MINIwannahave, the mats were 'required'. I didn't make a fuss about them, so I can't say how firm they would be about requiring them.
Casey, my email is
simonb@attbi.com. I am vice pres. of the Minnesota MG Group and participate in the intermarque meetings, (local British car clubs). The Mini-Sota MINIs are also represented there.
Sari, I didn't find out what # I was, but I think I must be one of the original 12. Were you the person who works for Target? Luckily I didn't have to drive in the snow, just some very rough ice in the parking lot downtown where I work.