All the hype in the Mini community right now is centered around the upcoming even in Las Vegas called AMVIV.  It’s truly going to be an epic March in Vegas.  I am so looking forward to my first AMVIV.  After that event comes The Dragon, then MITMs.
This year the Mini In The Mountains (MITMS) team [...]

16,450 miles
Today was the Clubman’s first oil change and dealer service. While waiting I had a look around at Ralph Schomp.
Check out these 17″ R108s. They look tremendous is black. Kind of an expensive winter rim, but they would be epic.

I didn’t pull the trigger. $2,000+ worth of wheels would not sit well with [...]

Had a great morning at the Mini of Loveland groundbreaking while also celebrating 50 years of the Mini.  An excellent turnout with over 30 Minis present.  I even managed to get an interview in with the local press.  I’m really looking forward to having a dealership so much closer.  Schomp has been great, but location [...]

I wanted to start a list for myself of the issues that others are having with their Mini Cooper Clubman.  This will help me keep an eye out on issues I may have.  I will update this list as new issues arise
16″ Brake Recall: models equipped with 16 inch diameter front brake discs – link
Punch [...]

Traded my 2006 Mini Cooper S in for a brand new 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman S tonight.
2009 Mini Cooper Clubman S | 6 spd | Astro Black | Leather Punch Carbon Black | Color Line Red Rooster | Piano Black accent | 17″ Crown Spokes | Bluetooth/USB | Cold Weather Package | Premium Package | [...]

Ah Yes my first real “Mini Event”
Ralph Schomp Mini in Englewood Colorado hosted a Clubman unveiling this afternoon. I had been to the dealership a few times already, but never with such fan fair. They rolled out the red carpet for us, literally. No…they really had a red carpet.
I arrived around 11:30. [...]