I ran an R53 s for four years, following two years of cooper ownership. I picked up my Clubman S a few weeks ago and have enjoyed nearly 1600 miles..............here's the good news you've been waiting for, the rear windows, while still prone to the dreaded dirt and road salt, are not as bad as the hatchback. I'm not getting through screenwash nearly as quickly as I used to! I think the slightly extended overhang behind the back wheels helps here.
Obviously this ability to shirk the dirt was not my only reason for choosing the clubman, it's the extra rear seat space, refinement, style, boot space...... the list goes on and on, I'm loving it even more than I thought I would, getting some great attention at petrol stations and car parks too.
If you're thinking of making the switch, go for it! |