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mr.abulia · Aug 17th, 2006, 08:08 PM

After reading all the hooplah on the new R56, I've been wondering when Canadian option and pricing info is going to become available, and figured we needed an all-Canadian thread since we always get different packages from the rest of the world. I've also really been wondering what goodies we will be getting up here: is the electric defrosting windscreen going to be available? How about electric folding mirrors, or at least mirrors that dip to show the curb when you reverse? Will we be getting all of the interior customization options? Please post your thoughts and speculations!

faster,Tobias! · Aug 17th, 2006, 09:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mr.abulia (original)

After reading all the hooplah on the new R56, I've been wondering when Canadian option and pricing info is going to become available, and figured we needed an all-Canadian thread since we always get different packages from the rest of the world. I've also really been wondering what goodies we will be getting up here: is the electric defrosting windscreen going to be available? How about electric folding mirrors, or at least mirrors that dip to show the curb when you reverse? Will we be getting all of the interior customization options? Please post your thoughts and speculations!

I know, but not sure I should divulge.

bok · Aug 17th, 2006, 09:38 PM

i already have electric folding mirrors so i'm sure that is possible.
as for the defrosting windscreen, i think in calgary you would end up replacing it every year or two.

now that i have Duncan, not sure i want to know there are new cool things coming

mr.abulia · Aug 17th, 2006, 10:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias! (original)

I know, but not sure I should divulge.

Of course you should divulge

We can't let the Americans get all the info... Caveat: don't say anything that will get you fired.

beken · Aug 17th, 2006, 10:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias! (original)

I know, but not sure I should divulge.

My curiosity is peaked too....

faster,Tobias! · Aug 17th, 2006, 11:12 PM

Oh! The info is now gone. A few weeks ago we accidently accessed some option info for the '07's on the extranet - I just went to have a look and it is gone. I thought that perhaps they had erred in putting it up so soon, and it looks like MINI thought so too! Alas, other than two of the options for the dash colours, which is now public knowledge (Piano Black & Redwood) and different coloured door inserts. I can't remember anything else!

mr.abulia · Aug 17th, 2006, 11:14 PM

Oh well

I have the feeling that you'll be keeping an eye out should such info reappear. I don't suppose you remember anything about the option pricing, and whether it is going up a lot?

faster,Tobias! · Aug 17th, 2006, 11:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mr.abulia (original)

Oh well

I have the feeling that you'll be keeping an eye out should such info reappear. I don't suppose you remember anything about the option pricing, and whether it is going up a lot?

There was no pricing - it was on the 'search' screen, where we would normally enter the options on a car we are looking for. We did receive a product bulletin today regarding the '07's, but it the same info that as been on here and motoringfile for a while now, and no pricing but the promise we would receive that info 'closer to market availability'.

mark-o · Aug 21st, 2006, 07:19 PM

Just what is the expected 'market availability'? Being a fan of instant gratification, I'm more inclined to buy off the lot than to torture myself waiting for a pre-ordered car to be delivered. Will the first batch of 07's be spoken for before they arrive?

-M

RS3TURN · Aug 22nd, 2006, 10:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bok (original)

i i think in calgary you would end up replacing it every year or two.

That's for sure. With a upright windshield it is a given in Calgary.
I will soon be putting in my 3rd windshield in 2 years.....

xtremepsionic · Aug 22nd, 2006, 11:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RS3TURN (original)

That's for sure. With a upright windshield it is a given in Calgary.
I will soon be putting in my 3rd windshield in 2 years.....

I got a nice spider web ding within 10 days of getting the car. Thank God the windshield still haven't cracked after a whole year, but I do have about 4 medium sized dings and countless small ones.

faster,Tobias! · Aug 23rd, 2006, 12:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mark-o (original)

Just what is the expected 'market availability'? Being a fan of instant gratification, I'm more inclined to buy off the lot than to torture myself waiting for a pre-ordered car to be delivered. Will the first batch of 07's be spoken for before they arrive?
-M

I would think that with that gap between end of '06 production (October) and the arrival of the '07's (March?) most of the new cars will be presold. And if demand continues the way it is I can foresee running out of the current model before February! (Dinner invitations gladly accepted over the winter!)

As for pricing, we didn't know what the 'Rallye' package was priced at until a week before we delivered the first one. I hope we get more of a 'heads-up' this time, though it shouldn't be a stretch to guess what they will cost from the pricing they set for Europe.

mr.abulia · Aug 23rd, 2006, 07:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by RS3TURN (original)

That's for sure. With a upright windshield it is a given in Calgary.
I will soon be putting in my 3rd windshield in 2 years.....

Hmm... that's a good point! What are the windshield replacement costs like? And has anyone found an economical windshield insurer for Calgary yet?

MRC2K6 · Aug 24th, 2006, 08:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bok (original)

i think in calgary you would end up replacing it every year or two.

Quote: Originally Posted by RS3TURN (original)

That's for sure. With a upright windshield it is a given in Calgary.
I will soon be putting in my 3rd windshield in 2 years.....

Quote: Originally Posted by xtremepsionic (original)

I got a nice spider web ding within 10 days of getting the car. Thank God the windshield still haven't cracked after a whole year, but I do have about 4 medium sized dings and countless small ones.

Quote: Originally Posted by mr.abulia (original)

What are the windshield replacement costs like? And has anyone found an economical windshield insurer for Calgary yet?

Baaaahhhh ... who needs a new windshield ... that's what duct tape is for ... 1002 uses ...

beken · Aug 24th, 2006, 08:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RS3TURN (original)

That's for sure. With a upright windshield it is a given in Calgary.
I will soon be putting in my 3rd windshield in 2 years.....

I've had my windshield replaced twice this year so far....in the greater Vancouver area.

Aug 17th, 2006, 08:08 PM	#1
mr.abulia MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary Local Time: 01:45 PM Posts: 241 Offline	2007 Mini - Canadian Spec speculations? After reading all the hooplah on the new R56, I've been wondering when Canadian option and pricing info is going to become available, and figured we needed an all-Canadian thread since we always get different packages from the rest of the world. I've also really been wondering what goodies we will be getting up here: is the electric defrosting windscreen going to be available? How about electric folding mirrors, or at least mirrors that dip to show the curb when you reverse? Will we be getting all of the interior customization options? Please post your thoughts and speculations!

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beken 05 MCS BEP Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delta, BC, Canada Local Time: 12:45 PM Posts: 1,229 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias! (original) I know, but not sure I should divulge. My curiosity is peaked too.... 05MCS BEP - Alta 22mm rear anti-swaybar, Madness CAI, Alta 15%, NGK BRK7EIX

Aug 21st, 2006, 07:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
mark-o MINI2 4 ME Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Local Time: 02:45 PM Posts: 295 Offline	Just what is the expected 'market availability'? Being a fan of instant gratification, I'm more inclined to buy off the lot than to torture myself waiting for a pre-ordered car to be delivered. Will the first batch of 07's be spoken for before they arrive? -M Last edited by mark-o : Aug 21st, 2006 at 10:17 PM.

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MRC2K6 drive drive drive ... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary Local Time: 02:45 PM Posts: 351 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bok (original) i think in calgary you would end up replacing it every year or two. Quote: Originally Posted by RS3TURN (original) That's for sure. With a upright windshield it is a given in Calgary. I will soon be putting in my 3rd windshield in 2 years..... Quote: Originally Posted by xtremepsionic (original) I got a nice spider web ding within 10 days of getting the car. Thank God the windshield still haven't cracked after a whole year, but I do have about 4 medium sized dings and countless small ones. Quote: Originally Posted by mr.abulia (original) What are the windshield replacement costs like? And has anyone found an economical windshield insurer for Calgary yet? Baaaahhhh ... who needs a new windshield ... that's what duct tape is for ... 1002 uses ... Driving is Everything ... Anything else is just waiting around ...

Aug 24th, 2006, 08:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
beken 05 MCS BEP Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delta, BC, Canada Local Time: 12:45 PM Posts: 1,229 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RS3TURN (original) That's for sure. With a upright windshield it is a given in Calgary. I will soon be putting in my 3rd windshield in 2 years..... I've had my windshield replaced twice this year so far....in the greater Vancouver area. 05MCS BEP - Alta 22mm rear anti-swaybar, Madness CAI, Alta 15%, NGK BRK7EIX

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Aug 17th, 2006, 09:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:45 PM Posts: 1,165 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mr.abulia (original) After reading all the hooplah on the new R56, I've been wondering when Canadian option and pricing info is going to become available, and figured we needed an all-Canadian thread since we always get different packages from the rest of the world. I've also really been wondering what goodies we will be getting up here: is the electric defrosting windscreen going to be available? How about electric folding mirrors, or at least mirrors that dip to show the curb when you reverse? Will we be getting all of the interior customization options? Please post your thoughts and speculations! I know, but not sure I should divulge.

Aug 17th, 2006, 09:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
bok BluMeNe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cowtown Local Time: 02:45 PM Posts: 126 Offline	i already have electric folding mirrors so i'm sure that is possible. as for the defrosting windscreen, i think in calgary you would end up replacing it every year or two. now that i have Duncan, not sure i want to know there are new cool things coming

Aug 17th, 2006, 10:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
mr.abulia MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary Local Time: 01:45 PM Posts: 241 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias! (original) I know, but not sure I should divulge. Of course you should divulge We can't let the Americans get all the info... Caveat: don't say anything that will get you fired.

Aug 17th, 2006, 11:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:45 PM Posts: 1,165 Offline	Oh! The info is now gone. A few weeks ago we accidently accessed some option info for the '07's on the extranet - I just went to have a look and it is gone. I thought that perhaps they had erred in putting it up so soon, and it looks like MINI thought so too! Alas, other than two of the options for the dash colours, which is now public knowledge (Piano Black & Redwood) and different coloured door inserts. I can't remember anything else!

Aug 17th, 2006, 11:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
mr.abulia MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary Local Time: 01:45 PM Posts: 241 Offline	Oh well I have the feeling that you'll be keeping an eye out should such info reappear. I don't suppose you remember anything about the option pricing, and whether it is going up a lot?

Aug 17th, 2006, 11:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:45 PM Posts: 1,165 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mr.abulia (original) Oh well I have the feeling that you'll be keeping an eye out should such info reappear. I don't suppose you remember anything about the option pricing, and whether it is going up a lot? There was no pricing - it was on the 'search' screen, where we would normally enter the options on a car we are looking for. We did receive a product bulletin today regarding the '07's, but it the same info that as been on here and motoringfile for a while now, and no pricing but the promise we would receive that info 'closer to market availability'.

Aug 22nd, 2006, 10:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
RS3TURN Shizzak ma blizzak? Join Date: Nov 2005 Local Time: 01:45 PM Posts: 415 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bok (original) i i think in calgary you would end up replacing it every year or two. That's for sure. With a upright windshield it is a given in Calgary. I will soon be putting in my 3rd windshield in 2 years.....

Aug 22nd, 2006, 11:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
xtremepsionic Vroom! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:45 PM Posts: 1,036 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RS3TURN (original) That's for sure. With a upright windshield it is a given in Calgary. I will soon be putting in my 3rd windshield in 2 years..... I got a nice spider web ding within 10 days of getting the car. Thank God the windshield still haven't cracked after a whole year, but I do have about 4 medium sized dings and countless small ones.

Aug 23rd, 2006, 12:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:45 PM Posts: 1,165 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mark-o (original) Just what is the expected 'market availability'? Being a fan of instant gratification, I'm more inclined to buy off the lot than to torture myself waiting for a pre-ordered car to be delivered. Will the first batch of 07's be spoken for before they arrive? -M I would think that with that gap between end of '06 production (October) and the arrival of the '07's (March?) most of the new cars will be presold. And if demand continues the way it is I can foresee running out of the current model before February! (Dinner invitations gladly accepted over the winter!) As for pricing, we didn't know what the 'Rallye' package was priced at until a week before we delivered the first one. I hope we get more of a 'heads-up' this time, though it shouldn't be a stretch to guess what they will cost from the pricing they set for Europe.

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Aug 23rd, 2006, 07:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
mr.abulia MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary Local Time: 01:45 PM Posts: 241 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RS3TURN (original) That's for sure. With a upright windshield it is a given in Calgary. I will soon be putting in my 3rd windshield in 2 years..... Hmm... that's a good point! What are the windshield replacement costs like? And has anyone found an economical windshield insurer for Calgary yet?

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