US Coopers with Sport Package??

[S2000&CooperS]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.