is it because it's different?
is it for performance reasons?
is it because its cute?

i'd say the biggest reason is the cheapness of parts, fuel and hot up bits
so economy for me at first but then i saw the performance

Wheee so cute! >.<

I guess I was first attracted to them because they were a practical classic which is what i wanted, and pulling a 'lux apart last year taught me lots about cars which was good and the general simplicity is attractive too. As I got into them more i really appreciated how good the basic design was and how right it is in so many aspects - surprisingly roomy, sprightly performance and a marvel of packaging. For it's time being so groundbreaking and leading a revolution in the sales and design of small cars makes it very important too.

The other part was I suppose a bit of curiosity - my dad had one bought new, other people i knew had owned one at various points and all talked fondly of the Mini - I just had to have a go!!

So lots of reasons really. There are of course days when you have absolutely no idea why you are driving around in the smallest car this side of an Isetta with 4 wheel drummies and zilch safety features, but then you go around a corner or you get an admiring glance and it teaches you again why you like it

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One word sums it up, FUN....

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

For the bitches.

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- Simon -

* Fun
* Funky
* The chickies luuuuuurve it

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Because I used to have them way back when I was a young'n and enjoyed driving them then and now, as the Doc says.. FUN.

Yep fun..specialty around Corners

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

I bought a mini because of the luggage space ... and to tow heavy loads of cash so I can pay for impovements.

safety was another contributing factor. (forward flipping seats)

The History and it's unique.

one of the best sounding 4 bangers on the market!!
awsum performance,
easy to work on!,
unbelievable characteristics,

AND THERE ISNT ANOTHER ONE THE SAME AS YOURS!

INDIVIDUALITY!!!!!!

blake

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71K 'Kaye', KAZZ69's work in progress
66 panelvan, going no where fast...
71 MS75 toyota crown COUPE yes A COUPE!
76 ra23 celica wid 1ggte, GT3071r, 13.5@106mph with alot of spinin....

wheels keep on turnin!

My first car was a 74 mini van in 1985, they are heaps of fun ,and my kids love them, I needed a small car to travel on my 70 km return trip to work each day, friends said get a corolla(how boring),now I'm onto my second mini in 3 years a 1275 LS and loving it , Tony

^^^^ALL THE REASONS ABOVE^^^^