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dinger · Mar 5th, 2003, 07:31 PM

Just wondering how many have received the latest promotion to come from MINI UK.

CAN YOU TALK YOURSELF OUT OF A JAM?

YOUR MINI CAN.

The products the leaflet is promoting are:-

MINI guiding star {satellite navigation}

MINI box office {DVD ENTERTAINMENT}

MINI Jambuster {Traffic master}

I quite like the MINI jambuster.

dinger

Dom · Mar 5th, 2003, 07:40 PM

yup, got it today

Maquis · Mar 5th, 2003, 08:20 PM

Got mine today also (not really interested though - too expensive and not much use to me)

smiffy · Mar 5th, 2003, 08:20 PM

yeah i got it today aswell

I can get that VDO sat nav unit for £875+fitting instead of MINI's £1100+fitting

GAJ · Mar 5th, 2003, 08:59 PM

Got mine too!

R1 · Mar 5th, 2003, 09:18 PM

Got mine today! I like the video screen in the passenger sun visor option!!

Minty · Mar 5th, 2003, 09:29 PM

heh heh, i got mine a couple of weeks ago

hexica · Mar 5th, 2003, 11:51 PM

dvd intertainment? can you watch dvd's on the sat nav screen if you chose it as an option when you bought it?!
Sounds like fun!

dcfkan · Mar 6th, 2003, 11:25 AM

Got it and went strict into the bin - nbg to me as I do not (well, not supposed to

) do business miles in Apple.

If I am driving at my own leisure and hit a jam, I just crawl along until I can get off at the next junction, then I shall rely on my iPaq/GPS Nav to guide me.

Cost is another issue, can't justify it

DK

:apple:

Tony Craggs · Mar 6th, 2003, 12:21 PM

Got it yesterday but not rally much use to me and too expensive also, even BIG after £25 discount.

miniblue · Mar 6th, 2003, 01:02 PM

yes the discount would probably come to less the 5% after fitting ... pretty sad really.

MINIblue

gas mark 1 · Mar 11th, 2003, 01:00 AM

smiffy:

"I can get that VDO sat nav unit for £875+fitting instead of MINI's £1100+fitting"

What unit are you refering to and any idea on approx fitting costs.

Thanks for the help.

GM1

JonBlakeburn · Mar 11th, 2003, 08:49 AM

For anyone that's interested, the three pages of the brochure are available here:

- http://www.blakeburn.info/1.jpg
- http://www.blakeburn.info/2.jpg
- http://www.blakeburn.info/3.jpg

I'd be really interested in pricing. Especially for the "Visorvision".

Tone · Mar 11th, 2003, 09:12 AM

Lotta dosh!

bobnobski · Mar 11th, 2003, 10:22 AM

I see some of you guys are interested in the DVD Movie setup for the MINI! well I looked at this and at £2100 its rather sharp. So I considered other options & chose a portable system. Basically this is what it consists of:

5 1/2"" screen which hooks on the back of the head rest via a cool stap system.

DVD player which is neatly consealed in a rucksack so can be easilly stored on back seat or under seats.

Full Power thru Cigarette lighter.

Head phones - but I find the screen speakers are great

remote controls.

The only wires you have showing is the AV connector to the screem (which can be hidden down the side of the seat) and the power link to the lighter socket.

The good thing about this system is that you can unhook it in under 20 secs and use in another car, attach to home tv etc.

Also has facility to add PS2 to it as well and play MP3 and CDs.

Before anyone asks - no I am not there salesman... But for £430 its a bargain. And my kid loves it.

goto www.microvison.co.uk for further info: The setup i just described is the MV2

Kinster · Mar 11th, 2003, 11:45 AM

yeah, what a ripoff. As if I'm going to buy a headset TV thingy and let someone else watch it

hurrens · Mar 12th, 2003, 01:19 PM

I got mine and decided to get the Jam Buster fitted. Slight problem though. My dealer can get the Jam Buster kit, but no manual or fitting kit. What is the point of advertising a product if you can't supply the bits to fit it.

bobnobski · Mar 12th, 2003, 02:49 PM

why do u need a 'jam buster' in cornwall? apart from the summer months when us northerners flood your area with our caravans and noisy children!!

hurrens · Mar 12th, 2003, 04:02 PM

I need it to get out of cornwall. There seems to be alot more traffic problems east of the Tamar. I tend to get lost a lot and the Sat Nav appears to guide me to traffic jams.

cliffpatte · Mar 13th, 2003, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gas mark 1
smiffy:

"I can get that VDO sat nav unit for £875+fitting instead of MINI's £1100+fitting"

What unit are you refering to and any idea on approx fitting costs.

Thanks for the help.

GM1

The Mini Unit is a VDO Dayton 4200

http://www.vdodayton.com/index2.aspx...blue&status=n1

GPS Warehouse sell it for £845 including VAT - Don't know about fitting

http://www.gpsw.co.uk/acatalog/P_VDOMS4200.htm

Mar 5th, 2003, 07:31 PM	#1
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 3,075 Offline	Have you received from MINI can you talk yourself out of a jam leaflet.!!! Just wondering how many have received the latest promotion to come from MINI UK. CAN YOU TALK YOURSELF OUT OF A JAM? YOUR MINI CAN. The products the leaflet is promoting are:- MINI guiding star {satellite navigation} MINI box office {DVD ENTERTAINMENT} MINI Jambuster {Traffic master} I quite like the MINI jambuster. dinger

Mar 5th, 2003, 08:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Maquis Tony & Emma Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Heckmondwike Local Time: 02:56 AM Posts: 373 Offline	Got mine today also (not really interested though - too expensive and not much use to me) Doncaster Mini Register - Meetings every month - click here for details

Mar 5th, 2003, 08:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 5,718 Offline	yeah i got it today aswell I can get that VDO sat nav unit for £875+fitting instead of MINI's £1100+fitting S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Mar 5th, 2003, 08:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
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Mar 5th, 2003, 07:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 02:56 AM Posts: 8,420 Offline	yup, got it today

Mar 5th, 2003, 09:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 4,866 Offline	Got mine today! I like the video screen in the passenger sun visor option!!

Mar 5th, 2003, 11:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
hexica MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London Local Time: 02:56 AM Posts: 24 Offline	dvd intertainment? can you watch dvd's on the sat nav screen if you chose it as an option when you bought it?! Sounds like fun!

Mar 6th, 2003, 11:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 02:56 AM Posts: 13,213 Offline	Got it and went strict into the bin - nbg to me as I do not (well, not supposed to ) do business miles in Apple. If I am driving at my own leisure and hit a jam, I just crawl along until I can get off at the next junction, then I shall rely on my iPaq/GPS Nav to guide me. Cost is another issue, can't justify it DK :apple:

Mar 6th, 2003, 12:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tony Craggs MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hull Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 103 Offline	Got it yesterday but not rally much use to me and too expensive also, even BIG after £25 discount. TonyC

Mar 6th, 2003, 01:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
miniblue MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 02:56 AM Posts: 178 Offline	yes the discount would probably come to less the 5% after fitting ... pretty sad really. MINIblue IB/W Chilli Cooper ~ White 16" 5-stars ~ 6CD Changer ~ Sat-Nav ~ MFSW ~ ACC ~ Remote Alarm ~ PDC ~ ASC+T ~ Heated Bits ~ 'OOO2 OOO' Private Plate ~ 'MINI Drivers Have Extra Ooomph' & 'WWW.MINI2.COM' Stickers

Mar 11th, 2003, 01:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
gas mark 1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 02:56 AM Posts: 63 Offline	smiffy: "I can get that VDO sat nav unit for £875+fitting instead of MINI's £1100+fitting" What unit are you refering to and any idea on approx fitting costs. Thanks for the help. GM1 IT'S HERE... Cooper PS/B, chili, a/c, ASC&T, CD boost, Trip Comp, MFSW, SS+, 5 spoke 16" run-flats... and a full tank of petrol

Mar 11th, 2003, 08:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
JonBlakeburn Indecisive MINI Owner Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: United Kingdom Local Time: 02:56 AM Posts: 473 Offline	For anyone that's interested, the three pages of the brochure are available here: - http://www.blakeburn.info/1.jpg - http://www.blakeburn.info/2.jpg - http://www.blakeburn.info/3.jpg I'd be really interested in pricing. Especially for the "Visorvision". Jon Blakeburn 2002 Raven Blue Lupo GTi

Mar 11th, 2003, 09:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
Tone MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dorset, U.K. Local Time: 02:56 AM Posts: 5,780 Offline	Lotta dosh! "I get by with a little help from my friends"

Mar 11th, 2003, 10:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
bobnobski MINI2 Irritant My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 02:56 AM Posts: 939 Offline	DVD Movies I see some of you guys are interested in the DVD Movie setup for the MINI! well I looked at this and at £2100 its rather sharp. So I considered other options & chose a portable system. Basically this is what it consists of: 5 1/2"" screen which hooks on the back of the head rest via a cool stap system. DVD player which is neatly consealed in a rucksack so can be easilly stored on back seat or under seats. Full Power thru Cigarette lighter. Head phones - but I find the screen speakers are great remote controls. The only wires you have showing is the AV connector to the screem (which can be hidden down the side of the seat) and the power link to the lighter socket. The good thing about this system is that you can unhook it in under 20 secs and use in another car, attach to home tv etc. Also has facility to add PS2 to it as well and play MP3 and CDs. Before anyone asks - no I am not there salesman... But for £430 its a bargain. And my kid loves it. goto www.microvison.co.uk for further info: The setup i just described is the MV2

Mar 11th, 2003, 11:45 AM	#16 (permalink)
Kinster BarWeetGarNarWeetNinnyBon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 02:56 AM Posts: 2,633 Offline	yeah, what a ripoff. As if I'm going to buy a headset TV thingy and let someone else watch it Hyper Blue/Blue MCSC with Chilli 'No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself' A. Carnegie

Mar 12th, 2003, 01:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
hurrens MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Truro Cornwall Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 337 Offline	I got mine and decided to get the Jam Buster fitted. Slight problem though. My dealer can get the Jam Buster kit, but no manual or fitting kit. What is the point of advertising a product if you can't supply the bits to fit it. Black Jack

Mar 12th, 2003, 02:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
bobnobski MINI2 Irritant My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 02:56 AM Posts: 939 Offline	why do u need a 'jam buster' in cornwall? apart from the summer months when us northerners flood your area with our caravans and noisy children!!

Mar 12th, 2003, 04:02 PM	#19 (permalink)
hurrens MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Truro Cornwall Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 337 Offline	I need it to get out of cornwall. There seems to be alot more traffic problems east of the Tamar. I tend to get lost a lot and the Sat Nav appears to guide me to traffic jams. Black Jack

Mar 13th, 2003, 09:12 PM	#20 (permalink)
cliffpatte MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2001 Local Time: 01:56 AM Posts: 1 Offline	VDO DAYTON Quote: Originally posted by gas mark 1 smiffy: "I can get that VDO sat nav unit for £875+fitting instead of MINI's £1100+fitting" What unit are you refering to and any idea on approx fitting costs. Thanks for the help. GM1 The Mini Unit is a VDO Dayton 4200 http://www.vdodayton.com/index2.aspx...blue&status=n1 GPS Warehouse sell it for £845 including VAT - Don't know about fitting http://www.gpsw.co.uk/acatalog/P_VDOMS4200.htm

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