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R55 To MINI or to Clubman that is the ?

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Old 12-02-2011 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Celtic Frost
R56, Countryman:
That's just not nice!!
 
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Old 12-02-2011 | 11:40 PM
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I have made my Final Decision...I am going to MINI!! There is nothing else that could take the place of MS MOLY!!

I have no car payment and the only way I could get into a Clubby would be to go back into a car payment and I just don't see the point in that.

I still have quite a few mods. I want to do on Molly and so as the saying goes..."Let the MODS begin!!"

Thanks everyone for sharing their thoughts I truly appreciated all there is about NAM and the people on this board are the reason I am on here way to much!!

Cheers!!

Julie
aka Molly's MOM
 
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Old 12-03-2011 | 09:38 PM
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No car payment is a big reason not to jump cars at this time RJ. I have been wanting a MINI for some time now, since before MINI announced the Clubman model. One look at the Clubman and I was in love.

When they came out with the Countryman, I was interested, but I did not like the look or feel of the car in my dealer's showroom. Thanks everyone who has driven both the Clubman and the Countryman for their opinions on each model's handling! That 'MINI' feel is important to me. I knew that there were some differences in handling between the R56 and the R55 but in everything that mattered to me the Clubman came out ahead while keeping most of the handling points that characterized the MINI driving experience.

So when I found myself in need of a replacement vehicle, I was surprised to find that MINIs were competitively priced. Given a choice between a new Prius and a new MINI S, I could choose the MINI S. My conscience and my inner child are very happy with this choice!
 
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Old 12-04-2011 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by IceBluesCat
No car payment is a big reason not to jump cars at this time RJ. I have been wanting a MINI for some time now, since before MINI announced the Clubman model. One look at the Clubman and I was in love.

When they came out with the Countryman, I was interested, but I did not like the look or feel of the car in my dealer's showroom. Thanks everyone who has driven both the Clubman and the Countryman for their opinions on each model's handling! That 'MINI' feel is important to me. I knew that there were some differences in handling between the R56 and the R55 but in everything that mattered to me the Clubman came out ahead while keeping most of the handling points that characterized the MINI driving experience.

So when I found myself in need of a replacement vehicle, I was surprised to find that MINIs were competitively priced. Given a choice between a new Prius and a new MINI S, I could choose the MINI S. My conscience and my inner child are very happy with this choice!
Thanks Alex...all very good points!!

MOTOR ON!!
 
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Old 12-04-2011 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by quality_sound
AFAIK there are no changes between the '12 and '13 models and I haven't heard of any issues that are '12 specific.
I take it that you missed that mistake there since the refresh to the F56, F55... is for sure the 2013 model. Between the '11's and the '12's there are some fixes.
 
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Old 12-04-2011 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Jaque_Mate
I take it that you missed that mistake there since the refresh to the F56, F55... is for sure the 2013 model. Between the '11's and the '12's there are some fixes.

So, there will be a new body style for 2013? Do you think it will get the N20 turbo engine that BMW is putting the new 1 series and 3 series??? That would be awesome!
 
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Old 12-05-2011 | 04:32 AM
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I hadn't seen anything about a 2013 refresh. That's exciting!
 
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