Everyone except Gabe in tonight to cover news from MotoringFile, some Ask Chad and even a content portion of the show. Bonus, we managed to get more than a little distracted during news to talk about other cars and scooters.
If you missed MTTS but still want the chance to have a look at the Countryman (look but not touch), keep an eye on your local dealer. We are noticing a few display cars showing up on dealer lots here and there for a few days. Worth watching for if you want to check this MINI out. Also, Todd thinks that the US _might_ be able to get delivery in January, time enough to use your MTTS discount coupon. Don’t worry, we are keeping a very close eye on this for you!
Woofcast 350:[audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.whiteroofradio.com/podcasts/woof350.mp3]
In SoCal on October 2nd? Check out MINIs for Kids. Always a great event and it benefits Ronald McDonald house of Loma LInda.
Finally, live show this week. You remember the drill, right? Show up at 7PST and get the chance to listen in live! Stay tuned to the Twitter or Facebook for details as usual.
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<p>Speaking of the Countryman, I happened across this video of the Countryman WRC in action. It’s not very long, but it’s <em>very</em> vivid:</p>
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<p>More, please!</p>
<p>Good find Matthew. Still love Pro-drives work. I would say listening and watching this car its 30% MINI and 70% Pro-drive.</p>
<p>as much as I’d love a Countryman, AND I’d love to use the $1,500 MTTS voucher… should I really purchase a car I’ve never driven??</p>
<p>@david – it’s going to be a tight time frame. Dealers will have Countryman (men, mans???) to drive sometime in November or early December (fingers crossed). The problem is, you’d need to get your order in ASAP because production begins in November and the possibility exists to actually see your new Countryman arrive before the end of the year so you could take advantage of MINI’s voucher offer but you have two problems – 1) You’ve never driven it and 2) You don’t know how much it’s going to cost – yet.</p>
<p>The info I received from a MINI rep today is, you have to pre-order a Countryman in order to use the coupon. We’re going to test that theory this weekend.</p>