Our two-person household (USA) suddenly finds itself needing two cars. The Mini S hatchback has already been ordered, and for the second car, it's come down to a choice between the Clubman S and the VW Golf TDI. Basic criteria - a more practical back seat option in a small, nimble, economical and preferably European-built package.
The problem is that the Clubman seems almost TOO niche. We have concerns over resale value of the car (it will be bought new) - should we ever need or want to sell it. Our research, test drives, etc indicate that in every way this is the right car for our needs, but the consensus I seem to be getting is that the car is a much poorer seller than average on both the used and new car markets, and that MINI may even discontinue it in favor of the Countryman.
Can anyone confirm that?
The problem is that the Clubman seems almost TOO niche. We have concerns over resale value of the car (it will be bought new) - should we ever need or want to sell it. Our research, test drives, etc indicate that in every way this is the right car for our needs, but the consensus I seem to be getting is that the car is a much poorer seller than average on both the used and new car markets, and that MINI may even discontinue it in favor of the Countryman.
Can anyone confirm that?