2008 MINI Cooper Clubman Consumer Discussions

Article Comments - 2008 BMW 128i vs. 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman

• Re: Article Comments - 2008 BMW 128i vs. 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman [KarenS [ltq]

  Written by: roadburner on Aug 21, 2008 5:22:59 PM

  (soon, any car that isn't capable of around 30mpg will be a negative image and embarrassing to be seen in - what!!??! Pay that much $$ to be embarrassed in a Bimmer?) Both of my current track rats(a 1995 3 Series and a 2007 Mazdaspeed 3) get reasonably good gas mileage, but I would never select a car based on whether it offends the sensibilities of the tree-hugging eco-weenies. As a ... Read More

• Re: Article Comments - 2008 BMW 128i vs. 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman [KarenS

  Written by: ltq on Aug 21, 2008 9:22:37 AM

  Generally well-done article. But once again, it's obvious that it's subjective on which car is "better", because there are so many factors that are weighted differently for each person. To me, great fun and so much power @ 28mpg for the Mini canNOT be matched by anything else on the market, and BMW1 doesn't come close. Rear seat room for adults is also a big factor for me, BMW1 loses again. ... Read More

• Re: Article Comments - 2008 BMW 128i vs. 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman [KarenS]

  Written by: bpf on Aug 12, 2008 7:38:45 PM

  Very interesting comparison. Although I am not a professional auto journalist with access to handy dandy test measuring tools for that objective data, I can "one up" this article and speak to a Mini Clubman S I rented for a week in Florida compared to the 2007 Audi S4 I own. Compared to the Clubman S I drove that week, sure, the Audi is undeniably the faster better handling machine dynamically. ... Read More

• Article Comments - 2008 BMW 128i vs. 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman

  Written by: KarenS on Aug 12, 2008 11:46:36 AM

  How is it possible, you say, that these two cars — the 2008 BMW 128i and the 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman — find themselves facing off in a comparison test? Read more and post your comments here! Comparison Test: 2008 BMW 128i vs. 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman

Article Comments - 2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman First Drive and Full Test

• Full Test Available!

  Written by: KarenS on Mar 12, 2008 10:58:04 AM

  Full Test: 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman

2008 Mini Clubman

• Pictures of the 2008 MINI Clubman

  Written by: alexjulian on Jan 15, 2008 5:06:06 AM

  this is a nice looking car. you can find some pictures and a review at this address: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/-mini-cooper-clubman-pricing-announced-ar5- 0569.html

Article Comments - 2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman First Drive and Full Test

• Article Comments - 2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman First Drive

  Written by: KarenS on Sep 11, 2007 9:12:58 AM

  It's a big MINI? Take a look at our first drive and post your comments here. First Drive: 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman

Article Comments - 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman First Look

• Article Comments - 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman First Look

  Written by: KarenS on Jul 31, 2007 8:31:42 AM

  Check out this Mini-wagon and tell us what you think! First Look: 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman

2008 Mini Clubman

• Re: 2008 Mini Clubman [eldaino]

  Written by: jaxs1 on Jun 29, 2007 4:47:25 PM

  The backseat will still not be that roomy. It will go from near useless for adults in the current Coopers, to cramped, but ok for short trips in the Clubmans. You will also have a bit more storage space behind the backseat so more than a briefcase will fit behind rear seat passengers in the Clubmans. There should be quite a bit more usable space with the rear seats folded down. ... Read More

MINI Cooper Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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  Written by: cct1 on Mar 23, 2007 12:07:20 PM

  The old engine, (the one made in Brazil) the Tritec, is a tried and true bulletproof iron block engine. The supercharged version on the Mini S has won some impressive awards--its a well respected engine in the industry. It's very reliable, and virtually indestructible; reliability has proven to be outstanding. The new engine is much more sophisticated, but the jury is out on wether its more reliable. Its simply too soon ... Read More