On Mini Coopers.
I was shopping for a new(ish) car today. And I thought, okay. What the hell. I got in an unlocked Cooper and was actually pretty surprised. I liked it a lot too. I'm going tomorrow for a test drive.
MY QUESTION. Do you think it's gay for a young male to drive one? I honestly didn't think it was a big deal but a couple of my friends say its gay, some say they don't care. My gf's opinion is out the window. She says "I'm manly enough to drive one without looking gay"
I just want an honest opinion on what people think.
THanks
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I think if YOU like the car, who cares?
I think if you can AFFORD the car, that's even better!
nothing worse than a guy getting a big-assed truck/SUV and can't afford the insurance or the gas!
If you like the car, then go for it. Why do you care about what others think of you driving a Mini Cooper? They're not the ones driving it, you are. The only person's opinion that truly matters in the end is yours.
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To answer your question I think it depends, no its not gay for you to drive one, however, if its one of the 2011/12 versions than its a waste of money! The new ones are ugly. Get an older one like '09 or '10 they are way cuter. But on a different note, screw the mini! Go Golf TDI it's sexy as hell and gets great gas mileage plus I drive one so you know its awesome!
Hey, honest opinion from a tool to another man, unless you look and act like Jason Statham you shouldn't own/drive a mini cooper. Anything with the word "mini" in it is not for a man. lol Its a big expense, and its not like you can bring it back if you don't like it. Its the 2nd biggest purchase you'll make. The fact that you need people's opinion should answer your question. If that wasn't the case, you would have already owned it. Don't get me wrong, its a great car, its just the perception people have of it. But i'm not saying to go buy a big truck to show you're a man. Just certain cars have certain perception. Look at getting the BMW 1 series, a little more money, but its got similar platforms.
I don't care what other people think. For now, the car would fit me fine. Just school, work, trainer on the side, and just getting around. It fits. I'd be fine with it and be happy.
I'm just asking what peoples general opinion is.
"Do you want to live to work or work to live"
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing"
"Always hold you head up high, never come off weak"
Michael
With parking spot sizes now adays, it's awesome. Get it decked out, they are very cool. If you're not going to hit the highway with it, don't worry about it.
Gay shmay, you have a girlfriend, do the guys who said it was gay have a girl or guy on their arm. You like, she likes. Have fun.
I own two a '72 and an '06. The suggestion of gay never occurred to me, but I've never worried about my size or social standing.
I would wave if I saw you drive by.
Alternatively, for about the same amount of money, you could get a REAL Austin Mini with the Cooper options, and save a bundle of insurance, by running it with Historic tags. In my experience BMW,and the BMW Mini in particular, are vasly over-rated. While the BMW Mini drives and handles nicely, is most assuredly NOT a Mini Cooper. IF you had ever driven a real Mini Cooper, you'd know that. ALso, the BMW Mini is just as likely to have things go wrong with it as its namesake, and that will cost just as much to repair. I am, to put it mildly, less than impressed with the BMW Mini. IF I were in the market for a small, sporty vehicle, and Hell-bent on having a new or newish one, I'd go for a Mazda Miata. It is a lot more car for the money. Of course, if you're worried about "badge image", then clearly you NEED to own a BMW.
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I just looked up the old minis ('72 and austin) they are so sick and bad ass looking screw the TDI go with one of those!
If you like it, buy it. I tend to do what pleases me (especially when it's my money) not what pleases others. That being said, is the car realistic to your lifestyle? A few years ago, I was going to buy a sports car that I wanted so badly... But I listened to my brother. At the time I was living in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, I would only be able to drive the car 8 months out of the year.... so... I bought a Jeep Sahara.
Mini's are sexy cars (driven by guys and girls, gay or not) and so are AM's... but what is realistic for you?
I am not really a fan of Mini's, although the one secretjanedoe posted looks kinda hot. But I never thought of them as being Gay.
If you like the car then get it. Dont worry about what others think. Should go for everything you do!!
i like them - they are cute. ah, and what WWM said.
You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
To tell you the truth I didn't know that a Mini Cooper fit the gay stereotype. I did know that the PT Cruiser did. So maybe it depends where you live. And I wouldn't worry about it. Your friends know who and what you are, and most people of substance don't really dwell on those stereotypical images anyhow.
If you do get the Mini Cooper, toss out all your metrosexual clothes and and get an obviously straight guy haircut. Install a gunrack in the Cooper and get an NRA bumper sticker. haha
it's not gay if you put a small block chevy engine in it.
I don't think it's gay at all. And even if it is; it's your car and why should you care what other people think? Your gf is clearly convinced that you're straight so that's all that matters really.
The BMW Mini is an oxymoron, it's just too darn big to be called a "mini". "Maxi" would be a better term, but to answer the original question, no it's not gay for a man to wanna drive one. Looking back to the days of the old mini, it was an icon in it's day and was driven by plenty of manly men, rally drivers for one, Mr Bean drove one too, though he's not particularly manly. I'm not a fan of the BMW Mini, but if you like it, go for it, I just think you'd be better with a proper old skool Mini.
I don't think they are gay. Personally, I don't care for those kind of cars, but if you like it, then go for it! I don't see why your friends are making such a big deal. It's only a car, and you will get the opportunity to exchange cars.
