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DreamCar · Mar 4th, 2007, 04:24 AM

Hello
First time poster and not used to forums at all so please bear with me.
Im approaching 50 years young and have decided to treat myself with a new car.
Had a Mini 1000 back in 1984 which I absolutely loved but sadly had to part with it when kids came along. With two cars seats in the back and double buggy in the boot there was no room for groceries.
Anyway, kids have all grown and Im looking to buy a 2007 Cooper Automatic.
They are being released here in NZ on 15th March. Have test driven 2006 model and am in loved with the car.
Questions.
Do you think Im too old to be driving a Mini.??
To those who own one, how do you find it. ??
Anything I should be aware of.??
Does the basic automatic have enough 'pep' or should be looking at S Automatic
Any advice you can give me would be appreciated. I cant even decide on a colour let alone what extras or interior I would like.
Thank you.

Aberdeen Al · Mar 4th, 2007, 07:28 AM

Wehey! Someone older than me

!

Welcome to Mini 2.

Treat yourself to the car - you'll love it.

Snowie · Mar 4th, 2007, 08:03 AM

Why are you worried about being too old for a Mini

I bought my first ever Mini for my 50 th Birthday - a GP

Now I am in my second element of youth really enjoying driving again - boys and their toys etc.

Go for it, you know you want to

Snowie

Paul · Mar 4th, 2007, 08:11 AM

Plenty of over 50s driving MINIs and loving it.

PCooperS · Mar 4th, 2007, 08:44 AM

I'm 56 have an MCS and loving it.

PS get an "S" it will put a big grin on your face.

wincakes · Mar 4th, 2007, 08:45 AM

Get one - if you loved the classic mini, you'll definitely love the new mini!!

IH1 · Mar 4th, 2007, 09:03 AM

You're never too old for a MINI!!

Get yourself a MINI and you'll love it!

Hartge210 · Mar 4th, 2007, 09:16 AM

Hi Dreamcar & welcome to MINI2,

I'm just a year behind you & drive an '03 Hartge powered MCS

, you are never too young!

Similar situation with grown up kids & my car fulfills all my needs with no problem, even my 4 year old grandson loves his seat in the back.

Can't comment on the auto box but a Laser Blue MCS would be nice

Plenty of information buried in this forum to help you make you're mind up.

Good luck & happy 'speccing'

DOT191 · Mar 4th, 2007, 09:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DreamCar (original)

Hello
First time poster and not used to forums at all so please bear with me.
Im approaching 50 years young and have decided to treat myself with a new car.
Had a Mini 1000 back in 1984 which I absolutely loved but sadly had to part with it when kids came along. With two cars seats in the back and double buggy in the boot there was no room for groceries.
Anyway, kids have all grown and Im looking to buy a 2007 Cooper Automatic.
They are being released here in NZ on 15th March. Have test driven 2006 model and am in loved with the car.
Questions.
Do you think Im too old to be driving a Mini.??
To those who own one, how do you find it. ??
Anything I should be aware of.??
Does the basic automatic have enough 'pep' or should be looking at S Automatic
Any advice you can give me would be appreciated. I cant even decide on a colour let alone what extras or interior I would like.
Thank you.

I am 64 years young & love our MINI. No age limit on owning & Enjoying a MINI.

yellowmininy · Mar 4th, 2007, 12:18 PM

I have a friend who is 80, and she has had a Mini since 2002. Go for it!

AprilWhine · Mar 4th, 2007, 12:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Snowie (original)

Why are you worried about being too old for a Mini

I bought my first ever Mini for my 50 th Birthday - a GP

Now I am in my second element of youth really enjoying driving again - boys and their toys etc.

Go for it, you know you want to

Snowie

I'm 52 and own GP0019.

Girls like toys too.

You're never too old to play.

dakini · Mar 4th, 2007, 06:36 PM

i'm not over 50, but i don't think i'll trade mine in when i *do* turn 50!

go for it! if you like the car, get one!

CC07ERS · Mar 4th, 2007, 06:44 PM

Exactly how old is too old to get a Mini ,Yout never too old ,go on get it

The Pepperoni Man · Mar 4th, 2007, 08:42 PM

First post for me so hello all !!

If you like the car get one - I'm on my third "new" mini now - can't see me getting anything else in the near future and I'm in my 40's so not too far behind you ! !

Saxford · Mar 4th, 2007, 09:21 PM

Hi DreamCar

Go on, go for it! If it helps, I'm 56 and I ordered my MC Auto a couple of weeks ago. My local dealer conjured up a demo R56 auto for an hour or so, and it drove beautifully. Also tried a manual MCS (auto not available to try), and that was a hoot to drive. However, I decided to go with the MCA as - for us and our available budget - that seemed a better balance of fuel consumption, performance and affordable goodie list. I'm sure you wouldn't be disappointed either way though.

I too was brought up on minis - three 850s and four 1000s!

Good luck with the colour and spec choosing - all part of the fun.

Cheers

Mar 4th, 2007, 04:24 AM	#1
DreamCar MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Auckland, New Zealan Local Time: 12:32 PM Posts: 8 Offline	Advice needed Hello First time poster and not used to forums at all so please bear with me. Im approaching 50 years young and have decided to treat myself with a new car. Had a Mini 1000 back in 1984 which I absolutely loved but sadly had to part with it when kids came along. With two cars seats in the back and double buggy in the boot there was no room for groceries. Anyway, kids have all grown and Im looking to buy a 2007 Cooper Automatic. They are being released here in NZ on 15th March. Have test driven 2006 model and am in loved with the car. Questions. Do you think Im too old to be driving a Mini.?? To those who own one, how do you find it. ?? Anything I should be aware of.?? Does the basic automatic have enough 'pep' or should be looking at S Automatic Any advice you can give me would be appreciated. I cant even decide on a colour let alone what extras or interior I would like. Thank you.

Mar 4th, 2007, 07:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Aberdeen Al MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Aberdeen Local Time: 12:32 AM Posts: 639 Offline	Wehey! Someone older than me ! Welcome to Mini 2. Treat yourself to the car - you'll love it. Vroooom Vroooom

Mar 4th, 2007, 08:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:32 AM Posts: 41,220 Offline	Plenty of over 50s driving MINIs and loving it. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Mar 4th, 2007, 08:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
PCooperS 92 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Not sure Local Time: 12:32 AM Posts: 111 Offline	I'm 56 have an MCS and loving it. PS get an "S" it will put a big grin on your face. NINE GOLD AND TWO SILVER May / June 2008 = Stelvio, Mortirolo, Zoncalon and Giro TT.

Mar 4th, 2007, 08:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
wincakes LOONEY!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: yorkshire Local Time: 12:32 AM Posts: 2,665 Offline	Get one - if you loved the classic mini, you'll definitely love the new mini!! ALTHOUGH SHE NEEDS A BIT OF GUIDANCE, LESLEY WILL BE MY BIATCH FOR NOW...!

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Mar 4th, 2007, 08:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Snowie MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Modena IT /Camberley Local Time: 11:32 PM Posts: 1,673 Offline	Why are you worried about being too old for a Mini I bought my first ever Mini for my 50 th Birthday - a GP Now I am in my second element of youth really enjoying driving again - boys and their toys etc. Go for it, you know you want to Snowie

Mar 4th, 2007, 09:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
IH1 I Love My MINI! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 12:32 AM Posts: 709 Offline	You're never too old for a MINI!! Get yourself a MINI and you'll love it!

Mar 4th, 2007, 09:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
Hartge210 Zippy - GB210 Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 12:32 AM Posts: 773 Offline	Hi Dreamcar & welcome to MINI2, I'm just a year behind you & drive an '03 Hartge powered MCS , you are never too young! Similar situation with grown up kids & my car fulfills all my needs with no problem, even my 4 year old grandson loves his seat in the back. Can't comment on the auto box but a Laser Blue MCS would be nice Plenty of information buried in this forum to help you make you're mind up. Good luck & happy 'speccing'

Mar 4th, 2007, 09:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
DOT191 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 07:32 PM Posts: 19 Offline	Old ? Quote: Originally Posted by DreamCar (original) Hello First time poster and not used to forums at all so please bear with me. Im approaching 50 years young and have decided to treat myself with a new car. Had a Mini 1000 back in 1984 which I absolutely loved but sadly had to part with it when kids came along. With two cars seats in the back and double buggy in the boot there was no room for groceries. Anyway, kids have all grown and Im looking to buy a 2007 Cooper Automatic. They are being released here in NZ on 15th March. Have test driven 2006 model and am in loved with the car. Questions. Do you think Im too old to be driving a Mini.?? To those who own one, how do you find it. ?? Anything I should be aware of.?? Does the basic automatic have enough 'pep' or should be looking at S Automatic Any advice you can give me would be appreciated. I cant even decide on a colour let alone what extras or interior I would like. Thank you. I am 64 years young & love our MINI. No age limit on owning & Enjoying a MINI.

Mar 4th, 2007, 12:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
yellowmininy QQJ's Social Secretary Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 06:32 PM Posts: 7,097 Offline	I have a friend who is 80, and she has had a Mini since 2002. Go for it!

Mar 4th, 2007, 12:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 04:32 PM Posts: 16,994 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Snowie (original) Why are you worried about being too old for a Mini I bought my first ever Mini for my 50 th Birthday - a GP Now I am in my second element of youth really enjoying driving again - boys and their toys etc. Go for it, you know you want to Snowie I'm 52 and own GP0019. Girls like toys too. You're never too old to play. Global Moderator

Mar 4th, 2007, 06:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
dakini powered by coffee IVdrip™ My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: in a box Local Time: 12:32 AM Posts: 6,374 Offline	i'm not over 50, but i don't think i'll trade mine in when i do turn 50! go for it! if you like the car, get one!

Mar 4th, 2007, 06:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 12:32 AM Posts: 2,763 Offline	Exactly how old is too old to get a Mini ,Yout never too old ,go on get it

Mar 4th, 2007, 08:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
The Pepperoni Man MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 12:32 AM Posts: 29 Offline	First post for me so hello all !! If you like the car get one - I'm on my third "new" mini now - can't see me getting anything else in the near future and I'm in my 40's so not too far behind you ! !

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Mar 4th, 2007, 09:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
Saxford Fast corner happiness Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 11:32 PM Posts: 36 Offline	Hi DreamCar Go on, go for it! If it helps, I'm 56 and I ordered my MC Auto a couple of weeks ago. My local dealer conjured up a demo R56 auto for an hour or so, and it drove beautifully. Also tried a manual MCS (auto not available to try), and that was a hoot to drive. However, I decided to go with the MCA as - for us and our available budget - that seemed a better balance of fuel consumption, performance and affordable goodie list. I'm sure you wouldn't be disappointed either way though. I too was brought up on minis - three 850s and four 1000s! Good luck with the colour and spec choosing - all part of the fun. Cheers

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