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CapriGT · May 2nd, 2008, 09:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by TimCS (original)

Hey - I'm contemplating shipping in my 55 reg R53 MCS for a Clubby D to take advantage of the economy, extra space, lack of congestion charge, low road tax etc. Has anyone else done this swap and could you let me know if you are satisfied/disappointed at all?

I adore my Supercharged S but with the rising fuel costs plus the rubbish traffic I have to drive in these days I'm wondering if it's worth the change. I popped into the MINI dealer next to work and the sales guy was more than keen to put me in the direction of a Clubman S but when I said it was more likely I'd go for a D, he seemed less excited. Clearly the D is the big seller.

If you have made this swap, did you go for the Sport button and Sports Suspension to beef up your Clubby - or was that not necessary?

Tim

Hey Tim, I went from a big 4x4 to the Clubman D so it felt like a supercar in comparison! I know that doesn't answer your question but I think you will get used to the difference quiet quickly.

Iam running 17inch rims on standard suspension which gives a nice balance of comfort and cornering ability, the sport button was the best £90 I've ever spent, well worth it, I have it on all the time unless Iam on a motorway.

Even if the cost of running a diesel ends up the same as running a petrol due to fuel prices I think the D is worth the extra money just in performance alone over a petrol, and that's without congestion charge and road tax savings.

John

May 2nd, 2008, 09:46 AM	#4
CapriGT MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 06:18 AM Posts: 86 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by TimCS (original) Hey - I'm contemplating shipping in my 55 reg R53 MCS for a Clubby D to take advantage of the economy, extra space, lack of congestion charge, low road tax etc. Has anyone else done this swap and could you let me know if you are satisfied/disappointed at all? I adore my Supercharged S but with the rising fuel costs plus the rubbish traffic I have to drive in these days I'm wondering if it's worth the change. I popped into the MINI dealer next to work and the sales guy was more than keen to put me in the direction of a Clubman S but when I said it was more likely I'd go for a D, he seemed less excited. Clearly the D is the big seller. If you have made this swap, did you go for the Sport button and Sports Suspension to beef up your Clubby - or was that not necessary? Tim Hey Tim, I went from a big 4x4 to the Clubman D so it felt like a supercar in comparison! I know that doesn't answer your question but I think you will get used to the difference quiet quickly. Iam running 17inch rims on standard suspension which gives a nice balance of comfort and cornering ability, the sport button was the best £90 I've ever spent, well worth it, I have it on all the time unless Iam on a motorway. Even if the cost of running a diesel ends up the same as running a petrol due to fuel prices I think the D is worth the extra money just in performance alone over a petrol, and that's without congestion charge and road tax savings. John