Please critique my choices.

[jbauer]

Hi All,

I finally put a deposit down on my future baby. I've already spent a lot of time considering which options I want, and I think I have made some decisions, but would love to hear feedback. I've never seen a color combo like this yet (hyper blue with black roof, black bonnet stripes, and hyper blue interior...) Any pictures out there?

Other thoughts?

- Thanx
- Jon

My 2005 MINI Cooper S
Base MSRP* $20,400
Destination & Handling $550

paint
Hyper Blue Body Color $420
Black Roof/Mirrors $0

package
Cold Weather Package $300
Heated Front Seats
Heated Side Mirrors and Washer Jets
Convenience Package $400
Universal Garage Door Opener
Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror
Rain Sensor and Auto Headlamps
Premium Package $1,350
Automatic AC
Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof
On-Board Computer
3-Spoke w/Cruise and Multifunction
Sport Package $1,350
Dynamic Stability Control
Front Fog Lamps
Xenon Headlamps w/Power Wash
17" S-Lites (Run Flat Performance)
Black Bonnet Stripes

performance
Sport Suspension Plus STD
Limited Slip Differential $500
Rear Fog Lamp $100
6-Speed Getrag Manual STD

cockpit
Sport Seats STD
Leather: Lapis Blue $1,300
Int. Surface Hyper Blue $0
Park Distance Control $350
Computer Nav. System $1,700
On-Board Computer INC
6-spkr AM/FM CD Player STD

TOTAL MSRP AS CONFIGURED* $28,720

accessory**
Black Carpet Floor Mats (4) (installation not incl.) $95

TOTAL ACCESSORIES ** $95
TOTAL MSRP AS CONFIGURED* $28,720

TOTAL COMBINED $28,815

[scooperman_uk]

dont think youve missed anything major...

hyper blue is nice
not sure about black roof, white roof and white wheels is much nicer.

looks like a very well loaded MINI.

do u need auto aircon?

lot of people find manual aircon to be fine.

[MyWiniCooper]

i dont think rear fogs are available in california.

And i have seen that color combo in the city before. my GF lives in the castro area.
next time i see it i'll take you a snap shot =)

[jbauer]

Quote: Originally Posted by scooperman_uk

not sure about black roof, white roof and white wheels is much nicer.

do u need auto aircon?

lot of people find manual aircon to be fine.

Hm. Yeah, I have been switching between wanting a black/white roof for a long time now. I think they both look great.

Hm. I guess I didn't have any big opinions on auto air... Doesn't it just come with one of the packages? You can manually control the temp even if you have auto air, right?

- Jon

[jbauer]

Quote: Originally Posted by MyWiniCooper

i dont think rear fogs are available in california.

And i have seen that color combo in the city before. my GF lives in the castro area.
next time i see it i'll take you a snap shot =)

I ordered the car from the Salt Lake City dealer. MSRP and they can do it in a reasonable amount of time. So I guess that's another benefit - I can get the rear fog since it's a car being built for Salt Lake?

Cool, if you see that car, would love to see a snapshot!

I go through the Castro and eat there all the time, I'll look for it as well.

- Thanx
- Jon

[It_works]

Hyper Blue with Black looks good. This link helped swing it for me, and now I prefer it over a white roof.

http://www.hyperbluemini.com/

[MINIAC]

There are several galleries with pictures of the color combo you have chosen ...

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MINI Model: MINI Cooper S
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MINI Roof Color: Black
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Looks like you ordered almost everything except for the HK stereo and the exterior and interior chrome

Nav system means no center speedo

I'd forego the Nav System ($1700), Leather Seats ($1300), PDC ($350), Cold Weather Package ($300) and put that money towards performance mods to make proper use of the LSD

[RickB]

I'd skip the Premium and Cold Weather packages, since they add cost, complexity, and weight, without giving . . . enough in return. I bought my S with only the Sport package, and have never missed any of the gear in the others.

[Wombat]

I like the black roof b/c if you are going to get the sunroof (I love mine) then it blends in well. A white roof will have a black sunroof taking up most of the space.

About the bonnet stripes: I prefer not to have them b/c for one it detracts from the air scoop on the hood and second there is not a real good color contrast between the blue and the black.

If you decide to get a white roof I would not get white wheels. They are a nightmare to keep clean and the MCS is known for a lot of brake dust.

As for the rest of the options, I like them. Good Choice.

[Purple Haze]

Too many options for me, but great choice on color combo.....other than the seats, that's gonna be my combo. Oh, and i'm skippin on the bonnet stripes.

I plan on spending more like 23k on mine.

[jbauer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Purple Haze

Too many options for me, but great choice on color combo.....other than the seats, that's gonna be my combo. Oh, and i'm skippin on the bonnet stripes.

I plan on spending more like 23k on mine.

I've been driving a 1995 Miata for the last 5 years which had NO options. Manual windows, no cruise control, etc. My feeling is that I want all the options on this car. If there's stuff that I think might be overkill now, there's a chance that I'll be glad to have it at some point in the future (heated seats may be debatable in SF, but not debatable in Tahoe...!).

- Jon

[Purple Haze]

Quote: Originally Posted by jbauer

I've been driving a 1995 Miata for the last 5 years which had NO options. Manual windows, no cruise control, etc. My feeling is that I want all the options on this car. If there's stuff that I think might be overkill now, there's a chance that I'll be glad to have it at some point in the future (heated seats may be debatable in SF, but not debatable in Tahoe...!).

- Jon

Touche'

I completely understand.

I'm just poor.

[landparkmini]

Unless you're going to get the chrome line interior parts aftermarket, I'd get this. It isn't very expensive and looks really sharp.

[ncdave]

Seriously nice spec - it doesn't seem like you've left anything off. Personally though, I'd probably delete the cold weather package (probably not necessary in a California car), the parking distance sensors (I parallel park every day and the car is only 12 feet long) and the SAT-NAV (admittedly nice but I still prefer maps). The money saved could be used for those expensive performance upgrades.

As for the roof colour, while it's true black blends in better with a sunroof, I have a white roof with sunroof which makes a better background for graphics.

Your MINI sounds sweet - enjoy it whatever you decide!

[jbauer]

Quote: Originally Posted by landparkmini

Unless you're going to get the chrome line interior parts aftermarket, I'd get this. It isn't very expensive and looks really sharp.

Hm. I'm not a big chrome fan, but admit that I haven't seen this. Will check it out.

- Thanx
- Jon