Are Mini Coopers... gay?

mymelody17 · 12-04-2008, 04:24 AM

hello there, i think the mini cooper looks kinda gay because of the car's color and design, but the car's engine and performance if more manly for me... i kinda hate the fact that some people who posted here in the thread refers the mini cooper as a car for gay people...

Pappy · 12-04-2008, 10:04 AM

Define 'Gay".

As in happy and carefree or Queer?

And how does either apply or define an automobile??

JackMac · 12-04-2008, 11:51 AM

Look, I'll let everyone in on a little secret. I'm not supposed to tell anyone, but...

MINI's appeal to a broad range of customers: young, old, male, female, straight, gay, enthusiasts, economical minded, whatever.

Anyone who is overly concerned about the "image" of the car probably has some insecurities.

gonzo · 12-04-2008, 12:11 PM

Too kind.

I think if you remove the word probably you have a "ding" "ding".

Buschy · 12-04-2008, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mymelody17

hello there, i think the mini cooper looks kinda gay because of the car's color and design, but the car's engine and performance if more manly for me... i kinda hate the fact that some people who posted here in the thread refers the mini cooper as a car for gay people...

is a prius gay?

TMNT · 12-04-2008, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JackMac

Look, I'll let everyone in on a little secret. I'm not supposed to tell anyone, but...

MINI's appeal to a broad range of customers: young, old, male, female, straight, gay, enthusiasts, economical minded, whatever.

Anyone who is overly concerned about the "image" of the car probably has some insecurities.

Sounds like something a gay person would say.

kgb1637 · 12-04-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by buschy

is a prius gay?

A Prius is just for tree hugging liberals.......many of which are gay.

LateralG · 12-04-2008, 01:20 PM

uh.... 6pages and no one mentioned 1series?

Buschy · 12-04-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LateralG

uh.... 6pages and no one mentioned 1series?

1 series cost twice as much as a mini
its for a kid.

honda civic....period

thekewl1 · 12-04-2008, 03:58 PM

change the title of your thread....looks like 'gay' is the new 'black'.

TTG · 12-04-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagolab

my wife drives our mini but I have no problem driving it. Its a fun car to drive. It feels like a go-kart and is very responsive. If he drives it he may like it.

Same over here.... My wife has a MCS and I love driving it. I usually get nothing but compliments on it. If I were in high school or college I would take the MCS of Honda civic or Mazda 3 any old day of the week.....

The person who called MINI a gay car is driving a Z4 himself in previous pages.... Now that is I called denial!

JackMac · 12-04-2008, 09:17 PM

TTG, nice garage pic.

Here's mine:

Buschy · 12-04-2008, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTG

Same over here.... My wife has a MCS and I love driving it. I usually get nothing but compliments on it. If I were in high school or college I would take the MCS of Honda civic or Mazda 3 any old day of the week.....

The person who called MINI a gay car is driving a Z4 himself in previous pages.... Now that is I called denial!

mini posters on the wall is pretty gay

marcus1701 · 12-05-2008, 03:00 AM

For whatever reasons small cars are considered girl cars, and the only people who don't seem to get it are americans. I have an Audi TT, and a Z4....I test drove a Mini Cooper JCW and it is....okay. The best thing about these cars are the MPG. Now I think having 1 small car is definitely fine for a masculine guy, and 2 small cars such as myself is ok. When I bought my TT some guys called it girly, and with my Z4 I see women drive that as well...and even more funny is my Forester is driven by a lot of women...it sucks but has it's perks

Buschy · 12-05-2008, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcus1701

For whatever reasons small cars are considered girl cars, and the only people who don't seem to get it are americans. I have an Audi TT, and a Z4....I test drove a Mini Cooper JCW and it is....okay. The best thing about these cars are the MPG. Now I think having 1 small car is definitely fine for a masculine guy, and 2 small cars such as myself is ok. When I bought my TT some guys called it girly, and with my Z4 I see women drive that as well...and even more funny is my Forester is driven by a lot of women...it sucks but has it's perks

My car is a girls car if you ask some people too.

graider · 12-07-2008, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buschy

is a prius gay?

surprisingly, no.

but mini, beetle, pt cruiser are gay.

gonzo · 12-07-2008, 06:20 AM

^ The guru of what's gay?

GhostyM · 12-07-2008, 11:11 PM

Well, thanks guys.

!

I was thinking WRX too. In this economy now, its a great time to buy a car.

:P!

Alot off msrp is good news for me.

If you guys had to choose, used/new WRX or MCS?

JamieA · 12-09-2008, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JackMac

Look, I'll let everyone in on a little secret. I'm not supposed to tell anyone, but...

MINI's appeal to a broad range of customers: young, old, male, female, straight, gay, enthusiasts, economical minded, whatever.

Anyone who is overly concerned about the "image" of the car probably has some insecurities.

Well said JackMac, I think you have hit the nail on the head.

ZuerstBMW · 12-09-2008, 05:40 AM

The only thing thats gay is this thread.

watrob · 12-09-2008, 07:01 AM

Mini's are ain't gay, just there drivers are!

Davin · 12-10-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom_48

I think Mini's were very gay in the beginning, first when they came out.
But now they are really cool cars, especially the S model.
I sure your son would enjoy it

+1

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marcus1701 up all night 1 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 3.0si, alpine white, auto, nav Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orinda, CA iTrader: (0)	For whatever reasons small cars are considered girl cars, and the only people who don't seem to get it are americans. I have an Audi TT, and a Z4....I test drove a Mini Cooper JCW and it is....okay. The best thing about these cars are the MPG. Now I think having 1 small car is definitely fine for a masculine guy, and 2 small cars such as myself is ok. When I bought my TT some guys called it girly, and with my Z4 I see women drive that as well...and even more funny is my Forester is driven by a lot of women...it sucks but has it's perks __________________ 02 Silver Audi TT 225 Roadster, APR Stage 2+ ,ECS underdrive Pulleys, S-Line Bumpers, APR Exhaust, APR Silicone Hoses, APR FMIC, Suntek 50% tint, 08 White Subaru Forester 03 Mineral Grey Ford ZX2 DIU Car- American Pride
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GhostyM Major 575 Rep 1,468 Posts Drives: plenty Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Well, thanks guys. ! I was thinking WRX too. In this economy now, its a great time to buy a car. :P! Alot off msrp is good news for me. If you guys had to choose, used/new WRX or MCS?
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