I thought this was the best place to post this..... Has any of you, sort of "discouraged" someone from getting a MINI? Now I have. I'll explain: I found out that a coworker wants to trade his ratty-ol M3 (and I mean it's OLD and unkept) in for a MINI. I know this because he came scampering over to me the other day to ask a slew of questions about them. Some background- he's kinda a tool (that wasn't the exact word I wanted to use, but it's a public site :devil. Anyway- he's reasoning for getting a MINI is that "it will be cheaper to fix it and save him on gas money"....... rrr: Not my idea of a MINI enthusiast. Oh, and did I mention he said that he'd be "turning in his MAN card", but who cares, because he'd save money??????? Sorry gang, but not good reasons for owning a MINI. I love my little car. I also love all the people online and in person I've met. So basically I feel like he doesn't deserve to be apart of all this awesomeness :frown2: Am I right? Or am I being selfish?
I'm guessing this non card carrying man, will not be a waverrrr: Think of the unenthusiastic MINI owner as keepers of used spare parts for those of us who lean more toward lifelong ownership
Yeah..... Tell him he's not a good fit. Prius would fit him much better, and he'd still be able to turn in his man card. See..... Win, Win 3rd Win, he won't be hanging around you.
Awwwww, thanks guys! I was kinda feeling guilty. And OMG- I am having nightmares he'll want to join my local club :eek6::eek6::eek6:
:cornut:Tell him(?. Talking 'alternate life style' I guess)the truth. Although he may save a little on gas, we MINI owners spend incredible amounts of money on up grade and repair and if not warranty work, the only truly qualified tech/mechanic may be hundreds of miles away.If it's his daily driver then he'll be replacing very expensive tires yearly.......................That should about do it. Jasonopcorn:opcorn:
I dunno...based on all the "tools" who never wave back, even though they own MINIs, I'd say he will fit right in...to THAT category. And, while we are at it, look at all the MINI clubs out there [I look at mine...Ohio Mini/MINI Owners], who sure don't get, as members or even once-in-awhile participants, all the folks out there who are owners. Hell, they never even mod OR wash their cars....
Ultimately I shouldn't worry- he changes cars like underwear So if he does end up buying a MINI, it will be short-lived
Tell him that real men drive a "Smart Car", because it turns girls on. That might do the trick. :cornut: Jim
You'll just have to hope that if he ever does buy one, and sign's up on M/A that Nate can delete this thread quick like a bunny
The reality of the situation is there are two types of MINI owners. Some (unfortunately, becoming more and more the majority) buy a MINI since it's small, reasonably well appointed, and economical when it comes to gas. They're not particularly attracted to the uniqueness of a MINI, simply the 'numbers'. These folks are simply looking for transportation. The other have of the population are the sort who invest in mods... join motoring clubs... and are otherwise enthusiasts for the brand. They appreciate the quirks of our little cars and get a thrill out of driving them. You know the type... you see one of them when you look in the mirror each day.
I got it. Tell him that you posted on the site that he was interested in a MINI and we ran a background, reviewed his goals and rejected him. No dealer would be a be to sell him one now. he might buy it. Jim
Ya... I vote that he opt for the Smart Car. I'm guessing the MINI won't be appreciated anyway... Man are we all bein' discriminate car owners, or what... :devil:
I'm wondering if this tool of a guy bought a MINI would he cease to be a tool & be transformed into a human? Might be worth a go....