men driving mini coopers?....

gallag

Sure men can drive minis, hairdressers need cars to.

Turtyturd

gallag wrote: »

Sure men can drive minis, hairdressers need cars to.

While wearing their skinny jeans.

Tar.Aldarion

Teyla Emmagan wrote: »

If I was a guy I wouldn't drive a Mini Cooper.

I don't remember those lyrics in the Beyonce song.



I will drive whatever is suitable, don't really care what car I drive tbh, as long as it does what I want.

hoodwinked

Deleted User wrote: »

True, the original was intended to be a small economical car, the current version is just a fashion statement!

this is pretty much it, having a mini is more like having a fairly expensive purse to people, they think it makes them look cool....it really doesn't!

my cousin wanted no other car but a pink mini....

demanufactured

hoodwinked wrote: »

this is pretty much it, having a mini is more like having a fairly expensive purse to people, they think it makes them look cool....it really doesn't!

my cousin wanted no other car but a pink mini....

I hope you killed him.

Cienciano

Not only is the Mini a womans car, but I can narrow it down even further. Blonde women, between the ages of 27-40, generally good looking drive them. I don't think the mini dealers sell them to ugly women.
Audi TT's, anything made by Hyundai, Beetles (new new ones are ok), MX5's,
I disagree with Fiat 500's they're acceptable.

monkeysnapper

I see guys wearing pink shirts all the time. Doesn't seem to bother them . Drive what you want, wear what you want .

If anyone says anything tell them to go f.ck them selves

Cienciano

monkeysnapper wrote: »

I see guys wearing pink shirts all the time. Doesn't seem to bother them . Drive what you want, wear what you want .

If anyone says anything tell them to go f.ck them selves

TBH, a pink shirt is more manly than driving a mini. Mini's have a sensor in the drivers seat, if it detects a set of balls the car won't start.

Turtyturd

Cienciano wrote: »

TBH, a pink shirt is more manly than driving a mini. Mini's have a sensor in the drivers seat, if it detects a set of balls the car won't start.

I thought pink shirts burst into flames if they only detect one tit inside them instead of two?

Mike 1972

Theyre a tad overpriced for what they are.

Back in the day Minis were for people who couldnt afford a proper car. Now theyre a fashion statement for those with more money than sense.

BrensBenz

Maybe I suffer from some form of blindness (or I'm just old) but I can't understand the concept of your choice of car saying something profoundly private about your personality and / or sexuality. And if I ever felt tempted to mock someone because of their choice of car, (a la Clarkson) I would rush to confession.
For me, the COLOUR of the car says more about the personality of the purchaser than the car itself.
I buy cars to satisfy my transport needs, with other considerations - budget, usage, practicality, road-holding, depreciation, safety, lines, engineering, history, etc. - being minor factors. The Mini, Micra, Fiat 500, Smart, etc. are (in my opinion) excellent examples of engineering for a specific market but Clarkson has concocted sneery messages from each and, unfortunately, these have caught on among Celtic Tiger cubs!

I couldn't live with a dayglow Micra but I'd happily drive one of any "normal" colour for its design spec, i.e. city driving, commutes, shopping, etc. A Mini Cooper? Yes, please.......but not in pink! And I feel like weeping when I see an SLK or Z4 in Tesco's car park. That's just wrong!

My name is URL

Scruffles wrote: »

forget complaining about the mini for men,check this bad boy out-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nissan_Cube_Z11_003.JPG
the nissan cube.
saw a tall bloke getting out of one the other day,that car is tiny and looks soooo awful.

http://www.bestweekever.tv/bwe/images/2011/09/Simpsons-Tall-Car-Guy-1317414398.jpg

Capt'n Midnight

Cienciano wrote: »

I disagree with Fiat 500's they're acceptable.

If it's good enough for Michael Schumacher,

though wasn't there a suped up version of the original 500 that was supposed to be a real animal to drive ?

Mint Sauce

Cancels order for this then

Jason Todd

Due to a recent lack of funds on my part I now have to drive my girlfriends Mini Cooper. To be honest they are not value for money at all, there is always stuff wrong with it and as they are BMW parts they cost a small fortune, but it's a decent drive and has a hefty bit of zip to it when you need it.

I couldn't care less how I look in it, I just think it's an impractical car unless you're single and have a spare bit of money to burn.

Ziegfeldgirl27

I drive one and I think it's brilliant. Yes, I am a single 24 year old female, but I seriously can't stand it when people call them "cute" and girls cars. I do not drive one because it's cute or girly. They are very cheap to run, and very handy to drive. And I think they look very nice too.

Mint Sauce

Ziegfeldgirl27 wrote: »

I drive one and I think it's brilliant. Yes, I am a single 24 year old female, but I seriously can't stand it when people call them "cute" and girls cars. I do not drive one because it's cute or girly. They are very cheap to run, and very handy to drive. And I think they look very nice too.

aka. cute.

mitosis

It's got big eyes and its tail tucked between its legs. The Mini is designed to look like a cute puppy, to appeal to the cuddle instinct. It is aimed at young girls. Men are entitled to drive it too, but only to take it for petrol or to get it serviced.

ScumLord

You shouldn't drive a mini because it's just a case of overpriced badge selling. There are plenty of other cars that are much better and cheaper than a so called mini.

Man or woman, either look stupid driving one.

Ziegfeldgirl27

It was produced in 1959, I don't know how it could have been aimed at young girls. For some reason, the updated model for some reason has everyone thinking its a cute girly car. I like driving it because it makes me feel like I'm back in the sixties

I hate all the other models. Hate the Coupe and whatever the Mini jeep thing is called. They are not Minis.

smash

Ziegfeldgirl27 wrote: »

It was produced in 1959, I don't know how it could have been aimed at young girls.

Originally marketed as "the little car for the little woman"

Heard that somewhere.

Jijsaw

George Harrison had a Mini Cooper and I'm preety sure he wasn't gay
http://www.google.ie/search?q=george+harrison's+mini+cooper&hl=en&client=ms-android-hms-vf-ie&source=android-browser-type&v=133247963&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=9_c0UaKHAZS7hAfU24DYDQ&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=320&bih=544#i=16

enfant terrible

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

I don't remember those lyrics in the Beyonce song.

Its in the Madonna song

rolliepoley

op you'll be grand, just stick one of these on your head and no one will bother you.

http://www.christies.com/lotfinderimages/D53749/tommy_cooper_d5374937h.jpg

Ziegfeldgirl27

Ziegfeldgirl27 wrote: »

It was produced in 1959, I don't know how it could have been aimed at young girls. For some reason, the updated model for some reason has everyone thinking its a cute girly car. I like driving it because it makes me feel like I'm back in the sixties

I hate all the other models. Hate the Coupe and whatever the Mini jeep thing is called. They are not Minis.

Mini Moke...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCbco86x1H0

Wils110

Often drive my mams mini they are fairly impractical although I can fit a buggy in the back lol,you do get funny looks off lads in civics and that until you take off at the lights there great fun to drive

The King of Moo

I passed a man, of at least average height, driving a red Mini (original recipe) earlier this evening. It didn't look strange at all.

Ziegfeldgirl27

Jijsaw wrote: »

George Harrison had a Mini Cooper and I'm preety sure he wasn't gay
http://www.google.ie/search?q=george+harrison's+mini+cooper&hl=en&client=ms-android-hms-vf-ie&source=android-browser-type&v=133247963&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=9_c0UaKHAZS7hAfU24DYDQ&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=320&bih=544#i=16

All the Beatles had Minis actually!

repsol

Ziegfeldgirl27 wrote: »

All the Beatles had Minis actually!

Probably got them for nothing to advertise the brand plus shedloads of cash.

smileyj1987

This is what it means for a man to drive one of the new mini's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyQca1cwe54

Jijsaw

repsol wrote: »

Probably got them for nothing to advertise the brand plus shedloads of cash.

They were actually given them by their recording company as a present Although Lennon never really used his, he did buy a Mini for his wife Cynthia but then traded it in for a Ferrari for himself
McCartney never cared much for his Mini and there is not a lot of pictures of him driving it, he later sold it.
Harrison liked his and it is featured in the "Magical Mystery Tour" movie. His estate (Olivia and Dhani Harrison) still own it.
Starr didn't really care for his and sold it soon after.
If a Mini is good enough for The Beatles, then it's good enough for anybody right?

shinkansen

kneemos wrote: »

They're a bit gay in fairness

that's hard on that most often of used phrases.

(no pun intended)

Mint Sauce

Jijsaw wrote: »

George Harrison had a Mini Cooper and I'm preety sure he wasn't gay
http://www.google.ie/search?q=george+harrison's+mini+cooper&hl=en&client=ms-android-hms-vf-ie&source=android-browser-type&v=133247963&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=9_c0UaKHAZS7hAfU24DYDQ&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=320&bih=544#i=16

But there was a big difference to the Mini of that era, compared to the Mini made by BMW today.

The old Mini is a bit of an icon today.

wendell borton

The original mini was designed as ulitarian car for the masses, its styling was secondary to engineering.

Galwayguy35

Ziegfeldgirl27 wrote: »

I think the OP should definitely go for it. I got myself a Cooper D this year, and drove a One D previous to that. They are amazing cars and I really wish more men would drive them! They are so cheap to run as well, and they look amazing. I really hate when people label them as a womens car!

It's no different to a Golf or a civic ofton being regarded as a young guys car, the reason being a lot of young lads drive one.

Same with the Mini Cooper, I've only seen one guy driving one and it was around the city. It's a popular choice of car with women, not so much with men.

kerryscoob

I drive a mini, middle aged family man, to be honest I just bought it for the fun of driving, it's a Cooper S Works convertible, roof is rarely dropped and when it does it can give trouble. Costly car to maintain when it gives trouble, never bring it to BMW cost the issue.

As I say bought it for the fun, 210bhp quick car, this car is far from a normal run around. Can drink petrol when you drive it on but I knew that, up and down to work is the use it gets mainly.

Don't care what people think...

Oh to add family motor is a Skoda Superb estate, beautiful car, very cheap motoring.

ScumLord

kerryscoob wrote: »

I drive a mini, middle aged family man, to be honest I just bought it for the fun of driving, it's a Cooper S Works convertible, roof is rarely dropped and when it does it can give trouble. Costly car to maintain when it gives trouble, never bring it to BMW cost the issue.

As I say bought it for the fun, 210bhp quick car, this car is far from a normal run around. Can drink petrol when you drive it on but I knew that, up and down to work is the use it gets mainly.

Excuses, excuses. I expected better of you Kerryscoob. Sell the car immediately!