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drb5 · Jan 24th, 2008, 04:45 PM

We're thinking of getting a new S, but i was wondering about two things...

....how poor is the standard stereo and is the upgrade really worth the money?

and are their HID's worth the extra?

grodenglaive · Jan 24th, 2008, 04:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by drb5 (original)

We're thinking of getting a new S, but i was wondering about two things...

....how poor is the standard stereo and is the upgrade really worth the money?

and are their HID's worth the extra?

The stereo upgrade is very good (on the Canadian version anyway). I'm glad I got it.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Jan 24th, 2008, 05:34 PM

One question is easy to answer: specify the HID lamps for sure.

As you live in the UK, then don't spend a penny on upspeccing the standard stereo without talking to this man first:

NewMINIStuff.com

There are far better ways to spend you money than on the standard stereo upgrades...

Tigger.

Lawrothegreat · Jan 24th, 2008, 05:47 PM

The standard Radio boost / CD player is not as good as the one in the 1st generation new MINI.

The Xenons are excellent: as standard they are set quite low but this can be adjusted. Are they worth nearly £500? I am not sure. But they come as part of the chili pack. If you are on a budget you can also spec normal headlights, and replace them straight away with brighter bulbs.

FergusM · Jan 24th, 2008, 05:51 PM

I have the HID..excellent.

I saved my ££ and got newministuff to upgrade my stereo..sounds fantastic now ! More expensive than the hi-fi option though.

drb5 · Jan 24th, 2008, 06:24 PM

Ok guys, thanks.

I probably would do just one of the two, but not sure.

Just had the missus ask, what the visibility pack is?

FergusM · Jan 24th, 2008, 06:29 PM

Visibility pack include heated schoosher jets, heated front windscreen (absolutely excellent in this weather...no scraping)..auto head lamps and auto wipers (excelelnt when it rains soooo much) and auto dim interior mirror...I think...it does miss out onthe heated wing mirrors which I think is strange.

You should spec the HID...and then add the stereo upgrade when you get the ££ together. Real hard and expensive to add HID later on.

I would also make sure you tick the "LSD" box...

drb5 · Jan 24th, 2008, 06:42 PM

Cheers fella.

Already got LSD on there.

Not many other bit's though, as i'm not used to "upgrades".

Really didn't want to go over my budget of 17k and with metallic paint and a couple of interior changes, takes it to that budget already. We're seeing what discount is POSSIBLE, although i'm not holding much hope......even 1% would be of use.

FergusM · Jan 24th, 2008, 06:44 PM

Make sure you ask for TLC to be thrown in for free... I got that, and a discount off the dealer fit bits. Could not get anything off the factory bits though

Hard to keep the price down...way to many wee things that suddenly add up to big ££

drb5 · Jan 24th, 2008, 06:50 PM

Well i spec'd in the TLC when speaking to the girl and hoping to hear back from her tomorrow. Not had a test drive yet, so that will follow.

Just wanna make sure i get exactly what i WANT on the car. Missus will be driving it 90% of the time and she does a few miles during the week, so i could see the benefit of HID's. Never had them before myself though, so haven't really been able to "see" the benefit.

I'm sure whatever we get fitted, we'll love it anyways.

jon vital · Jan 24th, 2008, 11:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by drb5 (original)

Cheers fella.

Already got LSD on there.

Not many other bit's though, as i'm not used to "upgrades".

Really didn't want to go over my budget of 17k and with metallic paint and a couple of interior changes, takes it to that budget already. We're seeing what discount is POSSIBLE, although i'm not holding much hope......even 1% would be of use.

I don't think it's possible to get a half-decent specced R56 for only 17K.

grodenglaive · Jan 25th, 2008, 01:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by drb5 (original)

Ok guys, thanks.

I probably would do just one of the two, but not sure.

If it's one or the other, then the HID for sure. Better to see than hear!

drb5 · Jan 25th, 2008, 06:28 AM

Jon, your probably right, but you get what you want and not what other people tell you to get.

Going to speak to thm about the HID's, just to see if there's any extra discount if getting them.

Jan 24th, 2008, 04:45 PM	#1
drb5 Cooper S owner!! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 10:08 AM Posts: 138 Offline	Couple questions about speccing an S if you please... We're thinking of getting a new S, but i was wondering about two things... ....how poor is the standard stereo and is the upgrade really worth the money? and are their HID's worth the extra? New Cooper S is here!

Jan 24th, 2008, 05:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 10:08 AM Posts: 4,512 Offline	One question is easy to answer: specify the HID lamps for sure. As you live in the UK, then don't spend a penny on upspeccing the standard stereo without talking to this man first: NewMINIStuff.com There are far better ways to spend you money than on the standard stereo upgrades... Tigger. May 08: Thanks to all of my friends on Mini2 for a lot of great times over the last 4 years. In future I can always be contacted here!

Jan 24th, 2008, 06:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
drb5 Cooper S owner!! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 10:08 AM Posts: 138 Offline	Ok guys, thanks. I probably would do just one of the two, but not sure. Just had the missus ask, what the visibility pack is? New Cooper S is here!

Jan 24th, 2008, 06:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
drb5 Cooper S owner!! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 10:08 AM Posts: 138 Offline	Cheers fella. Already got LSD on there. Not many other bit's though, as i'm not used to "upgrades". Really didn't want to go over my budget of 17k and with metallic paint and a couple of interior changes, takes it to that budget already. We're seeing what discount is POSSIBLE, although i'm not holding much hope......even 1% would be of use. New Cooper S is here!

Jan 24th, 2008, 06:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
drb5 Cooper S owner!! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 10:08 AM Posts: 138 Offline	Well i spec'd in the TLC when speaking to the girl and hoping to hear back from her tomorrow. Not had a test drive yet, so that will follow. Just wanna make sure i get exactly what i WANT on the car. Missus will be driving it 90% of the time and she does a few miles during the week, so i could see the benefit of HID's. Never had them before myself though, so haven't really been able to "see" the benefit. I'm sure whatever we get fitted, we'll love it anyways. New Cooper S is here!

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Jan 24th, 2008, 04:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
grodenglaive MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 05:08 AM Posts: 75 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by drb5 (original) We're thinking of getting a new S, but i was wondering about two things... ....how poor is the standard stereo and is the upgrade really worth the money? and are their HID's worth the extra? The stereo upgrade is very good (on the Canadian version anyway). I'm glad I got it.

Jan 24th, 2008, 05:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lawrothegreat Mini Design Philosopher Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 10:08 AM Posts: 746 Offline	The standard Radio boost / CD player is not as good as the one in the 1st generation new MINI. The Xenons are excellent: as standard they are set quite low but this can be adjusted. Are they worth nearly £500? I am not sure. But they come as part of the chili pack. If you are on a budget you can also spec normal headlights, and replace them straight away with brighter bulbs.

Jan 24th, 2008, 05:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 10:08 AM Posts: 688 Offline	I have the HID..excellent. I saved my ££ and got newministuff to upgrade my stereo..sounds fantastic now ! More expensive than the hi-fi option though.

Jan 24th, 2008, 06:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 10:08 AM Posts: 688 Offline	Visibility pack include heated schoosher jets, heated front windscreen (absolutely excellent in this weather...no scraping)..auto head lamps and auto wipers (excelelnt when it rains soooo much) and auto dim interior mirror...I think...it does miss out onthe heated wing mirrors which I think is strange. You should spec the HID...and then add the stereo upgrade when you get the ££ together. Real hard and expensive to add HID later on. I would also make sure you tick the "LSD" box...

Jan 24th, 2008, 06:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 10:08 AM Posts: 688 Offline	Make sure you ask for TLC to be thrown in for free... I got that, and a discount off the dealer fit bits. Could not get anything off the factory bits though Hard to keep the price down...way to many wee things that suddenly add up to big ££

Jan 24th, 2008, 11:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
jon vital MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 10:08 AM Posts: 600 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by drb5 (original) Cheers fella. Already got LSD on there. Not many other bit's though, as i'm not used to "upgrades". Really didn't want to go over my budget of 17k and with metallic paint and a couple of interior changes, takes it to that budget already. We're seeing what discount is POSSIBLE, although i'm not holding much hope......even 1% would be of use. I don't think it's possible to get a half-decent specced R56 for only 17K.

Jan 25th, 2008, 01:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
grodenglaive MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 05:08 AM Posts: 75 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by drb5 (original) Ok guys, thanks. I probably would do just one of the two, but not sure. If it's one or the other, then the HID for sure. Better to see than hear!

Jan 25th, 2008, 06:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
drb5 Cooper S owner!! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 10:08 AM Posts: 138 Offline	Jon, your probably right, but you get what you want and not what other people tell you to get. Going to speak to thm about the HID's, just to see if there's any extra discount if getting them. New Cooper S is here!

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