Just wanted to share this 2012 Clubman to you guys. My mom brought in my car in the dealer today due to AC problems so this is what I will be driving in the meantime. Its an "S" version but its an automatic unlike my Justa but this is definitely a power upgrade for me. I personally don't like the way this car looks but its definitely more "powerful" than my Justa.

 

Surprise, surprise!!

 

How do you like the drive/feel/handling compared to your car?

 

I haven't really driven it much (only to the grocery store and back, LOL) but IMO I like my Hardtop better. Sure the car has more horsepower because its the turbocharged version but the handling seems not to be "go kart". Again I haven't driven it much, just kind of basing my first impressions on it. I guess I just got used to the Hardtop and I guess it feels weird going from a Hardtop to a Clubman! Not sure if I am right but the ride height seems to be slightly higher on the Clubman rather than the my Hardtop. I know this is messed up to mention but the looks of this car reminded of a Hurst, the cars where they carry the dead.

 

Doesn't the dealer have a policy about loaner vehicles and drivers under age 21?

 

Well my mom picked up the loaner herself but when she got home she said she wants her car back so I'm driving the Clubman! Technically I'm not supposed to be driving. Hehehe.

 

Then if you get into an accident you're screwed - Hehehe.

 

Nah. Just his mom (the liable party).

So be EXTREMELY careful in a car with more power, but different handling characteristics than what you are used to.

 

You're right - and the accident doesn't even have to be his fault and she's in trouble.

 

Good thing dealerships don't have access to and can't read these forums - Hehehe!

Oh, wait...