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Avenue of the Giants Weekend Run - Sat. March 23, 2024

Saturday will be a very full day of cruising from Novato up through the Avenue of the Giants and ending at Eel River Brewing in Fortuna. Sun...

MotorWeek Road Tests The 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman

MotorWeek reviews the 2011 Countryman and concludes:
It's priced like a crossover, too. The Countryman begins at $22,350, but to get all-wheel-drive, you must upgrade to a Cooper S which starts at $25,950. All-wheel-drive adds $1,700 more. So getting to the mid-30s with a few options is easy, and that's a lot of money for any small vehicle, crossover or not.

So if you're not already part of the Mini faithful, this car probably won't lure you in. There are just too many crossover options out there. But for Mini Cooper fans seeking more room while maintaining the driving pleasures of a Mini, we can't think of a better way to maximize your all-weather fun.