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mikeythemini · Nov 2nd, 2002, 12:06 PM

I read somewhere here that 2003 spec cars would have a second remote key, got mine last week but it only came with one??

NEMINI · Nov 2nd, 2002, 12:57 PM

I beleive it was only a US press release (versus a worldwide release) that said 2003 would include two remote keys.

gvl · Nov 2nd, 2002, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mikeythemini
I read somewhere here that 2003 spec cars would have a second remote key, got mine last week but it only came with one??

Same over here.

I did order a second one, so that settels it.

Ger

MiniVa · Nov 2nd, 2002, 08:11 PM

When i picked up mine i got two remote keys and the plastic one also.

Bilbo Baggins · Nov 3rd, 2002, 12:14 AM

Crykey! Mine is an 8/12 build, 9/21 delivery and I only received one remote key. Who can I yell at?

BillK · Nov 3rd, 2002, 01:26 AM

Bilbo Baggins wrote:

Quote:

Mine is an 8/12 build, 9/21 delivery and I only received one remote key. Who can I yell at?

The 2002 MINI's only come with one remote key. The second remote is evidently USA (or maybe North America) only and 2003. With a 8/21 build I think your MINI is considered a 2002, one key. My understanding is that 2003's are 9/01 and later. (USA date convention, mm/dd).

MiniVa · Nov 3rd, 2002, 02:09 AM

in the list of things to be added to all US 2003 minis an extra remote is one of them.

Granted you live in the US

birmingham_smiths · Nov 3rd, 2002, 06:12 PM

I picked my 'S' up on Tuesday and was hopeful of the extra key, but it does seem that the UK only gets one remote key.

But....

It did come with a jack (which I was expecting to have to buy).

The remote boot opening seem to have been deleted.

The glove box is great (compared to a shelf).

So, overall a plus for the UK 2003 spec....

But....Could have done better!!

KenL · Nov 4th, 2002, 03:32 AM

Did MINI not raise the price by $125 on the 2003 model to account for the extra key?

Ady · Nov 4th, 2002, 12:47 PM

My Cooper is an '03 car and only comes with one remote key, i asked about it and was told £40 for another remote, which i didn't think was too bad.

Ady (R50)

KenL · Nov 4th, 2002, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by R50
My Cooper is an '03 car and only comes with one remote key, i asked about it and was told £40 for another remote, which i didn't think was too bad.

Ady (R50)

The prices vary somewhat. Mine was £67 inc VAT. Seen someone else quoting £100 I think.

They need to take the car in to get the key working as they have to program something. The £67 for me included the programming but I suspect that was only because the sales dept organised the whole thing for me.

It is definately worth having two as my wife and I both drive the car.

Cooperesque · Nov 5th, 2002, 04:20 AM

I think it's outrageous! Does the second regular key switch off the alarm when you open the doors? I don't know as my girlfriend has the keys and we're not speaking to each other at the mo

I know using the plastic emergency key doesn't disarm the alarm as I set it off when I went to get something out of the car, impromptu, whilst walking to the tube station.

The dealer has got me a key (£70.01), although I'm not picking it up as I only asked them to get me a price. They claim they would charge me cost price! Is this correct as I'm going to ring up a few other MINI garages.

MiniTiger · Nov 5th, 2002, 08:50 AM

I just got my '03 and it came with second key.
The '03 price was ~$125 more than '02.
The dealer said the price increase was to cover the key.
To order a key would be around $125.

So if the UK '03 price did not go up, then all is the same.
If you can buy an extra key for less, then UK is better off.

Vix · Nov 11th, 2002, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by birmingham_smiths
I picked my 'S' up on Tuesday and was hopeful of the extra key, but it does seem that the UK only gets one remote key.

But....

It did come with a jack (which I was expecting to have to buy).

The remote boot opening seem to have been deleted.

The glove box is great (compared to a shelf).

So, overall a plus for the UK 2003 spec....

But....Could have done better!!

Is anyone else a little disappointed with the glovebox though? I'd rather have one than not but, I was kind of hoping it would be a bit more chunky - I'm almost embarrassed to let my passenger open it!

KenL · Nov 11th, 2002, 10:23 AM

I like the shelf.

Is the glovebox compulsary or can you opt out and get the shelf with Salt. Pepper & Chilli?

Hat · Nov 11th, 2002, 10:45 AM

i'm happy to be only getting one remote key. It's MY car, not hers!

Cooperesque · Nov 11th, 2002, 11:34 AM

While I welcome the glovebox, a quality engineered item, it is not as mine has a habit of opening itself on occasion.

Before I took deliver I was lent a Cooper S with a passenger shelf instead, and my girlfriend was forever catching stuff that was flying out of the compartment, such as CDs, mobile phones, and so on. With the glovebox these outburts happen with less frequency. Despite my penchant for speedy acceleration.

As for deletion of said glovebox, I don't see why not as a no cost option.

Tony Craggs · Nov 11th, 2002, 11:40 AM

Picked up my Cooper on Friday with only 1 remote key.

Like the glovebox though, much better than just a shelf.

Nov 2nd, 2002, 12:06 PM	#1
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 03:27 AM Posts: 9,078 Offline	2nd remote key I read somewhere here that 2003 spec cars would have a second remote key, got mine last week but it only came with one?? Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Nov 2nd, 2002, 12:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 09:27 PM Posts: 7,911 Offline	I beleive it was only a US press release (versus a worldwide release) that said 2003 would include two remote keys. NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Nov 2nd, 2002, 01:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
gvl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Netherland-S Local Time: 04:27 AM Posts: 231 Offline	Re: 2nd remote key Quote: Originally posted by mikeythemini I read somewhere here that 2003 spec cars would have a second remote key, got mine last week but it only came with one?? Same over here. I did order a second one, so that settels it. Ger

Nov 2nd, 2002, 08:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
MiniVa MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Northern Va. Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 105 Offline	When i picked up mine i got two remote keys and the plastic one also. 200HP Please

Nov 3rd, 2002, 12:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 8,854 Offline	Crykey! Mine is an 8/12 build, 9/21 delivery and I only received one remote key. Who can I yell at? Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

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Nov 3rd, 2002, 01:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
BillK MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Local Time: 07:27 PM Posts: 541 Offline	Bilbo Baggins wrote: Quote: Mine is an 8/12 build, 9/21 delivery and I only received one remote key. Who can I yell at? The 2002 MINI's only come with one remote key. The second remote is evidently USA (or maybe North America) only and 2003. With a 8/21 build I think your MINI is considered a 2002, one key. My understanding is that 2003's are 9/01 and later. (USA date convention, mm/dd). Last edited by BillK : Nov 3rd, 2002 at 02:56 AM.

Nov 3rd, 2002, 02:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
MiniVa MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Northern Va. Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 105 Offline	in the list of things to be added to all US 2003 minis an extra remote is one of them. Granted you live in the US 200HP Please

Nov 3rd, 2002, 06:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
birmingham_smiths MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Birmingham (UK) Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 56 Offline	I picked my 'S' up on Tuesday and was hopeful of the extra key, but it does seem that the UK only gets one remote key. But.... It did come with a jack (which I was expecting to have to buy). The remote boot opening seem to have been deleted. The glove box is great (compared to a shelf). So, overall a plus for the UK 2003 spec.... But....Could have done better!! S collected...as promised at 12:00 on 29 Oct - really getting to know it now - great car - DS (black roof), full leather, sunroof, full Chilli and most of the other bits...got a bit carried away at the dealership!!!

Nov 4th, 2002, 03:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 03:27 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	Did MINI not raise the price by $125 on the 2003 model to account for the extra key? Red/Black R56 Cooper

Nov 4th, 2002, 12:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ady Tinkering In The Garage Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Midlands, Uk Local Time: 03:27 AM Posts: 2,258 Offline	My Cooper is an '03 car and only comes with one remote key, i asked about it and was told £40 for another remote, which i didn't think was too bad. Ady (R50)

Nov 4th, 2002, 12:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 03:27 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by R50 My Cooper is an '03 car and only comes with one remote key, i asked about it and was told £40 for another remote, which i didn't think was too bad. Ady (R50) The prices vary somewhat. Mine was £67 inc VAT. Seen someone else quoting £100 I think. They need to take the car in to get the key working as they have to program something. The £67 for me included the programming but I suspect that was only because the sales dept organised the whole thing for me. It is definately worth having two as my wife and I both drive the car. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Nov 5th, 2002, 04:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
Cooperesque MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 72 Offline	I think it's outrageous! Does the second regular key switch off the alarm when you open the doors? I don't know as my girlfriend has the keys and we're not speaking to each other at the mo I know using the plastic emergency key doesn't disarm the alarm as I set it off when I went to get something out of the car, impromptu, whilst walking to the tube station. The dealer has got me a key (£70.01), although I'm not picking it up as I only asked them to get me a price. They claim they would charge me cost price! Is this correct as I'm going to ring up a few other MINI garages. -------------------------------------------- MCS in EB/B, Chilli, Auto A/C, MD and CD changer. Ordered 02/02, finally delivered 09/02 MCS in IB/W, Chilli, Auto A/C, MD and CD changer. Replaced by BMW 02/04, delivered 04/04

Nov 5th, 2002, 08:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
MiniTiger MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Apex, NC Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 197 Offline	I just got my '03 and it came with second key. The '03 price was ~$125 more than '02. The dealer said the price increase was to cover the key. To order a key would be around $125. So if the UK '03 price did not go up, then all is the same. If you can buy an extra key for less, then UK is better off. '03 LY/B MCS

Nov 11th, 2002, 10:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
Vix MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 58 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by birmingham_smiths I picked my 'S' up on Tuesday and was hopeful of the extra key, but it does seem that the UK only gets one remote key. But.... It did come with a jack (which I was expecting to have to buy). The remote boot opening seem to have been deleted. The glove box is great (compared to a shelf). So, overall a plus for the UK 2003 spec.... But....Could have done better!! Is anyone else a little disappointed with the glovebox though? I'd rather have one than not but, I was kind of hoping it would be a bit more chunky - I'm almost embarrassed to let my passenger open it! Got it and I LOVE IT!

Nov 11th, 2002, 10:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 03:27 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	I like the shelf. Is the glovebox compulsary or can you opt out and get the shelf with Salt. Pepper & Chilli? Red/Black R56 Cooper

Nov 11th, 2002, 10:45 AM	#16 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 03:27 AM Posts: 15,866 Offline	i'm happy to be only getting one remote key. It's MY car, not hers!

Nov 11th, 2002, 11:34 AM	#17 (permalink)
Cooperesque MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 72 Offline	While I welcome the glovebox, a quality engineered item, it is not as mine has a habit of opening itself on occasion. Before I took deliver I was lent a Cooper S with a passenger shelf instead, and my girlfriend was forever catching stuff that was flying out of the compartment, such as CDs, mobile phones, and so on. With the glovebox these outburts happen with less frequency. Despite my penchant for speedy acceleration. As for deletion of said glovebox, I don't see why not as a no cost option. -------------------------------------------- MCS in EB/B, Chilli, Auto A/C, MD and CD changer. Ordered 02/02, finally delivered 09/02 MCS in IB/W, Chilli, Auto A/C, MD and CD changer. Replaced by BMW 02/04, delivered 04/04

Nov 11th, 2002, 11:40 AM	#18 (permalink)
Tony Craggs MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hull Local Time: 03:27 AM Posts: 104 Offline	Picked up my Cooper on Friday with only 1 remote key. Like the glovebox though, much better than just a shelf. TonyC

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