[identity profile] featherynscale.livejournal.com 2010-04-20 03:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Given that most of the people I have seen driving Mini Coopers appear to be dudes, I'm gonna go with "No, actually." Incidentally, Playboy did a bit about how to have sex in a Mini. :)

Cars I see driven by women more often than men include: any S-series Volvo, the VW New Beetle, the Toyota Prius, any Subaru at all, and the Toyota Corolla. This is not based on scientific observation, just casual observation, so I can draw no conclusions.

[identity profile] diermuid.livejournal.com 2010-04-20 06:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Mini's are a crossover, they have the cute factor, but they also have some serious balls. The meaty tires are not for show, the mini's power-to-weight ratio makes them a 'sleeper' on the road. They were designed to be quick, nimble, and powerful. I had considered one, it appealed to my prurient interest. It's like buying a Ford Mustang, but without the compensating asshole factor.

[identity profile] featherynscale.livejournal.com 2010-04-20 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
They're great little cars, don't get me wrong. They're certainly on my short list for next car, if I could find a used one in good condition.

[identity profile] featherynscale.livejournal.com 2010-04-20 07:16 pm (UTC)(link)
I often have occasion to wish that my life allowed for the kit-car hobby, or even the car-modding hobby. This is certainly one of those occasions. *sigh*