2008 MINI Cooper Clubman Consumer Discussions

Article Comments - 2008 BMW 128i vs. 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman

Re: Article Comments - 2008 BMW 128i vs. 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman [KarenS [ltq]

Written by: roadburner on Aug 21, 2008 05:22 PM

(soon, any car that isn't capable of around 30mpg will be a negative image and embarrassing to be seen in - what!!??! Pay that much $$ to be embarrassed in a Bimmer?) Both of my current track rats(a 1995 3 Series and a 2007 Mazdaspeed 3) get reasonably good gas mileage, but I would never select a car based on whether it offends the sensibilities of the tree-hugging ... Read More...

Re: Article Comments - 2008 BMW 128i vs. 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman [KarenS

Written by: ltq on Aug 21, 2008 09:22 AM

Generally well-done article. But once again, it's obvious that it's subjective on which car is "better", because there are so many factors that are weighted differently for each person. To me, great fun and so much power @ 28mpg for the Mini canNOT be matched by anything else on the market, and BMW1 doesn't come close. Rear seat room for adults is also a big factor ... Read More...

Re: Article Comments - 2008 BMW 128i vs. 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman [KarenS]

Written by: bpf on Aug 12, 2008 07:38 PM

Very interesting comparison. Although I am not a professional auto journalist with access to handy dandy test measuring tools for that objective data, I can "one up" this article and speak to a Mini Clubman S I rented for a week in Florida compared to the 2007 Audi S4 I own. Compared to the Clubman S I drove that week, sure, the Audi is undeniably the faster better ... Read More...

Article Comments - 2008 BMW 128i vs. 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman

Written by: KarenS on Aug 12, 2008 11:46 AM

How is it possible, you say, that these two cars — the 2008 BMW 128i and the 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman — find themselves facing off in a comparison test? Read more and post your comments here! Comparison Test: 2008 BMW 128i vs. 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman Read More...