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Mar 10, 2015 | 07:48 AM

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looks FAT

Mar 10, 2015 | 08:19 AM

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I tried to purchase a new 2014 Clubman S, but by that time there were very few in dealer showrooms, and they were asking a "scarcity" premium for them. .

If you want a TRULY scarce MINI model, take a look at the MINI CLubVAN that's sitting at Mini of Chicago. I think it's a 2013 that's never been titled. Ice Blue, with the rear glass swapped out for metal painted inserts since it was intended for commerical usage like a Ford Transit or a larger M/B / Dodge Sprinter.
I don't think they can get rid of it, no one seems to want it....

Lord knows how low the price will go on it later this year since it will be 3 model years old ....

http://www.miniofchicago.com/Vehicle...-IL/2449303243

Mar 10, 2015 | 08:37 AM

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Lord knows how low the price will go on it later this year since it will be 3 model years old ....

http://www.miniofchicago.com/Vehicle...-IL/2449303243

It's not an S so it may sit for a long time. They had one of those at my dealership in white, and was priced right and they sold it, but since it was not an S I did not look at it again.

Mar 10, 2015 | 09:01 AM

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Pretty rare Clubvan.

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Mar 10, 2015 | 09:07 AM

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In low ceiling height garages or parking areas, those barn doors are a welcome thing since you don't have to worry about your hatch hitting something above your head as you're opening it.
Second thing, and this is becoming a 'thing' among car manufs... People are falling in love with electric operated hatches and tailgates over a simple manually operated one. The only problem is that once it's sent on its way after you've opened it, it can be powered right up into something low-hung as mentioned above. Some designs allow the customer to 'set' the max opening height so the hatch or tailgate doesn't open up so far when in use.
3rd thing, the Clubman R55 had the barn doors, the much older Classic version had them too, at least in some photos I've seen, so I guess the styling/marketing people feel it's MINI feature keeping in with historical build of this particular MINI model

I know the main reason for the barn doors or "club doors" on Clubmans is simply out of heritage for the namesake, which I do consider appealing in its own right. But surely the low ceiling garage thing is a very limited use-case scenario. And even then, I'd wager a guess that when fully open, the hatch on a regular MINI doesn't even reach the roofline of some of America's favorite SUVs (not that Americans fascination with enormous vehicles should be a standard for anything). Regardless, I recall on more than one occasion seeing people mention the "convenience" of the barn doors, which I simply fail to see. Unless you frequently carry long items on a roof rack (which coincidentally, I used to with my previous MINI)...

Mar 10, 2015 | 09:08 AM

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The aluminum cage thing inside those Clubvans is kind of cool actually.

Mar 10, 2015 | 01:32 PM

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The aluminum cage thing inside those Clubvans is kind of cool actually.

I can't tell, do you think it's moveable or easily removed for storage of longer items that would fit inside if you could route them all the way to the dash, like with no R/F seat installed?

I passed by it once, but have looked more at the on-line pics than I ever did in person since it didn't really interest me.

Mar 10, 2015 | 02:16 PM

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I totally agree with you that it is a huge departure from what the MINI brand traditionally stands for! A shame that the desire for profit ruins the traditions of a company! But I do work in marketing and understand their desire for a bigger customer base. It's too bad they don't know how to market their awesome cars a little better so they could stick to the heart of what the brand has been for so many years.

Apr 10, 2015 | 05:42 PM

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F-ugly. Keeping my 2007 and 2010...

Apr 10, 2015 | 07:45 PM

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F-ugly. Keeping my 2007 and 2010...

LOL....

May 28, 2015 | 12:53 PM

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Hasn't it been common knowledge for ages now that the F Clubman would be about the size of the R Countryman and the F Countryman would share it's general size with the F series BMW X1?

As a new parent with a kid in a rear facing seat, the F55 is just not quite big enough and the R Countryman has little appeal with it's old engines and jacked up ride height.

So if BMW would hurry up with the F54, I'd likely have a new car. There are getting to be fewer and fewer choices of manual sedans/hatches and pretty much no rwd sedan/hatch choices with a manual any more. And it's not like any MINI (not Mini) has been a real looker, plus I like ugly cars, an M Coupe, 135i and X1 speak to that.

May 28, 2015 | 01:12 PM

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We shall see...... Would be cool if someone pulled their R55 Clubbie up to that new 'Camo' clubbie for a side by side comparision when the Test Drivers were stopped long enough somewhere...

May 28, 2015 | 09:53 PM

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Just have them slap another door on it. Call it a seven door. One better than all the competition.
Hell, put the door on the roof. Make it into a 'top loader" MINI.
Maybe BMW will bring back an updated Isetta, too.

May 29, 2015 | 05:23 AM

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Add a plastic or glass floor section in the back seats area so the kids can watch the road go by like a rusted out clunker from their parents or grandparents past...

Jun 9, 2015 | 01:18 PM

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I just want to know if the new Clubman is going to have a better AC. I'm in Austin, TX and we typically have 30+ days of 100+degree. We have no real winters.

Jun 9, 2015 | 01:49 PM

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David---Do have you windows tinted? It made a big difference on ours and we have a Black roof.

Jun 9, 2015 | 05:51 PM

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The paint job is hideous.

Jun 10, 2015 | 07:28 AM

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Mule Car sticker

They come in white or yellow in that starry night pattern.

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Jun 10, 2015 | 01:10 PM

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Took our demo JCW F56 to lunch today for the "Could you live with it everyday?" factor and I'm sold on it. Will order an F54 JCW Clubman with the Sport Auto, and some of the other possible new features.

Jun 10, 2015 | 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by David Satchell

I just want to know if the new Clubman is going to have a better AC. I'm in Austin, TX and we typically have 30+ days of 100+degree. We have no real winters.

My clubman needs better AC too. My wife R56 can freeze you out , and that is both the 2011 and 2012 she has now. I guess they used all the same components as the smaller interior cars and hoped for the best, but it lacks on these 100+ days for sure. I can live with it but it takes 5-6 miles to start cooling well and my commute is 4.5

Jun 10, 2015 | 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rckrzy1

My clubman needs better AC too... it lacks on these 100+ days for sure. I can live with it but it takes 5-6 miles to start cooling well and my commute is 4.5

Are you me? My 2011 never gets cool on my 4.5 mile commute either!

Jun 11, 2015 | 10:22 AM

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David Satchell

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I just picked up my first Mini yesterday and the AC is working great so far so we will see.

Jun 11, 2015 | 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rckrzy1

I think you're right. My Z3 M Coupe had the same a/c as the Z3 convertible with tons more glass and interior space and a useless sunroof. Anything over 90 F rendered the a/c worthless. As Clarkson said about a Lamborghini's a/c, 'it's like an asthmatic midget under the dash blowing through a straw.'

Jul 8, 2015 | 06:58 PM

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The new one in JCW is legit. I like my suicide door.

I drove a N18 moto in a loaner car. That motor in new JCWClubman build is compelling. I was impressed just with the N18 S build

Jul 12, 2015 | 01:46 PM

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Newbie questions please:

1) Confirmed that a 2016 Clubman will be USA available?

2) Any info on it being offered as a manual trans, S model with ALL4? If info not yet available, when might we know such things?

Thank you.

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