Bought a 2008 HC Clubman S (only 26k miles) last week.

#181?

 

Done, and welcome to the club.

 

That Clubman looks positively brand new! what about an interior shot?
Congratulations! Can we ask how much- $20,000+?

 

Thanks! I am very pleased with it. In all fairness though, I did polish it 6 times using Griots level 1, 2, & 3 polishes (twice with each) then topped it with Collinite #845 Liquid Insulator Wax. I used my Porter Cable 7424 Buffer.

Believe it or not, I made out quite well! Financed $21,700 with some negative equity in my trade. Still below NADA retail. Plus I found out after the fact that it has the 72mo/100k Maintenance warranty good until Aug. 2014! Normally I would have ignored the whole deal due to being upside down, but since I was able to get the MINI at what I felt was a great price I looked at the negative equity differently.

I love the car and it stickered at $36,850 new and has more options than I could afford to replace it with, I am however having a bit of buyers remorse on not getting the Countryman strickly for the 4 doors (I have 2 kids). So I am guessing I won't have this too long. I'll probably just have an open ended attitude about keeping it very clean and low miles on the off chance I find a buyer willing to pay the note off unexpectedly without advertising. I'm paying more than the min. payment each month, so my balance should dwindle faster than depreciation. If I don't get serious about flipping it I do have a beautiful example of a 2008 Clubman S with a warranty that is also an absolute joy to drive!

The Specs:

2008 Clubman S (Turbo) in Hot Chocolate with only 28k miles.
Born on date: 07/2008 - In-Service date: 08/26/2008

0205 Automatic Steptronic (with paddle shifters)
0ZCV Convenience Pkg.
0ZPP Premium Pkg.
0ZCW Cold Weather Pkg.
0ZSP Sport Pkg.
02RE 17" Alloy Wheels (R98 Style Web Spoke)
0302 Anti-Theft Alarm System
04A6 Interior color Tuscan Beige (T6E4 - Leather Gravity Tuscan Beige)
04BE Interior surface English Oak
04UL Flat load floor
0520 Fog Lights
05DD Car Jack
0620 Voice Command
0694 CD Changer Prep
0842 Cold Climate version
02VB Tire Pressure monitor
0381 Body Color Roof (Hot Chocolate)
04A8 Color line Cream White
04UF Sport Button and DSC button
0507 Park Distance Control (rear)
0550 On Board computer
0609 Navigation System
0655 Satellite radio lifetime sub.
06UH Real time traffic info
MP Maintenance Plan coverage until 8/26/2014 - 72mo/100k

The different packages above include these items:
Hot Chocolate Roof and Mirrors
Panoramic Sunroof
Navigation
Bluetooth Hands free
Comfort Access entry & start
Leather Seats
Sport leather steering wheel (with multi function controls)
HI FI Sound System
Automatic Air
Heated Seats
Rain Sensing Wipers
Homelink built in garage remote
Self Dimming Mirror
Xenon Headlights & Washers
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Run Flat tires with about half life left
(2) Sets of floor mats (Carpeted & Rubber)
Not 2, but 4 remotes!
Invisible bra on front bumper and mirrors
Brand new front brakes and rotors & Oil Change last month (they were free under Maintenance warranty!)

 

can i join?!?

 

Very nice looking and equipped car - you will love it I'm sure.

 

thanks! I'm already in love :D

 

Welcome, Estebanoss. #182

 

Tell me how long did the polishing take. I wasn't familiar with Griots but I did some research on the web and the stuff looks very good.

 

Let me get in on this !! Just found you guys on random search.

 

This month we bought a 2009 MINI Cooper "S" Clubman Hot Chocolate/ silver roof and rear quarters, wing mirrors.
We love it and have just completed a round trip from Colorado Springs to Scottsdale AZ for Christmas.
The car was a pleasure to drive and we averaged approx 30mpg.
Will post Pics once she is cleaned and polished.

 

As promised a picture of our clubby!
Going to add some Union Jack wing mirror covers grey/silver and maybe a Union Jack decal on the panoramic roof.

 

I just got my 2009 hot chocolate mini! I would like to join the club!

 

MINIDrummer we need more pics!

 

A Hot Chocolate welcome to MINIDrummer, Kclw, and Minilikeme!

 

I'll take some more sometime this week and get them up. I just got it back from the vinyl shop adding some sweet red accents. Excited to show it off. Stay tuned.

 

I'm in

 

That is one nice looking Mini! Post some more pics plz!

 

Hello,

Just purchased a 2010 Cooper S Mayfair, hot chocolate and would like to join this club. How do I register?

I live in California.

Thanks,
boricua999

 

Just read your last thread. Looks like this will be a Hot Choc Clubman Club, right?

I own a 2010 Cooper S Mayfair edition HC. Would be interested in joining a HC club that includes all models or a Cooper S Club.

 

NEW UPGRADES COMING,,, BACK TO FACTORY WHEELS FOR NOW

 

Can you add me to the list '08 HC clubbie :P

 

I've had my new to me 2009 justa Cooper Clubman for a month now.

 

Love my HC. Added the neon green stuff ala Rally Edition. I still have to assemble a few things. I took apart the front bumper to add the brake duct Aero lower grill. Will take some more pics when its all assembled and washed.

 

Here are the pics I promised with all the new red accents and the painted calipers and upgraded front rotors. Enjoy