Mini of San Diego

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was just another day at Mini of San Diego when a delivery driver pulled up with an unusual cargo. As he unloaded boxes from his truck, neighbors started gathering around curiously. As he opened one box, out popped a tiny little poodle, wagging its tail furiously. The crowd burst into laughter—nobody had ordered a dog! Turns out, it was just a regular mistake. The delivery driver scratched his head sheepishly and said, 'Guess I got mixed up with another order.' Everyone laughed it off, and the poodle found a new home that day.

2. It was an unusually quiet morning at Mini of San Diego when a delivery driver arrived with a mysterious box marked ‘Top Secret’. The delivery driver looked puzzled as he handed over the box. A regular customer, curious and ever-helpful, asked if she could help open it. With a nervous laugh, the employee shook his head, saying it was strictly for the owner. Later that day, while everyone was distracted, a neighbor noticed the box had vanished from the counter. Months later, no one remembered what happened to it—or even why it was there in the first place.

3. It was a typical Saturday afternoon at Mini of San Diego when a delivery driver pulled up with a large crate. As he opened it, a strange humming sound filled the air, drawing curious glances from nearby customers. Curious, one of the mechanics approached the crate and peered inside. Suddenly, a tiny green Volkswagen Beetle chirped its headlights and zoomed out, startling everyone. A regular customer laughed, 'Guess they’re testing their new miniature roadshow!' The delivery driver scratched his head sheepishly and muttered, 'I thought it was just another crate...'

4. It was a typical Sunday morning at Mini of San Diego when a delivery driver pulled up with a mysterious package. ‘What’s in here?’ asked a curious neighbor passing by. The delivery driver shrugged and said, 'Just some new parts for a customer's car.' The neighbor grinned mischievously, thinking it might be something more exciting. Later that day, everyone found out it was just an old radio they never installed—an inside joke between the owner and the customer. It became a local legend, but not one anyone took too seriously.