Congrats on the order. Another one for the Auto Club
We test drove the CVT version and liked it. The new box is supposed to be much better although we haven't seen a picture yet.
Have seen an Astro Black Cooper testing on the M40 last week and it looked awesome. Good colour choice. We went for Red and a black top; couldn't face trying to keep the all black clean.
We have ordered a Cooper Automatic being built first week in December delivery due just before Christmas. March is way off base unless there is a big queue now.
We would totally agree with much of the above about the options. The Chili Pack is very good value for £1875 you get the following: (Plus the future resale is much better we're told)
FK Upholstery (Cloth / Leather) 380.00 255 3-Spoke Sports Steering Wheel 180.00 423 Floor Mats 50.00 450 Passenger Seat Height Adjust 50.00 520 Front Fog Lights 90.00 530 Manual Air Con 660.00 550 On-Board Computer 100.00 563 Interior Lights Pack 110.00 2RN 16" Star Blaster Light Alloy Wheels 460.00 325 Rear Roof Spoiler 120.00 346 Chrome Line Exterior 90.00 481 Sports Seats 210.00 Total Individual items: £2,500
We have upgraded the alloys to Bridge Spoke for £70 and upgraded the Manual Air Con to Automatic for £230.
We think it's well worth the £50 to get rid of the Orange indicator lenses too, makes the Mini look a little sad from the front otherwise.
We did think about the sports suspension but after reading a few reviews dropped the idea; Oxfordshire's roads aren't the best in places and we value our fillings!