Looks great. Tell us more about it.
Jim
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The reasons for buying it:
1. A MINI Bigger is a MINI Better.
2. You sit in a more upright position than in the HB.
3. You sit higher than most sedans and can look straight at most SUVs, SAVs, and Crossovers as you past them...this thing can move.
4. Fulltime AWD for the weather.
5. The Countryman can keep up with the rest of the MINIs during rallies...
6. It cost less than a JCW.
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It's coming to the Dragon.
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Mr. Jim MudsharkLifetime Supporter
Congrats again!
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Nice! Congrats!
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ScottinBend Space CowboySupporting Member
Reasons to not buy it......
1. Too big. A MINI is supposed to be MINI
2. You sit up like you're driving a truck.
3. See #2
4. ALL4 sucks up HP like a latte at Starbucks.
5. Bloated MINI is left behind in the twisties, way to heavy.
6. Can get a JCW for about the same cost as a Countryman S.
7. Who cares about mileage.....it's a MINI
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Mr. Jim MudsharkLifetime Supporter
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Minidave Well-Known MemberLifetime Supporter
I'm really glad that they made a 4 dr vehicle, so we can appeal to those that need the back seat access for children, parents etc....
However, I don't see one in my driveway in the future either.
Now, if the All4 propagates it's way thru the rest of the model line.....maybe. Given the weather we get, I would love an All4 Clubby.... -
Whilst the Countryman will probably fill a niche, much like the other MINIs do, it's shadow will not darken my garage doorway.
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I have received word from MINI Yaletown that the Countryman has arrived in Vancouver BC. Today
SIZE Mini Cooper Club of Vancouver • View topic - COUNTRYMAN IS HERE IN VANCOUVER !!! -
thirdraildesignlab New Member
congratulations!
I can understand the resistance to the design, but variety in niche models for those customers to which they market is a GOOD thing for the life of the brand. When I made the jump to a Clubman S from a MCS I struggled with the compromise issue. But it soon became a matter of bigger MINI or NO MINI thanks to the kid factor etc and I'm so glad I did it.
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rigidjunkie New Member
I like the red stripes and mirror caps. Nice sinister looking highrider.
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BThayer23 Well-Known Member
It's kind of a better looking CR-V. And the latest CR-V is now as big as an SUV, so there was an opening.
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Please keep us updated on how you like the Countryman.
My wife might be willing to downsize from her Suburban.
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old81 Club CoordinatorLifetime Supporter
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I have to say 'Domino' looks good in black and red. :arf:
Very nicely done on the CM, perhaps some of you less than enthusiastic MINIites should look at the Russian road trip pictures posted today via FB.
If I can find it again, I will post the link. Here ya go.... LINK
Ours (Pat's) should be in the state in time for Christmas.
Any ideas on stripes?Open to suggestions if they are positive ideas. :incazzato:
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INIMINI New Member
Matte Silver Bonnet Stripes with Red Pinstripes.
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INIMINI New Member
I went on a Toys for Tots run...and hanging with them.
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