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Old May 15, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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I still think we need to hear what exactly about this Clubman the OP finds upsetting to his constitution. DrPhil????
 
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Old May 15, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
I'm with Dr. Phil on this one. I've come to like the Clubman (not LOVE it, like it) but this one... not so much. I think it's the side stripe that makes it seem sooooooooo long. Makes it look more like a station wagon, IMO.
The original was a Mini Clubman Estate.

IM(not so)HO most estates look better than their saloon/sedan counterparts anyway.

Wilbur's predecessor:

 
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Old May 15, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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Ah, so that is the AC Schnitzer-tuned Clubman! After seeing a few other pics I don't know what the good doctor is talking about!! It's much, much better than their efforts w/ the first gen MINI.
 
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Old May 15, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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I don't see anything particularly offensive about that first pic. We all have different color/stripe preferences that range from mild to wild. My guess is that what bothers the OP about that picture is the fact that it is a Clubman and he doesn't care for its looks as compared to the hatch.
 
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Old May 15, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 3DogDepot
I don't see anything particularly offensive about that first pic. We all have different color/stripe preferences that range from mild to wild. My guess is that what bothers the OP about that picture is the fact that it is a Clubman and he doesn't care for its looks as compared to the hatch.
Could also be that funny looking thing behind the scoop on the bonnet. Or maybe the odd lip on the lower front end.

Could be. :shrugs shoulders:
 
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Old May 15, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
Could also be that funny looking thing behind the scoop on the bonnet. Or maybe the odd lip on the lower front end.

Could be. :shrugs shoulders:
Yep, could be any combination of things that make the AC Schnitzer version what it is (maybe even the over-sized wheels). While not anything I'd care for, I hardly think it's as ugly as implied.

Maybe eventually, he'll chime in and be more specific...
 
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Old May 15, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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Without a follow-up explanation, the post can only be considered trollish in nature. If so, that's disappointing for a person with that many posts.

I suggest letting this thread die until there is a response.

Regards,
Terry
 
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Old May 15, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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Dr Phil,

I really like the big picture of the Clubman. It's the little picture of the Coupe in the lower left corner of your post that I think is pretty blah! Which picture is making you ill?
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DrPhilGandini
But when I see a car like this:



I want to puke...
Whatever... I like it, I would drive it, I would own it ....
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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So, Dr. Phil, how do you feel (no pun intended?) about this MINI? (Click on thumbnail for a larger size.)
 
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Old May 17, 2008 | 03:23 AM
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I see DrPhil's point, that is pretty fugly

HC/B Clubmans need BLACK wheels. Putting shiny chrome wheels on a Hot Chocolate is just plain dumb. The side graphic? Meh, too flashy for such a classy color.

EDIT: IMO
 
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