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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 03:35 AM
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New 2008 Traveller Photos

Spotted on this website this morning.

The drivers side of the car has an uninterrupted expanse of glass, while the passenger side has a pillar in the middle where the third door opens. The rear contains pics of the barndoors with dual wipers. Enjoy!
 
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 05:17 AM
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I like how the Clubman looks. I have 12 months to convince my wife to get rid of the mini van in favor of the Clubman, time to show her the pics.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 06:40 AM
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Looks good, I really like the back end with the two doors.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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looks like a hearse. I still want one.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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Harold & Maude



Harold: You hop in any car you want and just drive off?
Maude: Well, not any car - I like to keep a variety. I'm always looking for the new experience.
Harold: Nevertheless, I think you're upsetting people. I don't know if that's right.
Maude: Well, if some people get upset because they feel they have a hold on some things, I'm merely acting as a gentle reminder: here today, gone tomorrow, so don't get attached to things.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by DMINIQ


Harold: You hop in any car you want and just drive off?
Maude: Well, not any car - I like to keep a variety. I'm always looking for the new experience.
Harold: Nevertheless, I think you're upsetting people. I don't know if that's right.
Maude: Well, if some people get upset because they feel they have a hold on some things, I'm merely acting as a gentle reminder: here today, gone tomorrow, so don't get attached to things.
Nice XK!

regards,
Red
 
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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Harold: You hop in any car you want and just drive off?
Maude: Well, not any car - I like to keep a variety. I'm always looking for the new experience.
Harold: Nevertheless, I think you're upsetting people. I don't know if that's right.
Maude: Well, if some people get upset because they feel they have a hold on some things, I'm merely acting as a gentle reminder: here today, gone tomorrow, so don't get attached to things.
I'm sure the craftsmenship is good, no doubt about it looking at the pic but that is sac relig
 
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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Hmmm, with the covers off, I'm still not sure about it. It'll definitely need window tint on the back.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 08:38 AM
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i love

i love Harold and Maude
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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Although my first reaction was at the idea of a larger MINI, I'll be very interested to see the Clubman when it makes its way across the pond. I know orders are already going in for them. For those of us who use our MINIs as our main, or only, car - the Clubman could be just the thing.

Question - can an average sized person really sit in the back without having their knees in their chest or having a really short person in front? That would be a plus - but they may have given the extra room to the boot. Not sure.

Many thanks for that video clip!
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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For those of us who use our MINIs as our main, or only, car - the Clubman could be just the thing.
Or provide that little extra nudge so we can get yet another MINI!!!
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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i could see getting one for the practicality of it size
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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they need to the small doors on both sides lik the RX8 and the Saturn ION coupe
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by gokartride
Or provide that little extra nudge so we can get yet another MINI!!!
Too true. Let's see in two more years...maybe I could will my '06 to our daughter...
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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ok, now I need to rent that movie again.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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I don't like it!
 
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by ciscovip
they need to the small doors on both sides lik the RX8 and the Saturn ION coupe
Why, passengers can all enter via the suicide door on the passengers side.
Adding both increases the cost of the car, adds weight and is, IMO, unnecessary
 
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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It's interesting to read different people's reactions isn't it? I don't care about two "suicide" doors either, though I think I'd prefer a different word to describe said door.

Forgive me, it's probably on here somewhere - but does anyone know the proposed base price of a Clubman Cooper, in US dollars? I feel as though I read it somewhere but can't remember. Thanks.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by DMINIQ


Harold: You hop in any car you want and just drive off?
Maude: Well, not any car - I like to keep a variety. I'm always looking for the new experience.
Harold: Nevertheless, I think you're upsetting people. I don't know if that's right.
Maude: Well, if some people get upset because they feel they have a hold on some things, I'm merely acting as a gentle reminder: here today, gone tomorrow, so don't get attached to things.
Very nice choice—I also will need to watch that cult classic again...such a great flick!
 
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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The clubman looks awesome, I cant wait until they show more of the rear end
 
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by VikingSpirit
The clubman looks awesome, I cant wait until they show more of the rear end
I'm a leg man myself......
 
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 09:03 AM
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Hmmm. The latest Clubman Photochop™ from Europe...


... is making the can look a bit clumsy in profile like this. It could be the roof color paint running down the back of the car. Or the fact this one is decidedly undertired.

Or something else althogther.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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6 photos at the bottom of this page:

http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphoto...mini-clubman-s
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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Here's a few more photos of the Astro Black Traveller:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7374346...7600047349310/
 
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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Exactly what I need. My band equipment just barely fits in the back, with the seats down, of Azuul. This will give more room for equipment. Trade-in coming next year.
 
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