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Trondos · Oct 22nd, 2007, 06:47 PM

Hello to all of you from Norway. Been one of those 'guests' for some time, but now is the time to ask for help, I guess.

You see, I went to a Mini dealer this weekend.

I got a price offer on a rather modestly specced Cooper D, and want some opinions if I`m missing something obvious in my spec. I want more, but I dont have unlimited funds either...

Anyways, here is the spec:

Cooper D
Chili red - white roof - white bonnet stripes
872 Chili Pack
4BA Colour line rooster red
4BF Interior trim brushed alloy
473 Front centre armrest
2RGb Bridge spoke 16" alloys
249 Multi-function steering wheel w/ cruise control
6FC Boost CD
359 Visibility package
785 White indicators
420 Darkened rear glass

I haggled a wee bit, and got a £900 rebate. That just 'happens' to be the same amount the dealer wants for a set of winter wheels on 15" alloys...

We need two sets of tires here in Scandinavia, one for winter, one for summer.

Thanks for any inputs!

supa-dupa-cooper · Oct 22nd, 2007, 06:54 PM

Welcome to MINI2

Ohhhh a Chili Red + White Cooper D

Very good choice

Spec looks good to me

Whens it due? Ive still got 130 days till my Red + White Dooper arrives

Yoastie · Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:02 PM

Looks very good to me - nothing I wouldn't go for

FergusM · Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:09 PM

Maybe add DSC ?

Trondos · Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:16 PM

Haven`t ordered yet. But dealer has a couple of production slots in December, which means I can have it early January.

Been curious about the sport button and sport suspension, is it worth it?
Neither option is very expensive, but I found that the dealer vehicle I tried was stiff enough for my needs.

(But then the Renault Megane I`m driving now

is no measure...)

EDIT: DSC is standard here in Norway. Comes in handy at winter conditions.

supa-dupa-cooper · Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:20 PM

I didnt opt for the sport button or the sport suspension.

All the R56s ive driven had standard supension and 17's Alloys and I didnt feel the need for sport suspension in the end. And I figured I wouldnt use the sport button.

Its up to you, depends what sort of driving you do i guess, and what sort of ride you want

FergusM · Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:21 PM

Sport button is excellent...I always end up switching it on.

Yoastie · Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:29 PM

Do you need to spec heated washer jets and mirrors seperately as well (or is that standar out there?

FergusM · Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:44 PM

Pretty sure they were seperately....but check with online configurator, mabe jets is part of the Visibility pack ?

Trondos · Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

All the R56s ive driven had standard supension and 17's Alloys and I didnt feel the need for sport suspension in the end.

That may be a difference, the one I drove had 17" alloys. I found those a bit too expensive

so opted for 16".....

And nope, we need to spec heated washer jets and mirrors. It may be worth the 70 £? Didn`t think too hard about that one. Don`t use the mirrors anyway.....if they are covered in ice that is.

FergusM · Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:48 PM

What about heated front windscreen...probably get very good ude of that in Norway.

or is that part of the visibility package ?

dlpruk · Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:50 PM

Maybe a set of winter tyres on a spare set of wheels? And do you really want the darkened windows?

FergusM · Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dlpruk (original)

Maybe a set of winter tyres on a spare set of wheels? And do you really want the darkened windows?

dark rear windows are excellent if you have kids in the back...saves having the silly stick on sun shades

Trondos · Oct 22nd, 2007, 08:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by FergusM (original)

What about heated front windscreen...probably get very good ude of that in Norway.

or is that part of the visibility package ?

It`s part of the visibility pack. Visibility pack = heated front window and rain sensor.

I thought dark rear windows looked cool, nothing else.

Yoastie · Oct 22nd, 2007, 08:40 PM

I am on my 3rd car with heated mirrors and, apart from being quite useful, I love the steam coming from them when they are working (in the UK they are £45 I believe)

supa-dupa-cooper · Oct 22nd, 2007, 08:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Yoastie (original)

I love the steam coming from them when they are working

hehe, same here

Stiggy · Oct 22nd, 2007, 08:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Trondos (original)

I got a price offer on a rather modestly specced Cooper D, and want some opinions if I`m missing something obvious in my spec. I want more, but I dont have unlimited funds either...

Bi-Xenon headlights!

Trondos · Oct 22nd, 2007, 08:55 PM

Xenon lights are great and all that, but I find the price for them a bit steep.

And winter tires are to sit on separate alloys indeed.

dlpruk · Oct 22nd, 2007, 09:16 PM

Tints were part of my paper Clubman D spec until I saw them but they soon went!

Trondos · Oct 22nd, 2007, 09:19 PM

So you don`t think they`re as cool as in the brochure?

Oct 22nd, 2007, 06:47 PM	#1
Trondos MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 05:39 AM Posts: 10 Offline	About to order......anything missing from my spec? Hello to all of you from Norway. Been one of those 'guests' for some time, but now is the time to ask for help, I guess. You see, I went to a Mini dealer this weekend. I got a price offer on a rather modestly specced Cooper D, and want some opinions if I`m missing something obvious in my spec. I want more, but I dont have unlimited funds either... Anyways, here is the spec: Cooper D Chili red - white roof - white bonnet stripes 872 Chili Pack 4BA Colour line rooster red 4BF Interior trim brushed alloy 473 Front centre armrest 2RGb Bridge spoke 16" alloys 249 Multi-function steering wheel w/ cruise control 6FC Boost CD 359 Visibility package 785 White indicators 420 Darkened rear glass I haggled a wee bit, and got a £900 rebate. That just 'happens' to be the same amount the dealer wants for a set of winter wheels on 15" alloys... We need two sets of tires here in Scandinavia, one for winter, one for summer. Thanks for any inputs!

Oct 22nd, 2007, 06:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 19,028 Offline	Welcome to MINI2 Ohhhh a Chili Red + White Cooper D Very good choice Spec looks good to me Whens it due? Ive still got 130 days till my Red + White Dooper arrives * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 19,028 Offline	I didnt opt for the sport button or the sport suspension. All the R56s ive driven had standard supension and 17's Alloys and I didnt feel the need for sport suspension in the end. And I figured I wouldnt use the sport button. Its up to you, depends what sort of driving you do i guess, and what sort of ride you want * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

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supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 19,028 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Yoastie (original) I love the steam coming from them when they are working hehe, same here * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

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Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Yoastie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 190 Offline	Looks very good to me - nothing I wouldn't go for

Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 690 Offline	Maybe add DSC ?

Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Trondos MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 05:39 AM Posts: 10 Offline	Haven`t ordered yet. But dealer has a couple of production slots in December, which means I can have it early January. Been curious about the sport button and sport suspension, is it worth it? Neither option is very expensive, but I found that the dealer vehicle I tried was stiff enough for my needs. (But then the Renault Megane I`m driving now is no measure...) EDIT: DSC is standard here in Norway. Comes in handy at winter conditions.

Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 690 Offline	Sport button is excellent...I always end up switching it on.

Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Yoastie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 190 Offline	Do you need to spec heated washer jets and mirrors seperately as well (or is that standar out there?

Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 690 Offline	Pretty sure they were seperately....but check with online configurator, mabe jets is part of the Visibility pack ?

Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Trondos MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 05:39 AM Posts: 10 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original) All the R56s ive driven had standard supension and 17's Alloys and I didnt feel the need for sport suspension in the end. That may be a difference, the one I drove had 17" alloys. I found those a bit too expensive so opted for 16"..... And nope, we need to spec heated washer jets and mirrors. It may be worth the 70 £? Didn`t think too hard about that one. Don`t use the mirrors anyway.....if they are covered in ice that is.

Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 690 Offline	What about heated front windscreen...probably get very good ude of that in Norway. or is that part of the visibility package ?

Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
dlpruk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 362 Offline	Maybe a set of winter tyres on a spare set of wheels? And do you really want the darkened windows?

Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 690 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dlpruk (original) Maybe a set of winter tyres on a spare set of wheels? And do you really want the darkened windows? dark rear windows are excellent if you have kids in the back...saves having the silly stick on sun shades

Oct 22nd, 2007, 08:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
Trondos MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 05:39 AM Posts: 10 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by FergusM (original) What about heated front windscreen...probably get very good ude of that in Norway. or is that part of the visibility package ? It`s part of the visibility pack. Visibility pack = heated front window and rain sensor. I thought dark rear windows looked cool, nothing else.

Oct 22nd, 2007, 08:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
Yoastie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 190 Offline	I am on my 3rd car with heated mirrors and, apart from being quite useful, I love the steam coming from them when they are working (in the UK they are £45 I believe)

Oct 22nd, 2007, 08:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
Stiggy Automatic for the People Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 376 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Trondos (original) I got a price offer on a rather modestly specced Cooper D, and want some opinions if I`m missing something obvious in my spec. I want more, but I dont have unlimited funds either... Bi-Xenon headlights!

Oct 22nd, 2007, 08:55 PM	#18 (permalink)
Trondos MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 05:39 AM Posts: 10 Offline	Xenon lights are great and all that, but I find the price for them a bit steep. And winter tires are to sit on separate alloys indeed.

Oct 22nd, 2007, 09:16 PM	#19 (permalink)
dlpruk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 362 Offline	Tints were part of my paper Clubman D spec until I saw them but they soon went!

Oct 22nd, 2007, 09:19 PM	#20 (permalink)
Trondos MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 05:39 AM Posts: 10 Offline	So you don`t think they`re as cool as in the brochure?

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