[swamos]

Obviously this is all going to be pure speculation, but anyone got ideas on how they could price the Traveller?

By looking at MINI form anyone want to take a punt on what the difference might be of a standard S to a Traveller S?

I'm thinking of waiting for this MINI, but I just don't know how they can price it in Aus. At the moment a Cooper S is priced at the same or more expensive than the Golf GTI, and even entry level 1 series. With a Golf GTI at 40k, and the current Chilli S at 42.5k, surely a Chilli traveller would have to be 45k+ AUD? WOW

[ontheroadagain]

For anyone who has ordered a Clubman, how do they handle the pricing? Any firm prices anywhere? Naturally, I'm interested in the dollar signs, but any information would be much appreciated.

[faster,Tobias!]

Motoringfile had this posted a few weeks ago;
MotoringFile » Archive » MINI Clubman US Pricing & Model Naming

[ontheroadagain]

Thank you Tobias - I'm assuming that price is for a very basic model. Posted on that thread asking for any updates. Gee, I suppose I could call my MA.

[DeK]

normally the Clubman is 2500€ additional compared to the coupé (similar equipement), I had this information yesterday my concession,

start at 08-NOV-2007 for COOPER & COOPER S

[rentagas]

Was expecting £1000-1500. Seems a bit steep considering the 5 series estate is £2000 more than the saloon.

[ontheroadagain]

Hmm, that could translate into quite a hefty sum in dollars.

[Hat]

thats gonna take a base clubman s close to £20k

[TimCS]

I did a config on mini.co.uk of my ideal "next" S and then added the 2 grand that the Clubman will no doubt add. It means I'd be looking at a MINI for the best part of 25 grand. That's crazy money. Can't afford that!

[Shaun]

This has been an area of concern for me its all very well getting excited but theres this voice keeps saying they are going to want a premium. The current S is out for me its too expensive now, A new Clubman, it would have to be base spec One or Cooper if I cant afford either thats the end for me and Minis.

[ontheroadagain]

Very true, the devil is in the detail$ for many. (not meaning to make it purely a dollar based issue - all legal tender included)

[Herbert Austin]

According to the local MINI Dealer the Clubman will be £1,200 more than the equivalent hatchback.

Thus a Cooper would start from £14,225 and a Cooper S £17,200

As most MINIs seem to have approx £3,000 worth of extras fitted the cost ends up at approx £17,225 for a Cooper and £20,200 for the Cooper S.

[Hat]

Quote: Originally Posted by Andy Simpson (original)

According to the local MINI Dealer the Clubman will be £1,200 more than the equivalent hatchback.

Thus a Cooper would start from £14,225 and a Cooper S £17,200

As most MINIs seem to have approx £3,000 worth of extras fitted the cost ends up at approx £17,225 for a Cooper and £20,200 for the Cooper S.

that doesn't seem too harsh

[dalboyne]

Quote: Originally Posted by Hat (original)

that doesn't seem too harsh

Sorry, but from where I am sitting, that seems a lot of cash for a car that is compromised - the asymetric suicide door

Ian

[Step_7]

Phew! - I was expecting worse than that - hopefully brings one in range for me next year when I will need that 5th seat!

[Hat]

interesting that the 1 series 3 door can also now be specced with a 3 seat rear bench or a 2 seat set up

[Shaun]

Seems ok for a second then you remember a basic S used to cost £14500 and then it does not look quite so good.Mini standard spec levels have hardly moved on have they .
Not all Minis come with £3000 worth of extras mine never have.
Will there be a One derivative? Auto Express claim a start price of £13500 for a "basic model" although they would claim the dashboard is made of cheese if someone sent them a spyshot.

[Japper]

Dealer told me his boss ( sales manager ) had just returned from a course on the JCW tuning kit and pricing for the Clubman. He claimed that the clubman will be £600 more than the hatch model for model.

This would fit with what you normally pay between 3dr and 5dr cars.

Let's face it, it's not an estate car is it

[Shaun]

Quote: Originally Posted by Japper (original)

Dealer told me his boss ( sales manager ) had just returned from a course on the JCW tuning kit and pricing for the Clubman. He claimed that the clubman will be £600 more than the hatch model for model.

This would fit with what you normally pay between 3dr and 5dr cars.

Let's face it, it's not an estate car is it

Thats more encouraging

[Willy]

I'll certainly have to look at it to see if the space/utility is worth the extra price. Otherwise, I will just get another MINI hatchback.