Mini Coopers and Golf Clubs

[eddiea54]

How well do they fit?

Recently ive been thinking about purchasing a Mini Cooper S. I know some of you guys drive them. I would like to know if your golf clubs fit well in the back. If they do it would be great! If you have anything else to say about the Mini Cooper's please do! Thank you! :D

[dplasters]

[url="http://www.mini2.com/forum/first-generation-mini-cooper/85424-trunk-capable-fitting-complete-set-golf-clubs.html"]http://www.mini2.com/forum/first-generation-mini-cooper/85424-trunk-capable-fitting-complete-set-golf-clubs.html[/url]

yes, with backseat down depending on bag it seems.

[eddiea54]

[quote name='dplasters' date='08 July 2010 - 08:54 PM' timestamp='1278636855' post='2563734']
[url="http://www.mini2.com/forum/first-generation-mini-cooper/85424-trunk-capable-fitting-complete-set-golf-clubs.html"]http://www.mini2.com...golf-clubs.html[/url]

yes, with backseat down depending on bag it seems.
[/quote]


Hey, that helps. Thanks!

[dees72]

I have a 2006 Cooper S. They fit great. I can fit my Ping carry bag, Clicgear 2.0, and shoes in the back with no trouble. Have also fit a fully loaded Wilson Staff bag in there too. Just lay down the back seats.

[alpsburner]

For short journeys i use my Cooper Clubman JCW and all my golf equipment is with me.................

[BParis]

I'm pretty sure the Mini Cooper will fit easily into most Staff bags....

[adsc4s]

I've taken 2 buddies, both 6'1" and 3 bags in my Cooper S. With both seats down, you could easily fit 4 golf bags.

[elwhippy]

Can't believe this thread exists. The BMW Mini is a no no in our club car park unless you wear a skirt.

[vwgolfer]

Buy a GTI

[CosmosMpower]

We have a 09 Cooper S and it fits two sets of clubs and two clicgear carts just fine with the back seat folded down.

It's a great car overall with a lot of standard BMW amenities and great mpg at around 34 highway. Also has great handling and torque and is a blast to drive. It's our "big" car compared to our Honda s2000 and Lotus Elise (even that car can fit 1 bag in the pass seat)

[mshills]

[quote name='elwhippy' date='10 July 2010 - 03:18 PM' timestamp='1278789537' post='2567144']
Can't believe this thread exists. The BMW Mini is a no no in our club car park unless you wear a skirt.
[/quote]

Ah, I see. Do you make up for your other deficiencies with an Escalade, Hummer, or a Vette?

[jrr]

[quote name='elwhippy' date='10 July 2010 - 03:18 PM' timestamp='1278789537' post='2567144']
Can't believe this thread exists. The BMW Mini is a no no in our club car park unless you wear a skirt.
[/quote]

Careful some of those "skirt" cars, like a little black 05 have some serious bite with 212 hp and a "WORKS" badge. I have never been late for a tee time.

Two staff bags and room for 1 normal human passenger. Really want to see a S with three bags and three people. How many are on the roof.

[Slapjax7s]

[quote name='vwgolfer' date='10 July 2010 - 04:06 PM' timestamp='1278792367' post='2567222']
Buy a GTI
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VW's always have problems with windows.

My wife drives a cooper and in SPORT mode, that thing handles like its on rails.

[Slapjax7s]

[quote name='jrr' date='18 July 2010 - 09:41 AM' timestamp='1279460498' post='2583290']
[quote name='elwhippy' date='10 July 2010 - 03:18 PM' timestamp='1278789537' post='2567144']
Can't believe this thread exists. The BMW Mini is a no no in our club car park unless you wear a skirt.
[/quote]

Careful some of those "skirt" cars, like a little black 05 have some serious bite with 212 hp and a "WORKS" badge. I have never been late for a tee time.

Two staff bags and room for 1 normal human passenger. Really want to see a S with three bags and three people. How many are on the roof.
[/quote]


I am waiting for the 'Countryman' to come out for my wife. That can fit 4 surfboards apparently.

[Tmiller72]

I'm sure it will hold a full set of ladies clubs.

[preacher]

I like the Mini, almost bought one but ended up purchasing Volvo C30 R-design instead.

--jason

[mylo]

A buddy of mine has a mini, one weekend we went on a golf/shooting trip. We easily fit 2 sets of clubs and several high end assualt rifles and assorted WW2 guns in cases in the back with the seats down. We had a slightly difficult time explaining all the guns to the officer who pulled us over as my buddy was speeding though.

[harold baines]

[quote name='Tmiller72' timestamp='1279938370' post='2595691']
I'm sure it will hold a full set of ladies clubs.
[/quote]

spoken like someone who doesn't appreciate a fun car


how's your american SUV?

[Tmiller72]

[quote name='harold baines' timestamp='1279942621' post='2595772']
[quote name='Tmiller72' timestamp='1279938370' post='2595691']
I'm sure it will hold a full set of ladies clubs.
[/quote]




how's your american SUV?
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I like my Japanese (built in America) truck.

[iteachgolf]

[quote name='harold baines' timestamp='1279942621' post='2595772']
[quote name='Tmiller72' timestamp='1279938370' post='2595691']
I'm sure it will hold a full set of ladies clubs.
[/quote]

spoken like someone who doesn't appreciate a fun car


how's your american SUV?
[/quote]
I am a big car guy and don't find the mini that fun to drive. It all depends on what you are comparing it to I suppose and most who think it is fun or that 212hp makes a car fast simply haven't driven something really fast. Like everything in life, it's all relative. I have owned two sub 11 second cars, an SCCA solo racer, and quite a few other "fun" cars as well as some fun trucks. I say buy what you want and enjoy it, but don't expect everyone else to agree with your purchase.

[jrr]

[quote name='iteachgolf' timestamp='1279943851' post='2595799']
[quote name='harold baines' timestamp='1279942621' post='2595772']
[quote name='Tmiller72' timestamp='1279938370' post='2595691']
I'm sure it will hold a full set of ladies clubs.
[/quote]

spoken like someone who doesn't appreciate a fun car


how's your american SUV?
[/quote]
I am a big car guy and don't find the mini that fun to drive. It all depends on what you are comparing it to I suppose and most who think it is fun or that 212hp makes a car fast simply haven't driven something really fast. Like everything in life, it's all relative. I have owned two sub 11 second cars, an SCCA solo racer, and quite a few other "fun" cars as well as some fun trucks. I say buy what you want and enjoy it, but don't expect everyone else to agree with your purchase.
[/quote]

Some of do though. My toy is a Shelby replica. Spent 8 years racing at National level SCCA as well as a SCCA and PCA instructor. Also had some exceptionally fast drag cars early on. 212 hp does make a mini fast given its handling and in experienced hands. Even better doing it at 29 mpg. Its just quirky and not for everyone. Sort of like golf clubs.

[dplasters]

If 212 can't make a car quick and fun I guess Lotus is screwed.

[boycer]

Good topic. I was thinking about finding something new to drive that got good gas mileage, was sporty, not to expensive, and fit golf clubs. Was thinking about test driving one of these. It would save me some money to pay for my golfing habit. :-)

[rlheiman]

I put one back seat down for my clubs and put my clicgear cart in the boot behind the seat that is not folded down. Fits perfectly. If you want to take a buddy, you can put both back seats down and put the clubs cross ways right behind the front seats. There is room for a big cooler, 2 backpacks and 2 clicgear carts. You can also put the front seats all the way back for plenty of leg room.

Enjoy a MINI!

[mshills]

Fun truck? Now there's an oxymoron. The only way a truck is fun (IMO) is if it's transporting a non street-legal motorcycle or a racecar.

[Slapjax7s]

[quote name='harold baines' timestamp='1279942621' post='2595772']
[quote name='Tmiller72' timestamp='1279938370' post='2595691']
I'm sure it will hold a full set of ladies clubs.
[/quote]

spoken like someone who doesn't appreciate a fun car


how's your american SUV?
[/quote]

AFFORDABLE fun car.

[boycer]

[quote name='mrhills0146' timestamp='1279977869' post='2596108']
Fun truck? Now there's an oxymoron. The only way a truck is fun (IMO) is if it's transporting a non street-legal motorcycle or a racecar.
[/quote]

Hey now, trucks can be fun. Mine has 403 hp, all wheel drive, handles pretty good, rides like a cadillac, could carry atleast 5 & all their gear. But I also think a mini cooper could be cool. Heck I'd like to have about 20 cars and a different set of clubs for each one! All in fun!

[iteachgolf]

[quote name='mrhills0146' timestamp='1279977869' post='2596108']
Fun truck? Now there's an oxymoron. The only way a truck is fun (IMO) is if it's transporting a non street-legal motorcycle or a racecar.
[/quote]
I would put my old lightning up against almost anything as fun to drive and fast.

[harold baines]

[quote name='iteachgolf' timestamp='1279943851' post='2595799']

I am a big car guy and don't find the mini that fun to drive. It all depends on what you are comparing it to I suppose and most who think it is fun or that 212hp makes a car fast simply haven't driven something really fast. Like everything in life, it's all relative. I have owned two sub 11 second cars, an SCCA solo racer, and quite a few other "fun" cars as well as some fun trucks. I say buy what you want and enjoy it, but don't expect everyone else to agree with your purchase.
[/quote]


if you don't mind me asking, where did you find faults with it? just the general lack of power?


I don't own one, but I've test driven them multiple times

I'd probably say my main complaints about the Mini would be the interior layout, and overall build quality/solidness. It's not fast, but the handling is where the fun comes in to me (I've driven plenty of fast cars, but still found the mini to be fun), I do judge a car more on it's handling than on it's power though.

I'd also have problems with the $$$ of the Mini, by the time you get one optioned the way I want it's 30 grand, and that's some competetive territory up in that price range

[iteachgolf]

[quote name='harold baines' timestamp='1279984915' post='2596240']
[quote name='iteachgolf' timestamp='1279943851' post='2595799']

I am a big car guy and don't find the mini that fun to drive. It all depends on what you are comparing it to I suppose and most who think it is fun or that 212hp makes a car fast simply haven't driven something really fast. Like everything in life, it's all relative. I have owned two sub 11 second cars, an SCCA solo racer, and quite a few other "fun" cars as well as some fun trucks. I say buy what you want and enjoy it, but don't expect everyone else to agree with your purchase.
[/quote]


if you don't mind me asking, where did you find faults with it? just the general lack of power?


I don't own one, but I've test driven them multiple times

I'd probably say my main complaints about the Mini would be the interior layout, and overall build quality/solidness. It's not fast, but the handling is where the fun comes in to me (I've driven plenty of fast cars, but still found the mini to be fun), I do judge a car more on it's handling than on it's power though.

I'd also have problems with the $$$ of the Mini, by the time you get one optioned the way I want it's 30 grand, and that's some competetive territory up in that price range
[/quote]
It can handle but ever since I first drove a car with 700+ horsepower I've been hooked on that feel. It's a different kind of fast, I've had and driven some light quick cars, but I personally have a lot more fun in something that has a lot more torque. I appreciate minis and have nothing against them just not for me. I'm sure some people don't like my current car and thats ok because for driving around the city I love it. And for the price I way rather have several other cars than a mini.