[aerodragon]

guys,
any of you ordered a Cooper S with no option at all?
I am interested to know if you do.

[rich]

Aside from DSC (for safety) & clear lights (...vanity ) no other extras

Not a big enough fan of interior lights, cruise con, climate con, sat nav, CD stackers, leather/heated seats, xenon lights, etc. etc. to pay the extra $$$. Depreciation on these extras is always shockingly bad, too - Only worth the $$$ if you really want them for yourself

[aerodragon]

good thought rich..

[Basil]

Grrrrrrrrrr............

[aerodragon]

am i overposting Basil?

[suprchrgdmini]

I am getting mine with just 17" tires as an option and thats it.

[aerodragon]

hi,
my Cooper S (no options) probably will come at similar time with yours. I am on the waiting list for Cooper with some options too.

[Sealevel]

Quote:

Originally posted by aerodragon
am i overposting...

Not if you promise when you get your MINI to post as many answers for other people as you've posted questions so far!!

[gja_era]

I too am getting a Cooper S with just the 17" wheels.

Built 5/02 leaving on the Jingu Maru 5/18

Can't wait.

Gary A

Update:

Did not make the boat. Bummer. Now booked on the RIGOLETTO leaving on 5/26.

[Basil]

Quote:

Originally posted by aerodragon
am i overposting Basil?

HA Ha ha, no mate........look at how many times I've posted, I'm in no position to be a critic. I'm just finding all your threads on basicaly the same subject rather amusing..... Just ignore me mate, thats probably for the best. And thats what most other members here do anyway..... ha ha ha.

You keep posting your little heart out........

[Basil]

Quote:

Originally posted by aerodragon
hi,
my Cooper S (no options) probably will come at similar time with yours. I am on the waiting list for Cooper with some options too.

Maybe buy them both !!......

[aerodragon]

mate,
still thinking if I should sell one of the 2. (i.e., on ebay )

[Silver Surfer]

before you say your not getting any options on your car go to a dealers if you can and compare cars with and with out options

they make a major diffrence to the car

[SomeBlondeGuy]

The only thing I opted for on my Cooper S was the panoramic roof. No DSC. (I kind of wish I ordered DSC, but at the time I ordered the car, I didn't think I'd be able to afford the extra $$$). It's too late now, as my car should be in my driveway next week.

*sigh* All these posts about DSC is sure rubbing it in!

I'm glad I'm not the only one without DSC.

Maybe I should start a support group for Mini owners coping with the absence of DSC.

Me - "Hello. My name is Paul and I have no DSC."

Group - "Hi Paul!"

[bcbeme]

SomeBlondeGuy,

Do not worry about not getting the DSC. Why would you want absolute computer control of a Cooper S? For the standard Cooper it might be realistic, but traction control is enough to get you out of snow and mud, and front wheel drive is enough to keep you out of the ditch. Other than that, it's all driver, and that is true motoring.

[SomeBlondeGuy]

I feel a little better.

I just hope it won't hurt my Mini's resale IF I ever decide to trade it in for a New Mini Convertible 4 or 5 years from now...

[sixfoot6]

lil note on the DSC.

My salesman turned it off on an S test drive. He then revved the engine, popped out the clutch, and proceeded to leave 40 feet of rubber trails behind him.... wheels just spinnin and spinnin.

be careful with all that power

sixfoot6

[erazo]

Hi Paul, I have no DSC either.

But rather than making excuses, I rationalize. It's actually a safety feature, not performance. It'll save your ass if you're a little too aggressive or hit an oil slick in a hard turn. Under most circumstances, the car's outstanding handling characteristics and your own driving ability will keep you out of trouble. And at the autocross, you'd switch it off anyhow.

But if I had a teenage son...nah, I probably wouldn't let him drive it.