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Alice-MCS · Aug 27th, 2003, 05:26 PM

Saw an interesting article in this week's Autocar magazine. It was reviewing MINI's first (and very successful) year in the US. Apparently BMW have sold more New MINI's to the US this year than the total number of old Minis sold.
It also mentioned that the average age of a MINI buyer is 44 (which pleases me

) - what do you think? Is a MINI for the young, or does owning one make you feel young?

jasonfields007 · Aug 27th, 2003, 05:41 PM

The great thing about the Mini is that it appeals to all different types of people... I have a Cooper on the way, my mum's 44 and has the 'S' and my auntie is 36 and has the Cooper... They both say it makes them feel 18 again but I have no idea what they're on about being 16 myself (and I love the Mini). Different models will appeal to different ages of people as the ONE is a great car if you like the Mini feel but maybe can't afford the extra insurance on the Cooper or the S and don't need to go mad on the road. The ONE D would be perfect for my dad... always looking after the pennies. So there is really a Mini for everyone that needs a small car to get them from A to B.

Jas

RedUn · Aug 27th, 2003, 06:54 PM

Jason if you collect anymore Minis you could have your own dealership

A Mini is for anybody that can get init as far as i'm concerned

jasonfields007 · Aug 27th, 2003, 08:00 PM

lol

Razor · Aug 27th, 2003, 08:12 PM

I'm 38 and driving my MINI Cooper dooesn't make me feel young - just happy!

RedUn · Aug 27th, 2003, 08:30 PM

38 that all

banana · Aug 27th, 2003, 08:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Alice-MCS

Saw an interesting article in this week's Autocar magazine. It was reviewing MINI's first (and very successful) year in the US. Apparently BMW have sold more New MINI's to the US this year than the total number of old Minis sold.
It also mentioned that the average age of a MINI buyer is 44 (which pleases me

) - what do you think? Is a MINI for the young, or does owning one make you feel young?

See if this proves they are loved by everyone........
We have a MINI Cooper yellow and white which is 18 months old..this has been adopted as my husbands (he's 42)......because i have just bought a Cooper S red and white (I am 32)......His Mum and Dad have a One Black with white checked roof and they are both 72!!!!! We all love our respective MINI's. His 15 year old daughter says MINI's are driven by 'smiley people'....I agree.
Banana

dcfkan · Aug 27th, 2003, 09:19 PM

I'd have to say it is for the young at heart

>--- not very far from the big 40

DK

:apple:

snuffy · Aug 27th, 2003, 09:52 PM

I'm 21, getting a Cooper in October.

Round my way they seem to be driven by middle aged women

dcfkan · Aug 27th, 2003, 10:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by snuffy

Round my way they seem to be driven by middle aged women

Probably because we know quality when we see it

Experience comes with age etc...

DK

:apple:

snuffy · Aug 27th, 2003, 10:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dcfkan

Probably because we know quality when we see it

Experience comes with age etc...

DK

:apple:

i don't mind it

just looking for some younger mini girl drivers!

KenL · Aug 27th, 2003, 10:13 PM

Well I'm 37 and feel young, but then I also did before I got the MINI.

I think MINIs are for all ages.

bg1229 · Aug 27th, 2003, 10:13 PM

they say life begins at 40

i'm 48 and my life has begun anew with mc/brg

bg1229 · Aug 27th, 2003, 10:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dcfkan

Probably because we know quality when we see it

Experience comes with age etc...

DK

:apple:

you tellem DK

taz2822 · Aug 27th, 2003, 10:18 PM

I work in advertising, and in my experience I catagorise Mini ownership as for thos ewho are individual regardless of age or experience. We all need an icon or symbol of individualism. and there is no other car that says that, its been pased on from the 60's when Lennon and Co had one. How many cars currently in production can you personalise? If you want to be grey and faceless get a Ford, if you want to be seen as indivual get a Mini. Everything we buy is a statement of who we are and what we would like to be perceived. Age is not an issue its how you feel that counts.

dcfkan · Aug 27th, 2003, 10:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by snuffy

just looking for some younger mini girl drivers!

I have seen quite a few young lady MINI drivers, however, they don't seen to be on MINI2

Someone started a thread in OT&B asking about single ladies (regardless of age) and did not get very far with it

DK

:apple:

minimadness12345 · Aug 27th, 2003, 10:25 PM

I dont know im only 16 1/2 and I want an MCS sooo bad but im going away to boarding school so I can't have a car so it would be pointless for me to get a new car. There is a certain part of it being for the young at heart that is true but it can be loved by all ages.

Shamster · Aug 27th, 2003, 10:30 PM

As David Brent would say "I'm in my 30's" (i.e almost 40

) and the car has a very enduring appeal about it. Not sure whether its for younger drivers only, even the new MINI seems to transcend all boundaries including age and income.

Alice-MCS · Aug 27th, 2003, 11:36 PM

Let's see then. So far we've had 44;44;36;17;38;42;32;72

;39;21;37;48 - I make that an average age of 39.
6 weeks ago I traded in my Porsche 911 for the MCS and I am loving it

. Porsche have a good 'owners club' feel amongst fellow drivers, but other drivers were often agressive towards me on the road (especially Audi A4/A6 and Mondeo rep-mobiles). But, everyone loves the MINI. Almost all other drivers smile at you (even lorry drivers). ManyMINI drivers flash their lights or wave. And when you park up, there's always someone with a "I used to own a Mini" story.
So it seems that Banana's 15 year old step-daughter (?) has got it right. MINIs are driven by smiley people of any age.

Damagex · Aug 28th, 2003, 12:20 AM

I'm 35 and very excited about receiving my Mini (sometime mid-late sept). It couldn't come at a better time as I could really use some cheer day to day.

While I was at the dealer there was an elderly couple easily 70+ that were going to take one home. My wife got chatty with them and they said they just love the Minis. A co-worker in the mid 50's was going to get a Beetle but has changed her mind and will be ordering a Mini later this year.

Their appeal is so universal, that is rare and very endearing.

Aug 27th, 2003, 05:26 PM	#1
Alice-MCS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 12:29 AM Posts: 21 Offline	Is MINI for the young or the young-at-heart? Saw an interesting article in this week's Autocar magazine. It was reviewing MINI's first (and very successful) year in the US. Apparently BMW have sold more New MINI's to the US this year than the total number of old Minis sold. It also mentioned that the average age of a MINI buyer is 44 (which pleases me ) - what do you think? Is a MINI for the young, or does owning one make you feel young? MCS - IB/W, Chilli pack, Auto a/c, Sat Nav, Visibility pack, HK Audio, Full Leather, DSC, Black Windows, PDC, MFSW, Heated Seats, Alarm/Tracker. Mmmm and a HUGE grin!!!

Aug 27th, 2003, 05:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
jasonfields007 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Radlett. Herts Local Time: 01:29 AM Posts: 1,870 Offline	The great thing about the Mini is that it appeals to all different types of people... I have a Cooper on the way, my mum's 44 and has the 'S' and my auntie is 36 and has the Cooper... They both say it makes them feel 18 again but I have no idea what they're on about being 16 myself (and I love the Mini). Different models will appeal to different ages of people as the ONE is a great car if you like the Mini feel but maybe can't afford the extra insurance on the Cooper or the S and don't need to go mad on the road. The ONE D would be perfect for my dad... always looking after the pennies. So there is really a Mini for everyone that needs a small car to get them from A to B. Jas '06' Cooper S Convertible - Astro Black, '04' Mazda RX8 231 - Black

Aug 27th, 2003, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
jasonfields007 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Radlett. Herts Local Time: 01:29 AM Posts: 1,870 Offline	lol '06' Cooper S Convertible - Astro Black, '04' Mazda RX8 231 - Black

Aug 27th, 2003, 08:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
banana MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Scotland Local Time: 12:29 AM Posts: 20 Offline	Is MINI for the Young or old????? Quote: Originally Posted by Alice-MCS Saw an interesting article in this week's Autocar magazine. It was reviewing MINI's first (and very successful) year in the US. Apparently BMW have sold more New MINI's to the US this year than the total number of old Minis sold. It also mentioned that the average age of a MINI buyer is 44 (which pleases me ) - what do you think? Is a MINI for the young, or does owning one make you feel young? See if this proves they are loved by everyone........ We have a MINI Cooper yellow and white which is 18 months old..this has been adopted as my husbands (he's 42)......because i have just bought a Cooper S red and white (I am 32)......His Mum and Dad have a One Black with white checked roof and they are both 72!!!!! We all love our respective MINI's. His 15 year old daughter says MINI's are driven by 'smiley people'....I agree. Banana keep smilin\'

Aug 27th, 2003, 10:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 12:29 AM Posts: 5,102 Offline	Well I'm 37 and feel young, but then I also did before I got the MINI. I think MINIs are for all ages. Red/Black R56 Cooper

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Aug 27th, 2003, 06:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 01:29 AM Posts: 11,504 Offline	Jason if you collect anymore Minis you could have your own dealership A Mini is for anybody that can get init as far as i'm concerned

Aug 27th, 2003, 08:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Razor MINI2 Scooterist Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pudsey, Leeds Local Time: 01:29 AM Posts: 739 Offline	I'm 38 and driving my MINI Cooper dooesn't make me feel young - just happy!

Aug 27th, 2003, 08:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 01:29 AM Posts: 11,504 Offline	38 that all

Aug 27th, 2003, 09:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 01:29 AM Posts: 13,213 Offline	I'd have to say it is for the young at heart >--- not very far from the big 40 DK :apple:

Aug 27th, 2003, 09:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
snuffy meow mini2 meow Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 01:29 AM Posts: 559 Offline	I'm 21, getting a Cooper in October. Round my way they seem to be driven by middle aged women

Aug 27th, 2003, 10:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 01:29 AM Posts: 13,213 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by snuffy Round my way they seem to be driven by middle aged women Probably because we know quality when we see it Experience comes with age etc... DK :apple:

Aug 27th, 2003, 10:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
snuffy meow mini2 meow Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 01:29 AM Posts: 559 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dcfkan Probably because we know quality when we see it Experience comes with age etc... DK :apple: i don't mind it just looking for some younger mini girl drivers!

Aug 27th, 2003, 10:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
bg1229 MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: in the brook Local Time: 08:29 PM Posts: 944 Offline	they say life begins at 40 i'm 48 and my life has begun anew with mc/brg

Aug 27th, 2003, 10:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
bg1229 MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: in the brook Local Time: 08:29 PM Posts: 944 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dcfkan Probably because we know quality when we see it Experience comes with age etc... DK :apple: you tellem DK

Aug 27th, 2003, 10:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
taz2822 Master of the Lost Boys Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: In my new Cabriolet Local Time: 01:29 AM Posts: 947 Offline	individual I work in advertising, and in my experience I catagorise Mini ownership as for thos ewho are individual regardless of age or experience. We all need an icon or symbol of individualism. and there is no other car that says that, its been pased on from the 60's when Lennon and Co had one. How many cars currently in production can you personalise? If you want to be grey and faceless get a Ford, if you want to be seen as indivual get a Mini. Everything we buy is a statement of who we are and what we would like to be perceived. Age is not an issue its how you feel that counts.

Aug 27th, 2003, 10:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 01:29 AM Posts: 13,213 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by snuffy just looking for some younger mini girl drivers! I have seen quite a few young lady MINI drivers, however, they don't seen to be on MINI2 Someone started a thread in OT&B asking about single ladies (regardless of age) and did not get very far with it DK :apple:

Aug 27th, 2003, 10:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
minimadness12345 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Local Time: 12:29 AM Posts: 27 Offline	I dont know im only 16 1/2 and I want an MCS sooo bad but im going away to boarding school so I can't have a car so it would be pointless for me to get a new car. There is a certain part of it being for the young at heart that is true but it can be loved by all ages.

Aug 27th, 2003, 10:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 12:29 AM Posts: 10,745 Offline	As David Brent would say "I'm in my 30's" (i.e almost 40 ) and the car has a very enduring appeal about it. Not sure whether its for younger drivers only, even the new MINI seems to transcend all boundaries including age and income. 260909

Aug 27th, 2003, 11:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
Alice-MCS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 12:29 AM Posts: 21 Offline	Let's see then. So far we've had 44;44;36;17;38;42;32;72 ;39;21;37;48 - I make that an average age of 39. 6 weeks ago I traded in my Porsche 911 for the MCS and I am loving it . Porsche have a good 'owners club' feel amongst fellow drivers, but other drivers were often agressive towards me on the road (especially Audi A4/A6 and Mondeo rep-mobiles). But, everyone loves the MINI. Almost all other drivers smile at you (even lorry drivers). ManyMINI drivers flash their lights or wave. And when you park up, there's always someone with a "I used to own a Mini" story. So it seems that Banana's 15 year old step-daughter (?) has got it right. MINIs are driven by smiley people of any age. MCS - IB/W, Chilli pack, Auto a/c, Sat Nav, Visibility pack, HK Audio, Full Leather, DSC, Black Windows, PDC, MFSW, Heated Seats, Alarm/Tracker. Mmmm and a HUGE grin!!!

Aug 28th, 2003, 12:20 AM	#20 (permalink)
Damagex MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 12:29 AM Posts: 15 Offline	I'm 35 and very excited about receiving my Mini (sometime mid-late sept). It couldn't come at a better time as I could really use some cheer day to day. While I was at the dealer there was an elderly couple easily 70+ that were going to take one home. My wife got chatty with them and they said they just love the Minis. A co-worker in the mid 50's was going to get a Beetle but has changed her mind and will be ordering a Mini later this year. Their appeal is so universal, that is rare and very endearing.

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