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AprilWhine · Apr 7th, 2008, 01:56 PM

Tomorrow I join the group of Clubman owners, I pick up my Clubbie in MN at 8 am. Then I can start moaning about it.

ontheroadagain · Apr 8th, 2008, 02:07 AM

Sherry - keep a log on your trip home, that is if you can stop driving!

dukesantos · Apr 8th, 2008, 02:14 AM

Sherry, Which car went away, the GP?

AprilWhine · Apr 8th, 2008, 03:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dukesantos (original)

Sherry, Which car went away, the GP?

Both of them.

The GP went to a nice young man named Felipe, who drove it to PA, back here for AMVIV, then back to PA.

Daisy was sold on Ebay to a 75 year old guy from WI who is into classic cars. As I demo'd features to him, he just kept saying "wow!" Picked it up here and drove it home.

AprilWhine · Apr 8th, 2008, 03:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ontheroadagain (original)

Sherry - keep a log on your trip home, that is if you can stop driving!

BB, it will be a video blog.

I'll be taking pictures all along the road, and will post them in this forum when I return.

Shaun · Apr 8th, 2008, 07:18 AM

Its 8 oclock here Sherry not long now

ontheroadagain · Apr 8th, 2008, 11:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine (original)

BB, it will be a video blog.

I'll be taking pictures all along the road, and will post them in this forum when I return.

How exciting and high tech! You and Jim Ray never cease to amaze me - now if only you cold figure out how to go with a live feed!

Jim Ray · Apr 8th, 2008, 05:54 PM

Got a call from Sherry, she was at the dealer at 0800, it took an hour to pick up the car, and she is now headed West.

She was very impressed with the dealership, and is thrilled with the Clubman. She did not say how many cup holders were in the car, but it must be enough. Included in her baggage was a 1 to 4 power outlet adapter, so she could have all of her electronic driving aids working at the same time.

She will be posting as soon as she stops for the night.

Jim Ray · Apr 8th, 2008, 05:56 PM

Sherry does all the high tech stuff, she lets me change wheels and turn wrenches. I mostly just stand back and admire.

Quote: Originally Posted by ontheroadagain (original)

How exciting and high tech! You and Jim Ray never cease to amaze me - now if only you cold figure out how to go with a live feed!

ontheroadagain · Apr 8th, 2008, 07:36 PM

Excellent to learn she's on the road again but in the new Clubman!

AprilWhine · Apr 9th, 2008, 12:46 AM

Wasn't fair to Morro to hijack his thread, I split these replies off to our own thread.

I was on the road out of town before 10am and made a bit over 200 miles before I had to stop for sleep.

Gotta say, I love it! The clubbie handles a little differently than the other Coopers we've owned and it doesn't have as much power as the GP

but I'm still very impressed. The seats are a whole new level of comfort, they hold your arse like a baseball in a mitt.

There's plenty of power and my onboard computer says I'm averaging over 40 mpg so far. My average mph is less than 60, I'm taking it easy for break in mileage.

I'll be back to post pics later, after I get some uploaded.

Mike Clarke · Apr 9th, 2008, 01:04 AM

Congratulations on the Clubman AW, have a safe trip home

Jim Ray · Apr 9th, 2008, 01:26 AM

Ah, we only tell the fun stuff and the stuff that works.

That makes it easy to look good.

Quote: Originally Posted by ontheroadagain (original)

How exciting and high tech! You and Jim Ray never cease to amaze me - now if only you cold figure out how to go with a live feed!

AprilWhine · Apr 9th, 2008, 01:33 AM

Here's the pictures from today, pickup and first little bit of driving:

Jim Ray · Apr 9th, 2008, 02:07 AM

Golly, your MA is wearing high heels.

What kind of primitive society do they have there?

And I saw the radar detector Missy!

ontheroadagain · Apr 9th, 2008, 03:20 AM

Congratulations Sherry and Jim Ray on your new Clubman - already personalized, teched out and on the road! Whahoo!!!!!

I'm very impressed by that announcement the Dealer had next to your Clubman - never seen one of those before...kind of like high heels, eh?

I also think it's great that you had photos of your planned color scheme, as well.

Quick tech question - what kind of Garmin GPS do you have? I think it's a Garmin. I've been thinking of springing for one with some of my "Economic Stimulus Package" moola.

Hope you're keeping track of the comments you get along the drive, Sherry.

I wish you two a good night's sleep and will look forward to reading tomorrow's adventures. Sweet dreams!

dukesantos · Apr 9th, 2008, 04:05 AM

I like that color scheme.

Yeoda · Apr 9th, 2008, 07:55 AM

Great Start to your Clubman miles. The dealer has obviously made this an "event" for you, which is something we have never felt even after 4 MINI purchases! Enjoy!

AprilWhine · Apr 9th, 2008, 10:09 AM

Thanks all, I'm up and ready for day 2 on the road!

BB, that is the Garmin Nuvi 650. It's on sale at Costco for $299, a real bargain! Works great and you can download the MINI icon from a guy who posts on NAM.

I was a fan of OEM nav, but for $300 vs $2000, it was a no brainer.

NickyJ · Apr 9th, 2008, 10:21 AM

Congratulations Sherry and Jim

It's lovely and it's going to look even better when you get the fancy wheels on

Does it have a name yet? Ours still remains nameless

Apr 7th, 2008, 01:56 PM	#1
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 09:35 PM Posts: 16,890 Offline	AW buys a Clubman, the road adventure thread. Tomorrow I join the group of Clubman owners, I pick up my Clubbie in MN at 8 am. Then I can start moaning about it. Global Moderator

Apr 8th, 2008, 02:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
ontheroadagain MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: near Playland Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 1,789 Offline	Sherry - keep a log on your trip home, that is if you can stop driving! First love: MC CVT Indi Blue/White '04 Past MINI: MC CVT PW/Black '06 Present MINI: MCa Clubman BRG/BLK '08

Apr 8th, 2008, 03:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 09:35 PM Posts: 16,890 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dukesantos (original) Sherry, Which car went away, the GP? Both of them. The GP went to a nice young man named Felipe, who drove it to PA, back here for AMVIV, then back to PA. Daisy was sold on Ebay to a 75 year old guy from WI who is into classic cars. As I demo'd features to him, he just kept saying "wow!" Picked it up here and drove it home. Global Moderator

Apr 8th, 2008, 03:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 09:35 PM Posts: 16,890 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ontheroadagain (original) Sherry - keep a log on your trip home, that is if you can stop driving! BB, it will be a video blog. I'll be taking pictures all along the road, and will post them in this forum when I return. Global Moderator

Apr 8th, 2008, 07:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Shaun Mr Big Stuff Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oldham Local Time: 04:35 AM Posts: 3,204 Offline	Its 8 oclock here Sherry not long now http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaun-g/

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Apr 8th, 2008, 02:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
dukesantos Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Viva Las Vegas Local Time: 08:35 PM Posts: 742 Offline	Sherry, Which car went away, the GP?

Apr 8th, 2008, 11:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
ontheroadagain MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: near Playland Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 1,789 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine (original) BB, it will be a video blog. I'll be taking pictures all along the road, and will post them in this forum when I return. How exciting and high tech! You and Jim Ray never cease to amaze me - now if only you cold figure out how to go with a live feed! First love: MC CVT Indi Blue/White '04 Past MINI: MC CVT PW/Black '06 Present MINI: MCa Clubman BRG/BLK '08

Apr 8th, 2008, 05:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jim Ray AprilWhine's Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Where the wind blows Local Time: 07:35 PM Posts: 1,547 Offline	Got a call from Sherry, she was at the dealer at 0800, it took an hour to pick up the car, and she is now headed West. She was very impressed with the dealership, and is thrilled with the Clubman. She did not say how many cup holders were in the car, but it must be enough. Included in her baggage was a 1 to 4 power outlet adapter, so she could have all of her electronic driving aids working at the same time. She will be posting as soon as she stops for the night.

Apr 8th, 2008, 05:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jim Ray AprilWhine's Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Where the wind blows Local Time: 07:35 PM Posts: 1,547 Offline	Sherry does all the high tech stuff, she lets me change wheels and turn wrenches. I mostly just stand back and admire. Quote: Originally Posted by ontheroadagain (original) How exciting and high tech! You and Jim Ray never cease to amaze me - now if only you cold figure out how to go with a live feed!

Apr 8th, 2008, 07:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
ontheroadagain MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: near Playland Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 1,789 Offline	Excellent to learn she's on the road again but in the new Clubman! First love: MC CVT Indi Blue/White '04 Past MINI: MC CVT PW/Black '06 Present MINI: MCa Clubman BRG/BLK '08

Apr 9th, 2008, 12:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 09:35 PM Posts: 16,890 Offline	Wasn't fair to Morro to hijack his thread, I split these replies off to our own thread. I was on the road out of town before 10am and made a bit over 200 miles before I had to stop for sleep. Gotta say, I love it! The clubbie handles a little differently than the other Coopers we've owned and it doesn't have as much power as the GP but I'm still very impressed. The seats are a whole new level of comfort, they hold your arse like a baseball in a mitt. There's plenty of power and my onboard computer says I'm averaging over 40 mpg so far. My average mph is less than 60, I'm taking it easy for break in mileage. I'll be back to post pics later, after I get some uploaded. Global Moderator

Apr 9th, 2008, 01:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 11:35 AM Posts: 5,210 Offline	Congratulations on the Clubman AW, have a safe trip home

Apr 9th, 2008, 01:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
Jim Ray AprilWhine's Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Where the wind blows Local Time: 07:35 PM Posts: 1,547 Offline	Ah, we only tell the fun stuff and the stuff that works. That makes it easy to look good. Quote: Originally Posted by ontheroadagain (original) How exciting and high tech! You and Jim Ray never cease to amaze me - now if only you cold figure out how to go with a live feed!

Apr 9th, 2008, 01:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 09:35 PM Posts: 16,890 Offline	Here's the pictures from today, pickup and first little bit of driving: Global Moderator

Apr 9th, 2008, 02:07 AM	#15 (permalink)
Jim Ray AprilWhine's Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Where the wind blows Local Time: 07:35 PM Posts: 1,547 Offline	Golly, your MA is wearing high heels. What kind of primitive society do they have there? And I saw the radar detector Missy!

Apr 9th, 2008, 03:20 AM	#16 (permalink)
ontheroadagain MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: near Playland Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 1,789 Offline	Congratulations Sherry and Jim Ray on your new Clubman - already personalized, teched out and on the road! Whahoo!!!!! I'm very impressed by that announcement the Dealer had next to your Clubman - never seen one of those before...kind of like high heels, eh? I also think it's great that you had photos of your planned color scheme, as well. Quick tech question - what kind of Garmin GPS do you have? I think it's a Garmin. I've been thinking of springing for one with some of my "Economic Stimulus Package" moola. Hope you're keeping track of the comments you get along the drive, Sherry. I wish you two a good night's sleep and will look forward to reading tomorrow's adventures. Sweet dreams! First love: MC CVT Indi Blue/White '04 Past MINI: MC CVT PW/Black '06 Present MINI: MCa Clubman BRG/BLK '08

Apr 9th, 2008, 04:05 AM	#17 (permalink)
dukesantos Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Viva Las Vegas Local Time: 08:35 PM Posts: 742 Offline	I like that color scheme.

Apr 9th, 2008, 07:55 AM	#18 (permalink)
Yeoda It's good to torque! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frome, Somerset Local Time: 04:35 AM Posts: 349 Offline	Great Start to your Clubman miles. The dealer has obviously made this an "event" for you, which is something we have never felt even after 4 MINI purchases! Enjoy! www.mendipminis.co.uk

Apr 9th, 2008, 10:09 AM	#19 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 09:35 PM Posts: 16,890 Offline	Thanks all, I'm up and ready for day 2 on the road! BB, that is the Garmin Nuvi 650. It's on sale at Costco for $299, a real bargain! Works great and you can download the MINI icon from a guy who posts on NAM. I was a fan of OEM nav, but for $300 vs $2000, it was a no brainer. Global Moderator

Apr 9th, 2008, 10:21 AM	#20 (permalink)
NickyJ Mmmm JT Muffins™ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Yorkshire Local Time: 04:35 AM Posts: 7,102 Offline	Congratulations Sherry and Jim It's lovely and it's going to look even better when you get the fancy wheels on Does it have a name yet? Ours still remains nameless