Was told up to 10 weeks. Well I own my Clubman now.... after FIVE weeks.

There is hope for all you waiting out there!

Really love the car..... lots of "interesting" things about the car that I did not know.

1. Stereo stays on if you tap the start button.... turns off if you hold it down.
2. Hold down the trunk release on the FOB and walaa... the door swings open.
3. Bluetooth pairing was SUPER easy and you can have more than one phone (priority system).
4. IPOD integration is CRAP! (My ipad does not work with it).
5. Car fan stays on after you turn it off..... I hate that.
6. Wheel wells are fabric..... WTF?
7. Jack points on the car are PLASTIC.... really need the special metal ones that cost $35 if you plan on doing any work yourself.
8. Garage Door opener is a PAIN in the *** to get working with you have a rolling code... mine still does not work after 1 hour of futzing.
9. Night interior lighting is REALLY cool when its dark outside.

 

Congatulation! Pics please!

 

Good to hear, still getting used to mine.
Got a few pet-peeves but love the wagon.
I had a well modified '04 MCS, so when we bought the Clubman it was referred to as "the wagon", now it's "the MINI" since our other vehicle in a Sprinter Van.
Other than the torque steer, my only daily issue is the fact the seat belt clip gets stuck between the seat and door...need to put it on before closing the door or shorten my legs.

Cheers.

 

A few things that might help:

1) You can turn it on with the volume button on the radio as well.
5) If it's the engine fan, most turbo cars do to cool the oil and turbo.
6) That's to reduce noise. It's actually quite effective, if a pain in the butt to clean.


Things I think are neat:

2) I had NO idea they would do that. Does it swing open all the way?
9) I can't WAIT to play with that.

 

4. My iPod integrated fine, though I did have to reset the iPod for the car to recognize it.
5. Cooling fans stay on in many newer cars in order to preserve engine parts. It's far from MINI-specific.
7. My plastic jack points haven't been an issue at all. No need to spend the extra money unless you don't have a jack or jack stands that can accurately fit the points.

Congrats on the Clubman!!

 

How lucky? I am still waiting for mine, ETA at the dealer for now is 9/24 if everything goes perfect...

 

I remember having trouble with this at first too. Is the car running when you are trying to do the programming? Maybe try it that way.

 

My iPod Classic works great with the H/K using the supplied cable. I've also got my iPad working via Bluetooth, but it will only stream audio that is controlled on the iPad. This means that I can listen to whatever from my iPad, but I can't control it with the MINI. Yes, it's basically useless you have a passenger that wants to play DJ (holding the iPad), but it's cool nonetheless.

 

I lift one whole side of the car from one jack point with a hydraulic floor jack when I rotate the tires. The jack point seems pretty sturdy.

 

I had my clubbie for 2 months before a pal showed me the "hold the unlock button on the key fob and the windows unroll and the sun roof opens" thing! He said it says so in the owners manual. Is that what that book is for?

 

Reading--it's not just for nerds anymore!

That's exactly what I do. When rotating tires, I lift the whole side with a jack and put a jack stand under the other point for safety.

 

I have had my Clubman since 2008 and enjoyed driving it daily.The only thing I do not like, is the door stops,it could be improved to keep the door open.Q