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Clubman or Clubman S
by dmargo2
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Apr 26, 2008 (10:35 am)
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I know its "personal preference", but I'm trying to decide between the Clubman/Clubman S.....just would like to know what influenced people to do one or the other and if you are happy with your choice. Thanks
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Re: Mini Cooper Clubman Purchase [tslbmw]
by canada10
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Apr 27, 2008 (5:53 am)
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Replying to: tslbmw (Apr 25, 2008 12:36 pm)
My daughter lives in Richmond Va. so we test drove one there. We really liked that dealership. Really knew what they were talking about and let us have the keys and a map and told us to enjoy the ride which we did. Here in Palm Harbor the person we were referred to mainly sold BMW's so could not tell us much. We are now trying to decide between the Clubman and the Clubman S Would like to be able to get what we want so will try different dealerships for best price. Loved Richmond by the way.
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Re: Mini Cooper Clubman Purchase [wpcooper]
by canada10
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Apr 27, 2008 (5:59 am)
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Replying to: wpcooper (Apr 25, 2008 1:34 pm)
Thanks so much for letting us know what you were able to buy your car for. In these times I don't know why they wouldn't deal even if there car is soooo wonderful. The advice on Edmunds says the sales people will tell youthat they won't deal but that is not true. Would like to spend any money we save on traveling in our new mini. Could you tell me what area you live in? Saw many Coopers on the road in Richmond and very few here in Tampa.
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Re: Clubman or Clubman S [dmargo2]
by canada10
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Apr 27, 2008 (6:03 am)
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Replying to: dmargo2 (Apr 26, 2008 10:35 am)
Thanks for your post we are also trying to decide between the two. Did not feel a hesitation in the first Clubman we drove in Va. but felt one in the one we drove in Palm Harbor. Then we drove the Clubman S and my husband fell in love so think we are headed that way, but would also like to know what influenced people one way or the other.
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Re: Mini Cooper Clubman Purchase [canada10]
by wpcooper
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Apr 27, 2008 (4:21 pm)
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Replying to: canada10 (Apr 27, 2008 5:59 am)
We emailed dealers in Ohio, PA and New York...all initially said they only sold the Clubman at MSRP plus a few freebies. However, after leveraging out of state quotes, EVERY single dealer matched the price, then discounted the price even further and/or added even more freebies. Every single dealer will tell you that they discount...it is just part of their very slick strategy to sell at full you at full MSRP. Don't believe the dealer...you can save at least $1,000 plus another $500+ in free goods for about 1 hours worth of work emailing various dealers. Good luck.
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Re: Mini Cooper Clubman Purchase [canada10]
by tslbmw
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Apr 28, 2008 (7:57 am)
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Replying to: canada10 (Apr 27, 2008 5:53 am)
wow, small world. We love Richmond as well; my wife and I (and now kids) have lived here since 98. I was very impressed with the service at CrownMini as well. I also really enjoyed the test drive route they send you on....lots of could esses off of West Broad St.
To be honest with you in ref to the Clubman vs Clubman S question, I never really gave the base Clubman a chance. My heart/mind were set on the S before I got there. The flat power curve and no turbo lag really sold me on the S. Plus, with two kids and a little bit of gear (and the extra 150 lbs of wieght the Clubman adds over the the Cooper Coupe), I figured the base engine would be a little strained. But, I have heard that many folks are perfectly happy with the base engine.
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Re: mpg??? [tslbmw]
by cooldog2
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Apr 28, 2008 (10:16 am)
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Replying to: tslbmw (Apr 25, 2008 5:37 pm)
Just curious is yours an S and do you have auto or manual?
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Re: mpg??? [cooldog2]
by tslbmw
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Apr 28, 2008 (10:30 am)
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Replying to: cooldog2 (Apr 28, 2008 10:16 am)
Yes, its a Clubman S with the 6 speed manual.......and the sports package.
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Re: Ordered Mini Clubman [mickster2]
by rhonda10
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Apr 29, 2008 (12:35 pm)
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Replying to: mickster2 (Apr 16, 2008 11:01 am)
I was told the exact same thing, but because I had the power of pre-approval from my credit union, threatened to go elsewhere and it was month-end, they caved I suppose. I will try to get back to the forum with the name of my salesman.
Thus far I love the clubman, and am still baffled that it is only 9 inches longer than the original. They look so much longer. I initially wanted cloth, but was not impressed with the look of it.
As for mpg. I believe that I am consistently getting between 27-29 mixed city/highway, which is very, very nice.
Hope this helps.
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Re: Ordered Mini Clubman [rhonda10]
by canada10
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Apr 30, 2008 (6:16 am)
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Replying to: rhonda10 (Apr 29, 2008 12:35 pm)
Where did you buy your Clubman? We are stil trying to negotiate but they are saying no deals so far. We might wait to buy and try elsewhere. Do any of you feel threatened by semi's on the freeway? It is so small compared to my suv.
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