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Old 03-01-2009, 06:05 PM
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Your thoughts? I'm realllyyyyy starting to like the clubman s and might consider one, but how are the new mini's for reliability, etc?



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Old 03-01-2009, 06:22 PM
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2nd picture is awesome.

I have always liked mini's, esp the S. I dig the clubmans, they are functional, which I like.
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i'venever dug em at all . any of the mini's and then the clubman? they went for functionality and ended up with hideous
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i like em, can't say much about the quality. We did own one for like a year but got rid of it
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I really like 'em! The Clubman...
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i luv the mini cooper s, but i can't stand the clubman. it just looks awful, the split door rear tailgate obstructs the rear view mirror, and the uneven door door scheme isn't cool on minivans or cargo vans, and it isn't cool on the mini.
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topgears ulgiest car
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I can't say anything about reliability, but I do know that they are a blast to drive.
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I own a MINI Cooper S, it has to be the funnest car I've ever driven. Fast, light and go-kart handling.

The newer MINI's and the Clubmen don't handle as well the the previous gen (02-06) MINIs but they have more power.

MINIs like all cars have their problems here and there but for the most part they are pretty reliable.
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Here is my friends Clubman on bags

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A side shot:



I didn't like em at first, but after seeing his I fell for em.
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Old 03-04-2009, 02:53 AM
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Nice, i've seen that bagged clubman on NAM's site...nice lookin car!
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I'm still undecided on the Clubman.
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oh man...these clubman photos are making me vomit! they are almost as bad as the new ford focus...
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Altho they are quite interesting,,, we will keep our 2 1st gens.. because they fit our needs and are paid for.
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