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SteveM3 · Feb 3rd, 2008, 05:29 PM

Has anyone moved from the R53 S to a clubman. I see pictures of clubmans with
dirty rear doors but wondered if it is as bad as the original S hatch? I was hoping as
the rear of the car sticks out more it might help.

I love MINI, Laura · Feb 3rd, 2008, 05:37 PM

Thinking about the Clubman Steve?

in da clubman · Feb 3rd, 2008, 05:47 PM

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!

xBoXlOvEr · Feb 3rd, 2008, 10:13 PM

The rear bumper gets so dirty after raining or when you clean the clubman... the water that stays inside the rear doors, after minutes it slides to the bumper and when it gets dry it's horrible...

I'll show you a pic tomorrow... Now it's raining in Madrid.

SteveM3 · Feb 4th, 2008, 08:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original)

Thinking about the Clubman Steve?

Just thinking at the moment. The bigger boot is not a priority but the extra legroom would
be very useful as I often have adults in the back. However I am annoyed at the clubdoor
being on the wrong side and don't particularly want to reward MINI with a sale with their
attitude to us RHD drivers

.

I love MINI, Laura · Feb 4th, 2008, 09:15 PM

I was quite successful at getting out from behind the driver (while still seated) when I tried the club door out. Its quite a shock but seems to work. Suprised me. I agree its silly getting out into traffic though. Don't like getting out of the back without the club door though far too far back without the club door. Try it out see if they will lend it to you for a day or so if your thinking develops! I like it more I see it! xxxx

Feb 3rd, 2008, 05:29 PM	#1
SteveM3 MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malmesbury, Wilts Local Time: 10:39 PM Posts: 1,775 Offline	Dirty rear Has anyone moved from the R53 S to a clubman. I see pictures of clubmans with dirty rear doors but wondered if it is as bad as the original S hatch? I was hoping as the rear of the car sticks out more it might help. Some people are like a Slinky ........ not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs

Feb 4th, 2008, 08:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
SteveM3 MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malmesbury, Wilts Local Time: 10:39 PM Posts: 1,775 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original) Thinking about the Clubman Steve? Just thinking at the moment. The bigger boot is not a priority but the extra legroom would be very useful as I often have adults in the back. However I am annoyed at the clubdoor being on the wrong side and don't particularly want to reward MINI with a sale with their attitude to us RHD drivers . Some people are like a Slinky ........ not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs

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Feb 3rd, 2008, 05:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 10:39 PM Posts: 3,198 Offline	Thinking about the Clubman Steve?

Feb 3rd, 2008, 05:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
in da clubman MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 09:39 PM Posts: 14 Offline	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!

Feb 3rd, 2008, 10:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
xBoXlOvEr La vida es Mini Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Madrid Local Time: 11:39 PM Posts: 115 Offline	The rear bumper gets so dirty after raining or when you clean the clubman... the water that stays inside the rear doors, after minutes it slides to the bumper and when it gets dry it's horrible... I'll show you a pic tomorrow... Now it's raining in Madrid.

Feb 4th, 2008, 09:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 10:39 PM Posts: 3,198 Offline	I was quite successful at getting out from behind the driver (while still seated) when I tried the club door out. Its quite a shock but seems to work. Suprised me. I agree its silly getting out into traffic though. Don't like getting out of the back without the club door though far too far back without the club door. Try it out see if they will lend it to you for a day or so if your thinking develops! I like it more I see it! xxxx

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