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rei00 · Apr 11th, 2002, 01:52 PM

MINIUSA site has been updated...

and the two options that were going to be available in Sept02 for cold package is now totally gone (one of them was heated windshield, I don't remember other one).

What happened?

Cooperbabe · Apr 11th, 2002, 02:04 PM

I think the other option was the rain-sensing wipers.

My best guess is people got their proverbial panties in a wad when they found out they couldn't get that option so MINI just figured it's easier to take it away. Just a hunch anyway.....or it's going to be past 9/02 before it's available

Bustov · Apr 11th, 2002, 03:50 PM

If they keep on decontenting the Cooper S I'm going to get the 2003 GTI w/ 24v VR6 and 6 speed.

apache · Apr 11th, 2002, 03:59 PM

That really torques me. I don't know why but the heated windshield was a major selling point for me on this car. Aside from the fact that it is a MINI, I really liked the ability to get all those features/options usually found on cars twice its cost.

Argh, I would really like a confirmation on whether or not this option has been totally deleted from the future of the MINI line-up or whether we are just gonna have to wait for a few more months...

It just torques me...

Drakken · Apr 11th, 2002, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bustov
If they keep on decontenting the Cooper S I'm going to get the 2003 GTI w/ 24v VR6 and 6 speed.

I understand your frustation but consider this:

The Cooper S will still be lighter, handle better, have more style and features than the VW even without a few options. It also has features that very few other cars anywhere have (i.e. run flat tires).

splicer · Apr 11th, 2002, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Drakken

I understand your frustation but consider this:

The Cooper S will still be lighter, handle better, have more style and features than the VW even without a few options. It also has features that very few other cars anywhere have (i.e. run flat tires).

If the guy wants to buy a Golf he should. The wait list for the 'S' is measured in years at my dealership. There are a lot of people waiting who REALLY want a cooper S.

MiniMoke · Apr 11th, 2002, 05:45 PM

Please play nice; don't let ego's get involved on this topic. Personally, I was #3 on the list at my dealer for an S. Could have had one in late June. I want A heated windshield and HK stereo, so I delayed my build until September when these options will become available. You can see why some of us are upset as I have had my order in since last June 15th and a further delay would be cruel and inhumane..

Bustov · Apr 11th, 2002, 06:42 PM

Just got a response to email from MiniUSA.com. Looks like the options will be available in September as MiniMoke has said. Here it is...

Hi Nick,

These options will be delayed, and it will resume in a few months. Our planned introduction for these options is in September 2002. You should check with your dealer to see when your #165 is coming up to see if you can get these options specified. Hope the unavailability of these options won't keep you away from the MINI.

LET'S MOTOR.
Wayne
MINI Customer Relations

--Original Message--

Wayne,
I see that the heated windshield and rain sensing wipers have been removed from the Cold Weather package. Any plans to make either option available latter on in the model year?
Nick Holhut,
#165 on the Cooper S list at Patrick Mini in Schaumburg.

lhasa · Apr 11th, 2002, 08:16 PM

I do have a piece of information that might make you feel a bit better. When I spoke to my salesman about getting the cold weather package, he told me that, essentially, the windscreen has a wire similar to the standard rear window defroster, only finer. When he drove one in San Francisco with this feature installed, he said that he had a very hard time focussing, as the eye constantly adjusts from the road ahead and the wire right in front of you. Perhaps this is a reason why the feature has been delayed?

Apr 11th, 2002, 03:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bustov MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, IL Local Time: 08:11 PM Posts: 27 Offline	If they keep on decontenting the Cooper S I'm going to get the 2003 GTI w/ 24v VR6 and 6 speed. Bustov EB/B MCS, Madness rear sway, Whalen Shift-Machine knob

Apr 11th, 2002, 03:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
apache MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Spokane, WA Local Time: 05:11 PM Posts: 62 Offline	That really torques me. I don't know why but the heated windshield was a major selling point for me on this car. Aside from the fact that it is a MINI, I really liked the ability to get all those features/options usually found on cars twice its cost. Argh, I would really like a confirmation on whether or not this option has been totally deleted from the future of the MINI line-up or whether we are just gonna have to wait for a few more months... It just torques me... Probably a Cooper (really want an S though) Jet black with black roof (w/ custom pearl clear coat over custom metallic-in-clear bonnet stripes)only noticable if you look real hard for the stripes... Premium Pkg Sport Pkg w/ Sport's Suspension Cold Weather Pkg (wait until sept / oct build to get heated windshield) Last edited by apache : Apr 11th, 2002 at 04:24 PM.

Apr 11th, 2002, 05:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
MiniMoke MINI2 Sponsor & Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Toledo Ohio, USA Local Time: 08:11 PM Posts: 231 Offline	Please play nice; don't let ego's get involved on this topic. Personally, I was #3 on the list at my dealer for an S. Could have had one in late June. I want A heated windshield and HK stereo, so I delayed my build until September when these options will become available. You can see why some of us are upset as I have had my order in since last June 15th and a further delay would be cruel and inhumane.. 2003 S, Electric blue white/roof, Premium, Cold Weather and Sport packs. Sept 15 Build/ Delivered Oct 20, 2002 Last edited by MiniMoke : Apr 11th, 2002 at 06:54 PM.

Apr 11th, 2002, 06:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bustov MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, IL Local Time: 08:11 PM Posts: 27 Offline	Just got a response to email from MiniUSA.com. Looks like the options will be available in September as MiniMoke has said. Here it is... Hi Nick, These options will be delayed, and it will resume in a few months. Our planned introduction for these options is in September 2002. You should check with your dealer to see when your #165 is coming up to see if you can get these options specified. Hope the unavailability of these options won't keep you away from the MINI. LET'S MOTOR. Wayne MINI Customer Relations --Original Message-- Wayne, I see that the heated windshield and rain sensing wipers have been removed from the Cold Weather package. Any plans to make either option available latter on in the model year? Nick Holhut, #165 on the Cooper S list at Patrick Mini in Schaumburg. Bustov EB/B MCS, Madness rear sway, Whalen Shift-Machine knob

Apr 11th, 2002, 08:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
lhasa MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Chicago USA Local Time: 07:11 PM Posts: 36 Offline	I do have a piece of information that might make you feel a bit better. When I spoke to my salesman about getting the cold weather package, he told me that, essentially, the windscreen has a wire similar to the standard rear window defroster, only finer. When he drove one in San Francisco with this feature installed, he said that he had a very hard time focussing, as the eye constantly adjusts from the road ahead and the wire right in front of you. Perhaps this is a reason why the feature has been delayed? Cooper, CVT Pepper White, black roof & mirrors, chrome trim, Xenon headlamps, foglamps US Premium & Sport packages, 16" 5-Star wheels, DSC, black profile leather, heated seats "I'll drive."

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Apr 11th, 2002, 02:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cooperbabe MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: FL Local Time: 01:11 AM Posts: 65 Offline	I think the other option was the rain-sensing wipers. My best guess is people got their proverbial panties in a wad when they found out they couldn't get that option so MINI just figured it's easier to take it away. Just a hunch anyway.....or it's going to be past 9/02 before it's available

Apr 11th, 2002, 04:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Drakken MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 09:11 PM Posts: 283 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Bustov If they keep on decontenting the Cooper S I'm going to get the 2003 GTI w/ 24v VR6 and 6 speed. I understand your frustation but consider this: The Cooper S will still be lighter, handle better, have more style and features than the VW even without a few options. It also has features that very few other cars anywhere have (i.e. run flat tires).

Apr 11th, 2002, 05:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
splicer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: us Local Time: 01:11 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Drakken I understand your frustation but consider this: The Cooper S will still be lighter, handle better, have more style and features than the VW even without a few options. It also has features that very few other cars anywhere have (i.e. run flat tires). If the guy wants to buy a Golf he should. The wait list for the 'S' is measured in years at my dealership. There are a lot of people waiting who REALLY want a cooper S.

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