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dan2247 · May 1st, 2004, 11:36 PM

I'm looking at getting a new Cooper, but could just about stretch to a fairly poverty spec Cooper S. I've heard that a/c is an essential when it comes to resale, but its a £700 option that I'm not too worried about and definately couldn't afford on an S. Would I be better off spec-ing up a regular Cooper, and giving up on the S? Are there any other 'essential' options (apart from TLC)? All advice appreciated.

Jagged · May 2nd, 2004, 06:47 AM

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea... matic+climate

Tons of good info there.

SugarBelly · May 2nd, 2004, 08:33 AM

Lease your S & get all the options you want.

As few miles per year as possible, - lowest amount due at signing with the best rate offered.

==> You'll be selling her for a near profit when ready.

SugarBelly · May 6th, 2004, 01:36 AM

That said, I agree with your instincts, dan2247....

I know the wife & I would both rather drive a fine Cooper with a/c, than an MCS without.

Good luck, all around. Either way, - you'll be quite content in your MINI.

Johnny225 · May 6th, 2004, 03:10 AM

The MINI comes with a/c. The a/c option is for the automatic a/c which is not essential at all, it's just a convenience. I don't have it on my S. The manual a/c works great.

lespurgeon · May 6th, 2004, 05:28 AM

A/C is an optionin the UK. The basic MINI in the states has several "packs" added to it before we even start adding options. Myself - I'd get a no A/C S before I got a Cooper. I'd also delete power locks, power windows, glove box, etc and put the lightest wheels avialable on it. Makes me wonder how much weight would be saved taking out hte back seat? Obviously I'm a small, light, and fun guy. However, my wife got final say in our specs, so not only do we have A/C (not a choice here) but sunroof and heated seats. I also keep cars for 10 years, so don't worry much about the residuals.

May 1st, 2004, 11:36 PM	#1
dan2247 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 2 Offline	Choosing Options I'm looking at getting a new Cooper, but could just about stretch to a fairly poverty spec Cooper S. I've heard that a/c is an essential when it comes to resale, but its a £700 option that I'm not too worried about and definately couldn't afford on an S. Would I be better off spec-ing up a regular Cooper, and giving up on the S? Are there any other 'essential' options (apart from TLC)? All advice appreciated.

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May 2nd, 2004, 06:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jagged MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Whitby, On Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 46 Offline	http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea... matic+climate Tons of good info there.

May 2nd, 2004, 08:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
SugarBelly MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MadTown, Midwest Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 493 Offline	Lease your S & get all the options you want. As few miles per year as possible, - lowest amount due at signing with the best rate offered. ==> You'll be selling her for a near profit when ready.

May 6th, 2004, 01:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
SugarBelly MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MadTown, Midwest Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 493 Offline	That said, I agree with your instincts, dan2247.... I know the wife & I would both rather drive a fine Cooper with a/c, than an MCS without. Good luck, all around. Either way, - you'll be quite content in your MINI.

May 6th, 2004, 03:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Johnny225 Mr Buttons! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Local Time: 05:06 PM Posts: 837 Offline	The MINI comes with a/c. The a/c option is for the automatic a/c which is not essential at all, it's just a convenience. I don't have it on my S. The manual a/c works great.

May 6th, 2004, 05:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
lespurgeon Petrol or beer? Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: HI, USA Local Time: 03:06 PM Posts: 1,116 Offline	A/C is an optionin the UK. The basic MINI in the states has several "packs" added to it before we even start adding options. Myself - I'd get a no A/C S before I got a Cooper. I'd also delete power locks, power windows, glove box, etc and put the lightest wheels avialable on it. Makes me wonder how much weight would be saved taking out hte back seat? Obviously I'm a small, light, and fun guy. However, my wife got final say in our specs, so not only do we have A/C (not a choice here) but sunroof and heated seats. I also keep cars for 10 years, so don't worry much about the residuals.

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