MINI2

AidenL · Jul 14th, 2002, 03:03 PM

Well, its time to get down to business.......

Time to put my money where my mouth is.....

Heres my thoughts on my preferred specification -

Metallic Paint - DS/White Roof
or Chilli Red / White Roof

Chilli Pack
Climate Control Upgrade
DSC
Alarm
Boost / Single CD Player
Sunroof
Leather Upgrade - Possible
MFSW - Possible
Head Bags - Possible

I havent seen too many people go for the head airbags ?? What do you guys think ?? Potential lifesavers, or are the standard 4 airbags adequate ?

Also, the roads where I live arent conducive to Cruise Control, so Im thinking maybe skip the MFSW.....

Finally, I like Black/ Black Half leather, but thinking of the full leather upgrade, though if I upgrade, Id go for Lapis Blue, or the rumoured Red / Black Leather, if it was available, would definitely make me upgrade.......anyone know if its coming? MiNiGuY, where are you when i need you !!??

MINI Ireland havent even released the prices of the Climate / leather upgrades from the Chilli Pack yet, so I cant even finalise my overall spec despite numerous e-mails being exchanged......

Do I need, as opposed to do I want the sunroof with climate ? I have the sunroof on my current Cooper, and while its noisy, it does lighten the whole interior of the car......

All opinions and comments would be welcomed.....

I'm not ordering until early September, for January delivery, but I want LOADS of time to play with the options possibilities.......

Oh, and how much are those R90s in the UK........Irish price is approx Uk Prices X2 in Euros......is there a rebate on the S Spokes if you upgrade ??

dinger · Jul 14th, 2002, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
Oh, and how much are those R90s in the UK........Irish price is approx Uk Prices X2 in Euros......is there a rebate on the S Spokes if you upgrade ??

Aiden,The R90's in the uk cast a whopping £2k however I'm in secret talks with my dealer trying to do a deal about swapping my S spokes with a small amount of cash for them.

PS,Am I winning.

PPS,Dont forget the no cost option CD prep.

AidenL · Jul 14th, 2002, 03:22 PM

Dinger, thats a lot of dosh !!!

That would be pushing the outer edges of my budget .....maybe a step too far, though that pic of Colorado S's car really is aspirational....

Are you winning with your dealer on the negotiations ??

CD prep, forgot about that, thanks for the tip !!

QQQ · Jul 14th, 2002, 03:52 PM

Nice one Aiden and welcome to the waiting club.

An extra set of air bags definitely improves safety. If your budget allows it, I'd say go for them. If not, forget about the MFSW and get them.

As for the R90's. I think the prices in the Netherlands and Ireland are comparable (ie f*cking high) cause of the bloody taxes. For example an MCS (standard manual A/C and MFSW) over here costs Euro 27,200 (in Germany you pay Euro 19,800!). A set of R90's costs Euro 2,600 in the Netherlands, so I can't imagine a set would do Euro 4,000 in Ireland.

In september there will be definitely more news of the possible black/red upholstery. Think you might even be the first one with that combo on a DS

Till then, have strength and remember patience is a virtue

PS Change and re-change whatever you want, just hang on to that DS/w combo

AidenL · Jul 14th, 2002, 04:33 PM

QQQ,

List here with no MFSW or AC as standard is € 27450.00 including delivery.....

€ 2600.00 might be OK for the R90s, if I could get a rebate on the S spokes.......

DS/W is first choice but CR/W is kinda tempting me .....

...kinda a fun colour ??

It is diametrically opposed to DS/W though, more serious combo I guess, classier......

dinger · Jul 14th, 2002, 04:41 PM

Aiden,its got to be DS/W.

so here's another taster.

AidenL · Jul 14th, 2002, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dinger
Aiden,its got to be DS/W.so here's another taster.

Dinger,

You know that car / those wheels / those stripes - the whole combo makes me go weak at the knees !!

Ive just installed it as my wallpaper to keep me faithful!!

cleverzippy · Jul 14th, 2002, 04:53 PM

Aiden,

Go for the Chilli Red like me. Can you imagine DS on a dreary winters day - Ugh, dull or what. Stuff the airbags also! Just adds more weight, don't crash that's all. Hope you can cope with the waiting factor, it's driving me nuts right now but the dealer says 24th July for delivery, so fingers well and truly crossed that my baby arrives before the summer's over.

AidenL · Jul 14th, 2002, 04:56 PM

I need to see some super Chilli Red pics to swing me.....

I can wait, I think !!

I'd need to finalise spec so I can order up !

Love to see red with R90s on...haven't seen that yet !

dinger · Jul 14th, 2002, 05:09 PM

As it so happens the Copper S looks good in any colour,but it just looks better in DS/W.

cleverzippy · Jul 14th, 2002, 05:12 PM

'PUKE'!?

No way. That's a cracking piccie. White wheels would look better though.

dinger · Jul 14th, 2002, 05:18 PM

Here's another DS/W to wet your appetite.

LMB · Jul 14th, 2002, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
Well, its time to get down to business.......

Time to put my money where my mouth is.....

Heres my thoughts on my preferred specification -

Metallic Paint - DS/White Roof
or Chilli Red / White Roof

Chilli Pack
Climate Control Upgrade
DSC
Alarm
Boost / Single CD Player
Sunroof
Leather Upgrade - Possible
MFSW - Possible
Head Bags - Possible

Spec time is it.

...Well.........

Chili Pack........without a doubt.
Climate...........I'm not convinced.
BOOST/Single CD...Why not BOOST/CD Auto?

Sunroof...........Not my cup of tea, I think they ruin the look.
leather upgrade...I did then sacked it in, I was worried that it would look naff in a couple of years.
MFSW..............I'm getting one, everyone seems to like them.
Head Airbags......I had originally gone for them, but then binned them to save cash. Looking back I wish I hadn't

. Get them, they could save your life.

Addicted_to_S · Jul 14th, 2002, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
Do I need, as opposed to do I want the sunroof with climate ? I have the sunroof on my current Cooper, and while its noisy, it does lighten the whole inetrior of the car......

Aiden,
I used a MINI without the sunroof for a day, and it seemed rather confined and gloomy within, compared to mine that has it. I also just had "comfort opening" programmed, and it's such a pleasure to open up before you get in, as well as impressing admirers no end (I don't have many admirers, but the car has plently!). I don't like A/C much in any case and note from various posts that it seems to be a drain on the car's performance.

As for colour, DS looks just fine in overcast weather, but I can see why you might go for CR/W, it is a great combo. If you do get a sunroof, DS/B is the way to go IMHO - it looks great. I know the roads in Ireland a bit, and think you're right not to bother with MFSW, I certainly have no regrets on that score.

Have fun speccing your car, but remember, the main ingredient is what comes as standard!

Martin L · Jul 15th, 2002, 04:27 AM

Welcome to the "Wait club" Aiden

Your spec sounds lovely and the waitis not too long.
Head airbags are a nice idea, but like you I'm not hearing of people getting them. I haven't heard much stories about them been lifesavers. Maybe get them if you're vain? It'll save cuts and bruises facially I guess

Sunroof is a must...
In my last two cars I had a/c and didn't go for the sunroofs as the salepeople talked me out of it

I have really missed having a roof as it's really nice to have the freeflowing air on nice sunny days, like today for instance

May you wait be a pleasant one, but I'm sure it will just be fraught with much indecision

p.s. go for the CR/wht

Sejanus · Jul 15th, 2002, 04:39 AM

Get the head airbags after all if you ever need them, you probably won't be able to regret not getting them. By the way, they're standard equipment on the US MINIs so in a sense a lot of people are getting them. Also get the MFSW (budget allowing). Forget the cruise control, it is the audio controls that are the great bit.

smiffy · Jul 15th, 2002, 04:48 AM

Dont forget to get the aero spolier & ditch the S spoiler

dinger · Jul 15th, 2002, 02:31 PM

Aiden,just another taster for yer matey.

RickB · Jul 15th, 2002, 04:46 PM

The S is too complex and heavy already, so don't get anything that makes the car heavier without improving performance.

AidenL · Jul 15th, 2002, 06:25 PM

Guys, thanks for all your comments - Ive just spent the evening demolishing my bathroom, so this is the first chance Ive had to check in !!

LMB - Why not convinced on climate ??

I though Id add the CD changer later to keep costs down just now......Im not convinced on the longevity of the leather either based on the pics Ive seen, but will the side bolsters wear any better ?

Addicted to S - I agree on the sunroof, I love the feeling of airiness it gives - Im still not sure on which colour to go for though !

Martin L - Ditto on the roof.....I just cant decide on DS/W v CR/White - I havent seen enough pics.....

Sejanus - Good thought on the headbags.....

Smiffy - Any pics of the aero spoiler? Any idea how much ?

dinger - you are really working hard to keep me faithful to DS/W - like the spots too.......how much are they ??

RickB- I take your comment on the weight, but I am partial to some creature comforts !! I suppose an extra passanger could negate most of the weight savings occasionally though......

Again, thanks for the comments, im taking them all on board..

And BTW, this is the second time I typed this reply - machine crashed the first time !!

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Jul 14th, 2002, 03:03 PM	#1
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:31 PM Posts: 46,188 Offline	S Speccin' by Aiden,Jim,Mo,Martin,Rakey,Sham,Washy and others ! Well, its time to get down to business....... Time to put my money where my mouth is..... Heres my thoughts on my preferred specification - Metallic Paint - DS/White Roof or Chilli Red / White Roof Chilli Pack Climate Control Upgrade DSC Alarm Boost / Single CD Player Sunroof Leather Upgrade - Possible MFSW - Possible Head Bags - Possible I havent seen too many people go for the head airbags ?? What do you guys think ?? Potential lifesavers, or are the standard 4 airbags adequate ? Also, the roads where I live arent conducive to Cruise Control, so Im thinking maybe skip the MFSW..... Finally, I like Black/ Black Half leather, but thinking of the full leather upgrade, though if I upgrade, Id go for Lapis Blue, or the rumoured Red / Black Leather, if it was available, would definitely make me upgrade.......anyone know if its coming? MiNiGuY, where are you when i need you !!?? MINI Ireland havent even released the prices of the Climate / leather upgrades from the Chilli Pack yet, so I cant even finalise my overall spec despite numerous e-mails being exchanged...... Do I need, as opposed to do I want the sunroof with climate ? I have the sunroof on my current Cooper, and while its noisy, it does lighten the whole interior of the car...... All opinions and comments would be welcomed..... I'm not ordering until early September, for January delivery, but I want LOADS of time to play with the options possibilities....... Oh, and how much are those R90s in the UK........Irish price is approx Uk Prices X2 in Euros......is there a rebate on the S Spokes if you upgrade ?? *Global Moderator* Last edited by LMB : Feb 3rd, 2005 at 01:40 PM.

Jul 14th, 2002, 03:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 02:31 PM Posts: 4,144 Offline	Re: Im starting to Specify my S ! Opinions please ...... Quote: Originally posted by AidenL Oh, and how much are those R90s in the UK........Irish price is approx Uk Prices X2 in Euros......is there a rebate on the S Spokes if you upgrade ?? Aiden,The R90's in the uk cast a whopping £2k however I'm in secret talks with my dealer trying to do a deal about swapping my S spokes with a small amount of cash for them. PS,Am I winning. PPS,Dont forget the no cost option CD prep.

Jul 14th, 2002, 03:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:31 PM Posts: 46,188 Offline	Dinger, thats a lot of dosh !!! That would be pushing the outer edges of my budget .....maybe a step too far, though that pic of Colorado S's car really is aspirational.... Are you winning with your dealer on the negotiations ?? CD prep, forgot about that, thanks for the tip !! *Global Moderator*

Jul 14th, 2002, 04:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:31 PM Posts: 46,188 Offline	QQQ, List here with no MFSW or AC as standard is € 27450.00 including delivery..... € 2600.00 might be OK for the R90s, if I could get a rebate on the S spokes....... DS/W is first choice but CR/W is kinda tempting me ........kinda a fun colour ?? It is diametrically opposed to DS/W though, more serious combo I guess, classier...... *Global Moderator*

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Jul 14th, 2002, 03:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
QQQ MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: rotterdam Local Time: 03:31 PM Posts: 2,481 Offline	Nice one Aiden and welcome to the waiting club. An extra set of air bags definitely improves safety. If your budget allows it, I'd say go for them. If not, forget about the MFSW and get them. As for the R90's. I think the prices in the Netherlands and Ireland are comparable (ie f*cking high) cause of the bloody taxes. For example an MCS (standard manual A/C and MFSW) over here costs Euro 27,200 (in Germany you pay Euro 19,800!). A set of R90's costs Euro 2,600 in the Netherlands, so I can't imagine a set would do Euro 4,000 in Ireland. In september there will be definitely more news of the possible black/red upholstery. Think you might even be the first one with that combo on a DS Till then, have strength and remember patience is a virtue PS Change and re-change whatever you want, just hang on to that DS/w combo

Jul 14th, 2002, 04:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 02:31 PM Posts: 4,144 Offline	Aiden,its got to be DS/W.so here's another taster.

Jul 14th, 2002, 04:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:31 PM Posts: 46,188 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by dinger Aiden,its got to be DS/W.so here's another taster. Dinger, You know that car / those wheels / those stripes - the whole combo makes me go weak at the knees !! Ive just installed it as my wallpaper to keep me faithful!! *Global Moderator*

Jul 14th, 2002, 04:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
cleverzippy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kettering, Northants Local Time: 03:31 PM Posts: 189 Offline	Aiden, Go for the Chilli Red like me. Can you imagine DS on a dreary winters day - Ugh, dull or what. Stuff the airbags also! Just adds more weight, don't crash that's all. Hope you can cope with the waiting factor, it's driving me nuts right now but the dealer says 24th July for delivery, so fingers well and truly crossed that my baby arrives before the summer's over.

Jul 14th, 2002, 04:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:31 PM Posts: 46,188 Offline	I need to see some super Chilli Red pics to swing me..... I can wait, I think !! I'd need to finalise spec so I can order up ! Love to see red with R90s on...haven't seen that yet ! *Global Moderator*

Jul 14th, 2002, 05:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 02:31 PM Posts: 4,144 Offline	As it so happens the Copper S looks good in any colour,but it just looks better in DS/W.

Jul 14th, 2002, 05:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
cleverzippy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kettering, Northants Local Time: 03:31 PM Posts: 189 Offline	'PUKE'!? No way. That's a cracking piccie. White wheels would look better though.

Jul 14th, 2002, 05:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 02:31 PM Posts: 4,144 Offline	Here's another DS/W to wet your appetite.

Jul 14th, 2002, 05:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 03:31 PM Posts: 27,993 Offline	Re: Im starting to Specify my S ! Opinions please ...... Quote: Originally posted by AidenL Well, its time to get down to business....... Time to put my money where my mouth is..... Heres my thoughts on my preferred specification - Metallic Paint - DS/White Roof or Chilli Red / White Roof Chilli Pack Climate Control Upgrade DSC Alarm Boost / Single CD Player Sunroof Leather Upgrade - Possible MFSW - Possible Head Bags - Possible Spec time is it....Well......... Chili Pack........without a doubt. Climate...........I'm not convinced. BOOST/Single CD...Why not BOOST/CD Auto? Sunroof...........Not my cup of tea, I think they ruin the look. leather upgrade...I did then sacked it in, I was worried that it would look naff in a couple of years. MFSW..............I'm getting one, everyone seems to like them. Head Airbags......I had originally gone for them, but then binned them to save cash. Looking back I wish I hadn't. Get them, they could save your life. Global Moderator

Jul 14th, 2002, 05:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
Addicted_to_S MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Scotland Local Time: 02:31 PM Posts: 213 Offline	Re: Im starting to Specify my S ! Opinions please ...... Quote: Originally posted by AidenL Do I need, as opposed to do I want the sunroof with climate ? I have the sunroof on my current Cooper, and while its noisy, it does lighten the whole inetrior of the car...... Aiden, I used a MINI without the sunroof for a day, and it seemed rather confined and gloomy within, compared to mine that has it. I also just had "comfort opening" programmed, and it's such a pleasure to open up before you get in, as well as impressing admirers no end (I don't have many admirers, but the car has plently!). I don't like A/C much in any case and note from various posts that it seems to be a drain on the car's performance. As for colour, DS looks just fine in overcast weather, but I can see why you might go for CR/W, it is a great combo. If you do get a sunroof, DS/B is the way to go IMHO - it looks great. I know the roads in Ireland a bit, and think you're right not to bother with MFSW, I certainly have no regrets on that score. Have fun speccing your car, but remember, the main ingredient is what comes as standard!

Jul 15th, 2002, 04:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 03:31 PM Posts: 14,126 Offline	Welcome to the "Wait club" Aiden Your spec sounds lovely and the waitis not too long. Head airbags are a nice idea, but like you I'm not hearing of people getting them. I haven't heard much stories about them been lifesavers. Maybe get them if you're vain? It'll save cuts and bruises facially I guess Sunroof is a must... In my last two cars I had a/c and didn't go for the sunroofs as the salepeople talked me out of it I have really missed having a roof as it's really nice to have the freeflowing air on nice sunny days, like today for instance May you wait be a pleasant one, but I'm sure it will just be fraught with much indecision p.s. go for the CR/wht MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jul 15th, 2002, 04:39 AM	#16 (permalink)
Sejanus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 07:31 AM Posts: 4,314 Offline	Get the head airbags after all if you ever need them, you probably won't be able to regret not getting them. By the way, they're standard equipment on the US MINIs so in a sense a lot of people are getting them. Also get the MFSW (budget allowing). Forget the cruise control, it is the audio controls that are the great bit.

Jul 15th, 2002, 04:48 AM	#17 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 02:31 PM Posts: 5,859 Offline	Dont forget to get the aero spolier & ditch the S spoiler S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jul 15th, 2002, 02:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 02:31 PM Posts: 4,144 Offline	Aiden,just another taster for yer matey.

Jul 15th, 2002, 04:46 PM	#19 (permalink)
RickB MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 02:31 PM Posts: 781 Offline	The S is too complex and heavy already, so don't get anything that makes the car heavier without improving performance.

Jul 15th, 2002, 06:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:31 PM Posts: 46,188 Offline	Guys, thanks for all your comments - Ive just spent the evening demolishing my bathroom, so this is the first chance Ive had to check in !! LMB - Why not convinced on climate ?? I though Id add the CD changer later to keep costs down just now......Im not convinced on the longevity of the leather either based on the pics Ive seen, but will the side bolsters wear any better ? Addicted to S - I agree on the sunroof, I love the feeling of airiness it gives - Im still not sure on which colour to go for though ! Martin L - Ditto on the roof.....I just cant decide on DS/W v CR/White - I havent seen enough pics..... Sejanus - Good thought on the headbags..... Smiffy - Any pics of the aero spoiler? Any idea how much ? dinger - you are really working hard to keep me faithful to DS/W - like the spots too.......how much are they ?? RickB- I take your comment on the weight, but I am partial to some creature comforts !! I suppose an extra passanger could negate most of the weight savings occasionally though...... Again, thanks for the comments, im taking them all on board.. And BTW, this is the second time I typed this reply - machine crashed the first time !! *Global Moderator*