[minicabrio]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Two rear seats. In the UK we can have two or three (same in some other markets), but North America for example only get two seats.

Thanks Paul... so three would be our default, but you can tick the option for two?

Must be a tight squeeze for three, especially as the car is no wider than standard?

[Paul]

Yep, three is standard in the UK, so you can chose two instead. The "third seat" doesn't look very comfortable or really a "full" seat. If you really need to seat three, then gopher it, otherwise I reckon two in comfort would be better.

[M111 CGC]

That's exactly what we thought so we are going for the 2 seat option as the main reason for getting a Clubman is for more comfortable rear (adult) passenger transport!

[SPClark]

So if you opt for the 2 (or 3) rear seats, are they removable later with not too much trouble?

I'd like to have 'em, but I don't carry more than one other body all that often & the space would be better used if the seats could come out for storage.

I've heard something recently about the price here (U.S.) being more in line with the other models.

I may consider trading my R56 up for a Clubman once they appear over here.

The R53 I sold didn't bring what I'd hoped it would after US 133,000 miles, but then I calculated out the depreciation over 4-1/2 years was about $.11 per mile, which isn't too bad after all. Keeping any vehicle that long isn't conducive to making anything when it comes time to move on to something new.

[Paul]

In the US you only get the two seat option as far as I'm aware. Due to approval I believe.

[thebigyin]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

In the US you only get the two seat option as far as I'm aware. Due to approval I believe.

Paul, actually the reason for only a two seat option in the US is the US National obesity epidemic - in other words there is no way three american scould fit their fat arses into the rear seats...

[captain]

yesterday my friend took deliver of her new mini one & in the manual there are references to the clubman mainly to do with the rear doors & wippers , i did not get a very good look at it but i will be borowing it soon

[hein]

had a call from my dealer, the production of my PW/BL/BL cooper D clubman will be week 45, and week 47 delivery

[Shaun]

Does anyone know when Mini dealers will actually start doing stuff ?

The treatment I received at the R56 launch was very poor and am going to treat this as a last chance with Mini. I am not going chasing after them I have registered interest at an early stage and wonder how long I should reasonably expected to wait before they start promoting the Clubman.

[M111 CGC]

Quote: Originally Posted by hein (original)

had a call from my dealer, the production of my PW/BL/BL cooper D clubman will be week 45, and week 47 delivery

Despite assurances of a launch delivery when we placed the order (having changed from another dealer!) our dealer now tells us that our PW/B Dooper Clubman will not arrive at the dealer until a week before Christmas!!!!

We are not amused, anyone know of any UK dealers with early Clubman build slots available??

C&H

[minicabrio]

I'll ask Farnborough and Guildford tomorrow for you Chris

[CapriGT]

Hi all, I've also just been informed that the delivery of my Clubman Cooper D has been put back about month to first few weeks in Dec instead of Nov. Something to do with the amount of demand the diesel variant, apparently if you order now a lot of dealers are quoting March 08 delivery for the Clubman Cooper D ????

[I love MINI, Laura]

Chris and Helen wasn't there any luck asking questions at the factory about the dates?

[M111 CGC]

Laura, We are awaiting a reply from Anna who is looking into it for us.

Chris

[Harpo]

Hi Chris,

Have a word with Richard at D!ck Lovett in Hungerford (01488 682772) - mention my name - he keeps a pretty sharp eye on build slots for his customers.

[Jordan210]

As this is the Clubby specing Thread Here is mine Due for order in mid 08 and hopefully built for end of 08 ( depending on money lol )

Cooper Clubman
Lightning Blue and silver (inc C pillars)
17" Pace spokes
Cloth/Leather pacific blue (2 rear seats)
Trim fluid silver
Chili Pack
Sports suspension
Multi-func Steering wheel
Exterior Mirror pack
Chrome line interior
Visibility pack
Silver stripes
white indicator lens
Darked rear glass
anthracite roof
Sports Buttons
Parking senors
Bi-Xenons
Hi Fi






Things will come of this maybe to keep the price lowers, I need to work my butt of for my clubby lol. Also it is about a yearish from ordring some might be able to pic up an Ex demo near a spec like this.

[M111 CGC]

Quote: Originally Posted by Harpo (original)

Hi Chris,

Have a word with Richard at D!ck Lovett in Hungerford (01488 682772) - mention my name - he keeps a pretty sharp eye on build slots for his customers.

Thanks Paul - Richard is who we ordered from in the end after being less than impressed with Cooper Reading!

Chris

[slim_boy_fat]

They have dropped the ball with this one, that rear door opening at the drivers side is a big no no