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Last Monday I traded in a 2009 Nissan Altima Coupe for a 2008 Clubman JCW.
I never felt like I belonged in the Nissan. On top of that it was an automatic. This was my first automatic and I thought it would be OK. Boy, was I wrong!
So I started looking for different options. It had to be a car which I would love to drive and it had to be a manual. Then I noticed the MINI Cooper, did a bit more research, searching car sites, ... . Finally came across a Clubman JCW, which seemed to be a good deal, plus it had all the options I wanted.
I love driving this car, it handles well and it has good pickup, even in non-sport mode. Gas mileage seems to be OK as well (31mpg), although I have not driven it that much yet.
Last edited by Stimpy; 11-14-2009 at 06:05 PM.
Reason: Took out the Belgianese part ;)
Sounds like another happy marriage, congratulations.
__________________ SCOOTER2009 MC, Chili Red/White, Automatic, Cold Weather, MFSW, Sport Seats, Center Armrest, 25.5mm Rear Sway Bar, Falken Azenis RT-615, Valentine V1, Now Alive and Well in Salt Lake
__________________ Ordered: 10.05.09, In Production: 10.09.09, Built: 10.16.09, In Transit 10.20.09, In VDC: 10.30.09, At the Dealer: 11.6.09, Delivered: 11.11.09
2010 Mini Cooper S Hardtop, Metallic Dark Silver, Grey/Carbon Black Leatherette, Black roof and mirrors stripes, Silver 17" wheels, Aerodynamic kit, Cold Weather Package, Sports Package.
The JCW Clubman is just awesome. My fave Clubman by far.
__________________ 2009 MINI Cooper S
Midnight black, white roof, white stripes
sport | comfort | convenience | 6spd | Richbrook Antenna | Forge BOV | DoS noisemaker delete | JCW shift/ebrake knobs | Redline Goods boots
Thanks everyone for making me feel welcome
This forum is great, there is tons of information. I've been reading quite a bit the last couple of days. Now I need to start posting more.
The car can be very addicting!! as are the MODs you can do to it
__________________ Burn-em upus asphaltus,04 MCS Indi Blue, Auto Climate Control,Cruise,Heated Seats, Nav,JCW Carbon Fiber shift knob, Blue LED Speedo and Tach, Front and Rear Fog lights, Sports Package with DSC, M7 Air Diverter, 15% Helix Pulley, Helix CAI, Aero Grill, 17 inch Rota RBs in Hyperblack
The car can be very addicting!! as are the MODs you can do to it
I've been looking at aftermarket websites. They usually get me in trouble, I don't think I own a car that is still stock from the factory.
It'll be difficult to refrain from modifying too much. I already have one car that I can't drive on the street anymore, but it is a blast on the track.
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Originally Posted by Tron Chief
Welcome to the family. Time to start planning on your trip to AMVIV in March
That would be a long trip. According to google maps 2,185miles in about 1 day and 12 hours non stop. I've never been to Vegas though...
Once you've had a mini you can't go back and if you try you will regret it and you will come back...i know as it happened to me...welcome to the family.
Owning your mini from the factory is the way to go...then you will break it in the right way and enjoy it FOREVER......... :D
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MI MINI
Last edited by awildacaberto; 11-15-2009 at 11:17 PM.
If you think you like your car now, you really need to hook up with the Tar Heel MINI guys. They are a blast and have some really great events. I travel down to Carolina 4 or 5 times a year for their events. You won't regret it at all. They are some fantastic folks. Here's their site http://www.tarheelminis.org/
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2009 Laser Blue/Black Clubman S. Premium/Cold Weather/Convenience/Sport/
LSD/Sunroof/Alta CAI/Elbrus 104 wheels/yokohama S drive/Eibach Pro Kit springs/ ALTA 19mm adjustable rear sway bar/ ALTA frt & rear end links/ ALTA cat back exhaust/ Hotchkis rear lower control arms.
SCOOTER 2009 MC, Chili Red/White, Automatic, Cold Weather, MFSW, Sport Seats, Center Armrest, 25.5mm Rear Sway Bar, Falken Azenis RT-615, Valentine V1, Now Alive and Well in Salt Lake
Burn-em upus asphaltus ,04 MCS Indi Blue, Auto Climate Control,Cruise,Heated Seats, Nav,JCW Carbon Fiber shift knob, Blue LED Speedo and Tach, Front and Rear Fog lights, Sports Package with DSC, M7 Air Diverter, 15% Helix Pulley, Helix CAI, Aero Grill, 17 inch Rota RBs in Hyperblack
Winston - 2009 chilli red MCS
