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S2000&CooperS · Mar 27th, 2002, 01:44 PM

Has anybody's dealer received Coopers with the Sport Package?? My dealer has no cars arriving with this package

which is one of the options I wanted mostly for the wheels and sport seats. I'm bummed none are equipped with the full package or just the sports seats even.

Anybody seen a Cooper with the sports seats at their dealer?

sixfoot6 · Mar 27th, 2002, 02:07 PM

At the two dealers I've visited so far, only the 'S' had the sports seats, and it was 'unavailable'... so I still haven't tested them.

The standard seats were supportive during my test drive, but I plan on opting for the sports package myself (also for the seats, wheels, and suspension)...

sixfoot6

Drakken · Mar 27th, 2002, 04:39 PM

I drove an S with the sports package. The seats are a lot more supportive than the regular Cooper and the wheels and suspension make a very noticeable difference in handling. The S turns in quicker, stays flatter and understeers less than the regular Cooper.

As you know, none of the pre-spec'd Coopers have the sports package but my dealer was able to find one currently in production. This is the one I'm getting and it should arrive in a few weeks. It also has the SS+ option. Your dealer should be able to check to see what they will be getting in the next shipment. I have my VIN and production numbers too.

Hang in there dude!

sixfoot6 · Mar 27th, 2002, 04:49 PM

Drakken,

You drove the S and still opted for the Cooper?

Judging by all the bells and whistles you added to your Cooper, it wasn't purely a financial decision... right?

sixfoot6

S2000&CooperS · Mar 27th, 2002, 04:51 PM

Me too, I drove a DS Cooper S with the Lapis Blue leather.......the seats were very comfy indeed.

I checked with the dealer and we didn't see anything coming in the next few weeks with the sports package.

Here are my choices as of today:

Pure Silver/Black due to arrive this Friday
- Premium package
- 16" wheels
- DSC
- Foglights
- Chrome line
- Black/black leatherette

or

Indi Blue/White, due to arrive in a few weeks
- Premium package
- Heated seats
- 16" wheels
- Foglights
- Chrome line
- Panther black leather

or

..........wait for something more appealing to arrive.

Drakken · Mar 27th, 2002, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sixfoot6
Drakken,

You drove the S and still opted for the Cooper?

Yes, however, I'm still on the S list. I'll have about 8 months until my turn comes up on the S list so I have time to decide to keep the Cooper or trade up. The Cooper with the SS+ will handle just as good as the S but won't be as fast. The power of the S is a lot of fun but it promotes immature driving.

Mar 27th, 2002, 01:44 PM	#1
S2000&CooperS MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Allen, VA USA Local Time: 01:05 AM Posts: 936 Offline	US Coopers with Sport Package?? Has anybody's dealer received Coopers with the Sport Package?? My dealer has no cars arriving with this package which is one of the options I wanted mostly for the wheels and sport seats. I'm bummed none are equipped with the full package or just the sports seats even. Anybody seen a Cooper with the sports seats at their dealer? 08 Smart ForTwo Passion Silver/Black/Red (Going on Ebay!) 07 Honda Accord V6 6-speed Taffeta White/Tan (wife's) 06 MINI Cooper S JCW Checkmate Astro Black/Silver

Mar 27th, 2002, 02:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
sixfoot6 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Orange County, California Local Time: 06:05 PM Posts: 218 Offline	At the two dealers I've visited so far, only the 'S' had the sports seats, and it was 'unavailable'... so I still haven't tested them. The standard seats were supportive during my test drive, but I plan on opting for the sports package myself (also for the seats, wheels, and suspension)... sixfoot6 Dark Silver "S" - White Top - Alloy Wheels - Sports Package - Premium Package - status: In Search of Twisties

Mar 27th, 2002, 04:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
sixfoot6 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Orange County, California Local Time: 06:05 PM Posts: 218 Offline	Drakken, You drove the S and still opted for the Cooper? Judging by all the bells and whistles you added to your Cooper, it wasn't purely a financial decision... right? sixfoot6 Dark Silver "S" - White Top - Alloy Wheels - Sports Package - Premium Package - status: In Search of Twisties

Mar 27th, 2002, 04:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
S2000&CooperS MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Allen, VA USA Local Time: 01:05 AM Posts: 936 Offline	Me too, I drove a DS Cooper S with the Lapis Blue leather.......the seats were very comfy indeed. I checked with the dealer and we didn't see anything coming in the next few weeks with the sports package. Here are my choices as of today: Pure Silver/Black due to arrive this Friday - Premium package - 16" wheels - DSC - Foglights - Chrome line - Black/black leatherette or Indi Blue/White, due to arrive in a few weeks - Premium package - Heated seats - 16" wheels - Foglights - Chrome line - Panther black leather or ..........wait for something more appealing to arrive. 08 Smart ForTwo Passion Silver/Black/Red (Going on Ebay!) 07 Honda Accord V6 6-speed Taffeta White/Tan (wife's) 06 MINI Cooper S JCW Checkmate Astro Black/Silver

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Mar 27th, 2002, 04:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Drakken MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 283 Offline	I drove an S with the sports package. The seats are a lot more supportive than the regular Cooper and the wheels and suspension make a very noticeable difference in handling. The S turns in quicker, stays flatter and understeers less than the regular Cooper. As you know, none of the pre-spec'd Coopers have the sports package but my dealer was able to find one currently in production. This is the one I'm getting and it should arrive in a few weeks. It also has the SS+ option. Your dealer should be able to check to see what they will be getting in the next shipment. I have my VIN and production numbers too. Hang in there dude!

Mar 27th, 2002, 05:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Drakken MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 283 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by sixfoot6 Drakken, You drove the S and still opted for the Cooper? Yes, however, I'm still on the S list. I'll have about 8 months until my turn comes up on the S list so I have time to decide to keep the Cooper or trade up. The Cooper with the SS+ will handle just as good as the S but won't be as fast. The power of the S is a lot of fun but it promotes immature driving.

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