Hey i just went out and bought a new 2014 countryman S! I get it mid October as for it has to be built still cause its U.S spec and im stationed in Germany... Hopfully i made a good choice? Any things i should look out for? This is my first Mini seem like great cars just want some advice on them! Thanks

 

I just took delivery of a 2014 JCW Countryman (our 3rd Mini) and I love it. I am sure you'll love driving it. Where in Germany are stationed. My son in law in stationed in Germany.

 

Congrats, you will love it. Big thing is you will miss a couple weeks of lamenting about your new wheels while they sit in port and the on then ship and then in port.

Should just take a couple of days to get to your dealer when it's ready. What color and options did you pick?

 

hey sorry for the late reply have been busy! Wish i could afford a JCW lol.. But im stationed in Grafenwoehr.

i got it black top with the black body black leatherette interior with a red door trim. Also got the cold weather and technology package with it.

 

You are going to love the Countryman and you get to drive it on German roads which is a bonus. My daughter and future son in law are living in Weiden in der Oberpfalz. He's at the same base as you.

 

Thats awesome! What unit is he in? if you dont mind me asking

 

Not sure what unit. He's a 1st Lt with Army engineering corp

 

whats his last name i may know him im in the engineer battalion also

 

Lucky guy,

You get MUCH quicker delivery then most of use since you are in the mother country for the CM....a great car....

 

you would think it would be fast but i purchased it nearly a month ago and still have nearly 2 more weeks till i receive it

 

I waited a little over a month for mine.

 

yeah so about the same time to receive the car.. which is crazy considering im on the side of the world where it is produced...

 

Congrats! Post some pics when you get your ride. Enjoy and drive it like you stole it... Again, congrats!

 

yeah ill be sure too once i get past the motors break in period!

 

Shoot, I took a road trip from Alexandria to VA Beach to break in its break-in period. By the time I was back from the trip, it was broke in...

is it a stick shift or automatic?

 

Automatic. During the "break in" period you are not suppose to keep a constant speed nor are you suppose to exceed 55 MPH or "race" the engine. Living here in Germany if i leave town the speed limit is 62 MPH. So im pretty sure im going to have to break the 55 MPH rule... Not sure how many miles MINI requires for a motor break in. its usually between 500 and 1500

 

I have a pristine '08 MCS with just under 15,000 miles on it. I'm seriously considering a 2014 Countryman S. The light coffee, tobacco seats, black roof, lots of adds. Any thoughts?

 

Unless your reason is for more room, yes. For fun, stick with the hatch - in that it's a lot lighter and nimble. Visibility is phenomenal... Just my $0.02...

 

I think it's somewhere around there... but I put mine through the wringer from jump street. In the rain at that... By the time I got home it was pulling 31mpg...

 

I find driving my Countryman S All 4 just as fun as my hatchback was so that is subjective.

 

I'd like more room - especially the 4 doors & the flat load floor for my 85 lb Sadie. Will also get the protector for the back as well. Anyone out there have the light coffee color? I'll probably order my Countryman S end of December. Plan to sell my MCS privately (more $$)

 

We have Light Coffee and love it! Still getting asked "what is that color ?!" It's pretty rare as is the CM !

 

I was reading this thread and thought, "I don't remember writing that post...I don't have a MCS. What's wrong with this app?!"

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My 2014 countryman is in the port of Boston. Almost here. So excited. 😃

 

Just picked up my mini today! here is some pics!