2008 Mini Cooper Clubman/ Suburban Dad vs. Chief Mom

From the 2007 LA Auto Show, Cars.com's Suburban Dad, Patrick Olsen, and Mother Proof's Chief Mom, Kristin Varela, compare their first impressions of the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman.

Shot and produced by: Eric Rossi
Edited by: Lindsay Bjerregaard

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[bighaeb]

The door is on the passanger side, because it's easier to put an adult behind the front passanger. The driver doesn't need to have someone 6 foot behind him. Then he is going to have to give up the space he needs to drive (motor) comfortably...

[revolvolut1on]

Um, I don't see the xB-ness...

While it may be convenient to load your kids on the left side, it's best to unload them on your right side. So she pretty much fails.

[minibus1351]

Scion XB? Does she even know how that looks? I know it doesn't look like the Clubman. How offensive!

[jrocxzs]

stupid FritzMann1913 there in the uk so road is on the other side think man think

[FritzMann1913]

If you had a brain you would see the benefit of unloading your kids on the side where fucked up drunk people dont drive! on the right side it is safe to unload, but thats just my opinion...

[itsTiLER]

how is it scion xB?

[viclam]

who cares what this bitch thinks...

[kashmirkoala]

Whateva whateva! I do have a sense of humor, and no I meant I don't want to keep arguing like this. See, when you don't make things clear, it could offend someone. How was I supposed to know you were just kidding? And who are you to tell me I can't take a joke? I have a life and I love it! Okay, let's stop this before we get kicked off here. So, do you have a clubman?

[MistressKittyGoober]

I wasn't arguing with anyone. Get a sense of humor, would you? OH and I don't have kid problems. Wow....seriously..you need to learn how to take a joke.

[starlionblue]

Something to ponder: a few British owners are surprised and annoyed that the UK-spec versions keep the club door on the right side too. It isn't on the left. They said this makes it harder for them to load the car or get the kids out when they have to parallel park on a busy street. Interesting perspective.