180 replies to this topic

[andy159]

 

1, if the driver/passengers are attractive

 

There's nothing worse than fit but they know it!

 

but that then makes then non fit and so no wave

[Mr Joshua]

Would never happen. I worked for BAe when they sold the Rover group, BMW had no intention of honoring the agreement. So no, never going to happenand. I'll never lift a spanner to work on one either. As a car I think it's great it's the company behind the car I loath. Which is a problem for me as I own a 325 ix. But saying that it has sat in the garage for fifteen years!

[mab01uk]

BAe could of held on to Rover and invested in new cars for the long term but they chose to cash in after 5 years was up (the minimum period laid down in their contract) and sell out to BMW at a huge profit......BMW then made mistakes by leaving the original Rover management in charge to carry on in the same old ways.....

Edited by mab01uk, 01 April 2014 - 07:58 PM.

[CCX]

You don't have to show anyone you're a classic Mini owner - be proud to own a MINI, they're great cars in their own right. I'm not an owner (and I've been a loyal fan of the classic Mini for my whole life), but given the chance to own a MINI I would take it. 

[BronkoMini]

Just got a wave from a VW their German

[CityEPete]

I have both, do what you like

[Brams96]

I agree completely. I'd feel more embarrassed turning up in some of the rotters that I've seen at shows than turning up in our MINI.

I never issue hate towards any car people, however, if you're going to hate expect some back in return.

Except most Range Rover drivers, they're    ;)

Edited by AVV IT, 01 April 2014 - 10:08 PM.

[HarrysMini]

 

I agree completely. I'd feel more embarrassed turning up in some of the rotters that I've seen at shows than turning up in our MINI.

I never issue hate towards any car people, however, if you're going to hate expect some back in return.

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Read my post properly, I wasn't hating on anybody, merely making an observation. 

[daveomini]

Ok then il prop just wave if I get the birdy I will just remember the car to return it if I see the car again. Honour those who are worth of your honour and what not.
I must first state I'm always up for a laugh and people always take this car scene way too seriously so...
PLEASE TAKE THIS IN HUMOURS WAY IT WAS INTENDED!!

Would a 100% rover free sticker be funny or would it just make some of you cry?
Just saying 😂

[Black.Ghost]

If I was in my Mini and a MINI owner flashes or waves, I'd probably do it back. It's recognition of the classic marque, and means that they at least realise the history and importance of the classic, whether or not they own one. I wouldn't voluntarily flash every MINI owner though!

[HarrysMini]

Would a 100% rover free sticker be funny or would it just make some of you cry?
Just saying

Well it wouldn't really be true, as Rover had a big part in the original design of the MINI.

 

A 100% rust free sticker would be more appropriate 

[Ripple]

there isn't much you could do to make me wave at you in your BINI, If you wave, i'll probably ignore it. You may be lucky though as if my daughter is in the car, she'll wave at anyone and is just happy to be out in a classic bit of automotive history.

 

I can't understand how the BINI even bears the MINI name, it doesn't meet any of the criteria that made the classic mini great. Its not affordable, nor even deserving of the "mini" name as its frigging enormous. There is nothing groundbreaking about the design. They churn out new models and designs every month and they just seem to blend with each other. (other than that fugly coupe thing) 

 

My work colleague has a classic and a new JCW BINI and although its quite quick, i could find something more practical and affordable for a lot less money with just as much grunt 

 

IMHO, there aren't many cars around now that i can see ever making the "classic" grade any more, i think that sort of thing died out around the Pug 205 GTi era.

Edited by Ripple, 01 April 2014 - 06:38 PM.

[daveomini]

If u look at how the golf fiesta and polo changed over the years and use the same evalotional steps on the classic mini u would get to the new one. Let's catch our self lucky look what they did to the fiat 500 and beetle at least the seats face the right way in the BMW mini

[mab01uk]

IMHO, there aren't many cars around now that i can see ever making the "classic" grade any more, i think that sort of thing died out around the Pug 205 GTi era.

 

When I first started visiting classic car shows with my Mk1 Mini Cooper in the late 1970's there were many comments from the older more traditional classic car owners that a Mini was just a common everyday modern car, would never become a true classic and had no place at a classic car show........

 

I have no doubt that the supercharged 2002-06 R53 MINI Cooper S designed by Rover will become the first new MINI to become a future classic car and in years to come many past, present and future owners will wish they had kept one tucked away in good original condition while they were still cheap and plentiful to buy!

[Stuart_BRG]

Hello all. New around here.

 

I'm in that awkward position of owning a MINI as well as my classic Mini. Whenever I'm driving the MINI, which is most days to be honest for commuting, if I happen to see a classic Mini I always want to wave. I never do though because I assume the other driver will just think I'm a know nothing BMW owner, and just give me a funny look!

 

But that does mean I tend to acknowledge a MINI owner if they ever choose to wave at me when I'm in the classic, as you never know what else they own. That's rare though. Most MINI drivers ignore you on the road, though I do notice in car parks and so on you get quite a lot of friendly: "That's a really Mini!' type comments. They aren't all bad those people you know... :)

Edited by Stuart_BRG, 01 April 2014 - 07:52 PM.