Perseveration Ends - Page 2

rumatt · 01-03-2011, 01:01 AM

So for the ADHD among us....

You went from a Mini, to a Countryman... because it fits 2 kids better?

How much of this is actually functional difference, vs just wanting a new car?

JST · 01-03-2011, 06:56 AM

It's actually a pretty big difference in space. The Cooper S just will not fit an infant seat, a toddler and me with any comfort. The Countryman has a lot of
room--more so than the E90.

JST · 01-03-2011, 07:02 AM

SCA--it's not AWD. I drove an AWD version and the extra weight doesn't do the car any favors, and I don't really need the extra traction.

ff · 01-03-2011, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST

Countryman has a lot of
room--more so than the E90.

Not that the E90 has much room to start with, but this is saying something. Sounds like the Countryman offers a really attractive alternative (visually, and performance-wise) to all the sedate small family movers out there (CR-V, RAV-4, and such).

bren · 01-03-2011, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ff

Sounds like the Countryman offers a really attractive alternative (visually, and performance-wise) to all the sedate small family movers out there (CR-V, RAV-4, and such).

The RAV4 parked behind still looks to dwarf the mini.

I think we need a Mini family photo for side-by-side size comparison.

SARAFIL · 01-03-2011, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bren

The RAV4 parked behind still looks to dwarf the mini.

I think we need a Mini family photo for side-by-side size comparison.

SARAFIL · 01-03-2011, 10:20 AM

Or, if you'd prefer to see it from another angle...

*clyde* · 01-03-2011, 10:22 AM

well played

ff · 01-03-2011, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bren

The RAV4 parked behind still looks to dwarf the mini.

I think we need a Mini family photo for side-by-side size comparison.

I was thinking that it looked somewhat similar in size (just lower to the ground) when compared to the RAV. But now that I see it next to the other Minis, it doesn't seem bigger at all. Probably have to look at it in person to get a true sense for its size.

rumatt · 01-03-2011, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST

It's actually a pretty big difference in space. The Cooper S just will not fit an infant seat, a toddler and me with any comfort. The Countryman has a lot of
room--more so than the E90.

Interesting, thanks.

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rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	So for the ADHD among us.... You went from a Mini, to a Countryman... because it fits 2 kids better? How much of this is actually functional difference, vs just wanting a new car?

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JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,614	It's actually a pretty big difference in space. The Cooper S just will not fit an infant seat, a toddler and me with any comfort. The Countryman has a lot of room--more so than the E90.

01-03-2011, 07:02 AM	#13
JST 195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24,614	SCA--it's not AWD. I drove an AWD version and the extra weight doesn't do the car any favors, and I don't really need the extra traction.