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Paul · Sep 7th, 2007, 09:44 AM

Of course the best MINI Clubman reviews and information is all right here: http://www.mini2.com/category/clubman/

But lets see if we can list the others as they appear.

First of all I found was The Sun:

The Sun Online - Ken Gibson: Ace of Clubmans

Hat · Sep 7th, 2007, 09:49 AM

so basically you're going to read the papers all day?

Paul · Sep 7th, 2007, 09:49 AM

Car Magazine, a longer, better quality (in my humble opinion) review:

Mini Clubman - First Drives - Carmagazine.co.uk

Also agree with a lot they say, so I'm bias.

Paul · Sep 7th, 2007, 09:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hat (original)

so basically you're going to read the papers all day?

It's interesting for me to compare and contrast what is said, and what is written.

Paul · Sep 7th, 2007, 10:12 AM

Business Car: BusinessCar - Mini Clubman: Test Drive

Paul was my co-driver on day one, but left early on Day two so I had the car to myself.

Step_7 · Sep 7th, 2007, 10:35 AM

I see the "Car" magazine guy mentions a "One Clubman" may be on the way - any truth to that story that you heard?

Paul · Sep 7th, 2007, 10:50 AM

They didn't say it would be coming, not expected. They may be taking that from the part in the press release that said that 2009 would be the first full year of production. But that is because US and others wont get it until into 2008.

dalboyne · Sep 7th, 2007, 11:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Of course the best MINI Clubman reviews and information is all right here: http://www.mini2.com/category/clubman/

But lets see if we can list the others as they appear.

First of all I found was The Sun:

The Sun Online - Ken Gibson: Ace of Clubmans

You can always rely on The Sun! They found a leggy blonde to pose in the back seats - and then were so distracted they forgot to mention the Club Door?

dalboyne · Sep 7th, 2007, 11:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Car Magazine, a longer, better quality (in my humble opinion) review:

Mini Clubman - First Drives - Carmagazine.co.uk

Also agree with a lot they say, so I'm bias.

I agree - a good rational objective review. I note his "conclusion that "the Clubman will find a small but devoted following" - hardly bodes well for the sort of sales MINI are looking for!

Ian

Paul · Sep 7th, 2007, 12:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dalboyne (original)

You can always rely on The Sun! They found a leggy blonde to pose in the back seats - and then were so distracted they forgot to mention the Club Door?

That photo is quite amusing, as to me it shows how little rear space there is. Ken isn't very tall, and his seat is further back than the passenger seat, and still it's quite clear rear legroom isn't really generous. It actually makes it look quite cramped to me.

Shaun · Sep 7th, 2007, 12:16 PM

As you can see, I’ve tested it out with a leggy blonde very attractive young lady to see if it would be possible to use as an emergency bed and it can for small adults.

Dirty old man! That could only be in the Sun he looks like a pervert in that pic shes thinking if he accidentaly touches my leg again I will break his nose.

Paul · Sep 7th, 2007, 01:01 PM

4Car: Mini Clubman (2007-) | Road Test Review | 4car | channel4.com

Quote: Originally Posted by 4Car

Discussion on enthusiast forums such as Mini2.com includes stories of serious transmission and clutch problems, water losses and overheating, electrical and electronic failures and general build quality defects.

Paul · Sep 8th, 2007, 04:52 PM

Edmunds: First Drive: 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman

Paul · Sep 9th, 2007, 08:21 AM

Times online: Mini Clubman Cooper S review | New Car Reviews - Times Online

Quote: Originally Posted by The Times

Opening both the driver’s door and the Clubdoor gives a wide opening. Shame, then, that the driver’s seatbelt intrudes on the aperture.

Didn't really find that a problem, but it could be, and it is poorly thought out.

Quote: Originally Posted by The Times

It’s a pert, firm, feisty little thing. Full of fun and frolics. Especially in Cooper S spec.

There have only been S models available to drive so far.

SoggyCornFlakes · Sep 11th, 2007, 06:58 AM

Declan just reviewed it on the BBC breakfast business news .......................... the new FORD MINI Clubman apparently

Paul · Sep 11th, 2007, 11:20 AM

Eh? Finger on the pulse there from the BBC...

Paul · Sep 12th, 2007, 08:16 AM

Mini Cooper S Clubman - Road Test First Drive - Autocar.co.uk

TimCS · Sep 12th, 2007, 04:02 PM

AutoExpress (for what they're worth) seem to like it.

paa100 · Sep 12th, 2007, 04:58 PM

Nice reviews.

I am beginning to really like it!

minicabrio · Sep 26th, 2007, 10:11 AM

Pistonheads now also have a review online.... PistonHeads Headlines

Plus some stunning PW/B pics

Sep 7th, 2007, 09:44 AM	#1
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	MINI Clubman reviews Of course the best MINI Clubman reviews and information is all right here: http://www.mini2.com/category/clubman/ But lets see if we can list the others as they appear. First of all I found was The Sun: The Sun Online - Ken Gibson: Ace of Clubmans

Sep 7th, 2007, 10:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Step_7 Whining.... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ire Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 1,483 Offline	I see the "Car" magazine guy mentions a "One Clubman" may be on the way - any truth to that story that you heard? www.mlni.co.uk

Sep 7th, 2007, 12:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
Shaun Mr Big Stuff Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oldham Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 3,115 Offline	As you can see, I’ve tested it out with a leggy blonde very attractive young lady to see if it would be possible to use as an emergency bed and it can for small adults. Dirty old man! That could only be in the Sun he looks like a pervert in that pic shes thinking if he accidentaly touches my leg again I will break his nose. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaun-g/

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SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 32,677 Online	Declan just reviewed it on the BBC breakfast business news .......................... the new FORD MINI Clubman apparently Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

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Sep 7th, 2007, 09:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 15,740 Offline	so basically you're going to read the papers all day?

Sep 7th, 2007, 09:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	Car Magazine, a longer, better quality (in my humble opinion) review: Mini Clubman - First Drives - Carmagazine.co.uk Also agree with a lot they say, so I'm bias.

Sep 7th, 2007, 09:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hat (original) so basically you're going to read the papers all day? It's interesting for me to compare and contrast what is said, and what is written.

Sep 7th, 2007, 10:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	Business Car: BusinessCar - Mini Clubman: Test Drive Paul was my co-driver on day one, but left early on Day two so I had the car to myself.

Sep 7th, 2007, 10:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	They didn't say it would be coming, not expected. They may be taking that from the part in the press release that said that 2009 would be the first full year of production. But that is because US and others wont get it until into 2008.

Sep 7th, 2007, 11:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
dalboyne Waiting patiently for R57 My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Luxembourg Local Time: 07:16 AM Posts: 1,537 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Of course the best MINI Clubman reviews and information is all right here: http://www.mini2.com/category/clubman/ But lets see if we can list the others as they appear. First of all I found was The Sun: The Sun Online - Ken Gibson: Ace of Clubmans You can always rely on The Sun! They found a leggy blonde to pose in the back seats - and then were so distracted they forgot to mention the Club Door?

Sep 7th, 2007, 11:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
dalboyne Waiting patiently for R57 My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Luxembourg Local Time: 07:16 AM Posts: 1,537 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Car Magazine, a longer, better quality (in my humble opinion) review: Mini Clubman - First Drives - Carmagazine.co.uk Also agree with a lot they say, so I'm bias. I agree - a good rational objective review. I note his "conclusion that "the Clubman will find a small but devoted following" - hardly bodes well for the sort of sales MINI are looking for! Ian

Sep 7th, 2007, 12:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dalboyne (original) You can always rely on The Sun! They found a leggy blonde to pose in the back seats - and then were so distracted they forgot to mention the Club Door? That photo is quite amusing, as to me it shows how little rear space there is. Ken isn't very tall, and his seat is further back than the passenger seat, and still it's quite clear rear legroom isn't really generous. It actually makes it look quite cramped to me.

Sep 7th, 2007, 01:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	4Car: Mini Clubman (2007-) \| Road Test Review \| 4car \| channel4.com Quote: Originally Posted by 4Car Discussion on enthusiast forums such as Mini2.com includes stories of serious transmission and clutch problems, water losses and overheating, electrical and electronic failures and general build quality defects.

Sep 8th, 2007, 04:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	Edmunds: First Drive: 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman

Sep 9th, 2007, 08:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	Times online: Mini Clubman Cooper S review \| New Car Reviews - Times Online Quote: Originally Posted by The Times Opening both the driver’s door and the Clubdoor gives a wide opening. Shame, then, that the driver’s seatbelt intrudes on the aperture. Didn't really find that a problem, but it could be, and it is poorly thought out. Quote: Originally Posted by The Times It’s a pert, firm, feisty little thing. Full of fun and frolics. Especially in Cooper S spec. There have only been S models available to drive so far.

Sep 11th, 2007, 11:20 AM	#16 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	Eh? Finger on the pulse there from the BBC...

Sep 12th, 2007, 08:16 AM	#17 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	Mini Cooper S Clubman - Road Test First Drive - Autocar.co.uk

Sep 12th, 2007, 04:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
paa100 MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On my way to France Local Time: 08:16 AM Posts: 1,260 Offline	Nice reviews. I am beginning to really like it!

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minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 14,763 Offline	Pistonheads now also have a review online.... PistonHeads Headlines Plus some stunning PW/B pics

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