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Ken NYC · Sep 29th, 2002, 12:12 PM

Hi everyone,

I just took the plunge and ordered my S yesterday!

I'm in the 10 day count down period for changing my mind but here's the short spec so far:

IB/W
White Stripes
Kaleido Panther Cloth
#1 Premuim Pack
#2 Sport Pack
CD changer
Driving Lamps
Keyless Entry Alarm

I'm not so sure about the IB/W

The other possibilities are:

BRG/W
PS/B
DS/B

I will be pouring over the pictures here all week, and making one last trip out to the dealer to make my final choice, but they all look great!

BigMack · Sep 29th, 2002, 01:16 PM

KOOOL !!

What dealer did you use?

2 guys in our Long Island office are thinking MINI for their next car..

Ken NYC · Sep 29th, 2002, 02:25 PM

I went to

Hassel MINI
280 West Sunrise Highway, Freeport

This was just the closest one to me.

http://www.hassel.com/

BigMack · Sep 29th, 2002, 05:55 PM

I visited Hassel a month ago when I was up in NYC. Our HQ is in Port Washington.

One of my guys on LI lives near them & was going to stop in one day soon.

I met Scott??, I think, seemed to be a stand up kinda guy.

Let us know how it all goes.

rich · Oct 2nd, 2002, 04:40 AM

Nice spec Ken... I think IB/W looks ace

But then again, so do the other colours

Rest assured any decision you make will be correct!

cordial · Oct 2nd, 2002, 04:52 AM

Don't forget to consider this colour combo:

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...l/dscn0110.jpg

Sorry about the size if you are using narrowband!

Jos986 · Oct 2nd, 2002, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cordial
Don't forget to consider this colour combo:

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...l/dscn0110.jpg

Sorry about the size if you are using narrowband!

Great photo!!

Nice car also

noblewines · Oct 2nd, 2002, 07:49 AM

Bought mine at Hassel...due to at the time it was the only Dealer with a list. I also talked to a place in the Hamptons that repairs very serious cars (anything really classic) and he said stay away from the white roof. Said the roof after awhile will get stained and won't ever be perfectly clean again. I went with the black roof, better with the sun-roof anyhow.

Got stripes too.

uae mini · Oct 2nd, 2002, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by noblewines
Bought mine at Hassel...due to at the time it was the only Dealer with a list. I also talked to a place in the Hamptons that repairs very serious cars (anything really classic) and he said stay away from the white roof. Said the roof after awhile will get stained and won't ever be perfectly clean again. I went with the black roof, better with the sun-roof anyhow.

Got stripes too.

same colour i ordered today with stripes with these options:
- navigation system
- harman kardon sound system
- DSC
- PDC
- rain sensor
with the normal stuff that come with it from the dealer.

dcfkan · Oct 2nd, 2002, 08:41 AM

Hello newbies,

Welcome to MINI2

Happy MINI motoring

DK

kars · Oct 2nd, 2002, 10:28 AM

Ken,
Are you saying that the Kaleido panther cloth is available for the S?? When did this happen??

Ken NYC · Oct 2nd, 2002, 07:50 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone, I'm really looking forward to getting this car!

A few comments to various posts:

Jos986 - thanks for the BRG/B photo, this is one combination I havn't seen here yet. The day I went to the dealer was a nice sunny clear day, and they had one BRG/W there. I was suprised how good the BRG color looked, and it is tempting. I think the BRG has a tendency to look almost black though, but it is still on my list!

I agree with the comment about the sunroof looking better on black roof. It does seem to break up and ruin the look of a white roof, but I think I am sticking with the white roof so far. I do like the look of the black roof with the DS or PS.

noblewines - thanks for the info on the white roof as possibly going bad over time. Anyone else think this might be a problem?

uae mini - my dealer said the harman kardon sound system would not be available till Jan '03, this might be a US thing? I didn't want to delay that much so Im accepting the regular sound system.

kars - they offered the Kaleido panther cloth to me as an option, so it must be available, unless they just don't know what they are talking about.

I think I am going to switch to leather anyway (if I stick with the IB, then this will be the lapis blue leather, otherwise the panther black).

I am also going to drop the stripes, I'm starting to think that they are just a little too much. I wish someone made some magnetic stripes, so you could add them or take them off when you wanted. If nobody sells this, it might be a good little business idea!

I have a question for you folks out there...

The dealer told me that there is no longer an option for a factory installed alarm. All you can get is the pre-wiring for the alarm, and the dealer will finish the job. And the price was $100 over the factory alarm choice he first quoted me.

Do you folks think they are pulling my chain here?

fprodget · Oct 2nd, 2002, 08:10 PM

I just spent the day on the road and I think the standard CD Radio sounds great. It also gets great reception here in central pennsylvania.

Cooperesque · Oct 3rd, 2002, 11:34 AM

Quote:

I agree with the comment about the sunroof looking better on black roof. It does seem to break up and ruin the look of a white roof, but I think I am sticking with the white roof so far. I do like the look of the black roof with the DS or PS.

noblewines - thanks for the info on the white roof as possibly going bad over time. Anyone else think this might be a problem?

[/b]

I was lent a Cooper S EB/W the weekend before I took delivery of my car (EB/B) and I had to take it to the jet wash and even after a thorough cleaning, the roof still looked dirty and had to be leathered off.

Have a look at my car and see if Electric Blue (not sure if it's available in the states) should be on your short list.

Ken NYC · Oct 3rd, 2002, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ken NYC

I have a question for you folks out there...

The dealer told me that there is no longer an option for a factory installed alarm. All you can get is the pre-wiring for the alarm, and the dealer will finish the job. And the price was $100 over the factory alarm choice he first quoted me.

Do you folks think they are pulling my chain here?

Has anyone with a recent order been told that the full factory alarm is no longer available?

Ken NYC · Oct 4th, 2002, 06:56 PM

I ran across this product:

Removable static cling stripes for the new Mini.

I will definitely be dropping the stripes option. Now I can add them or take them off as the mood strikes me.

http://www.minicooperparts.com/catal...roducts_id=132

oopsdy · Oct 5th, 2002, 12:50 AM

i was # 16 on the S list at mini manhattan, and seem to be on hold...thinking of going to another dealer - you just walked in and placed your order? what's you eta on the mini S?

Ken NYC · Oct 5th, 2002, 11:58 AM

They told me after Thanksgiving for delivery, whatever that means. I'm assuming I'll get it some time in December.

I am going out there today (10/5), to make my last minute changes, and I will try to get a more definite answer (position on list if any etc.).

Ken NYC · Oct 5th, 2002, 06:47 PM

Went to the dealer today for my last minutes changes. I dropped the bonnet stripes (now that I know I can add them as temporary static cling type), and added in the Lapis Blue leather instead of the Kaliedo cloth.

They told me I would have a production/build # by the end of the week. I'll see if that holds true. Once I get the number it should be about 8 weeks before I pick it up.

oopsdy · Oct 5th, 2002, 10:43 PM

hummm...sounds awesome!!!

now, i guess i should go up and have a chat about my car, seeing that mini/bmw has had $1K of mine for 14 months - must be a reasonable explanation why I still haven't gotten a delivery date...

did you put a deposit on yours?

Sep 29th, 2002, 01:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
BigMack MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Near Daytona Beach, FL Local Time: 08:10 AM Posts: 278 Offline	KOOOL !! What dealer did you use? 2 guys in our Long Island office are thinking MINI for their next car.. 2004 Pepper White Copoper S on order :white: 2002 Pepper White/Black Cooper, 9800 miles :white: 1972 Gunmetal Innocenti Cooper 1300, miles unknown

Sep 29th, 2002, 02:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ken NYC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NYC Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 112 Offline	I went to Hassel MINI 280 West Sunrise Highway, Freeport This was just the closest one to me. http://www.hassel.com/ JCW S, IB/W, Lapis Blue, sunroof etc.

Sep 29th, 2002, 05:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
BigMack MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Near Daytona Beach, FL Local Time: 08:10 AM Posts: 278 Offline	Hassel I visited Hassel a month ago when I was up in NYC. Our HQ is in Port Washington. One of my guys on LI lives near them & was going to stop in one day soon. I met Scott??, I think, seemed to be a stand up kinda guy. Let us know how it all goes. 2004 Pepper White Copoper S on order :white: 2002 Pepper White/Black Cooper, 9800 miles :white: 1972 Gunmetal Innocenti Cooper 1300, miles unknown

Oct 2nd, 2002, 04:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
rich MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 11:10 PM Posts: 1,586 Offline	Nice spec Ken... I think IB/W looks ace But then again, so do the other colours Rest assured any decision you make will be correct! Cooper S, Jet Black w/ white roof, silver 16" X-Lite wheels, DSC, MFSW, dark tinted windows ...It's here & I love it!

Oct 2nd, 2002, 04:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
cordial MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: The Alps (Central Sw Local Time: 02:10 PM Posts: 332 Offline	Don't forget to consider this colour combo: http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...l/dscn0110.jpg Sorry about the size if you are using narrowband! Cooper S BRG/B, Chili, DSC, Overheated seats, auto A/C, OBC, heated mirrors/jets, Boost + CD. delivered 24.09.02 (ordered 11.09.01). MAX tint on back 3 windows. 17" S-Lites with Dunlop summer run-flats. 16" X-Lites with Goodyear Ultra Grip run-flats for winter. Remus exhaust (LOUD !).

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Sep 29th, 2002, 12:12 PM	#1
Ken NYC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NYC Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 112 Offline	HI all - just ordered my Cooper S yesterday! Hi everyone, I just took the plunge and ordered my S yesterday! I'm in the 10 day count down period for changing my mind but here's the short spec so far: IB/W White Stripes Kaleido Panther Cloth #1 Premuim Pack #2 Sport Pack CD changer Driving Lamps Keyless Entry Alarm I'm not so sure about the IB/W The other possibilities are: BRG/W PS/B DS/B I will be pouring over the pictures here all week, and making one last trip out to the dealer to make my final choice, but they all look great! JCW S, IB/W, Lapis Blue, sunroof etc.

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Oct 2nd, 2002, 06:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jos986 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bucks Co., Pa. Local Time: 08:10 AM Posts: 160 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by cordial Don't forget to consider this colour combo: http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...l/dscn0110.jpg Sorry about the size if you are using narrowband! Great photo!! Nice car also

Oct 2nd, 2002, 07:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
noblewines MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 08:10 AM Posts: 9 Offline	Color Bought mine at Hassel...due to at the time it was the only Dealer with a list. I also talked to a place in the Hamptons that repairs very serious cars (anything really classic) and he said stay away from the white roof. Said the roof after awhile will get stained and won't ever be perfectly clean again. I went with the black roof, better with the sun-roof anyhow. Got stripes too. Attached Thumbnails

Oct 2nd, 2002, 08:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
uae mini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 538 Offline	Re: Color Quote: Originally posted by noblewines Bought mine at Hassel...due to at the time it was the only Dealer with a list. I also talked to a place in the Hamptons that repairs very serious cars (anything really classic) and he said stay away from the white roof. Said the roof after awhile will get stained and won't ever be perfectly clean again. I went with the black roof, better with the sun-roof anyhow. Got stripes too. same colour i ordered today with stripes with these options: - navigation system - harman kardon sound system - DSC - PDC - rain sensor with the normal stuff that come with it from the dealer. Cooper S --- Lots of mods all here

Oct 2nd, 2002, 08:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 02:10 PM Posts: 13,580 Offline	Hello newbies, Welcome to MINI2 Happy MINI motoring DK

Oct 2nd, 2002, 10:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
kars MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Boston area Local Time: 01:10 PM Posts: 135 Offline	kaleido cloth for the S? Ken, Are you saying that the Kaleido panther cloth is available for the S?? When did this happen??

Oct 2nd, 2002, 07:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ken NYC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NYC Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 112 Offline	Thanks for the replies everyone, I'm really looking forward to getting this car! A few comments to various posts: Jos986 - thanks for the BRG/B photo, this is one combination I havn't seen here yet. The day I went to the dealer was a nice sunny clear day, and they had one BRG/W there. I was suprised how good the BRG color looked, and it is tempting. I think the BRG has a tendency to look almost black though, but it is still on my list! I agree with the comment about the sunroof looking better on black roof. It does seem to break up and ruin the look of a white roof, but I think I am sticking with the white roof so far. I do like the look of the black roof with the DS or PS. noblewines - thanks for the info on the white roof as possibly going bad over time. Anyone else think this might be a problem? uae mini - my dealer said the harman kardon sound system would not be available till Jan '03, this might be a US thing? I didn't want to delay that much so Im accepting the regular sound system. kars - they offered the Kaleido panther cloth to me as an option, so it must be available, unless they just don't know what they are talking about. I think I am going to switch to leather anyway (if I stick with the IB, then this will be the lapis blue leather, otherwise the panther black). I am also going to drop the stripes, I'm starting to think that they are just a little too much. I wish someone made some magnetic stripes, so you could add them or take them off when you wanted. If nobody sells this, it might be a good little business idea! I have a question for you folks out there... The dealer told me that there is no longer an option for a factory installed alarm. All you can get is the pre-wiring for the alarm, and the dealer will finish the job. And the price was $100 over the factory alarm choice he first quoted me. Do you folks think they are pulling my chain here? JCW S, IB/W, Lapis Blue, sunroof etc.

Oct 2nd, 2002, 08:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
fprodget MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 58 Offline	I just spent the day on the road and I think the standard CD Radio sounds great. It also gets great reception here in central pennsylvania.

Oct 3rd, 2002, 11:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
Cooperesque MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Local Time: 01:10 PM Posts: 72 Offline	Quote: I agree with the comment about the sunroof looking better on black roof. It does seem to break up and ruin the look of a white roof, but I think I am sticking with the white roof so far. I do like the look of the black roof with the DS or PS. noblewines - thanks for the info on the white roof as possibly going bad over time. Anyone else think this might be a problem? [/b] I was lent a Cooper S EB/W the weekend before I took delivery of my car (EB/B) and I had to take it to the jet wash and even after a thorough cleaning, the roof still looked dirty and had to be leathered off. Have a look at my car and see if Electric Blue (not sure if it's available in the states) should be on your short list. Attached Thumbnails

Oct 3rd, 2002, 12:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ken NYC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NYC Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 112 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Ken NYC I have a question for you folks out there... The dealer told me that there is no longer an option for a factory installed alarm. All you can get is the pre-wiring for the alarm, and the dealer will finish the job. And the price was $100 over the factory alarm choice he first quoted me. Do you folks think they are pulling my chain here? Has anyone with a recent order been told that the full factory alarm is no longer available? JCW S, IB/W, Lapis Blue, sunroof etc.

Oct 4th, 2002, 06:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
Ken NYC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NYC Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 112 Offline	I ran across this product: Removable static cling stripes for the new Mini. I will definitely be dropping the stripes option. Now I can add them or take them off as the mood strikes me. http://www.minicooperparts.com/catal...roducts_id=132 JCW S, IB/W, Lapis Blue, sunroof etc.

Oct 5th, 2002, 12:50 AM	#17 (permalink)
oopsdy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Brooklyn Local Time: 01:10 PM Posts: 184 Offline	question i was # 16 on the S list at mini manhattan, and seem to be on hold...thinking of going to another dealer - you just walked in and placed your order? what's you eta on the mini S? Indi Blue/white S, moon roof, DSC, fog lights

Oct 5th, 2002, 11:58 AM	#18 (permalink)
Ken NYC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NYC Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 112 Offline	They told me after Thanksgiving for delivery, whatever that means. I'm assuming I'll get it some time in December. I am going out there today (10/5), to make my last minute changes, and I will try to get a more definite answer (position on list if any etc.). JCW S, IB/W, Lapis Blue, sunroof etc.

Oct 5th, 2002, 06:47 PM	#19 (permalink)
Ken NYC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NYC Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 112 Offline	Went to the dealer today for my last minutes changes. I dropped the bonnet stripes (now that I know I can add them as temporary static cling type), and added in the Lapis Blue leather instead of the Kaliedo cloth. They told me I would have a production/build # by the end of the week. I'll see if that holds true. Once I get the number it should be about 8 weeks before I pick it up. JCW S, IB/W, Lapis Blue, sunroof etc. Last edited by Ken NYC : Oct 6th, 2002 at 12:55 AM.

Oct 5th, 2002, 10:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
oopsdy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Brooklyn Local Time: 01:10 PM Posts: 184 Offline	hummm...sounds awesome!!! now, i guess i should go up and have a chat about my car, seeing that mini/bmw has had $1K of mine for 14 months - must be a reasonable explanation why I still haven't gotten a delivery date... did you put a deposit on yours? Indi Blue/white S, moon roof, DSC, fog lights

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