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BruceK · Jan 8th, 2002, 12:29 PM

MINIs sent to the US are to have in-dash CD players as standard equipment, but in a MINI2 News article is this strangely worded bit of info:

"Additionally, the standard 6-speaker in-dash CD audio system can be exchanged at no cost for a 6-speaker stereo cassette audio system."

Who in the world would want to give a CD system to get a cassette system?! Is is just an excuse to send some cassette-equipped MINIs to the US? Not that I can complain at all about the ultra-low prices of the US-bound MINIs. So maybe this is one way of keeping the prices low?

Here's the source of the information:

http://www.mini2.com/news/news.php?id=97

blade929 · Jan 8th, 2002, 12:42 PM

I have heard through a very reliable inside source at Oxford HQ that the reason for such a good price for the US SPEC cars, is that they are recycling our rejected vehicles and sending them over the pond.

Apparantly our American cousins are not as fussy as us Brits....

BruceK · Jan 8th, 2002, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by blade929
I have heard through a very reliable inside source at Oxford HQ that the reason for such a good price for the US SPEC cars, is that they are recycling our rejected vehicles and sending them over the pond.

Apparantly our American cousins are not as fussy as us Brits....

Not true at all. It just now that the higher-priced beta-test cars have all been sold the the Brits for sorting out, the finished product is much cheaper.

Basil · Jan 12th, 2002, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BruceK
MINIs sent to the US are to have in-dash CD players as standard equipment, but in a MINI2 News article is this strangely worded bit of info:

"Additionally, the standard 6-speaker in-dash CD audio system can be exchanged at no cost for a 6-speaker stereo cassette audio system."

Who in the world would want to give a CD system to get a cassette system?! Is is just an excuse to send some cassette-equipped MINIs to the US? Not that I can complain at all about the ultra-low prices of the US-bound MINIs. So maybe this is one way of keeping the prices low?

Here's the source of the information:

http://www.mini2.com/news/news.php?id=97

To get the thread back on topic, it doesn't make a lot of sense does it. Unless AGAIN, BMW are playing up non events into marketing propaganda. I thought at first it may have been a typo and should have read "MD" system, but having checked the MD option over (under) here, it is a $290AU option and replaces the standard CD. I would imagine that US cars would have similar specs to here (except for the foglights on our S's of course

).

Mind you, you are getting SIX speaker audio. The oz spec Cooper brochure I have lists the audio systems with only FOUR speakers (probably don't put the tweeters in their little housing by the handles). You get two additional speakers we get two foglights!!!

monsta · Jan 12th, 2002, 01:11 PM

What about if someone wants to get a CD changer?? Why would they want a CD in the front as well?? Might as well have a tape deck there, surely??

zoooooom · Jan 12th, 2002, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by monsta
What about if someone wants to get a CD changer?? Why would they want a CD in the front as well?? Might as well have a tape deck there, surely??

Sorry monsta i dont agree i have cd + cd multi
cant remember the last time i had a cassette.
but some people have cd front and mini disc changer in the boot.

.

monsta · Jan 12th, 2002, 02:18 PM

I feel the same zoooooom, but some people must use tapes still??

I would rather have an MD head unit and a CD changer. Haven't used a tape since about 1995!

zoooooom · Jan 12th, 2002, 02:30 PM

My Mini van has an 8track remember them you oldtimers?

sdmidget · Jan 12th, 2002, 04:06 PM

Yep - I had an 8-track in a '65 Mustang GT.

Basil · Jan 12th, 2002, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by zoooooom
My Mini van has an 8track remember them you oldtimers?

Ha ha, I even had a few Beach Boy's 8 track tapes too......(probably shouldn't have gone public on that one.)

Oh well, now I'm "out there".......

KarmanS · Jan 12th, 2002, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by monsta
I feel the same zoooooom, but some people must use tapes still??
I would rather have an MD head unit and a CD changer. Haven't used a tape since about 1995!

I agree with Monsta, I much rather have a MD player w/ a CD changer. Why wouldn't they make a MD player option available in the states? They don't have them for the BMWs sold here as well whereas I am aware of such option in Europe (for the 5 series at least)

This just forces me to look into aftermarket options when my MINI arrives

Jan 8th, 2002, 12:29 PM	#1
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 03:36 AM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Exchange cassette for CD? Isn't that backwards? MINIs sent to the US are to have in-dash CD players as standard equipment, but in a MINI2 News article is this strangely worded bit of info: "Additionally, the standard 6-speaker in-dash CD audio system can be exchanged at no cost for a 6-speaker stereo cassette audio system." Who in the world would want to give a CD system to get a cassette system?! Is is just an excuse to send some cassette-equipped MINIs to the US? Not that I can complain at all about the ultra-low prices of the US-bound MINIs. So maybe this is one way of keeping the prices low? Here's the source of the information: http://www.mini2.com/news/news.php?id=97 + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Jan 8th, 2002, 12:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
blade929 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 09:36 AM Posts: 154 Offline	I have heard through a very reliable inside source at Oxford HQ that the reason for such a good price for the US SPEC cars, is that they are recycling our rejected vehicles and sending them over the pond. Apparantly our American cousins are not as fussy as us Brits.... - Red/White Cooper, Silver wheels, Climate Control, Chili Pack, heated mirrors, CD Boost, Alarm, Heated seats, Factory Tint Windows. Now gone (but not forgotten)

Jan 8th, 2002, 12:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 03:36 AM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by blade929 I have heard through a very reliable inside source at Oxford HQ that the reason for such a good price for the US SPEC cars, is that they are recycling our rejected vehicles and sending them over the pond. Apparantly our American cousins are not as fussy as us Brits.... Not true at all. It just now that the higher-priced beta-test cars have all been sold the the Brits for sorting out, the finished product is much cheaper. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Jan 12th, 2002, 02:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 07:36 PM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Re: Exchange cassette for CD? Isn't that backwards? Quote: Originally posted by BruceK MINIs sent to the US are to have in-dash CD players as standard equipment, but in a MINI2 News article is this strangely worded bit of info: "Additionally, the standard 6-speaker in-dash CD audio system can be exchanged at no cost for a 6-speaker stereo cassette audio system." Who in the world would want to give a CD system to get a cassette system?! Is is just an excuse to send some cassette-equipped MINIs to the US? Not that I can complain at all about the ultra-low prices of the US-bound MINIs. So maybe this is one way of keeping the prices low? Here's the source of the information: http://www.mini2.com/news/news.php?id=97 To get the thread back on topic, it doesn't make a lot of sense does it. Unless AGAIN, BMW are playing up non events into marketing propaganda. I thought at first it may have been a typo and should have read "MD" system, but having checked the MD option over (under) here, it is a $290AU option and replaces the standard CD. I would imagine that US cars would have similar specs to here (except for the foglights on our S's of course ). Mind you, you are getting SIX speaker audio. The oz spec Cooper brochure I have lists the audio systems with only FOUR speakers (probably don't put the tweeters in their little housing by the handles). You get two additional speakers we get two foglights!!! Last edited by Basil : Jan 12th, 2002 at 02:34 AM.

Jan 12th, 2002, 01:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 10:36 AM Posts: 4,669 Offline	What about if someone wants to get a CD changer?? Why would they want a CD in the front as well?? Might as well have a tape deck there, surely?? the MINI has gone...

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Jan 12th, 2002, 01:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
zoooooom MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Aberdeen,Scotland Local Time: 10:36 AM Posts: 2,467 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by monsta What about if someone wants to get a CD changer?? Why would they want a CD in the front as well?? Might as well have a tape deck there, surely?? Sorry monsta i dont agree i have cd + cd multi cant remember the last time i had a cassette. but some people have cd front and mini disc changer in the boot. .

Jan 12th, 2002, 02:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 10:36 AM Posts: 4,669 Offline	I feel the same zoooooom, but some people must use tapes still?? I would rather have an MD head unit and a CD changer. Haven't used a tape since about 1995! the MINI has gone...

Jan 12th, 2002, 02:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
zoooooom MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Aberdeen,Scotland Local Time: 10:36 AM Posts: 2,467 Offline	My Mini van has an 8track remember them you oldtimers?

Jan 12th, 2002, 04:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
sdmidget MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lancaster, PA (USA) Local Time: 04:36 AM Posts: 931 Offline	Yep - I had an 8-track in a '65 Mustang GT. 2002 BRG/W [BRidGet] traded in on 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper [?name?] 2005 #1 wrecked by SUV on 6/03/05 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper (2005 #2) [?name?] picked up on 6/24/05

Jan 12th, 2002, 08:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 07:36 PM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by zoooooom My Mini van has an 8track remember them you oldtimers? Ha ha, I even had a few Beach Boy's 8 track tapes too......(probably shouldn't have gone public on that one.) Oh well, now I'm "out there".......

Jan 12th, 2002, 08:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
KarmanS PerformanceCar Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: HKG Local Time: 05:36 PM Posts: 1,365 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by monsta I feel the same zoooooom, but some people must use tapes still?? I would rather have an MD head unit and a CD changer. Haven't used a tape since about 1995! I agree with Monsta, I much rather have a MD player w/ a CD changer. Why wouldn't they make a MD player option available in the states? They don't have them for the BMWs sold here as well whereas I am aware of such option in Europe (for the 5 series at least) This just forces me to look into aftermarket options when my MINI arrives Last edited by KarmanS : Jan 12th, 2002 at 08:48 PM.

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