R60 Wife’s new Countryman, what a fun car!
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Wife’s new Countryman, what a fun car!
My wife has been driving the “family” car for quite a few years. Ford Expeditions and then a Flex. Now our girls are in College, and we no longer need a hauler. Not sure quite how it happened, but picked up a new Countryman for her yesterday.
As it turns out, it seemed like a pretty good time to be buying. There is $1500 customer cash and a $1000.00 test drive rebate from Mini. Got another $2000 cash from the dealer, and got him to throw in Bonnet and Boot stripes (going on next week), Cooper S floor mats, Cooper S rear boot mat, short antenna, and some other Mini goodies.
We only just picked up the car last night. I must say, this car is loads of fun. I put it through some paces last night, and it really is a blast to drive. My wife has had a smile on her face all weekend, which I think is the effect this car has on people.
Here it is.
As it turns out, it seemed like a pretty good time to be buying. There is $1500 customer cash and a $1000.00 test drive rebate from Mini. Got another $2000 cash from the dealer, and got him to throw in Bonnet and Boot stripes (going on next week), Cooper S floor mats, Cooper S rear boot mat, short antenna, and some other Mini goodies.
We only just picked up the car last night. I must say, this car is loads of fun. I put it through some paces last night, and it really is a blast to drive. My wife has had a smile on her face all weekend, which I think is the effect this car has on people.
Here it is.
Last edited by Greggz; 04-16-2016 at 07:34 PM. Reason: typo
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Thanks for the replies above.
After just a few days of ownership,my wife commented to me yesterday that she is having way more fun than a person should have just driving around. And to my surprise, she flips on sport mode every time.
Coming from more of a sedate people hauler, she's also changed her driving habits. I'm not saying she drives it like she just stole it......but she is a completely different person behind the wheel.
And, yes, a contented wife is a very good thing! Strange, I don't ever recall being a passenger when we drove together, but now I am.
After just a few days of ownership,my wife commented to me yesterday that she is having way more fun than a person should have just driving around. And to my surprise, she flips on sport mode every time.
Coming from more of a sedate people hauler, she's also changed her driving habits. I'm not saying she drives it like she just stole it......but she is a completely different person behind the wheel.
And, yes, a contented wife is a very good thing! Strange, I don't ever recall being a passenger when we drove together, but now I am.
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Thanks for the replies above.
After just a few days of ownership,my wife commented to me yesterday that she is having way more fun than a person should have just driving around. And to my surprise, she flips on sport mode every time.
Coming from more of a sedate people hauler, she's also changed her driving habits. I'm not saying she drives it like she just stole it......but she is a completely different person behind the wheel.
And, yes, a contented wife is a very good thing! Strange, I don't ever recall being a passenger when we drove together, but now I am.
After just a few days of ownership,my wife commented to me yesterday that she is having way more fun than a person should have just driving around. And to my surprise, she flips on sport mode every time.
Coming from more of a sedate people hauler, she's also changed her driving habits. I'm not saying she drives it like she just stole it......but she is a completely different person behind the wheel.
And, yes, a contented wife is a very good thing! Strange, I don't ever recall being a passenger when we drove together, but now I am.
When we go out together, I'm the driver. Sometimes when I turn on sport mode, and drive in a manner that is more enthusiastic than she wants at the time, she reaches over turns off sport mode. LOL
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Wife's smile got a little wider today. Had the bonnet and boot stripes put on.
I know it's a love 'em or hate 'em thing, but put me in the camp that a Mini needs stripes. To me, adds just a that little extra bit of sportiness, and brings out the Mini character.
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I'm sure you meant to say "her" car. Just in case she reads this I better clarify. She's a little more possessive now than she was with her Flex.
But yes, I agree, the stripes bring out a certain something. Might even add some rocker stripes sometime.....that is with her permission of course.
But yes, I agree, the stripes bring out a certain something. Might even add some rocker stripes sometime.....that is with her permission of course.
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Kudos on the purchase. I know where you're coming from regarding wives and possessiveness. When I bought a Cooper S convertible for us to "share," it quickly became my wife's "spirit animal."
Of course, I did solve my problem by buying myself a Cooper S hardtop so, in the end, it's all good.
BTW - the stripes look great.
Of course, I did solve my problem by buying myself a Cooper S hardtop so, in the end, it's all good.
BTW - the stripes look great.
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Funny you should say that, because the thought has crossed my mind. I wonder how many multiple Mini families are out there???
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I wonder if I can replace my Pathfinder with a Clubman and a car-top carrier?
Not sure if you can tow with a Clubman...just a small trailer is all I need to pull.
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Of course, after trying to keep those last 7 cars clean, I know what you are up against. Better invest in a good package of car washes.
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