R60 MF Garage: 10,000 Miles of the Countryman
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MF Garage: 10,000 Miles of the Countryman
MotoringFile just released their 10,000 mile update for their Countryman ALL4. You can read it here:
http://www.motoringfile.com/2012/03/...he-countryman/
http://www.motoringfile.com/2012/03/...he-countryman/
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And, here's my response to their update that I posted on their site:
"Great update Gabe! I received my '11 Cooper S Countryman ALL4 in June last year and have been thoroughly enjoying it. Is it as tossable and responsive as my '08 Cooper S Clubman? No. My Countryman has also been into MINI service a lot less than my previous Clubman.
I have come to take great assurance in the Countryman's solidity and all-weather playfulness. While the Clubman with Blizzaks was a great winter car, the Countryman with Sottozeros seems downright unstoppable. And there's nothing better that going down a twisty, snow-covered mountain road and enjoying a little controlled slide as you head into the next switchback.
With ski box and bike racks on roof, the Countryman has served our family of four as:
1) 2 week summer getaway vehicle (yes, everything we needed for 2 weeks)
2) All winter ski vehicle
3) Bike commuter vehicle
4) Vehicle of choice for weekend jaunts
For me it is "right sized". I chuckled over one of your previous articles which mentioned that the number one complaint in the US market was that the Countryman was too small. Come on folks!
My only real "complaint" with the Countryman thus far is that the fuel tank seems small; smaller in fact than the Clubman's based on average fuel filling stats.
I'm at about 13,000 KM, and have enjoyed everyone of them."
"Great update Gabe! I received my '11 Cooper S Countryman ALL4 in June last year and have been thoroughly enjoying it. Is it as tossable and responsive as my '08 Cooper S Clubman? No. My Countryman has also been into MINI service a lot less than my previous Clubman.
I have come to take great assurance in the Countryman's solidity and all-weather playfulness. While the Clubman with Blizzaks was a great winter car, the Countryman with Sottozeros seems downright unstoppable. And there's nothing better that going down a twisty, snow-covered mountain road and enjoying a little controlled slide as you head into the next switchback.
With ski box and bike racks on roof, the Countryman has served our family of four as:
1) 2 week summer getaway vehicle (yes, everything we needed for 2 weeks)
2) All winter ski vehicle
3) Bike commuter vehicle
4) Vehicle of choice for weekend jaunts
For me it is "right sized". I chuckled over one of your previous articles which mentioned that the number one complaint in the US market was that the Countryman was too small. Come on folks!
My only real "complaint" with the Countryman thus far is that the fuel tank seems small; smaller in fact than the Clubman's based on average fuel filling stats.
I'm at about 13,000 KM, and have enjoyed everyone of them."
5th Gear
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From: SF Bay Area
By watching the MPG value, I'm finding out the mileage keeps getting better as I crank up the speed - with the best mileage being on the freeway at high speed. Definitely counter intuitive. The shift to front wheel drive seems to be a significant contributor.
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From: Marietta & Tybee Island, Georgia
I have had mine about a month and there has been little or no adjustment to what we carry to the beach and back, but I agree, a little larger capacity gas tank would have been nice.
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