MINI Cooper S All 4 Countryman

[andybl]

Following on from the countryman thread , i am prepared to get flamed for this one However introducing my new company car ! I gave up my old championship 50 for this !











Okay , so I work for MINI , Hence the car but I like it . Looking forward to trying it out in the snow !!!

[Waugh-terfall]

I quite like those, though I'm counting the days until I can afford/buy myself a Clubman...

Really like the spec you've got, those wheels definitely set it off nicely! Might head over to the MINI configurator like some sort of nerd, just to see what those black wheels would look like on a white Countryman...

[carlove]

Saw one a brown one on the road the other day and I was sick in my mouth. It looks better in the pictures

Edited by carlove on Tuesday 12th October 17:49

[andybl]

Waugh-terfall said:

I quite like those, though I'm counting the days until I can afford/buy myself a Clubman...

Really like the spec you've got, those wheels definitely set it off nicely! Might head over to the MINI configurator like some sort of nerd, just to see what those black wheels would look like on a white Countryman...

Thanks for the comments , Wheels are 19" JCW upgrade wheels . There not on the configurator as they are dealer fit . White car Black wheels look great by the way !

[gj88]

19" wheels? They look like 17" on that car. Gone are the days of subtle, elegant automotive design but if you like it then congratulations on the new car.

[Don1]

Is that the new X3?

[Waugh-terfall]

andybl said:

Waugh-terfall said:

I quite like those, though I'm counting the days until I can afford/buy myself a Clubman...

Really like the spec you've got, those wheels definitely set it off nicely! Might head over to the MINI configurator like some sort of nerd, just to see what those black wheels would look like on a white Countryman...

Thanks for the comments , Wheels are 19" JCW upgrade wheels . There not on the configurator as they are dealer fit . White car Black wheels look great by the way !

Aaah yes, neither are driving lamps... Still, you're right:

[SonicHedgeHog]

As you work for Mini I'm sure you won't mind telling us the list price of that little lot. Any change from £30k?

And I quite like it btw.

[Mini1275]

Sorry, i usually respect every car posted on here, even if i don't like them, but this. What a hideous monstrosity. And, as above, they look better in photo's than in real life!.

Edited by Mini1275 on Tuesday 12th October 18:21

[Max M4X WW]

I like it, Not as a Mini but as a car.

[joe_90]

Sorry, but that is just a mess of lines, grills, and out of proportion wheels/arches etc.
Its just too busy everywhere, there is no simplicity of the mini ethos left?

Do you think it has any of the 'mini ethos' in it at all?

[andybl]

SonicHedgeHog said:

As you work for Mini I'm sure you won't mind telling us the list price of that little lot. Any change from £30k?

And I quite like it btw.

cough £32,395 cough

including dealer fit wheels and aero kit

[Angry Sheep]

Very smart, I'm a big fan of the Countryman.

[DaveL86]

I actually really like this, on paper it sounds a very capable car and the new shape looks fantastic.

One thing I hate about a lot of Mini's is the speedo in the centre console? I prefer a more traditional speedo, rev etc layout.

[andybl]

joe_90 said:

Sorry, but that is just a mess of lines, grills, and out of proportion wheels/arches etc.
Its just too busy everywhere, there is no simplicity of the mini ethos left?

Do you think it has any of the 'mini ethos' in it at all?

Its not a Mini agreed . Its moving the MINI brand on and keeping people within the brand .

Drive one, the turn in and handling is very similar if not the same as an equivalent R56 hatchback . Its a fun car for people who need a bit more space . The JCW version will be a really fun quick 4wd hatch

[dufusmuppet]

£32k for that ......

[Fabiao]

andybl said:

joe_90 said:

Sorry, but that is just a mess of lines, grills, and out of proportion wheels/arches etc.
Its just too busy everywhere, there is no simplicity of the mini ethos left?

Do you think it has any of the 'mini ethos' in it at all?

Its not a Mini agreed . Its moving the MINI brand on and keeping people within the brand .

Does this mean we can look forward to a massive 5-series based 'MINI' in the near future, then?

[Otter Smacker]

32K for that Would of been better off with replacing your old company car for a Jaguar XF. I know I would of, but then again, it's not my choice and I'm glad to hear you're happy with your new toy


ETA: Crumbs, just relised you work for Mini

Edited by Otter Smacker on Tuesday 12th October 20:05

[andybl]

Otter Smacker said:

32K for that Would of been better off with replacing your old company car for a Jaguar XF. I know I would of, but then again, it's not my choice and I'm glad to hear you're happy with your new toy

Would love an XF however my employer wouldnt like me driving a competitors brand !

[RetroCosworth]

£32k for a BMW Mini