MINI Clubman (2007 - 2014) 1.6 D (Sport Pack) (08/10 on) 5d (2010/10) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Most peole have a good opinion of the car and have a good opinion about the kind of person that might drive it.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Well liked.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes. There is as yet no downside to owning it.

What are you likely to buy next?

Another Mini.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£6,500

When did you buy the car?

August 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

I got exactly the car I was looking for with the exception of Sat Nav. I seached for exactly the car I wanted which I would have bought from a dealer of a private seller. As it was a private seller I got a vey high spec car at less than the market average.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I wanted a car that I could turn up anywhere in, Had enough space for some equipment, performed well and was economical.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Sport Spec and Runflat Tyres leads to a crashing ride over local badly repared roads. Road noise is also High. Corners like a scaled cat and always feels to be going faster than it is.

What's it like to park?

Easy to park although sitting in the drivers seat it feels like a bigger car so its easy to forget and leave more space at the front than you need.

Have you had any problems with the car?

The front tyres are wearing on the outside edge needed checking tracking, 1 Rear caliper was siezed, Rear pads needed replacing.

What's most practical about your car?

Double rear doors like a van. Short wheelbase make it easy to park, Hates Petrol Stations.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Panoramic Roof.