R60 Countryman All 4 Test Drive :))))))
My dealer has one in and I will be checking it out tonight when I get off of work (I peeked in the showroom at 6am but alas it was dark).
My dealer is also very dog friendly with MINI bowls of water for the pups as they visit.
My dealer is also very dog friendly with MINI bowls of water for the pups as they visit.
6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Philly Suburbs
Yeah, I called the Service department too this morning because they get there earlier, 7:30 and they confirmed it was CB. I am coming in for my 30k service today and will check it out then.
Neutral
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Turkey
I have also test driven a countryman S all4 and it is indeed very very good!!
I took it last weekend and did 600km with it!!
I didn't think i would like it that much but it was very fun to drive, relatively quick and in the twisties it hides it's weight really good. The most impressive thing about it is that you wouldn't know that you are driving a car that size and that it is very steady in the corners. The interior plastics are a bit cheap (mostly that plastic bit round the speedometer) but you can live with it.
One last thing i noticed was that although you can reach 220km/h above 160-170km/h there is much wind noise and engine noise (which they told me at the dealership that it was just a sunroof calibration)
I took it last weekend and did 600km with it!!
I didn't think i would like it that much but it was very fun to drive, relatively quick and in the twisties it hides it's weight really good. The most impressive thing about it is that you wouldn't know that you are driving a car that size and that it is very steady in the corners. The interior plastics are a bit cheap (mostly that plastic bit round the speedometer) but you can live with it.
One last thing i noticed was that although you can reach 220km/h above 160-170km/h there is much wind noise and engine noise (which they told me at the dealership that it was just a sunroof calibration)
4th Gear
Joined: May 2006
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From: Phila suburbs
the materials are supposedly the best in any MINI that has been built prior to the Countryman.
1st Gear
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 39
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From: Orlando, Florida
I looked the one in Orlando over with a fine tooth comb and did not see anything crappy at all inside of that car. I think that they did a great job when designing it and they even made the rear side winows go up & down. The rear hatchback worked perfect with the Mini shapped handle. The seats were comfortable and seemed to be of good quality.
Even my buddy "MARIO" liked the countryman.
Even my buddy "MARIO" liked the countryman.
2nd Gear
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: MI
Was eager to test drive the "Bigger, but still MINI" Countryman
I am 6'7" (~2 m) tall, with a 38 inch inseam, and I fit in my MINI MCS perfectly. I have equal to more leg room in my MINI Clubman than in my midsize Chevy truck. Now, I want to get a second MINI and was intrigued by the advertisement describing the Countryman as "Bigger". But, "Bigger" than what...perhaps the MCS, or more likely the R56? Perhaps. The only way to find out was to drive 1.5 h and literally try the Countryman on-for-size.
Long story short...first, I could not conventionally get through the opening of the front door, once inside, the driver's seat adjustment stops inches short of the MCS adjustment. Consequently, I could not take it for a test drive. Getting into the back seat was similarly challenging.
Yes, this is definitely a TRUE MINI, that looks great, but does not provide the same driver's dimensions as the R55 or R56, much to my surprise.
Long story short...first, I could not conventionally get through the opening of the front door, once inside, the driver's seat adjustment stops inches short of the MCS adjustment. Consequently, I could not take it for a test drive. Getting into the back seat was similarly challenging.
Yes, this is definitely a TRUE MINI, that looks great, but does not provide the same driver's dimensions as the R55 or R56, much to my surprise.
5th Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Hell
I took one for a drive yesterday. Boy was that fun! It doesn't have as much pickup as my R56. I guess that's to be expected because of its size. I'd have to drive it again to really get a feel for it. The MA pressed the sport button and I didn't even notice a difference. It's tempting because of all the room. I'm just not sure its for me.
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