[jkling17]

Hi Everyone,

I'm a long time lurker - first time poster!

I've been mulling over options for several weeks, and finally pulled the trigger today. If all goes well, I'll have it by mid-May ... (fingers crossed). A gentleman who was picking up his car today said that he got his in only 4 weeks (wow). I've went with a minimalist approach, just picking the few key things that I really wanted and negotiated with the dealer to throw in a fair bit of accessories.

The sunroof wasn't a real option for me - the support bar was a few mm above my head and my hair was constantly brushing it. But without the sunroof there's plenty of room - I'm 6' 6".

2008 Mini S
Pure Silver w/ black roof $500
6 speed transmission
limited slip differential $500
Cold package $500
brushed silver dash $250
leather multi-function wheel $250
chrome mirror caps $100
16" bridge spoke wheels w/ all-season tires $0

FREE Accessories, fully-installed
- iPOD adapter
- extra set of mirror caps - in PURE Silver to match my car
(I saw this look on a convertible and it's sharp)
- carpet mats - front and back
- rubber S mats - front and boot
- tire valve caps - union jack
- slim line black plate holders
- 4 wheel locks
- 2 MINI digital tire gauges

I can't wait - I've been driving my girlfriend's 2005 mini w/ automatic every chance I could for the last year - it's just too much fun.

[Tigger, Eeyore & Roo]

Congratulations!

Welcome to the site as a poster too!!

Tigger.

[mister.t]

Welcome to MINI2

Looks like a great spec you've got I don't think I've seen an R56 MCS in PS with Bridge Spokes - Looks like a great combo

You got a lot thrown in!! Probably one of the most valuable lists I've ever seen!!!

[ALD0]

Excellent, now the waiting begins!

[jkling17]

Quote: Originally Posted by mister.t (original)

Welcome to MINI2

Looks like a great spec you've got I don't think I've seen an R56 MCS in PS with Bridge Spokes - Looks like a great combo

You got a lot thrown in!! Probably one of the most valuable lists I've ever seen!!!

Thanks - on some feedback from the good folks at northamericanmotoring, I'm adding white signal lights and rear fog light. It's only another $200 and seems a good idea.

I only placed the order Sat, it's not yet even on the production line and I can't wait. Should be 5 weeks. A guy was picking his up just after I placed my order and he got his in only 4 - wow! I'll keep my fingers crossed.

It wasn't hard to negotiate for lots of accessories - I'm in sales too so I know what makes them tick :-) A good rule of thumb is you can likely get the destination charge worth in free accessories - so long as they require little or no "installation". You might do even better if you finance with them as well.

[Professor Peach]

NIce one mate!

Ordered mine last month, it seems a long wait!