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JasonR · Apr 10th, 2003, 03:55 PM

Just back from a 15 day driving holiday around California. Saw a couple of nice Minis in San Diego including a nice blue S in the Horton Plaza. Another blue S on the strip in Las Vegas, but what suprised me the most was the sheer number in San Fransisco, it felt a bit like Kensington. Most disapointing aspect was driving the Big Sur in a Ford Mustang convertable. It was'nt the road, which was fantastic, it was the fact that it would have been so much better in a Mini Cooper. The Mustang was'nt a patch on the Mini both in terms of build quality and handling. I do'nt think the performance was all that considering it was a 3.8 litre.

EBMCS03 · Apr 10th, 2003, 04:15 PM

Horton Plaza! Howd u like it? Ya theres a few MINIs here in CA... hehe a lotta fews...

Paul · Apr 10th, 2003, 06:51 PM

Check out the USA Regional, Calafornia (North and South) forums for people and MINI's in your area.

minirossa · Apr 11th, 2003, 03:41 AM

Yes, there are a lot of MINIs here in SF.

I drove across town (approx. 4 miles)and back one day last week. Counted 4 MINIs each way!!

There also seems to be quite a few old Minis around town.

dinlo · Apr 12th, 2003, 01:46 AM

Tell me about it, I saw 2 same color DS/W MCS yesterday morning when I go to work, I almost see 2 MC or MCS on the road everyday. I only drive to work and go home after work. How can I saw so many MINI with 30 miles?!?!?!?!

I don't feel sepcial anymore

But It's ok, I still love my MINI, and it's fun to see other ppl loves it too

fishie <///>< · Apr 12th, 2003, 01:53 AM

it's great to see other MINIs, but not all MINI drivers here wave though. i waved to the two MINIs i've seen on the road this week, and neither of them waved back. they just looked at me like i'm an idiot

dinlo · Apr 12th, 2003, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by fishie <///><
it's great to see other MINIs, but not all MINI drivers here wave though. i waved to the two MINIs i've seen on the road this week, and neither of them waved back. they just looked at me like i'm an idiot

Haha

Don't worry Fishie, I'm sure there is some nice friendly MINI driver will wave at you. At least I will do that too all other MINI folks.

fishie <///>< · Apr 12th, 2003, 03:43 AM

well, i've met many nice friendly MINI drivers from MINI meets, at the dealer, and on the street, so i know they're out there. i'm disappointed, but that still doesn't stop me from flashing and waving to the next MINI driver i see.

hja · Apr 12th, 2003, 03:56 AM

dont worry fishie... once i finally get my cooper i will wave. those that dont wave back are the those that just dont get the meaning of the mini. to them its just a car. they dont understand the responsiblities that go with it.

WanttoMotor · Apr 12th, 2003, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by fishie <///><
well, i've met many nice friendly MINI drivers from MINI meets, at the dealer, and on the street, so i know they're out there. i'm disappointed, but that still doesn't stop me from flashing and waving to the next MINI driver i see.

Hey, I'll wave, although I am not in a MINI

, what's your's look like?

dinlo · Apr 12th, 2003, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hja
dont worry fishie... once i finally get my cooper i will wave. those that dont wave back are the those that just dont get the meaning of the mini. to them its just a car. they dont understand the responsiblities that go with it.

As hja said, they do not have the MINI sprite. They can't call themself as a MINI fan.

zgokart · Apr 13th, 2003, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fishie <///><
well, i've met many nice friendly MINI drivers from MINI meets, at the dealer, and on the street, so i know they're out there. i'm disappointed, but that still doesn't stop me from flashing and waving to the next MINI driver i see.

___________________
Hi Fishie:
We missed you at the Pt Reyes ride. There was another pepper white MINI in the group. Looking forward to dinlo's photos and web site.

fishie <///>< · Apr 13th, 2003, 01:43 PM

yeah, i'm sorry for missing the meet. i'm right now in LA, visiting my boyfriend. i'll definitely be at the next one. i saw dinlo's pictures. looks like you guys had a blast despite the rain!

dinlo · Apr 13th, 2003, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by zgokart
___________________
Hi Fishie:
We missed you at the Pt Reyes ride. There was another pepper white MINI in the group. Looking forward to dinlo's photos and web site.

Hi zgokart

u can click here for the pictures

tavis1 · Apr 16th, 2003, 02:22 PM

You know what me and the wife found odd was that we went all over L.A. to many MINI dealerships and did not see one MINI on the road. WE came back to our hick town of Bakersfeild and saw 3.
tavis1

fishie <///>< · Apr 16th, 2003, 02:26 PM

oh bakersfield is not such a hick town anymore. i wouldn't been surprised to see MINIs there. it's almost like a suburb to LA. i went through my internship at porterville. now that's a hick town.

tavis1 · Apr 16th, 2003, 02:33 PM

Portaville! You poor thing. Trust me Bakersfeild is the biggest/smallest hick town. Everybody knows somebody you know. My wife and I can't go anywere with out runnig into someone we know. wich makes going to the county fair a family reunion practikly
tavis1

Apr 10th, 2003, 03:55 PM	#1
JasonR MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 01:53 AM Posts: 23 Offline	California Minis Just back from a 15 day driving holiday around California. Saw a couple of nice Minis in San Diego including a nice blue S in the Horton Plaza. Another blue S on the strip in Las Vegas, but what suprised me the most was the sheer number in San Fransisco, it felt a bit like Kensington. Most disapointing aspect was driving the Big Sur in a Ford Mustang convertable. It was'nt the road, which was fantastic, it was the fact that it would have been so much better in a Mini Cooper. The Mustang was'nt a patch on the Mini both in terms of build quality and handling. I do'nt think the performance was all that considering it was a 3.8 litre.

Apr 10th, 2003, 04:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 6,768 Offline	Horton Plaza! Howd u like it? Ya theres a few MINIs here in CA... hehe a lotta fews... EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Apr 11th, 2003, 03:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
minirossa MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Francisco Local Time: 05:53 PM Posts: 374 Offline	Yes, there are a lot of MINIs here in SF. I drove across town (approx. 4 miles)and back one day last week. Counted 4 MINIs each way!! There also seems to be quite a few old Minis around town. Life is short! Why drive a boring car?! Indi blue/white Cooper;Sport & Premium packages.

Apr 12th, 2003, 01:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
dinlo MINI2 Master / Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern California Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 1,502 Offline	Tell me about it, I saw 2 same color DS/W MCS yesterday morning when I go to work, I almost see 2 MC or MCS on the road everyday. I only drive to work and go home after work. How can I saw so many MINI with 30 miles?!?!?!?! I don't feel sepcial anymore But It's ok, I still love my MINI, and it's fun to see other ppl loves it too 1962 mini, 2004 MCS, 2003 MCS, 1965 mini Click here to NorCalMINIs.com

Apr 12th, 2003, 03:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
dinlo MINI2 Master / Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern California Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 1,502 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by fishie <///>< it's great to see other MINIs, but not all MINI drivers here wave though. i waved to the two MINIs i've seen on the road this week, and neither of them waved back. they just looked at me like i'm an idiot Haha Don't worry Fishie, I'm sure there is some nice friendly MINI driver will wave at you. At least I will do that too all other MINI folks. 1962 mini, 2004 MCS, 2003 MCS, 1965 mini Click here to NorCalMINIs.com

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Apr 10th, 2003, 06:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:53 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Check out the USA Regional, Calafornia (North and South) forums for people and MINI's in your area.

Apr 12th, 2003, 01:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
fishie <///>< MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alhambra, CA Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 366 Offline	it's great to see other MINIs, but not all MINI drivers here wave though. i waved to the two MINIs i've seen on the road this week, and neither of them waved back. they just looked at me like i'm an idiot

Apr 12th, 2003, 03:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
fishie <///>< MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alhambra, CA Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 366 Offline	well, i've met many nice friendly MINI drivers from MINI meets, at the dealer, and on the street, so i know they're out there. i'm disappointed, but that still doesn't stop me from flashing and waving to the next MINI driver i see.

Apr 12th, 2003, 03:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
hja MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Local Time: 05:53 PM Posts: 4 Offline	dont worry fishie... once i finally get my cooper i will wave. those that dont wave back are the those that just dont get the meaning of the mini. to them its just a car. they dont understand the responsiblities that go with it.

Apr 12th, 2003, 10:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
WanttoMotor MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nor Cal Local Time: 05:53 PM Posts: 21 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by fishie <///>< well, i've met many nice friendly MINI drivers from MINI meets, at the dealer, and on the street, so i know they're out there. i'm disappointed, but that still doesn't stop me from flashing and waving to the next MINI driver i see. Hey, I'll wave, although I am not in a MINI , what's your's look like?

Apr 12th, 2003, 09:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
dinlo MINI2 Master / Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern California Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 1,502 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by hja dont worry fishie... once i finally get my cooper i will wave. those that dont wave back are the those that just dont get the meaning of the mini. to them its just a car. they dont understand the responsiblities that go with it. As hja said, they do not have the MINI sprite. They can't call themself as a MINI fan. 1962 mini, 2004 MCS, 2003 MCS, 1965 mini Click here to NorCalMINIs.com

Apr 13th, 2003, 12:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
zgokart MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northern California Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 564 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by fishie <///>< well, i've met many nice friendly MINI drivers from MINI meets, at the dealer, and on the street, so i know they're out there. i'm disappointed, but that still doesn't stop me from flashing and waving to the next MINI driver i see. ___________________ Hi Fishie: We missed you at the Pt Reyes ride. There was another pepper white MINI in the group. Looking forward to dinlo's photos and web site.

Apr 13th, 2003, 01:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
fishie <///>< MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alhambra, CA Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 366 Offline	yeah, i'm sorry for missing the meet. i'm right now in LA, visiting my boyfriend. i'll definitely be at the next one. i saw dinlo's pictures. looks like you guys had a blast despite the rain!

Apr 13th, 2003, 02:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
dinlo MINI2 Master / Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern California Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 1,502 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by zgokart ___________________ Hi Fishie: We missed you at the Pt Reyes ride. There was another pepper white MINI in the group. Looking forward to dinlo's photos and web site. Hi zgokart u can click here for the pictures 1962 mini, 2004 MCS, 2003 MCS, 1965 mini Click here to NorCalMINIs.com

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Apr 16th, 2003, 02:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
tavis1 a.k.a Handsome Rob Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Helms Deep Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 2,948 Offline	You know what me and the wife found odd was that we went all over L.A. to many MINI dealerships and did not see one MINI on the road. WE came back to our hick town of Bakersfeild and saw 3. tavis1

Apr 16th, 2003, 02:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
fishie <///>< MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alhambra, CA Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 366 Offline	oh bakersfield is not such a hick town anymore. i wouldn't been surprised to see MINIs there. it's almost like a suburb to LA. i went through my internship at porterville. now that's a hick town.

Apr 16th, 2003, 02:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
tavis1 a.k.a Handsome Rob Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Helms Deep Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 2,948 Offline	Portaville! You poor thing. Trust me Bakersfeild is the biggest/smallest hick town. Everybody knows somebody you know. My wife and I can't go anywere with out runnig into someone we know. wich makes going to the county fair a family reunion practikly tavis1

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