Woppum Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Mum needs a car to take her and the ladies for walks (boarder terrier + ?) I narrowed it down to 2 cars. the golf gti and clubman/S The clubman got the vote today, possibly the S but maybe a little silly as its just a dog carrier! Couple of questions: Whats the ideal sepc to have on these? Is the S worth the extra couple of k? Any advice appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Clubman! That is 1 ugly awkward looking spud of a car. I've only seen 3. Seeing as it is a poor seller, not sure about it's re-sale value. Even that silly Ford Fusion thing would be a better bet. Easier to get in and out of too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 what are the problems with it? Its just to be a dog carrier. What would be better in that case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winrya Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Clubman! That is 1 ugly awkward looking spud of a car. I've only seen 3. Seeing as it is a poor seller, not sure about it's re-sale value. Even that silly Ford Fusion thing would be a better bet. Easier to get in and out of too. [/ QUOTE ] The clubman has doubled mini's sales so not sure about resale value. We've got a clubman diesel for a couple of days next week while the missus cooper has some work done. Not for us for sure but will be funny to drive it and see the reactions. One thing i can comment on is that the diesel engine is superb, could not believe how good the cooper d we were given a couple of weeks back was. Completely changed my thoughts on diesel. I'm even considering one with the works kit and all the bits and bobs to replace the gti in a couple of years when its too expensive to drive bloody labour £20 a year tax, low insurance and 72mpg all sounds good to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Dude - you normally talk a lot of sence - you narrowed it down to the clubman and Golf GTi - did you have a 3 car list? Is that the best you could do? Both those cars would pretty much put you in a freelander / Tiguan / Q5 - at least if the ladies want to get muddy it doesnt matter so much. WHat about BMW 1 series - just as good looking as the mini clubman as both are fugly. Fiat 500 - more unique than clubman, better looking. Jeep Wrangler - more environmentally friendly that the VW or Mini. Vx Meriva VXr..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Not good at these sorts of cars. She likes the look of the clubman and in the right colours I think it can look quite quirkey. The rear doors give excellent acess for small dog, and offers a window not to high so they can look out the windows. the rear seats wont be used. A fiat 500 is another nice idea. How big is the boot? That is all that matters with this car. Cool and boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Personally think the clubman looks shocking and the fact it has the rear door on the wrong side for driving on the left only makes matters worse. However I can see why it would fit your criteria as a dog transporter. I'd look at a 3rd 1 series if it was me though, better looking though not exactly a stunner and with good access to the boot it might just fit the bill instead of the mutt clubman. Of hows about a Merc A or B class... plenty of room in one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Lets face it, a 3 wheeler Reliant Robin is a better looking car than the Clubman. So you can get a dog in it, so thats a dog in a dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Its proper fugly! No offence to the BINI owner but they are all complete rip-offs.... there is only one real Mini..... mmmmm mind you.... I wouldnt say no to the Works GP mini..... Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted March 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 I have just actually come back from a dog walk with her. we discussed the clubman and i ran through all your thoughts on this board. She likes it, thinks its individual and a bit quirkey. I think she will go for a S version in 2 tone sparkling silver and black with stripes. Delivery is only 6 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Why not wait for the JCW factory version (deliveries are August I think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgwz Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Why not wait for the JCW factory version (deliveries are August I think) [/ QUOTE ] doesnt want to spend all his time cleaning dog up in the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Clubman! That is 1 ugly awkward looking spud of a car. I've only seen 3. Seeing as it is a poor seller, not sure about it's re-sale value. Even that silly Ford Fusion thing would be a better bet. Easier to get in and out of too. [/ QUOTE ] The clubman has doubled mini's sales so not sure about resale value. We've got a clubman diesel for a couple of days next week while the missus cooper has some work done. Not for us for sure but will be funny to drive it and see the reactions. One thing i can comment on is that the diesel engine is superb, could not believe how good the cooper d we were given a couple of weeks back was. Completely changed my thoughts on diesel. I'm even considering one with the works kit and all the bits and bobs to replace the gti in a couple of years when its too expensive to drive bloody labour £20 a year tax, low insurance and 72mpg all sounds good to me [/ QUOTE ] Doubled sales? Streuth, that's a sad fact - if true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 The clubman has been popular, for some reason??? Exsiting mini owners tend not to like it but I think the extra space has appealed to a new customer so you cant fault BMW for the idea. Still wouldn't touch it with yours though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Se5aScott Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Ugh, the clubman is seriously ugly, the poor dog will need a pair of these so that it doesn't get recognized Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneforsorrow Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 I saw a Clubman Cooper D the other day in brown - I was struggling to think of something nice to say about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted March 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 got to say i agree with mum, i think it looks quirkey. It dont bother me. The Gti (which I wanted her to get) looked a bit dull next to it and wasnt as good for the dogs to get in/out. Up for a better suggestion if there is one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Mini Clubman? Mini Clubmunter, according to www.sniffpetrol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 I don't think it looks bad. I think it's in keeping with the MINI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Yeah right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
962C Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 It looks horrible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 No. Just say it like it is 962C. It doesn't look horrible. It really does look sh*t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
962C Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 [ QUOTE ] No. Just say it like it is 962C. It doesn't look horrible. It really does look sh*t [/ QUOTE ] Hahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Reminds me of the old Bedford/Vauxhall Haha van. With the doors angled slightly upwards. The old Comma vans had that too. It really needed to stay on the drawing board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair_A3 Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 BMW 1 Series or Audi A3, that clubman is just horrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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