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allcoopedup · Sep 4th, 2002, 08:38 AM

Whats peoples opinions on getin Air Con? I didn't get it (got Chilli Pack instead), I thought "Never had before, not going to miss it.." but now I'm not sure.

Though the English summers are quiet mild do you think I should have got? Is it pratical having it fitted now? has anyone had it fitted post delivery? would cost a bit i imagine???? Oh sleepless night, how can I make them stop.

zoooooom · Sep 4th, 2002, 08:43 AM

My last car had it and my cooper has not.
I dont miss it and I am thinking about ordering another cooper soon and it will not have it either

Its an individual thing

Dom · Sep 4th, 2002, 08:44 AM

It's very nice to have, but, as you say... never had it, won't miss it

I've got climate control, and only use the aircon part of it if it's really hot...

Don't think anyone has had it fitted after delivery...

Dom

Fant · Sep 4th, 2002, 08:44 AM

As you say, A/C is not really needed in the UK.
It does make the car more desirable when you come to sell it though.

somerset · Sep 4th, 2002, 08:47 AM

I've AC on my Cooper, and I've not had it in any of my previous cars. I must say I like it, but it wouldn't spoil the car not to have it - there's too much fun to be had!

SoggyCornFlakes · Sep 4th, 2002, 08:47 AM

I didn't have it fitted but would have done if I'd known I was going to get so much mire for my previous car with a private sale rather than trade-in. I asked my dealer about a post delivery fit but he didn't recommend it. Advised that it can be done, not as an official BMW option, but it may make the car sluggish compared to the factory fit.

I'll add it though when I order my next one, Summer's are getting longer and more humid. It's also great for demisting in the winter.

hapaboy · Sep 4th, 2002, 08:50 AM

i dunno about the weather over there but i had a car w/o AC. it was my first car. i opted not to get AC just to keep the price of the car down, only to regret it later. especially when its hot and it rains, you can't open the windows unless u don't mind getting wet. if you close the windows the car gets all fogged up inside. also after parking in the sun, the car is sweltering hot. its also not feesable to have it installed later because it will cost more than getting it as a factory installed option.

Martin L · Sep 4th, 2002, 08:52 AM

IMO A/C is a must if you live in the city. The polution is so bad you can't really drive around with the windows down all the time

It really helps in winter too as it demists everything really quickly. Not only does A/C cool the air it also dehumidifies which I think a lot of people forget

BTW Allcoopedup where did you get your MINI from????
Altwood, Heathrow or Sytner Gerrards Cross? I guess those are the closest to you.

stellablade · Sep 4th, 2002, 08:52 AM

I couldn't really do without it, although our summer hasn't been great I've used it most days. I really hate stuffy warm air and air con makes me feel much more comfortable and relaxed. It's a personal thing really. Just a shame it costs so much!

dcfkan · Sep 4th, 2002, 08:57 AM

I have climate control and have it set at 16/17 deg C as I like to be cool/cold when I drive.

Can't live without CC IMHO for people who do not like the heat like myself and Mr DK - anything above 20 deg C is hot to us!!!

DK

allcoopedup · Sep 4th, 2002, 09:57 AM

Martin,

It is a company car, Vines of Guildford supplied it. Though I get anything done at Altwoods.

SoggyCornFlakes · Sep 4th, 2002, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dcfkan
.... as I like to be cool/cold when I drive.

DK

You'll always look cool in apple DK

dcfkan · Sep 4th, 2002, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by soggycornflakes
You'll always look cool in apple DK

Thanks soggy

DK

P.S. Have you read the manual yet?

SoggyCornFlakes · Sep 4th, 2002, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dcfkan

P.S. Have you read the manual yet?

Too busy driving or posting here

Anyway you should be on Dom's list for that

monica · Sep 4th, 2002, 10:17 AM

I was told that A/C was standard but the "automatic" A/C was a $300 option. Please let my dealer be right because I will NOT take the car w/out A/C. The humidity factor is a biggy for me I hate sticking to everything now and I have cloth seats the leatherette would be a nightmare.

dcfkan · Sep 4th, 2002, 10:19 AM

monica,

I believe manual air con is standard for US spec cars

DK

Kinster · Sep 4th, 2002, 10:20 AM

it's also good for keeping out the fumes from the smoke filled lorrys that drive pass.

dcfkan · Sep 4th, 2002, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kinster
it's also good for keeping out the fumes from the smoke filled lorrys that drive pass.

I presume you have yours set on the "re-circulating" mode as I keep being choked by fumes coming out of cr@py old cars in the front!!!

DK

Neil Curtis · Sep 4th, 2002, 10:25 AM

Just in case anyone is thinking about retro fitting aircon, it ias VERY expensive if the dealer do it using proper parts and thier labour.

I costed up retro AC for a mk4 Golf for a customer of mine. I stopped costing at £2900!!!!

I would hazard a guess and say that it wouldn't be far from that at a BMW dealer.....

Kinster · Sep 4th, 2002, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dcfkan

I presume you have yours set on the "re-circulating" mode as I keep being choked by fumes coming out of cr@py old cars in the front!!!

DK

That's the one... it does come in handy.

Sep 4th, 2002, 08:38 AM	#1
allcoopedup MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Local Time: 02:29 AM Posts: 79 Offline	was i wrong not to get AC? Whats peoples opinions on getin Air Con? I didn't get it (got Chilli Pack instead), I thought "Never had before, not going to miss it.." but now I'm not sure. Though the English summers are quiet mild do you think I should have got? Is it pratical having it fitted now? has anyone had it fitted post delivery? would cost a bit i imagine???? Oh sleepless night, how can I make them stop. All Cooped Up Keep on Motoring........

Sep 4th, 2002, 08:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Fant MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kent, UK Local Time: 02:29 AM Posts: 36 Offline	AC As you say, A/C is not really needed in the UK. It does make the car more desirable when you come to sell it though. CR\W - Got her and she's great.

Sep 4th, 2002, 08:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 02:29 AM Posts: 33,225 Offline	I didn't have it fitted but would have done if I'd known I was going to get so much mire for my previous car with a private sale rather than trade-in. I asked my dealer about a post delivery fit but he didn't recommend it. Advised that it can be done, not as an official BMW option, but it may make the car sluggish compared to the factory fit. I'll add it though when I order my next one, Summer's are getting longer and more humid. It's also great for demisting in the winter. Click here to Welease Woss and Bwand MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Sep 4th, 2002, 08:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
hapaboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Local Time: 04:29 PM Posts: 91 Offline	get ac i dunno about the weather over there but i had a car w/o AC. it was my first car. i opted not to get AC just to keep the price of the car down, only to regret it later. especially when its hot and it rains, you can't open the windows unless u don't mind getting wet. if you close the windows the car gets all fogged up inside. also after parking in the sun, the car is sweltering hot. its also not feesable to have it installed later because it will cost more than getting it as a factory installed option.

Sep 4th, 2002, 08:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 02:29 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	IMO A/C is a must if you live in the city. The polution is so bad you can't really drive around with the windows down all the time It really helps in winter too as it demists everything really quickly. Not only does A/C cool the air it also dehumidifies which I think a lot of people forget BTW Allcoopedup where did you get your MINI from???? Altwood, Heathrow or Sytner Gerrards Cross? I guess those are the closest to you. MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

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Sep 4th, 2002, 08:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
zoooooom MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Aberdeen,Scotland Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 2,406 Offline	My last car had it and my cooper has not. I dont miss it and I am thinking about ordering another cooper soon and it will not have it either Its an individual thing

Sep 4th, 2002, 08:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 8,420 Offline	It's very nice to have, but, as you say... never had it, won't miss it I've got climate control, and only use the aircon part of it if it's really hot... Don't think anyone has had it fitted after delivery... Dom

Sep 4th, 2002, 08:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
somerset MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 02:29 AM Posts: 35 Offline	I've AC on my Cooper, and I've not had it in any of my previous cars. I must say I like it, but it wouldn't spoil the car not to have it - there's too much fun to be had!

Sep 4th, 2002, 08:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
stellablade MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 412 Offline	I couldn't really do without it, although our summer hasn't been great I've used it most days. I really hate stuffy warm air and air con makes me feel much more comfortable and relaxed. It's a personal thing really. Just a shame it costs so much!

Sep 4th, 2002, 08:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 13,213 Offline	I have climate control and have it set at 16/17 deg C as I like to be cool/cold when I drive. Can't live without CC IMHO for people who do not like the heat like myself and Mr DK - anything above 20 deg C is hot to us!!! DK

Sep 4th, 2002, 09:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
allcoopedup MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Local Time: 02:29 AM Posts: 79 Offline	Martin, It is a company car, Vines of Guildford supplied it. Though I get anything done at Altwoods. All Cooped Up Keep on Motoring........

Sep 4th, 2002, 10:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 02:29 AM Posts: 33,225 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by dcfkan .... as I like to be cool/cold when I drive. DK You'll always look cool in apple DK Click here to Welease Woss and Bwand MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Sep 4th, 2002, 10:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 13,213 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by soggycornflakes You'll always look cool in apple DK Thanks soggy DK P.S. Have you read the manual yet?

Sep 4th, 2002, 10:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 02:29 AM Posts: 33,225 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by dcfkan P.S. Have you read the manual yet? Too busy driving or posting here Anyway you should be on Dom's list for that Click here to Welease Woss and Bwand MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Sep 4th, 2002, 10:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
monica Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Edison, NJ Local Time: 10:29 PM Posts: 534 Offline	I was told that A/C was standard but the "automatic" A/C was a $300 option. Please let my dealer be right because I will NOT take the car w/out A/C. The humidity factor is a biggy for me I hate sticking to everything now and I have cloth seats the leatherette would be a nightmare.

Sep 4th, 2002, 10:19 AM	#16 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 13,213 Offline	monica, I believe manual air con is standard for US spec cars DK

Sep 4th, 2002, 10:20 AM	#17 (permalink)
Kinster BarWeetGarNarWeetNinnyBon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 2,633 Offline	it's also good for keeping out the fumes from the smoke filled lorrys that drive pass. Hyper Blue/Blue MCSC with Chilli 'No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself' A. Carnegie

Sep 4th, 2002, 10:23 AM	#18 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 13,213 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Kinster it's also good for keeping out the fumes from the smoke filled lorrys that drive pass. I presume you have yours set on the "re-circulating" mode as I keep being choked by fumes coming out of cr@py old cars in the front!!! DK

Sep 4th, 2002, 10:25 AM	#19 (permalink)
Neil Curtis Enjoying Married Life! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 14 degrees east Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 501 Offline	Just in case anyone is thinking about retro fitting aircon, it ias VERY expensive if the dealer do it using proper parts and thier labour. I costed up retro AC for a mk4 Golf for a customer of mine. I stopped costing at £2900!!!! I would hazard a guess and say that it wouldn't be far from that at a BMW dealer..... Sold MINI, Bought Volvo V40 TD. I Feel Dirty!

Sep 4th, 2002, 10:33 AM	#20 (permalink)
Kinster BarWeetGarNarWeetNinnyBon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 03:29 AM Posts: 2,633 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by dcfkan I presume you have yours set on the "re-circulating" mode as I keep being choked by fumes coming out of cr@py old cars in the front!!! DK That's the one... it does come in handy. Hyper Blue/Blue MCSC with Chilli 'No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself' A. Carnegie

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