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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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INIMINI New Member
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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INIMINI New Member
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. -
Lol i live in va, there was a snow storm?!
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INIMINI New Member
You didn't get the one on the coast.
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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?
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Crashton Club Coordinator
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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INIMINI New Member
ALL4 was it...no consideration for the S...since I already had the R52 MCS and just traded in the R56 MCS.
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INIMINI New Member
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! -
Mr. Jim MudsharkLifetime Supporter
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Crashton Club Coordinator
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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Crashton Club Coordinator
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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