Made a HUGE mistake today...(Review)

[Scotsman]

As in driving a car I'd end up liking so much that I would choose it over the Camaro.................... before it even gets here. The car? None other than the MINI Clubman S. Yes, months after gawking at photos and the few cars I've seen out on the road I finally did the deed, and there may be no turning back now. I was in Santa Monica yesterday (a hot spot for hot cars, heck, I even spotted an R8 while I was there) and saw quite few Clubman S's and thought I should make a point to go in and take a drive today at the MINI dealer.

First off i'd like to say that this isn't some whimpy toy of a car, it's very much the opposite, in extreme; a hardcore hothatch/sportscar. It doesn't have anywhere near a small block V8 nor will it ever need an engine that comes close. It's plenty quick and has equally good measure of dynamic prowess. The sensation in the steering is bar none, the 135i I drove a few months ago doesn't even come CLOSE. You literally feel glued to the road, and though the suspension is quite taut the ride is never jarring, but instead is compliant and comfortable for long stints out on the open road.

Inside there's plenty of room for someone such as myself, yes even at 6'5". There's even room to throw in all my gear in the back for a trip up to Mammoth with the homies for a snowboarding getaway though I won't be carting around more than two friends, it's still plenty of room. It's ultra important for me to have a versatile car capable of making runs pretty much anywhere and everywhere since I'm out on the road quite a bit. On top of all this the car gets excellent gas mileage (23/32). This combination of versatility, handling, performance and economy is next to impossible to find anywhere else. After today I really do think I've found my next car.

[The_Beast_]

TRAITOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mindz]

Grats on finding the car for you. I hope you enjoy it. And don't let that stop you from posting here.

[Supermans]

You should be ashamed of yourself Kidding ofcourse. It sounds like you really like the feel of it. It's still a deathtrap I wouldn't be caught dead in no pun intended.. However it should get great mileage and looks roomy enough for a mini... I think you should still wait until the Camaro comes out so you can give it a test drive as well..

[FenwickHockey65]

Ehh. I've seen it, walked around one before. Didn't appeal to me at all, but then again, the Mini Cooper doesn't appeal to me at all either.

But to each his own.

[The_Beast_]

Actually I like the clubman, but it has to be hot chocolate. With black stripes.

[Shadowsong]

Originally Posted by The_Beast_

Actually I like the clubman, but it has to be hot chocolate. With black stripes.

FYI, BMW owns MINI.

[kevin2323]

Originally Posted by Shadowsong

FYI, BMW owns MINI.

I see what you did there.

[Scotsman]

Originally Posted by Supermans

YIt's still a deathtrap I wouldn't be caught dead in no pun intended.

If there's one thing BMW doesn't do is make "death traps". I've seen various totaled Mini's that have held their own, even in collisions with SUV's + trucks. They're safe cars without question.

[Lifted07Sierra]

You bought a MINI?

Itd be more cool if it was like your 2nd or 3rd car. But to choose it over the camaro

[headpunter]

your dead to me.......

[headpunter]

....just kidding

[drivingincamaro]

life is worthless now jk

well have fun

[KatarHol]

Originally Posted by drivingincamaro

life is worthless now jk

well have fun

That is the greatest smiley face-thingee EVER.........
Hey,congrats on the Mini,cool car! I want a blue one with the Union Jack on the roof.