[jbracefan1977]

Originally Posted by WIO RKS

I drive a black 2006 JCW 'Vert. I live near San Francisco and see my fair share of people simply buying MINI's for their fuel efficiency and in a way their potential for a "cute" appearance. This, to me, is disheartening. That is, the fact that few people recognize MINI's racing heritage and John Cooper's legendary work in Formula 1. For those of you that are unaware, John worked with Bruce McLaren. This is the same "McLaren" that you know today. I, in no way feel girly driving my MINI. Here in the states, MINI's are viewed much differently than in European countries, where often they are perceived as just another BMW. Can you make a MINI very feminine? Absolutely. Is a MINI a girly car? Absolutely not.

-Bjørn

(Hope to post pics soon)

couldnt agree more.