what spec tires did you end up getting? anticipate any rubbing when springs are installed? thanks.

 

they are 225/40/19 conti
just by looking at it now, i don't think it should rub when lowered

 

Here is my new All4. These are just quick snaps from my cell phone...

 

Not sure I get the stickers, is this a promo vehicle?

 

They are pretty slow releasing these in the US, they have been on sale in Europe for some time.

 

RASCMARK, love the stripes. got a Crystal Silver with Black top that should arrive in the next couple of weeks and want the same stripes but in a dark red. Hate the dealer option that has the steer horn cut outs. Question is that since the CM has the raised hood does the stripes you have fit flush without any bubbles or ripples?

 

Thanks! That red will look cool with the silver/black combination! I also wasn't a big fan of the cut-outs. Best I can tell, the fit is really flush with the raised hood. I was also wondering if it would affect the spacing in between the stripes, but to the best that I can tell, it didn't affect that either. My MA has a local striping guy who can "do anything", so they just took care of it before I took delivery of the car.

 

 

Now that looks good! I'll want my JCW version once released to look just like that.


I haven't had time to go through the whole thread. Has anyone gone the other way and equipped 'mudders'; meaning fairly aggressive off-road tires?

 

Just got my CMS yesterday =)

 

Is this a new speedometer for the 2012 versions? Kinda like it.

 

Like the window treatment. Where did you have the tinting done? And, how much did it cost? Any concern on your part for getting a ticket?

 

John Richard,that is the 2012 speedometer.

Fast and faster!

 

Any idea what the 2012 looks like with Mini Connected?

 

Just picked up my 2012 Countryman ALL4 over the weekend! What a fun car!












Lease ended on my 2009 BMW 335i xDrive , the Countryman is my new car


Winter mode: 16" RTX Bergen with Continental Extreme Winter Contact




Rear bench


Anthracite headliner with moonroof

 

Very nice!! Congrats!! Can you post a couple if pics of how they configured the Load-flat floor with the Bench seat? I'm wondering if this is the first delivery in the US with a Bench seat?

 

Great Look
Is that the JCW kit installed ? Particularly the sides….they add to the vehicle

 

Beautiful CMS4! +1 on the look of the aero kit.

 

Thanks guys! It's only been 2 days, and I have no regrets with this car. Coming from a BMW with 300hp, this little Countryman has big shoes to fill.. but I think saving money and fuel is more fun . This car can haul surprisingly! It feels like it has 50-70hp more than what's advertised . It's a solid car, and I don't hear any rattles.

SoonerMack: I'm actually in Canada , and I think we've had the rear bench since the 2012s came out. My dealer's showroom had them back in September when I was shopping. Sure, I can take a pic for you. It's basically a removable panel that folds in half. Flips open towards the liftgate for access to the compartment (secret stash).

Flyer53, DooBahDoo: Yes, that's the JCW aero kit ! It really does change the character of the car. I still think it's overpriced for what you get, only the side skirts are painted . The front and rear pieces are black plastic. The exhaust tips look really nice though

 

Congrats zone555! Looking good!

Below is a shot of another Canadian Countryman, in it's natural winter setting. not sure if it's the ALL4 or the Sottozeros, but the combination was killer this past weekend in about a foot of snow...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bentyyc/6457950783/

 

ohhhh.... Bench seat...... ahhhh.... very nice..... Congrats...

 

Hello fellow Canuck! That looks like fun! . How does she handle with that much snow?

Can't believe I'm saying this, but.. I can't wait for it to snow!

 

For our CMS we went only for the JCW side skirts (nothing else from the JCW kit). Not a fan of the front JCW kit to be honest. The side skirts make a huge difference and make it look quite a bit sportier. Also appear as they heighten the doors which is quite a cool look.

 

Hey there! She handled great! Didn't get a chance to play with the DTC settings, but the rear-end seems to snap around nicely, compared to our Murano which seems to plough the front-end...

Enjoy the Ontario snow!

 

<Sigh> Now *really* wish that we had snow.