parked next to other Minis in car parks and then end up comparing notes with the other drivers. OK I admit I will go out of my way to park next to another Mini! I have learnt lots about local dealerships that way too

[Bhozar]

I had just bought my car and was driving down the road when the elderly neighbour in the house oposite me stops his car and drops his window. He must be 70+ at least. At first I thought I was just going to get it in the neck for the JCW exhaust on my MCS...

Then I noticed his HUGE grin. He was as excited to see it as I was to own it. Telling me how how owned a top spec one for £500 back when the originals were new. He even wanted me to rev it a bit so he could hear how it goes. He did say he was jealous

[ryanwei]

so i was at my friends house the other night, and across the street is this family that fixes up their bmw's, and they have 2 m3's. anyways it was late at night and i was waiting for my friend to open his door so i could get in, so i peeked back at my mini, just then this m3 is driving in and it stops in the street and i could see the guy look out his window at my mini. he was there a good 7 seconds before he pulled into his garage.

how cool did i feel?

[GR33NIE]

I recently had an old chap stop me in a car park and say ''Wow you've done loads to that haven't you!! ''

Then just stand there and admire it for a few mins

[ABG]

It is sometimes possible that some of the people looking are ex-MINI owners. We now have a new 911 4S Cabrio but when I'm driving I still look out for nice looking MINIs.

And if I saw one that looked like our old DS/B Works I may even stop for a good look - just in case it was old "Gus".

TBH if people stop to look at the 911 I assume they are interested or curious and not jealous / envious.

[Olly.]

Quote: Originally Posted by ABG (original)

It is sometimes possible that some of the people looking are ex-MINI owners. We now have a new 911 4S Cabrio but when I'm driving I still look out for nice looking MINIs.

And if I saw one that looked like our old DS/B Works I may even stop for a good look - just in case it was old "Gus".

TBH if people stop to look at the 911 I assume they are interested or curious and not jealous / envious.

I agree with you Andy, most people I speak to are interested because they used to own one or they had a classic mini previously.

I would say people are more interested or curious of the MINI rather than jealous. If it made people jealous I would be worried about parking it somewhere without it getting keyed.

[I love MINI, Laura]

I did a bit of a rough parking job once down a side road near Portsmouth high steet. So I was standing there thinking do I need to straighten that up? Just as I was thinking no its fine, some chap about 40 odd said to me "you can park that on my drive if you want". I didn't quite catch what he said, then he said "they are my favourate cars, they are" "Thats beautiful, how can you afford that?" I proceeded to tell him all about it and said he loved it and would have that. I wouldn't say he was jealous just admiring it.

The person who scratched my side with a key was jealous!

[Carl La Fong]

Incredible but true story.

Last Friday night I was on a dual carriageway not far from home when I saw a Lamborghini Murcielago coming up behind me. The guy pulled out to pass me, and he drew alongside and stayed there. The Lambo was LHD on a Swiss registration. He took a good look at the Mini, smiled, pointed at my car and put his thumb up. Then he put his foot down hard and was away.