Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Check out Mini5280′s very own Kim Stone getting interviewed by Kurt on KNUS 1510.   Are you thinking about registering?  Better get it done before 6:37pm on July 25th. Click here to listen to Kim’ Interview

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) [...]

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 [...]

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 – [...]

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. Really [...]