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aerodragon · Apr 21st, 2002, 01:57 AM

guys..
I was wondering whether it's necessary to have alarm system for safety reason since I did not see it as standard feature of Cooper

Basil · Apr 21st, 2002, 02:53 AM

Bit confusing one Aero.

Factory Alarm is available as an option across the MINI range.

What do you mean by "Safety Reasons" ?

aerodragon · Apr 21st, 2002, 10:39 AM

Basil,

hello...oo..so it's (the alarm system) included as standard option?

spanky2k · Apr 21st, 2002, 10:48 AM

No, the immobiliser is standard. (Remote) alarm is an extra. I should know, I ordered it and they forgot to fit it. Of course they said they'll fit it free of charge later, haven't got round to getting my car to the dealers yet though.

aerodragon · Apr 21st, 2002, 08:38 PM

Hi.
I don't see the alarm system as an option I can choose ?

Basil · Apr 21st, 2002, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by aerodragon
Hi.
I don't see the alarm system as an option I can choose ?

Hmmmm....... thats interesting. Definately an option in Australia. Have you checked your local MINI website aero ?

aerodragon · Apr 21st, 2002, 08:54 PM

Basil...
I did..let me take a look at the MINI Aussie website for comparison

kristina ellis · Apr 21st, 2002, 09:20 PM

Who could blame u 4 not wanting to book it back in for the extra works they c*cked up. I haven't let mine out of my sights since the day I got it. She goes everywhere with me.After having to wait for sooooo long, im not letting her go anywhere without me in tow.

Basil · Apr 21st, 2002, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by aerodragon
Basil...
I did..let me take a look at the MINI Aussie website for comparison

I've just checked miniusa.com, and your right. It's not listed anywhere........how odd !!

TBOB · Apr 21st, 2002, 11:15 PM

My understanding on the alarm:

The order for my MINI was placed last Tuesday with Baron MINI in KC. The order was placed almost a year to the day after my deposit was made.

Anyway, I asked my salesman "Gabe" about adding the alarm to my order and was informed that the alarm wiring would not be available until sometime later this summer. He may have even told me exactly when but I can't seem to remember everything since I was so excited to actually have a MINI on order. Hopefully I will get a build number this week so I can start keeping track of my Baby!!

Red/White Cooper, Premium Package, CWP #3, Spoiler, Fogs, Sport Seats, Chrome Line, Black Leatherette.

TBOB

kevina · Apr 22nd, 2002, 08:38 AM

I've been wondering about the alarm in the US too. I was told something like "we're not selling an extra alarm with the MINI -- the immobilizer is all you need" and that this was standard for BMWs. That sounds odd to me given what I've read on here about the alarm option.

I might be okay with just the immobilizer provided there's a flashing light and sticker or whatever as a deterrent.

Kevin

Apr 21st, 2002, 01:57 AM	#1
aerodragon MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Georgia Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 208 Offline	Alarm guys.. I was wondering whether it's necessary to have alarm system for safety reason since I did not see it as standard feature of Cooper

Apr 21st, 2002, 11:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
TBOB MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: OKC Local Time: 08:16 PM Posts: 37 Offline	My understanding on the alarm: The order for my MINI was placed last Tuesday with Baron MINI in KC. The order was placed almost a year to the day after my deposit was made. Anyway, I asked my salesman "Gabe" about adding the alarm to my order and was informed that the alarm wiring would not be available until sometime later this summer. He may have even told me exactly when but I can't seem to remember everything since I was so excited to actually have a MINI on order. Hopefully I will get a build number this week so I can start keeping track of my Baby!! Red/White Cooper, Premium Package, CWP #3, Spoiler, Fogs, Sport Seats, Chrome Line, Black Leatherette. TBOB Speed Is Good, Curves Are Better!!

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Apr 21st, 2002, 02:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 11:16 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Bit confusing one Aero. Factory Alarm is available as an option across the MINI range. What do you mean by "Safety Reasons" ?

Apr 21st, 2002, 10:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
aerodragon MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Georgia Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 208 Offline	Basil, hello...oo..so it's (the alarm system) included as standard option?

Apr 21st, 2002, 10:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
spanky2k MINI2 Crash Test Driver Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brighton Local Time: 02:16 AM Posts: 1,384 Offline	No, the immobiliser is standard. (Remote) alarm is an extra. I should know, I ordered it and they forgot to fit it. Of course they said they'll fit it free of charge later, haven't got round to getting my car to the dealers yet though.

Apr 21st, 2002, 08:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
aerodragon MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Georgia Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 208 Offline	Hi. I don't see the alarm system as an option I can choose ?

Apr 21st, 2002, 08:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 11:16 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by aerodragon Hi. I don't see the alarm system as an option I can choose ? Hmmmm....... thats interesting. Definately an option in Australia. Have you checked your local MINI website aero ?

Apr 21st, 2002, 08:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
aerodragon MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Georgia Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 208 Offline	Basil... I did..let me take a look at the MINI Aussie website for comparison

Apr 21st, 2002, 09:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
kristina ellis MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wokingham, Berkshire Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 6 Offline	Who could blame u 4 not wanting to book it back in for the extra works they c*cked up. I haven't let mine out of my sights since the day I got it. She goes everywhere with me.After having to wait for sooooo long, im not letting her go anywhere without me in tow.

Apr 21st, 2002, 09:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 11:16 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by aerodragon Basil... I did..let me take a look at the MINI Aussie website for comparison I've just checked miniusa.com, and your right. It's not listed anywhere........how odd !!

Apr 22nd, 2002, 08:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
kevina MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Durham, NC Local Time: 09:16 PM Posts: 48 Offline	I've been wondering about the alarm in the US too. I was told something like "we're not selling an extra alarm with the MINI -- the immobilizer is all you need" and that this was standard for BMWs. That sounds odd to me given what I've read on here about the alarm option. I might be okay with just the immobilizer provided there's a flashing light and sticker or whatever as a deterrent. Kevin

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