Comments on: The MINI Clubman http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:46:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: will_89 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/comment-page-1/#comment-173511 will_89 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:53:07 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/#comment-173511 <p>ITS NOT A MINI AND WILL NEVER BE A MINI. MINIS (old) ARE CLASS I HAVE 5 AND AM ONLY 18, THE DRIVE OFF THE PROPER MINI IS MORE FUN AND WILL NEVER BE THE SAME, WELL ONLY IN A GO KART. SOMEBODY HAS TO STOP BMW BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!!!! THE NEW CLUBMAN IS UGLY AND FOR ENGLISH IT IS POINTLESS THE SUISIDE DOORS ARE ON THE WRONG SIDE SO YOU OPEN THE DOOR ON TO THE ROAD.</p> ITS NOT A MINI AND WILL NEVER BE A MINI. MINIS (old) ARE CLASS I HAVE 5 AND AM ONLY 18, THE DRIVE OFF THE PROPER MINI IS MORE FUN AND WILL NEVER BE THE SAME, WELL ONLY IN A GO KART. SOMEBODY HAS TO STOP BMW BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!!!! THE NEW CLUBMAN IS UGLY AND FOR ENGLISH IT IS POINTLESS THE SUISIDE DOORS ARE ON THE WRONG SIDE SO YOU OPEN THE DOOR ON TO THE ROAD.

]]> By: Roddaz http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/comment-page-1/#comment-105849 Roddaz Thu, 22 Mar 2007 09:10:53 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/#comment-105849 <p>Hey they cant call that a Mini Clubman because The Real mini clubmans ALL had square fronts but this is a round nose ??? and this one is more like a mini Van ???</p> <p>I would love to see a "NEW MINI CLUBMAN" as long as it had a square front like the old ones - Why is MINI just churning out variations of the same style?</p> <p>And to whoever mentioned the idea of a "NEW MINI MOKE" and "PICKUP" - What a great Idea! I think BMW could do a good impression of the Wolseley Hornet Mini too! There is More To the name MINI than just Coopers.</p> Hey they cant call that a Mini Clubman because The Real mini clubmans ALL had square fronts but this is a round nose ??? and this one is more like a mini Van ???

I would love to see a “NEW MINI CLUBMAN” as long as it had a square front like the old ones – Why is MINI just churning out variations of the same style?

And to whoever mentioned the idea of a “NEW MINI MOKE” and “PICKUP” – What a great Idea! I think BMW could do a good impression of the Wolseley Hornet Mini too! There is More To the name MINI than just Coopers.

]]> By: 2008 Mini Clubman/Traveller | A blog on JDM automotive industry. Includes, spyshots photo, autoparts reviews and motoring tech articles. http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/comment-page-1/#comment-104368 2008 Mini Clubman/Traveller | A blog on JDM automotive industry. Includes, spyshots photo, autoparts reviews and motoring tech articles. Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:32:01 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/#comment-104368 <p>[...] The spyshot of 2008 mini club man. Expected to enter the market next year. The Mini fanatics over at Motoringfile say this will only be used on one side to keep weight down, but the driver’s side clearly shows similar cut lines. As for the name of this new Mini, Motoringfile also claims that Clubman is at the top of the list, but various trademark issues might force Mini to consider other monikers. Given that it not expected to go on sale until 2008, Mini will have plenty of time to figure it out. [...]</p> [...] The spyshot of 2008 mini club man. Expected to enter the market next year. The Mini fanatics over at Motoringfile say this will only be used on one side to keep weight down, but the driver’s side clearly shows similar cut lines. As for the name of this new Mini, Motoringfile also claims that Clubman is at the top of the list, but various trademark issues might force Mini to consider other monikers. Given that it not expected to go on sale until 2008, Mini will have plenty of time to figure it out. [...]

]]> By: Wenli Chen http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/comment-page-1/#comment-92352 Wenli Chen Sat, 03 Feb 2007 17:01:40 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/#comment-92352 <p>Is Mini Cooper Car British Car?</p> Is Mini Cooper Car British Car?

]]> By: rebecca mini owner http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/comment-page-1/#comment-91489 rebecca mini owner Fri, 02 Feb 2007 05:33:56 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/#comment-91489 <p>as a woman who loves cars, clubman is back to the stoneage. I am all about clubbing men but get a good idea here. I am also all about heritage, but clubman is wrong compared to what the name could be. travelor or traveler or motorer or anything but clubman. there are great ideas that were just given to them. Even Estate or Rover would be fantastically forward and not backward as clubman.</p> as a woman who loves cars, clubman is back to the stoneage. I am all about clubbing men but get a good idea here. I am also all about heritage, but clubman is wrong compared to what the name could be. travelor or traveler or motorer or anything but clubman. there are great ideas that were just given to them. Even Estate or Rover would be fantastically forward and not backward as clubman.

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » More Clubman Photos Hit the Web http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/comment-page-1/#comment-89350 MotoringFile » Archive » More Clubman Photos Hit the Web Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:22:42 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/#comment-89350 <p>[...] Both Worldcarfans and the Car Connection are running the same photos of the Clubman doing more testing in the depths of the Nordic winter. While there’s nothing there that we didn’t see last week, they offer yet another great look at the car in almost final trim. It’s also worth noting that both these publications are, for the first time, not calling it the “Traveller”. Maybe they’re finally getting the message. [...]</p> [...] Both Worldcarfans and the Car Connection are running the same photos of the Clubman doing more testing in the depths of the Nordic winter. While there’s nothing there that we didn’t see last week, they offer yet another great look at the car in almost final trim. It’s also worth noting that both these publications are, for the first time, not calling it the “Traveller”. Maybe they’re finally getting the message. [...]

]]> By: MotoringFile » 2006 » December » 31 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/comment-page-1/#comment-77320 MotoringFile » 2006 » December » 31 Sat, 30 Dec 2006 19:07:36 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/#comment-77320 <p>[...] MF Featured Articles MINI's Future Models Revealed R56 Pedestrian Crash Analysis 2007 MINI USA Pricing and Options 2007 MINI In Detail (Part 2 / Part 3) 2007 MINI Official Photos (Part 2 / Part 3) 2007 MINI Drops Weight 2007 JCW Accessories Revealed MINI Names the R55: The Clubman MF Design Analysis: 2007 MINI Official 2007 MINI UK PDFs [...]</p> [...] MF Featured Articles MINI’s Future Models Revealed R56 Pedestrian Crash Analysis 2007 MINI USA Pricing and Options 2007 MINI In Detail (Part 2 / Part 3) 2007 MINI Official Photos (Part 2 / Part 3) 2007 MINI Drops Weight 2007 JCW Accessories Revealed MINI Names the R55: The Clubman MF Design Analysis: 2007 MINI Official 2007 MINI UK PDFs [...]

]]> By: Darren http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/comment-page-1/#comment-64668 Darren Tue, 21 Nov 2006 13:16:14 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/#comment-64668 <p>The Mini clubman has a great following in the UK. They are obviously out numbered by the original roundnose version due to the number produced. If you think the clubman pictures at the top of the page are horrible, check out the purple clubman on the following link <a href="http://www.ocoop.com/photo.htm" rel="nofollow">Purple Mini Clubman</a></p> <p>Its in the third row, click it for a larger image.</p> <p>What do you think?</p> The Mini clubman has a great following in the UK. They are obviously out numbered by the original roundnose version due to the number produced. If you think the clubman pictures at the top of the page are horrible, check out the purple clubman on the following link Purple Mini Clubman

Its in the third row, click it for a larger image.

What do you think?

]]> By: ichor http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/comment-page-1/#comment-63858 ichor Thu, 16 Nov 2006 05:35:34 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/#comment-63858 <p>they can put whatever they want on the badge, i think we should all still refer to it as the "traveller". it will be the mark of us proper afficionados. it's the MINI Traveller, we all know it to be true.</p> they can put whatever they want on the badge, i think we should all still refer to it as the “traveller”. it will be the mark of us proper afficionados. it’s the MINI Traveller, we all know it to be true.

]]> By: gaztronic http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/comment-page-1/#comment-63496 gaztronic Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:53:34 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/#comment-63496 <p>The mini was never used as the brand. from new in 1959 it was sold as the Morris mini minor and the Austin seven. then both companys started to use just mini. Durnig the 1970's the mini wore the Leyaland L and then in the 1980's after sale by leyland ( government owned) to british aero space it became part of Austin Rover later just Rover at no time in the history of the original mini was it a brand. Later badges just said Mini or Mini cooper but it was always listed on dvla Uk log books a Rover mini or Rover mini cooper.</p> The mini was never used as the brand. from new in 1959 it was sold as the Morris mini minor and the Austin seven. then both companys started to use just mini. Durnig the 1970’s the mini wore the Leyaland L and then in the 1980’s after sale by leyland ( government owned) to british aero space it became part of Austin Rover later just Rover at no time in the history of the original mini was it a brand. Later badges just said Mini or Mini cooper but it was always listed on dvla Uk log books a Rover mini or Rover mini cooper.

]]> By: gaztronic http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/comment-page-1/#comment-63490 gaztronic Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:31:16 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/#comment-63490 <p>clubman hmmmmmm. what rubbish. If you look at the photo's of the clubman at the top of the page you will notice that it had the un popular square front produced from 1969 to 1980 the only decent clubman was the gt 1275 and it was only called this as cooper had disasosiated itsself from British leyalnd and wouldn't concent to their brand on the car. If BMW produce a square front mini then yes youse the name if not follow the history and use countryman or traveller. putting the clubman name on the car might doom it to the original models failure.</p> clubman hmmmmmm. what rubbish. If you look at the photo’s of the clubman at the top of the page you will notice that it had the un popular square front produced from 1969 to 1980 the only decent clubman was the gt 1275 and it was only called this as cooper had disasosiated itsself from British leyalnd and wouldn’t concent to their brand on the car. If BMW produce a square front mini then yes youse the name if not follow the history and use countryman or traveller. putting the clubman name on the car might doom it to the original models failure.

]]> By: MotoringFile » 2006 » September » 07 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/comment-page-1/#comment-51381 MotoringFile » 2006 » September » 07 Thu, 07 Sep 2006 02:16:19 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/#comment-51381 <p>[...] Error 404 - Not Found MotoringFile Featured Articles Next Generation MINI Articles (all) 2007 MINI In Detail 2007 MINI Official Photos 2007 MINI Drops Weight 2007 Navigation to Include iDrive MINI Names the R55: The Clubman 2007 US Market Options Packages Next Generation MINI Production Timeline Top 5 Most Popular MF Articles [...]</p> [...] Error 404 – Not Found MotoringFile Featured Articles Next Generation MINI Articles (all) 2007 MINI In Detail 2007 MINI Official Photos 2007 MINI Drops Weight 2007 Navigation to Include iDrive MINI Names the R55: The Clubman 2007 US Market Options Packages Next Generation MINI Production Timeline Top 5 Most Popular MF Articles [...]

]]> By: R53 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/comment-page-1/#comment-51289 R53 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 07:06:50 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/#comment-51289 <p>I want BMW to sell MINI brand then HONDA should buy MINI brand and sell type R version. LOL</p> I want BMW to sell MINI brand then HONDA should buy MINI brand and sell type R version. LOL

]]> By: R53 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/comment-page-1/#comment-51288 R53 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 07:04:03 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/#comment-51288 <p>really horrible. it is nightmare already. why mini does't want to join WRC? I am waiting for AWD 300ps MINI.</p> <p>BMWは逝ってよã-。AWDだせよ。</p> really horrible. it is nightmare already. why mini does’t want to join WRC? I am waiting for AWD 300ps MINI.

BMWは逝ってよã-。AWDだせよ。

]]> By: Bruce http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/comment-page-1/#comment-49792 Bruce Fri, 25 Aug 2006 00:54:12 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/#comment-49792 <blockquote>... BMW makes MINI a brand, not a model...</blockquote> <p>Actually, Mini became a separate brand for marketing purposes back in 1970.</p> <p>Here's a link to a couple of magazine ads during the British Leyland years showing the Mini listed as the brand.</p> <p>http://www.minipassionmini.50megs.com/imagenes/publicidad/clubmanroja73.jpg</p> <p>http://www.minipassionmini.50megs.com/imagenes/publicidad/clubmanamarillo73.jpg</p> <p>No mention of Austin or Morris by this time (even though Minis were sold at Austin or Morris dealerships). In markets outside of the UK, (e.g. France, Canada) the Mini continued to be sold as an "Austin", but for its home market in the UK, from about 1970 onwards, it was simply Mini - a car and a brand. Sometimes Austin-Rover, or just plain Rover crept into the advertising, but Mini continued to exist as a separate brand.</p> … BMW makes MINI a brand, not a model…

Actually, Mini became a separate brand for marketing purposes back in 1970.

Here’s a link to a couple of magazine ads during the British Leyland years showing the Mini listed as the brand.

http://www.minipassionmini.50megs.com/imagenes/publicidad/clubmanroja73.jpg

http://www.minipassionmini.50megs.com/imagenes/publicidad/clubmanamarillo73.jpg

No mention of Austin or Morris by this time (even though Minis were sold at Austin or Morris dealerships). In markets outside of the UK, (e.g. France, Canada) the Mini continued to be sold as an “Austin”, but for its home market in the UK, from about 1970 onwards, it was simply Mini – a car and a brand. Sometimes Austin-Rover, or just plain Rover crept into the advertising, but Mini continued to exist as a separate brand.

]]> By: Greg W http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/comment-page-1/#comment-49785 Greg W Thu, 24 Aug 2006 22:08:20 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/#comment-49785 <p>And more... Rover made Clubmans? Er...not quite correct. Here is the history; 1. Austin and Morris combine and become BMC (British Motor Corporation). 1952 2. Restructuring now called BMH (British Motor Holdings). 1966. 2. BMH gets restructured British Leyland and now becomes BLMC. 1968 3. BLMC becomes BLMH (British Leyland Motor Holdings). 4. BLMH restructed. Becomes Austin Rover Group. 5. Austin Rover group becomes Rover Group 1987. 6. Rover Group gets bought by BMW. 7. BMW makes MINI a brand, not a model.</p> <p>The Countryman/Estate was only made by Leyland, not Rover.</p> <p>source British Motor Heritage Trust catalogue.</p> And more… Rover made Clubmans? Er…not quite correct. Here is the history; 1. Austin and Morris combine and become BMC (British Motor Corporation). 1952 2. Restructuring now called BMH (British Motor Holdings). 1966. 2. BMH gets restructured British Leyland and now becomes BLMC. 1968 3. BLMC becomes BLMH (British Leyland Motor Holdings). 4. BLMH restructed. Becomes Austin Rover Group. 5. Austin Rover group becomes Rover Group 1987. 6. Rover Group gets bought by BMW. 7. BMW makes MINI a brand, not a model.

The Countryman/Estate was only made by Leyland, not Rover.

source British Motor Heritage Trust catalogue.

]]> By: Greg W http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/comment-page-1/#comment-49780 Greg W Thu, 24 Aug 2006 21:35:02 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/#comment-49780 <p>Yep, I'll go with Clubman for new MINI. For heritage sake. Then they can add extra appendages like GT (grand tourismo).</p> Yep, I’ll go with Clubman for new MINI. For heritage sake. Then they can add extra appendages like GT (grand tourismo).

]]> By: Greg W http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/comment-page-1/#comment-49779 Greg W Thu, 24 Aug 2006 21:29:23 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/#comment-49779 <p>Anyone want to buy a mint Clubman Estate and have it shipped from New Zealand? This will be a collectors car and very valuable. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Mini/auction-65612501.htm</p> Anyone want to buy a mint Clubman Estate and have it shipped from New Zealand? This will be a collectors car and very valuable. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Mini/auction-65612501.htm

]]> By: Bwana Yak http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/comment-page-1/#comment-49765 Bwana Yak Thu, 24 Aug 2006 15:27:11 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/#comment-49765 <p>I now have an AWD turbo-diesel Clubman on my Christmas list for '08!</p> I now have an AWD turbo-diesel Clubman on my Christmas list for ‘08!

]]> By: Demelza http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/comment-page-1/#comment-49747 Demelza Thu, 24 Aug 2006 08:14:43 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/23/the-mini-clubman/#comment-49747 <blockquote>it’s good to see that MINI will continue to tip its hat to the past.</blockquote> <p>I don't know. All they do is profit from the history. They want nothing to do with the classic Mini, they just want their history. If they would only put a little money in the machines of British Motor Heritage which they use to produce panels for the Classic Mini... If showing of wasn't the only thing they did, but show they really care for the history... Still think that's a shame.</p> it’s good to see that MINI will continue to tip its hat to the past.

I don’t know. All they do is profit from the history. They want nothing to do with the classic Mini, they just want their history. If they would only put a little money in the machines of British Motor Heritage which they use to produce panels for the Classic Mini… If showing of wasn’t the only thing they did, but show they really care for the history… Still think that’s a shame.

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