2nd Gen R60 Countryman Snow Travel In a Countryman

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  1. INIMINI

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    #1 INIMINI, Dec 26, 2010
    My family had to cut the Christmas Vacation short due to the Snow Storm in the Mid Atlantic States...left on the Afternoon on Christmas Day from SC and heading back to NJ...12 Hours.

    If you are considering a Countryman...Get the the ALL4!...the R60 ride was stable, comfortable, always felt that all the tires was planted on the road, never felt any type of sliding...especially during the NC/VA Snow Storm...cruising speed was around 65MPH with the some 75MPH to pass.

    I crept up on a Clubman S and gave a wave and a thumbs up...they waved back and then realized it was a Countryman that passed them...Every gas stop, I always got comments on...BMW did a great job on the MINI, Nice Color w/Stripes, Didn't know MINI come so MAXI?

    MINI did a great job on the Countryman, so far.:Thumbsup:
     
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    #2 Rae, Dec 26, 2010
    :Thumbsup:
     
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    #3 CHKMINI, Dec 26, 2010
    Great news! We can't wait until ours arrives and based on the snow so far this winter in Ohio it will be put to good use.

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    #4 david in germany, Dec 27, 2010
    I took a Countryman for a test drive a few months back and was really surprised that mini was still able to capture the "Mini feel" with the Countryman. My wife doesn't like to looks of it now that she has been around Donkey. She thinks the larger version just doesn't look right. :(
     
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    #5 INIMINI, Dec 27, 2010
    Compared to the cuteness of the 1st Gen & 2nd Gen...R60 looks like it's not to be messed with (Wolverine). It's aggressive looking and still wants to come out and play...the front looks like the Imperial Guards from the movie "300"
     
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    #6 INIMINI, Dec 27, 2010
    The R60 is just "NICE" and should be considered as a 1st Car by small families.

    The R52 is the 2nd Car and there is something special about the 1st Gen car...you have to have one to know.
     
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    #7 Bigprfed22, Dec 27, 2010
    Lol i live in va, there was a snow storm?!
     
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    #8 INIMINI, Dec 27, 2010
    You didn't get the one on the coast.:D
     
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    #9 Bigprfed22, Dec 28, 2010
    :incazzato:



    followed by:prrr:
     
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    #10 moreorless, Dec 28, 2010
    Nice to hear that the CountryMan handled the conditions in fine fashion.
    Doing 65/75 indicates directional stability was there. Was there any hint of squirliness at speed?

    ...Les
     
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    #11 Crashton, Dec 28, 2010
    AWD helps tremendously to get going & maintain that straight ahead stability. For braking & cornering it is all about the tires the vehicle is wearing. At least that is my take, we've had awd cars in our stable since '98. Given a choice of vehicles I'd take a fwd on 4 snow tires over an awd with all seasons.
     
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    #12 R60mini, Dec 29, 2010
    True!lol you have an all4 right? Did u test drive both fwd and all4? Was it that much of a difference? What do u plan for performance?
     
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    #13 INIMINI, Dec 29, 2010
    ALL4 was it...no consideration for the S...since I already had the R52 MCS and just traded in the R56 MCS.

    I did not test drive the R60 until after I received it.
     
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    #14 INIMINI, Dec 29, 2010
    Performance will have to wait...I'm modding the R52 right now.

    If I had to do performance and not worry about my warranty...CAI and Exhaust (2.5" piping with Magnaflow mufflers w/ bigger tips)...ALTA AccessPort...HMMM!
     
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    #15 R60mini, Dec 30, 2010
    That accessport is sounding mighty fine!!lol I thought dealers were big on modding?
     
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    #16 Mr. Jim, Dec 30, 2010
    If they are it is because then they can rape you as the warranty will NOT be honored :eek6:
     
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    #17 Crashton, Dec 30, 2010
    Some dealers are more mod friendly than others. My local dealer has a pretty good attitude about mods. I think it would be wise to ask the service guys some questions before going on a modding frenzy. :)
     
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    #18 geowit, Dec 30, 2010
    So true. I have run Hankook Ice Bears on my R53 for the last 6 winters and would not be without dedicated winter tires. Being a veteran of 3 ArcticMINI runs, I believe AWD/4WD is so-o-o-o over rated.
     
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    #19 Justa Jim, Dec 30, 2010
    Afraid I can not agree there. 4WD or AWD is a must in muddy fields and pastures. You are not going anywhere with out it. :frown2:

    Jim
     
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    #20 Crashton, Dec 30, 2010
    I was referring to road driving not mud bogging in the back 40. ;) One thing I do know, when you get a 4wd stuck you are really stuck. :yesnod:
     
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