I am thinking of getting one for a daily driver in the mountains of Colorado. I am looking for gas milage and a little fun to drive. I also have a truck for really bad days and hopefully trading in the Carrera for a gt3 for track days.
I am interested in the clubman, are they in the states yet?Thanks

 

i lived in Colorado and owned a cooper S for a year. drove the hell out of it! snow days and mountains. i even drove it few times to go skiing in Vail. This car is so much fun.

 

I live in Sweden and use it as a daily driver. That ought to answer your question
Get good winter tires (Iv'e got Nokian Hakkapelitta V) and the car's just as good a winter car as any fwd if not better.
A good car config is even more noticeable in the winter and the Mini is set up pretty good.

 

With the right tires they are wonderful in the snow. Call me if I can help.

 

The Mini is perfect for snow!

 

Thanks guys, that was the push I need to go drive one.

 

Yes the hakka's rule!! I run them on everything

 

Why doesn't the rack carry nokkians? such a good tire

 

I have an 02 MCS right now as the winter warrior and it is great. Mine is equiped with Blizzak LM-25s.