2008 Model Year - USB input - Improved Economy

[Scrogg]

Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle (original)

Here`s hoping they combine these mechanical changes with the much needed facelift

I think we all know that won't be happening this early in the car's life.

[Restyle]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

I think we all know that won't be happening this early in the car's life.

I can Wait

[Scrogg]

Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle (original)

I can Wait

But now that you've given up being a Beaver you'll have nothing to do to pass the time!

[Restyle]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

But now that you've given up being a Beaver you'll have nothing to do to pass the time!

Like anyone but You is going to understand what that means ... No I wont explain !! ... Back on Topic please

[sav112]

You just put me off buying a second hand new version Mini 56, I’ll have a newer one…….This all sounds great plus the USB will work with my Zen…..
I could go for an S by the sounds of it now as it was the MPG I was concerned about…..

"WhatCar? say it's acrosss the range and at no extra cost woo hoo. Got to be a good thing, helping the environment and saving on motoring costs.

The figures according to WhatCar? are:
COOPER: 52.3mpg combined cycle compared to 48.7mpg (R56 official figure).
CO2 129g/km compared to 139g/km

COOPER S: 45.6mpg combined cycle compared to 40.9mpg (R56 official figure).
CO2 149g/km compared to 164g/km"


50+ on the cooper would be great. i might even think about the D more now......

[Paul]

The details you posted with economy etc are all in the first post of this thread (full spec PDF documents) and this: 25th May 2007: Increased driving pleasure, reduced fuel consumption: the new MINI in the model year 2008 news item.

[Robot Features]

Can anyone help me with this -

My current one on order has the ipod aux input and a satnav system. Do the track names show on the satnav screen when you select entertainment/aux? On the mini sites it shows this as an image.

If so what difference would the USB make?

[NJP]

Quote: Originally Posted by sav112 (original)

You just put me off buying a second hand new version Mini 56, I’ll have a newer one…….This all sounds great plus the USB will work with my Zen…..

It may be that the USB only works with USB mass storage devices, which many of the Creative Zens (such as the Vision M) are not, so definitely check before you spec it!

[Paul]

If it is the same spec as the BMW USB/ipod connection then this may help:

Quote:

This is info on option 6FL I received from my UK Dealer today - copied out of an offical BMW PDF Document...

BMW Group VZ-42
December, 20th 2006

Announcement: Compatible Apple iPod Devices and MP3Player
With the new option „USB-Audio-Interface“ (option 6FL) the following mp3
players can be connected to the vehicle and operated via the control
elements in the vehicle from March 07:
• Apple: iPod devices of the 4th (with Click Wheel) and 5th generation (iPod
Video), as well as iPod devices with colour display (including iPod
photo).
• Apple: iPod nano of the 1st und 2nd generation.
• Apple: iPod mini of the 1st und 2nd generation
• Creative: Nomad MuVo TX SE.
• Maxfield: G-Flash.
• Philips: SA177.
• Teac: MP-500-1G-BT.
• TrekStor: i.Beat organix and i.Beat vision.
For further information please refer to the upcoming release of the Product
Information USB that is expected to be provided in the Marketing Portal in
January 2007.

Relevant Documents:
ProductInformationUSB_News

*Official* 6FL iPod/USB Thread - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - E90Post.com

[sav112]

Thats still rubbish my Vision M is not on it.....All the ipods as well!

[rentagas]

6FL (the USB interface) costs £205 on the 1 series which puts it a similar price to the current (dealer fit) ipod link

However having reread the press release it doeslook like you can only have the USB connection if you have bluetooth connectivity as well.

My understanding was that the BMW bluetooth system was only compatible with a few out of date phones is this still the case?

At present it still comes with the three spoke wheel, MFSW,and armrest and costs £870. BMW dropping the price and adding USB connectivity for £685 doesn't seem likely unless they've dropped something else from the package?armrest. However an armrest with bluetooth, a charging point for the phone and usb connector for the ipod for £685 seems very tempting if it's true.

Of course this may be socially responsible BMW reducing the price of an important safety feature to discourage the illegal use of mobile phones whilst driving!

[J1JPE]

watching with interest; a certain salesman whom I'm about to buy an R56 from is going to have some explaining to do in the morning.

Can anyone confirm WHEN WERE UK DEALERS MADE AWARE OF THESE CHANGES ?

THX

[Scrogg]

Quote: Originally Posted by J1JPE (original)

Can anyone confirm WHEN WERE UK DEALERS MADE AWARE OF THESE CHANGES ?

Having worked in the MINI dealer network I can pretty confidently say that, if Paul got the Press Release on 25th May, the dealers will be told about it on Tuesday.

I wouldn't go in all guns blazing if I were you!

[J1JPE]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

Having worked in the MINI dealer network I can pretty confidently say that, if Paul got the Press Release on 25th May, the dealers will be told about it on Tuesday.

I wouldn't go in all guns blazing if I were you!

Hi Scrogg, thx for the "historical" timing comparison; who said anything about guns blazing ?

imagine how anyone buying a current car would feel a little agrieved at not knowing about these changes ... I simply want to know the facts, my options etc

if the steelers (car salesmen at the end of the day) remain true to form, despite the 'product knowledge training' ( day trips to oxford ) they gloat about during test drives; I'd be surprised if they admit to knowing what day it is ...

I just hope that the particular person will do the right thing, find out & provide the appropriate level of customer service

Certainly explains why another dealer called me this weekend to say an S order had been postponed to September & was I interested in buying the car ....

Does anyone know for sure WHEN UK DEALERS WERE MADE AWARE OF THESE CHANGES ?

[Scrogg]

Quote: Originally Posted by J1JPE (original)

Hi Scrogg, who said anything about guns blazing ?

I don't want to get in to yet another discussion about the quality of dealership staff (although I am fairly well known for not being a huge fan of customers not being told about important things like this, despite having been a 'Stealer' for over 10 years) but rest assured that I did not mean anything against you by saying that (hence the wink!)

Basically, all I meant was that it is very unlikely that the dealer network is aware of these changes yet.

But I have been wrong before!