[poppet]

I just found a list of the standard S spec from bmw, unfortunatly not very intreasting reading

But you do get an ipod connection

Standard Spec

6-Speed Manual Transmission
Anti-roll bars front and rear, single-joint spring strut front axle and multiple control arm rear axle
Disc brakes all round - ventilated at front
ISOFIX for rear seats
Run-flat indicator
ABS, cornering brake control and Electronic Brake-force distribution
Automatic Stability Control and Traction (ASC+T)
Third Brake Light
Smart Airbags, side airbags and head airbags for Driver and Front Passenger
Safety belts with pretensioners
Crash sensor with fuel cut-off
Electronic immobiliser and Radio-controlled alarm
Radio controlled Central locking, automatic at 10mph
Heated rear window and rear window wiper
Rear Roof Spoiler
Contrast Roof and door mirrors
Chrome bezels around rear lights and headlights
Fine White Silver Interior Trim
Metal-look door sills with model designation
3 sun visors, two on drivers side
Driver Seat height adjustment
Easy Entry Function
Sports seats for driver and front passenger
50/50 Split folding rear seats
Two-Spoke sports leather steering wheel
Ignition Start / Stop button
Electric front windows
Toolkit in boot
Rake and reach steering column adjustment
Front and rear headrests
Radio BOOST CD
AUX in point, for external audio devices

[Checkie_checkmate]

No air conditioning showing yet!?

I hope it's fitted as standard

Checkie

[mad brummie]

Quote: Originally Posted by Checkie_checkmate (original)

No air conditioning showing yet!?

I hope it's fitted as standard

Checkie

unlikely, nice little money spinner and some don't like the additional weight

[scooperman_uk]

i agree AC is always an extra... however im shocked to see Boost CD as standard. i had wave tape as standard.

[mad brummie]

the interior design doesn't look 'Cassette compatable'

[scooperman_uk]

i was just moaning about the "good old days"

[deggles]

Quote: Originally Posted by scooperman_uk (original)

i agree AC is always an extra... however im shocked to see Boost CD as standard. i had wave tape as standard.

About time too. I think they've finally hit the 21st century and realised that a cassette player on a £16k car is taking the p***

[mad brummie]

Quote: Originally Posted by scooperman_uk (original)

i was just moaning about the "good old days"

In which case, i want to see the option of an 8 track

[scooperman_uk]

pah.. wax paper wrapped round and brass cylinder plz...

[R1]

2 spoke steering wheel is still there also!

[mad brummie]

thats interesting, we've not seen any details of that on any of the pictures.

[Paul]

There are photos of it, I think on the international MINI.com site. It's like the 3 spoke, but with one less spoke.

[mad brummie]

just been and pinched a screen grab

[Griffer]

The Americans get AC as standard and pay a lot less than we do. Australia also get AC, interior light package, storage etc for about the same prices as our base spec models (I also recognise their wages are lower than ours in general which makes it more expensive in Aus especially). Why do BMW insist we pay extra for options that are standard on all of the Minis competetors?

[Ferroequine]

Quote: Originally Posted by Griffer (original)

The Americans get AC as standard and pay a lot less than we do. Australia also get AC, interior light package, storage etc for about the same prices as our base spec models (I also recognise their wages are lower than ours in general which makes it more expensive in Aus especially).

I believe it is because our cars don't carry a hefty VAT tax as part of the sticker price, therefore we get more bits for the money here.

[Paul]

What MiniVee says is right, there's a few threads that discuss that here and the "on the road" prices are not so far apart at all.

[doona]

Pretty good that it now has an aux input..... although that should be expected in a new car these days

-Dan

[Scrogg]

Quote: Originally Posted by poppet (original)

I just found a list of the standard S spec from bmw, unfortunatly not very intreasting reading

But you do get an ipod connection

So, basically, the standard spec is the same as the current model, with the addition of ;

Head Airbags for Driver and Front Passenger
Radio-controlled Alarm
Ignition Start / Stop button
Reach Steering Column Adjustment
AUX-In Point, for external audio devices

Which, in my opinion, justifies the small price increase. And, yes, the AUX-In Point will allow you to plug your iPod in as standard (or a Walkman for those of us that still miss cassettes!! )

[Scrogg]

Quote: Originally Posted by Griffer (original)

Why do BMW insist we pay extra for options that are standard on all of the Minis competetors?

Would you be happier if everything you (but not everyone!) want as standard was included in the price, but the starting price was adjusted accordingly?

If the starting price was £500 more (for example) but A/C was standard what have we actually achieved, apart from "matching" the competitors?

Which of MINI's competitors come with ABS, CBC, Disc Brakes all round, EBD, 6 Airbags, Remote Central Locking, etc, etc as standard on all models?

[Paul]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

So, basically, the standard spec is the same as the current model, with the addition of ;

Head Airbags for Driver and Front Passenger
Radio-controlled Alarm
Ignition Start / Stop button
Reach Steering Column Adjustment
AUX-In Point, for external audio devices

Which, in my opinion, justifies the small price increase. And, yes, the AUX-In Point will allow you to plug your iPod in as standard (or a Walkman for those of us that still miss cassettes!! )

We already get an alarm. So basically it's head airbags and aux input as "current" additional options for free, and some other nice additions to the basic model (like reach adjustments etc.).

Personally the price increase is about what I expected, and the slightly improved spec helps justify it.