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+++MadMatt+++ · Feb 17th, 2008, 11:16 AM

My first car was an original mini, and when driving I always waved at other original mini owners, and almost always got a wave back, or a flash of headlights, honk of horn or something. But since being a new mini owner, I have found that only about 1 in 10 actually bother waving back. Which is really disapointing, and most mini drivers look miserable, it should be an enjoyable experience driving!

I spent a couple of hours driving around ashford/canterbury area yesterday and not one mini driver waved back!

Why is this and Is this a thing new mini drivers dont do?

Share your experiences......

oldnell · Feb 17th, 2008, 11:33 AM

I just think there's too many on the road now that seeing another one is not unusual like it was when I got my MINI back in 2003.

We're all looking miserable because we're wondering what will break next and trying to work out where those annoying rattles are coming from.

Oli

Rakey · Feb 17th, 2008, 12:35 PM

Probably because 1 in 10 owners of new MINI are fans, the others its just a mass market car like any other. Classic mini's are owned in a higher ratio of fans to people that just use it as a car now

Zack · Feb 17th, 2008, 01:15 PM

When i got my MINI in 2001 and my auntie got one in 2002, most new MINIs were waving and flashing

, but not really any more.

minibee · Feb 17th, 2008, 02:04 PM

was out in the mini 2day and passed loads of new mini's on the road (no waving or flashing)

Paul c · Feb 17th, 2008, 02:06 PM

Ive given up waving and flashing now as people around these parts look at you like ya gonna commit murder, when u flash or wave at em

aslan0r · Feb 17th, 2008, 04:44 PM

so true.

no offence to non S drivers, but now i only flash/wave to S drivers and get a response >90% of the time.

non S is <10%

Darthbladerni · Feb 17th, 2008, 05:03 PM

I have been getting more waves recently tbh. The other day quite a few mini drivers waved to me and flashed to say hello which was nice. It was the first time since i have got the car that people have done that.

Alot of minis with R plates are flashing more and saying hello and parking beside me etc to chat at nights when im out and about but that is because of the mods.

I wish more people would do it but as Rakey said, 1 in 10 are mini enthusiasts lol

oldnell · Feb 17th, 2008, 05:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Darthbladerni (original)

Alot of minis with R plates are flashing more and saying hello and parking beside me etc to chat at nights when im out and about but that is because of the
mods.

I parked next to a MINI with with almost the same registration as me the other day -- just one letter different - mine ends R, his ends S.

Quote: Originally Posted by aslan0r (original)

no offence to non S drivers, but now i only flash/wave to S drivers and get a response >90% of the time.

I found myself only waving to black MINIs and now only to black first gen MINIs, if at all.

Darthbladerni · Feb 17th, 2008, 05:51 PM

thats pretty rare to only have one letter different on the numberplate.

I meant R plates, as in restriced drivers within one year of passing their test. The big R on the front and rear windows lol.

oldnell · Feb 17th, 2008, 05:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Darthbladerni (original)

thats pretty rare to only have one letter different on the numberplate.

I meant R plates, as in restriced drivers within one year of passing their test. The big R on the front and rear windows lol.

Aaah, LOL. I wasn't thinking. Of course, it would have been a Y plate that the first 2001 MINIs had.

Oli

Woody'sCooper · Feb 17th, 2008, 07:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by +++MadMatt+++ (original)

My first car was an original mini, and when driving I always waved at other original mini owners, and almost always got a wave back, or a flash of headlights, honk of horn or something. But since being a new mini owner, I have found that only about 1 in 10 actually bother waving back. Which is really disapointing, and most mini drivers look miserable, it should be an enjoyable experience driving!

I spent a couple of hours driving around ashford/canterbury area yesterday and not one mini driver waved back!

Why is this and Is this a thing new mini drivers dont do?

Share your experiences......

As you are from Kent, why not log onto Kent And East Sussex MINI Club to see what MINI club meets are coming up in Kent.

That way, you'll easily find some more MINIs to wave at!!!!

Fizzoid · Feb 17th, 2008, 07:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Woody'sCooper (original)

As you are from Kent, why not log onto www.kaesminiclub.com to see what MINI club meets are coming up in Kent.

That way, you'll easily find some more MINIs to wave at!!!!

Website's down?

adam_Randell · Feb 17th, 2008, 07:31 PM

When i forst got my MINI last year, i waved flashed etc all the time, but now i dont because no one every responds so why bother

. and i have to agree, it does tend to be the S drivers that are happyer and that wave back!

Woody'sCooper · Feb 17th, 2008, 07:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Fizzoid (original)

Website's down?

Whoops, i mis-typed the link - try it again now!!

andrewcregan · Feb 17th, 2008, 09:10 PM

Not had a single wave/flash returned yet

Always look at fellow MINI drivers when I pass them on the motorway, and have been surprised by the number of retired owners. I think I read somewhere, if you remove company car sales, the MINI is about the 4th best selling car in the country

With such a broad spectrum of people buying, perhaps it is not so surprising that so few wave

Feb 17th, 2008, 11:16 AM	#1
+++MadMatt+++ MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kent Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 46 Offline	Mini Owners Not Waving Back! My first car was an original mini, and when driving I always waved at other original mini owners, and almost always got a wave back, or a flash of headlights, honk of horn or something. But since being a new mini owner, I have found that only about 1 in 10 actually bother waving back. Which is really disapointing, and most mini drivers look miserable, it should be an enjoyable experience driving! I spent a couple of hours driving around ashford/canterbury area yesterday and not one mini driver waved back! Why is this and Is this a thing new mini drivers dont do? Share your experiences......

Feb 17th, 2008, 12:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 50,616 Offline	Probably because 1 in 10 owners of new MINI are fans, the others its just a mass market car like any other. Classic mini's are owned in a higher ratio of fans to people that just use it as a car now Its only a forum you know!

Feb 17th, 2008, 01:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zack I loooooooove MINI Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: cheshire Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 228 Offline	When i got my MINI in 2001 and my auntie got one in 2002, most new MINIs were waving and flashing, but not really any more. I LOVE MINIS!!!!!

Feb 17th, 2008, 02:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Paul c FLAP FLAP......SPLAT! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Essex Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 431 Offline	Ive given up waving and flashing now as people around these parts look at you like ya gonna commit murder, when u flash or wave at em WWW.MINICLUBUK.COM The friendliest essex mini club

Feb 17th, 2008, 07:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
Woody'sCooper I get my kicks in an R56 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tunbridge Wells Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 351 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by +++MadMatt+++ (original) My first car was an original mini, and when driving I always waved at other original mini owners, and almost always got a wave back, or a flash of headlights, honk of horn or something. But since being a new mini owner, I have found that only about 1 in 10 actually bother waving back. Which is really disapointing, and most mini drivers look miserable, it should be an enjoyable experience driving! I spent a couple of hours driving around ashford/canterbury area yesterday and not one mini driver waved back! Why is this and Is this a thing new mini drivers dont do? Share your experiences...... As you are from Kent, why not log onto Kent And East Sussex MINI Club to see what MINI club meets are coming up in Kent. That way, you'll easily find some more MINIs to wave at!!!! www.kaesminiclub.com

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Feb 17th, 2008, 11:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
oldnell MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 992 Offline	I just think there's too many on the road now that seeing another one is not unusual like it was when I got my MINI back in 2003. We're all looking miserable because we're wondering what will break next and trying to work out where those annoying rattles are coming from. Oli

Feb 17th, 2008, 02:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
minibee up the reds Join Date: May 2003 Location: moving house Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 3,063 Offline	was out in the mini 2day and passed loads of new mini's on the road (no waving or flashing)

Feb 17th, 2008, 04:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
aslan0r MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ashford,Kent Local Time: 02:41 AM Posts: 129 Offline	so true. no offence to non S drivers, but now i only flash/wave to S drivers and get a response >90% of the time. non S is <10%

Feb 17th, 2008, 05:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
Darthbladerni Mini Youngster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 1,993 Offline	I have been getting more waves recently tbh. The other day quite a few mini drivers waved to me and flashed to say hello which was nice. It was the first time since i have got the car that people have done that. Alot of minis with R plates are flashing more and saying hello and parking beside me etc to chat at nights when im out and about but that is because of the mods. I wish more people would do it but as Rakey said, 1 in 10 are mini enthusiasts lol

Feb 17th, 2008, 05:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
oldnell MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 992 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Darthbladerni (original) Alot of minis with R plates are flashing more and saying hello and parking beside me etc to chat at nights when im out and about but that is because of the mods. I parked next to a MINI with with almost the same registration as me the other day -- just one letter different - mine ends R, his ends S. Quote: Originally Posted by aslan0r (original) no offence to non S drivers, but now i only flash/wave to S drivers and get a response >90% of the time. I found myself only waving to black MINIs and now only to black first gen MINIs, if at all.

Feb 17th, 2008, 05:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
Darthbladerni Mini Youngster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 1,993 Offline	thats pretty rare to only have one letter different on the numberplate. I meant R plates, as in restriced drivers within one year of passing their test. The big R on the front and rear windows lol.

Feb 17th, 2008, 05:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
oldnell MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 992 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Darthbladerni (original) thats pretty rare to only have one letter different on the numberplate. I meant R plates, as in restriced drivers within one year of passing their test. The big R on the front and rear windows lol. Aaah, LOL. I wasn't thinking. Of course, it would have been a Y plate that the first 2001 MINIs had. Oli

Feb 17th, 2008, 07:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
Fizzoid MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 129 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Woody'sCooper (original) As you are from Kent, why not log onto www.kaesminiclub.com to see what MINI club meets are coming up in Kent. That way, you'll easily find some more MINIs to wave at!!!! Website's down?

Feb 17th, 2008, 07:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
adam_Randell 07' Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 1,055 Offline	When i forst got my MINI last year, i waved flashed etc all the time, but now i dont because no one every responds so why bother . and i have to agree, it does tend to be the S drivers that are happyer and that wave back! adam_randell www.midzmodified.com

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Feb 17th, 2008, 07:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
Woody'sCooper I get my kicks in an R56 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tunbridge Wells Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 351 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Fizzoid (original) Website's down? Whoops, i mis-typed the link - try it again now!! www.kaesminiclub.com

Feb 17th, 2008, 09:10 PM	#16 (permalink)
andrewcregan Andrew ATC Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 03:41 AM Posts: 635 Offline	Not had a single wave/flash returned yet Always look at fellow MINI drivers when I pass them on the motorway, and have been surprised by the number of retired owners. I think I read somewhere, if you remove company car sales, the MINI is about the 4th best selling car in the country With such a broad spectrum of people buying, perhaps it is not so surprising that so few wave

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