R55 Would you buy a Clubman if you didn't need the extra space?
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Sounds to me like I've got to put 1 back seat down for my golf clubs, snowboard, etc. whether I get a Clubman or a Hatchback... the extra space really just seems to give passengers in back a little more leg room... so unless you're carrying 3-4 passengers on a regular basis (which I no longer do), I don't see any advantage to the Clubman...
So, I guess my original question should be... if you don't need a "family" car and we assume the ride and performance of the Clubman and Hatchback are virtually even, which would you buy? Or maybe the question is simply, do you like the "look" of the Clubman better than the Hatchback?
So, I guess my original question should be... if you don't need a "family" car and we assume the ride and performance of the Clubman and Hatchback are virtually even, which would you buy? Or maybe the question is simply, do you like the "look" of the Clubman better than the Hatchback?
Last edited by artfulmini; 04-17-2009 at 08:34 AM.
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Don't get me wrong..I still like them In fact, I wish my dad would trade his convertable S in for one.
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Clubman vs HT
While the extra space was a deciding factor, we just like the look of the Clubman. We plan to drive it to North Carolina in late May and look forward to seeing how we like the long ride in it. I'm almost sure it won't be as "cushy" as our Acura TL but we knew that going forward with the purchase.
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Artful Mini postulated:
>> ...so unless you're carrying 3-4 passengers on a regular basis (which I no longer do), I don't see any advantage to the Clubman..<<
I must respectfully disagree. The biggest advantage of the Clubman over the regular Mini is the extended wheelbase. This offers, obviously, more legroom for rear seat passengers. In addition to that, you also reap the benefits of a much smoother ride because of the extra wheelbase, especially on our nation's rapidly-deteriorating highways. That 3-4 inches really smooths out the ride and makes for a much more enjoyable long-distance trip. It also moves the center of gravity towards the rear makiing the car better balanced.
In addition, the club doors allow you to open only one side if need be and makes loading dogs much more easily done. The extra room behind the rear seat really comes in handy if you want to carry just a couple extra bags of groceries home from the market.
The only thing that is missing are some pop-out windows for either the rear side windows or for the barn door windows. Also missing are the front window "wind wings" that ALL cars used to have - those were the greatest, a poor man's air conditioner and a great way to dispose of that roach in a hurry!
>> ...so unless you're carrying 3-4 passengers on a regular basis (which I no longer do), I don't see any advantage to the Clubman..<<
I must respectfully disagree. The biggest advantage of the Clubman over the regular Mini is the extended wheelbase. This offers, obviously, more legroom for rear seat passengers. In addition to that, you also reap the benefits of a much smoother ride because of the extra wheelbase, especially on our nation's rapidly-deteriorating highways. That 3-4 inches really smooths out the ride and makes for a much more enjoyable long-distance trip. It also moves the center of gravity towards the rear makiing the car better balanced.
In addition, the club doors allow you to open only one side if need be and makes loading dogs much more easily done. The extra room behind the rear seat really comes in handy if you want to carry just a couple extra bags of groceries home from the market.
The only thing that is missing are some pop-out windows for either the rear side windows or for the barn door windows. Also missing are the front window "wind wings" that ALL cars used to have - those were the greatest, a poor man's air conditioner and a great way to dispose of that roach in a hurry!
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Yup, I traded my 06 MSC for the extra space. My boys 7 & 10 were cramped if the had to sit behind me while driving. The 10 year olds feet reach the floor so not to bad The 7 year old is still in a boost so his feet hit about the middle of the seat. His knees had to be bent 90 degrees the whole time. Now he can even sit behind me driving without issues.
I can definatly notice a differnce in handling from my MCS with sport package. Might be the tires Pirelli vs Continentals. The smoother ride is worth it for me in the "handling" department.
I can definatly notice a differnce in handling from my MCS with sport package. Might be the tires Pirelli vs Continentals. The smoother ride is worth it for me in the "handling" department.
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