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DinkaDonka · Apr 28th, 2003, 02:39 AM

Driving along see a lovley looking classic mini coming in the opposite direction , i simply smiled (not flashed etc) as he passed me and the gave me the 2 fingers!! WOT!

This subject has probably been brought up a countless number of times but i still thought id share my disgust!

Gealousy gets you nowhere

Dink

MiniMan7 · Apr 28th, 2003, 02:44 AM

By 2 fingers, do you mean the peace sign? If so thats pretty cool because usually classic Mini drivers hate us...

StevePSB · Apr 28th, 2003, 02:44 AM

That's just pathetic. All because of a car.

DinkaDonka · Apr 28th, 2003, 02:47 AM

Not the peace sign , the "F**K OFF" one , hehe

I no its a bit lame isnt it

Lorri · Apr 28th, 2003, 03:00 AM

Ridiculous!! Times change we move on & that sort of reaction does nothing for the human race never mind mini owners.
Started me wondering how many classic owners browse this forum... some people own both don't they??

EBMCS03 · Apr 28th, 2003, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DinkaDonka
Not the peace sign , the "F**K OFF" one , hehe

I no its a bit lame isnt it

OMG really? OH geee...

*shaking Head*

Humourl3ss · Apr 28th, 2003, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MiniMan7
By 2 fingers, do you mean the peace sign? If so thats pretty cool because usually classic Mini drivers hate us...

Adam, two fingers (index and middle) in a V with your palm facing outward is the peace sign; with the palm facing in it's a rude gesture (at least in England).

I'm told it dates back to a French threat at Agincourt. French knights promised to cut off the English bowmen's fingers once captured (an arrow is drawn between the two fingers used in the V-sign). The French, through no small amount of hubris and bad luck, were pretty badly routed by the English. Thereafter, the two finger salute became a bit of an F-You taunt. That's the story I was brought up with.

My advice to Dink is the same as always: kill 'em with kindness. If you're rude in return, it will only justify (in their minds) the enmity. Be polite, and they may be shamed into being less open idiots.

-CW

Loui · Apr 28th, 2003, 04:49 AM

U should have just waved back dink. Some classic owners should just grow up cause that sort of reaction is just childish

DinkaDonka · Apr 28th, 2003, 04:51 AM

I didnt really have time to react Lou , bloomin idiot , might see him a Himley tho, we gonna have a word?

Dink

Loui · Apr 28th, 2003, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DinkaDonka
I didnt really have time to react Lou , bloomin idiot , might see him a Himley tho, we gonna have a word?

Dink

Dink that would be stooping to his level though, although shrink wrapping him and stoning him could change his mind about the new mini lol

M0D · Apr 28th, 2003, 04:59 AM

Maybe this classic mini driver has been waving at other minis since the nostalgic 1960's and today he finally had enough!?

Still no excuse though really...?
He could have at least mouthed the words.... ...

Kwuaint Irene · Apr 28th, 2003, 05:28 AM

On a related subject I did see a window sticker that said I'd rather push my Mini than drive a BMW. Whilst I love my new mini I am honest enough to have misgivings about the way BMW did their best to destroy what was left of the british car industry. I bought my Mini despite it being a BMW rather than because of it. I am also well aware of the shortcomings of the original Mini but also aware that the new one will never last for forty years or have iconic status. It is however much much better than the re-invented beetle which is little more than a golf in drag.

Tarnofsky · May 1st, 2003, 07:02 PM

Hi all,

what crap! Why do owners of the real Mini and the BMW still fight about the car? What nonsense! And I have every right to say that: I own real Mini Cabriolet, a real Mini Cooper, a real Mini Special and a BMW Cooper. All of them are great cars. The BMW is the best modern car money can buy in that class but in terms of fun I still say it cannot beat the real thing. But you get to like its air condidition and stuff on long journeys in summer...

So, whatever you drive - the real or the BMW Mini: enjoy it and be sure the Twingo and Cinquecento drivers and all of the other shoebox owners out there envy you!

Prowse · May 1st, 2003, 07:59 PM

Something similar was discussed here yesterday: The solution I liked best was to do a 'royal wave' at them! That's gonna really wind 'em up! My other option was to get some money out of my wallet and wave it at them Loads-a-money style!!!

http://website.lineone.net/~paulhud/...oadsamoney.jpg

Richard Crofts · May 1st, 2003, 08:26 PM

I have been a lover of the classic mini for years and owned a couple to including a mayfair and 2 coopers (1 norm and 1 RSP) I would never be offesive to BMW MINI driver as its not them or there car I dislike but mearly BMW itself. Whoever that classic mini driver was I hope I can safely say he doesn't represent the majority of classic drivers! The words moronic goon (well actually my first thoughts were slightly more vulgar and began with "Insolent sad little F**k..anyhow)sprang to my mind about the classic driver when I read the original post.

Don't be disapointed and do keep flashing...you'll get the odd a. r. s. e. but there will be a contingent of us who are still happy to welcome newbie MINI drivers to the club that loves the mini for its ideals, faults and quirkyness...and as a backup for my want to welcome you, the BMW mini does have some of the ideals and quirkyness of the classic mini at its heart.

I myself am having to rid myself of my beloved mayfair to afford my BMW cooper, but you'll still see me splitting my time equally between the (kerphewy!! spit in disgust at myself for saying the word) Beamer and the classic coopers

I have already purchased my saving grace in the form of a sticker for the rear window of the Beamer with "My other cars a classic Mini 1959 - Forever" on it.

I have to say that for modern commuting the MINI beats the mini hands down but for fun and the feel of the road classics will always rule. Rock on MINI and mini is what I say!!

I hope I see some of you soon around and about ....dont worry..I'll reverse the V sign and flash and wave whichever car I'm in!

R

SoggyCornFlakes · May 1st, 2003, 08:34 PM

I have experienced opposite reactions from classic drivers. There is a particulalrly obnoxious one around Northampton who has loads of BMW is cr@p type of stickers all over his classic and will always mouth it off at you and try to cut you up - a real nasty piece of work. Then on the other hand at a supermarket car park I had a classic driver park next to mine and hten come and have a look and chat at my Cooper - he left impressed and complimentary.

Unfortunately in life there are always some prats, they are best ignored and treated with the contempt they deserve.

Yex · May 1st, 2003, 08:41 PM

LOL

Not had the two fingered salute yet but have had the crossed finger "get back you vampire" sign from a classic Cooper owner

Each to their own really, if they want to walk home let them

Yex

blueandwhitewizard · May 1st, 2003, 08:42 PM

R u sure he wasn't using his two fingers to wipe the condensation off the inside of the window!!

My old mini Jet Black had a crap heater and it always steamed up when it rained. The joys of the old mini!!

Richard Crofts · May 1st, 2003, 08:47 PM

Only too true Soggy

I have to own up to the fact that I hate BMW and what they did to Rover/LandRover etc but well, business is business and would we be as bothered if it had been a UK car company that did Rover over and stole the mini name rather than a German one?!

I have got stickers in my side windows of the mayfair and the rear of the RSP cooper which say "100% free of BMW parts"...as a protest about that whole Rover fiasco. I wear these proudly but understand BMW's want to get Rover for the most valuable labels it owned.

I am waiting for the new MINI and am getting really excited as I love the idea of still having some of the mini charm packaged in a bigger and more modern (plus warrenteed) car. Quiet driving and comfortable seats are unfortunatly a priority for me as I grow up and have to commute to work every day...the seat of the pants thrill that classic mini gave me every morning is no longer viable for the miles I do and the future I will soon probably start leading with buying houses, getting married and having kids! I will always have a classic one for the playing around and love of the joy when overtaking unsuspecting big car drivers at high speed in my diddy rocket but time and bad backs (damn that bloody game called rugby!)catches up with us all eventually.

The lure or electronic gizmos and safety features without having to bolt in a roll cage and harnesses/buckets is all to much.

To any classic people out there...if BMW MINI waves/flashes then give em one back..they are still in the spirit of classic mini even if the car isn't quite upto the job! LOLs

R

Kwuaint Irene · May 1st, 2003, 08:50 PM

The posting from richard Croft about sums it up 4 me. I loved the original mini and learnt to drive in one tho never owned one. I like both but the new MINI is better suited to my needs but I still have reservations about BMW as a result of their inept handling of Rover.

Apr 28th, 2003, 02:39 AM	#1
DinkaDonka MINI 2 OLD BOY Join Date: May 2002 Location: NE Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 651 Offline	Classic Mini Driver Gave me the V's! Driving along see a lovley looking classic mini coming in the opposite direction , i simply smiled (not flashed etc) as he passed me and the gave me the 2 fingers!! WOT! This subject has probably been brought up a countless number of times but i still thought id share my disgust! Gealousy gets you nowhere Dink

Apr 28th, 2003, 02:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:10 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	By 2 fingers, do you mean the peace sign? If so thats pretty cool because usually classic Mini drivers hate us... http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 28th, 2003, 02:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
DinkaDonka MINI 2 OLD BOY Join Date: May 2002 Location: NE Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 651 Offline	No no Not the peace sign , the "F**K OFF" one , hehe I no its a bit lame isnt it

Apr 28th, 2003, 03:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lorri I can feel it Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 12:10 AM Posts: 11,790 Offline	Ridiculous!! Times change we move on & that sort of reaction does nothing for the human race never mind mini owners. Started me wondering how many classic owners browse this forum... some people own both don't they?? M2CB09 ~ It's a Golden Celebration

Apr 28th, 2003, 03:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 6,768 Offline	Re: No no Quote: Originally posted by DinkaDonka Not the peace sign , the "F*K OFF" one , hehe I no its a bit lame isnt it OMG really? OH geee... shaking Head* EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

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Apr 28th, 2003, 02:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
StevePSB MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedworth / Doncaster Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 1,569 Offline	That's just pathetic. All because of a car.

Apr 28th, 2003, 03:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Humourl3ss Now With More Cowbell Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada City Local Time: 08:10 PM Posts: 1,695 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MiniMan7 By 2 fingers, do you mean the peace sign? If so thats pretty cool because usually classic Mini drivers hate us... Adam, two fingers (index and middle) in a V with your palm facing outward is the peace sign; with the palm facing in it's a rude gesture (at least in England). I'm told it dates back to a French threat at Agincourt. French knights promised to cut off the English bowmen's fingers once captured (an arrow is drawn between the two fingers used in the V-sign). The French, through no small amount of hubris and bad luck, were pretty badly routed by the English. Thereafter, the two finger salute became a bit of an F-You taunt. That's the story I was brought up with. My advice to Dink is the same as always: kill 'em with kindness. If you're rude in return, it will only justify (in their minds) the enmity. Be polite, and they may be shamed into being less open idiots. -CW Global Moderator

Apr 28th, 2003, 04:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Loui 230whp an counting My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mini Addiction Local Time: 12:10 AM Posts: 3,036 Offline	U should have just waved back dink. Some classic owners should just grow up cause that sort of reaction is just childish WWW.MINIADDICTION.CO.UK

Apr 28th, 2003, 04:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
DinkaDonka MINI 2 OLD BOY Join Date: May 2002 Location: NE Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 651 Offline	HEHE I didnt really have time to react Lou , bloomin idiot , might see him a Himley tho, we gonna have a word? Dink

Apr 28th, 2003, 04:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
Loui 230whp an counting My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mini Addiction Local Time: 12:10 AM Posts: 3,036 Offline	Re: HEHE Quote: Originally posted by DinkaDonka I didnt really have time to react Lou , bloomin idiot , might see him a Himley tho, we gonna have a word? Dink Dink that would be stooping to his level though, although shrink wrapping him and stoning him could change his mind about the new mini lol WWW.MINIADDICTION.CO.UK

Apr 28th, 2003, 04:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
M0D MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Crawley, UK Local Time: 12:10 AM Posts: 260 Offline	Maybe this classic mini driver has been waving at other minis since the nostalgic 1960's and today he finally had enough!? Still no excuse though really...? He could have at least mouthed the words.... ... http://www.mini2.com//gallery/personal/M0D/m0d_down.jpg

Apr 28th, 2003, 05:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
Kwuaint Irene MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Knaresborough Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 57 Offline	On a related subject I did see a window sticker that said I'd rather push my Mini than drive a BMW. Whilst I love my new mini I am honest enough to have misgivings about the way BMW did their best to destroy what was left of the british car industry. I bought my Mini despite it being a BMW rather than because of it. I am also well aware of the shortcomings of the original Mini but also aware that the new one will never last for forty years or have iconic status. It is however much much better than the re-invented beetle which is little more than a golf in drag.

May 1st, 2003, 07:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tarnofsky MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2001 Local Time: 12:10 AM Posts: 16 Offline	Hi all, what crap! Why do owners of the real Mini and the BMW still fight about the car? What nonsense! And I have every right to say that: I own real Mini Cabriolet, a real Mini Cooper, a real Mini Special and a BMW Cooper. All of them are great cars. The BMW is the best modern car money can buy in that class but in terms of fun I still say it cannot beat the real thing. But you get to like its air condidition and stuff on long journeys in summer... So, whatever you drive - the real or the BMW Mini: enjoy it and be sure the Twingo and Cinquecento drivers and all of the other shoebox owners out there envy you! Wolfgang Bruno Tarnofsky

May 1st, 2003, 07:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
Prowse MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lancs Local Time: 12:10 AM Posts: 1,550 Offline	Something similar was discussed here yesterday: The solution I liked best was to do a 'royal wave' at them! That's gonna really wind 'em up! My other option was to get some money out of my wallet and wave it at them Loads-a-money style!!! http://website.lineone.net/~paulhud/...oadsamoney.jpg

May 1st, 2003, 08:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 12:10 AM Posts: 3,261 Offline	I have been a lover of the classic mini for years and owned a couple to including a mayfair and 2 coopers (1 norm and 1 RSP) I would never be offesive to BMW MINI driver as its not them or there car I dislike but mearly BMW itself. Whoever that classic mini driver was I hope I can safely say he doesn't represent the majority of classic drivers! The words moronic goon (well actually my first thoughts were slightly more vulgar and began with "Insolent sad little F**k..anyhow)sprang to my mind about the classic driver when I read the original post. Don't be disapointed and do keep flashing...you'll get the odd a. r. s. e. but there will be a contingent of us who are still happy to welcome newbie MINI drivers to the club that loves the mini for its ideals, faults and quirkyness...and as a backup for my want to welcome you, the BMW mini does have some of the ideals and quirkyness of the classic mini at its heart. I myself am having to rid myself of my beloved mayfair to afford my BMW cooper, but you'll still see me splitting my time equally between the (kerphewy!! spit in disgust at myself for saying the word) Beamer and the classic coopers I have already purchased my saving grace in the form of a sticker for the rear window of the Beamer with "My other cars a classic Mini 1959 - Forever" on it. I have to say that for modern commuting the MINI beats the mini hands down but for fun and the feel of the road classics will always rule. Rock on MINI and mini is what I say!! I hope I see some of you soon around and about ....dont worry..I'll reverse the V sign and flash and wave whichever car I'm in! R

May 1st, 2003, 08:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 12:10 AM Posts: 33,225 Offline	I have experienced opposite reactions from classic drivers. There is a particulalrly obnoxious one around Northampton who has loads of BMW is cr@p type of stickers all over his classic and will always mouth it off at you and try to cut you up - a real nasty piece of work. Then on the other hand at a supermarket car park I had a classic driver park next to mine and hten come and have a look and chat at my Cooper - he left impressed and complimentary. Unfortunately in life there are always some prats, they are best ignored and treated with the contempt they deserve. Click here to Welease Woss and Bwand MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

May 1st, 2003, 08:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
Yex MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South Essex Local Time: 12:10 AM Posts: 82 Offline	LOL Not had the two fingered salute yet but have had the crossed finger "get back you vampire" sign from a classic Cooper owner Each to their own really, if they want to walk home let them Yex Scream if you want to go faster !!!

May 1st, 2003, 08:42 PM	#18 (permalink)
blueandwhitewizard MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 12:10 AM Posts: 15 Offline	R u sure he wasn't using his two fingers to wipe the condensation off the inside of the window!! My old mini Jet Black had a crap heater and it always steamed up when it rained. The joys of the old mini!! MCS, Silver, Chilli, 18" Wheels, 6 disc CD.

May 1st, 2003, 08:47 PM	#19 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 12:10 AM Posts: 3,261 Offline	Only too true Soggy I have to own up to the fact that I hate BMW and what they did to Rover/LandRover etc but well, business is business and would we be as bothered if it had been a UK car company that did Rover over and stole the mini name rather than a German one?! I have got stickers in my side windows of the mayfair and the rear of the RSP cooper which say "100% free of BMW parts"...as a protest about that whole Rover fiasco. I wear these proudly but understand BMW's want to get Rover for the most valuable labels it owned. I am waiting for the new MINI and am getting really excited as I love the idea of still having some of the mini charm packaged in a bigger and more modern (plus warrenteed) car. Quiet driving and comfortable seats are unfortunatly a priority for me as I grow up and have to commute to work every day...the seat of the pants thrill that classic mini gave me every morning is no longer viable for the miles I do and the future I will soon probably start leading with buying houses, getting married and having kids! I will always have a classic one for the playing around and love of the joy when overtaking unsuspecting big car drivers at high speed in my diddy rocket but time and bad backs (damn that bloody game called rugby!)catches up with us all eventually. The lure or electronic gizmos and safety features without having to bolt in a roll cage and harnesses/buckets is all to much. To any classic people out there...if BMW MINI waves/flashes then give em one back..they are still in the spirit of classic mini even if the car isn't quite upto the job! LOLs R

May 1st, 2003, 08:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
Kwuaint Irene MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Knaresborough Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 57 Offline	The posting from richard Croft about sums it up 4 me. I loved the original mini and learnt to drive in one tho never owned one. I like both but the new MINI is better suited to my needs but I still have reservations about BMW as a result of their inept handling of Rover.

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