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GR33NIE · Jul 11th, 2006, 02:31 PM

Well recently been thinking about changing my car, and after test drives at the weekend (not MINI's).......Which was awful may I add!!.....

Ive now thought about getting rid of mine and getting a brand new Cooper, worked this all out a high specc'd one is gunna cost me roughly £40 a month more than my car now.....Worth it right?? Am I missin something!!??

The Cooper would have....(Not fully decided yet)........Recaro's, HK Sound, Air Con,
17''Bullets, Chilli, Tints......Mmmm what to do next........

Looking to spend £16,000

As it's been 3yrs since I specc'd up my last car, any ideas what are 'must haves' and what not to bother with??

Ive also gone past the phase of adding mods all the time, so whatever it comes like im not changing it (except the Bluefin ive already got)

CarFreak! · Jul 11th, 2006, 03:14 PM

Park Lane?

Xenon is a must i think. automatic air con and 3-spoke leather steeringwheel too

GR33NIE · Jul 11th, 2006, 03:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CarFreak!

Park Lane?

Xenon is a must i think

Mmm someone said xenons, expensive though

Park Lane....Not sure really not overlly keen on the colour

baskers · Jul 11th, 2006, 05:36 PM

Don't do Xenons, far too expensive to replace. £100 each light I heard... Just get some bright bulbs for halogens, look good!

Must haves - Aero Kit and JCW Sound Kit... oh, and JCW Seats!

CarFreak! · Jul 11th, 2006, 05:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GR33NIE

Mmm someone said xenons, expensive though

Park Lane....Not sure really not overlly keen on the colour

You don't have to get the Royal Grey.

Astro black, Pure Silver, British Racing Green and Black-Eye Purple (not sure if that colour is an option anymore) is also avaliable

Wooly · Jul 11th, 2006, 06:00 PM

wait until next year when the new ones out. im looking to change mine next year

, the looks is really growing on me and the engine should be wicked (4k rpm will have the same torque at 2k rpm apparently on the cooper

)

"Reedy" · Jul 11th, 2006, 06:15 PM

If your gona wait for the new model, you may find the optional extras have changed.

so don't get carried away speccing yet..!!!

GR33NIE · Jul 12th, 2006, 08:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Reedy

If your gona wait for the new model, you may find the optional extras have changed.

so don't get carried away speccing yet..!!!

Mmm good point, but will my Dads discount apply on the new model!

Doubt it!

Heather P · Jul 12th, 2006, 11:58 AM

Must have's

Auto Air Con
Visibility Pack
Chilli pack

Likes

Recaros
Aero Kit
Sun roof

Andy

:: Jon :: · Jul 12th, 2006, 12:06 PM

xenons - they look good and are far better than just a brighter bulbs in non xenons.
manual air con.. just as good as auto air con but cheaper..

works sound kit?
dark interior roof
tints (all round)

S33BBY · Jul 12th, 2006, 03:25 PM

The biggest must have is the Chili Pack. Even if you get nothing else, you'll have a decent Cooper. Something else that's a must have is air con. Get yourself manual and save some money over the auto. Many people say it's not necessary to have auto in such a small car.

What else is nice to have? Harman Kardon, 17" bullets, and heated mirrors and washers.

And then those things that are real 'extras'. SS+ (if you like a firm ride), xenons, anthracite roof lining, chrome interior, alarm, sat nav, electric folding mirrors, MFSW, JCW Sound Kit, and the list could probably go on.

Worryingly, I have everything listed (except for the MFSW) on my '06 Cooper.

GR33NIE · Jul 12th, 2006, 03:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY

The biggest must have is the Chili Pack. Even if you get nothing else, you'll have a decent Cooper. Something else that's a must have is air con. Get yourself manual and save some money over the auto. Many people say it's not necessary to have auto in such a small car.

What else is nice to have? Harman Kardon, 17" bullets, and heated mirrors and washers.

And then those things that are real 'extras'. SS+ (if you like a firm ride), xenons, anthracite roof lining, chrome interior, alarm, sat nav, electric folding mirrors, MFSW, JCW Sound Kit, and the list could probably go on.

Worryingly, I have everything listed (except for the MFSW) on my '06 Cooper.

lol cheers for the recommendations sebby

Well it's looking more and more like im gunna be getting one now so watch this space

Did consider waiting till next year, but the model now is so solid and well built, it's gunna be hard to top it!!

I will deffo be getting the HK as ive currently got it!

What sorta price is the sound kit it varies doesn't it??

S33BBY · Jul 12th, 2006, 03:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GR33NIE

Did consider waiting till next year, but the model now is so solid and well built, it's gunna be hard to top it!!

This was my thinking too. It's at the end of its life and it's better than ever. Who knows how the new model will be in comparison. My plan is to get the facelift model of the next generation MINI when that's available after about 3 years or so.

Quote: Originally Posted by GR33NIE

What sorta price is the sound kit it varies doesn't it??

I paid £715.50 fitted from JCW themselves for the Sound Kit (my first and probably last visit

) but someone said they had it fitted for £499 by a dealer. Prices seem to range between these two figures. The Sound Kit is really great, and makes the Cooper than bit more exciting.

GR33NIE · Jul 12th, 2006, 03:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY

I paid £715.50 fitted from JCW themselves for the Sound Kit (my first and probably last visit

) but someone said they had it fitted for £499. Prices seem to range between those two figures. The Sound Kit is really great, and makes the Cooper than bit more exciting.

Thanks for the prices! Yeah I saw the sound kit on a couple of cars at Himley, I must admit I really liked the sound! Quite pricy no doubt.....but worth it in a way when you think Warranty etc remains all intact!!

Well ive got a budget of £16,000 on a Cooper so should be alright maybe squeezing the sound kit in somewhere

S33BBY · Jul 12th, 2006, 04:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GR33NIE

Well ive got a budget of £16,000 on a Cooper so should be alright maybe squeezing the sound kit in somewhere

That was my budget. I ended up spending £17,700 and have since bought the Sound Kit too.

GR33NIE · Jul 12th, 2006, 04:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY

That was my budget. I ended up spending £17,700 and have since bought the Sound Kit too.

£17,700!!!

Blimey, good luck with that monthly payment

I really don't wanna be upping my outgoings too much per month so im keeping to the £16k budget (I hope!!)

Saw you had the sat nav though which must of bumped the price up

Olly. · Jul 12th, 2006, 04:05 PM

I agree with a lot of Sebby's comments.

CHILI pack & air con is a must. Also I would get MFSW as a must as well, but thats just becuase the cruise control and stereo controls are so useful.

Also now I have had a car with Xenons I wouldn't want one without, in the rain on the motorway they are so much better than any halogen lights, brighter bulbs or not

Everything is else is really personal preference, I would love Recaros though

You'll never stick to a budget, its not possible when speccin' a MINI

Greenie1 · Jul 12th, 2006, 04:07 PM

I'm picking up my new Cooper tomorrow.
Whoooohooooo

Olly. · Jul 12th, 2006, 04:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GR33NIE

£17,700!!!

Blimey, good luck with that monthly payment

You would be suprised, when I got mine I completely blew my budget and managed to reduce my monthly payments

GR33NIE · Jul 12th, 2006, 04:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Greenie1

I'm picking up my new Cooper tomorrow.
Whoooohooooo

Alright for some!

Mines a couple of months off yet,

If selling mine all goes to plan I myself will be car-less!

Never mind ill just borrow my parents S Convertible for a few weeks

Jul 11th, 2006, 02:31 PM	#1
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MacRumours Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 3,850 Offline	Thinking New Cooper...... Well recently been thinking about changing my car, and after test drives at the weekend (not MINI's).......Which was awful may I add!!..... Ive now thought about getting rid of mine and getting a brand new Cooper, worked this all out a high specc'd one is gunna cost me roughly £40 a month more than my car now.....Worth it right?? Am I missin something!!?? The Cooper would have....(Not fully decided yet)........Recaro's, HK Sound, Air Con, 17''Bullets, Chilli, Tints......Mmmm what to do next........ Looking to spend £16,000 As it's been 3yrs since I specc'd up my last car, any ideas what are 'must haves' and what not to bother with?? Ive also gone past the phase of adding mods all the time, so whatever it comes like im not changing it (except the Bluefin ive already got) ::MINI Sold! Polo GT Owner::

Jul 11th, 2006, 03:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
CarFreak! MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oslo, Norway Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 51 Offline	Park Lane? Xenon is a must i think. automatic air con and 3-spoke leather steeringwheel too I kind of love mini's!

Jul 11th, 2006, 03:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MacRumours Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 3,850 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CarFreak! Park Lane? Xenon is a must i think Mmm someone said xenons, expensive though Park Lane....Not sure really not overlly keen on the colour ::MINI Sold! Polo GT Owner::

Jul 11th, 2006, 05:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
CarFreak! MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oslo, Norway Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 51 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GR33NIE Mmm someone said xenons, expensive though Park Lane....Not sure really not overlly keen on the colour You don't have to get the Royal Grey. Astro black, Pure Silver, British Racing Green and Black-Eye Purple (not sure if that colour is an option anymore) is also avaliable I kind of love mini's!

Jul 11th, 2006, 06:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
"Reedy" Lost in Mini2 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 928 Offline	If your gona wait for the new model, you may find the optional extras have changed. so don't get carried away speccing yet..!!! JCW Black R105 - JCW Strut - More Mods Soon...

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Jul 11th, 2006, 05:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
baskers MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 907 Offline	Don't do Xenons, far too expensive to replace. £100 each light I heard... Just get some bright bulbs for halogens, look good! Must haves - Aero Kit and JCW Sound Kit... oh, and JCW Seats!

Jul 11th, 2006, 06:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 1,055 Offline	wait until next year when the new ones out. im looking to change mine next year , the looks is really growing on me and the engine should be wicked (4k rpm will have the same torque at 2k rpm apparently on the cooper )

Jul 12th, 2006, 08:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MacRumours Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 3,850 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Reedy If your gona wait for the new model, you may find the optional extras have changed. so don't get carried away speccing yet..!!! Mmm good point, but will my Dads discount apply on the new model! Doubt it! ::MINI Sold! Polo GT Owner::

Jul 12th, 2006, 11:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
Heather P MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Stamford, Lincs Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 251 Offline	Must have's Auto Air Con Visibility Pack Chilli pack Likes Recaros Aero Kit Sun roof Andy

Jul 12th, 2006, 12:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 15,109 Offline	xenons - they look good and are far better than just a brighter bulbs in non xenons. manual air con.. just as good as auto air con but cheaper.. works sound kit? dark interior roof tints (all round) EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

Jul 12th, 2006, 03:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 3,128 Offline	The biggest must have is the Chili Pack. Even if you get nothing else, you'll have a decent Cooper. Something else that's a must have is air con. Get yourself manual and save some money over the auto. Many people say it's not necessary to have auto in such a small car. What else is nice to have? Harman Kardon, 17" bullets, and heated mirrors and washers. And then those things that are real 'extras'. SS+ (if you like a firm ride), xenons, anthracite roof lining, chrome interior, alarm, sat nav, electric folding mirrors, MFSW, JCW Sound Kit, and the list could probably go on. Worryingly, I have everything listed (except for the MFSW) on my '06 Cooper.

Jul 12th, 2006, 03:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MacRumours Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 3,850 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY The biggest must have is the Chili Pack. Even if you get nothing else, you'll have a decent Cooper. Something else that's a must have is air con. Get yourself manual and save some money over the auto. Many people say it's not necessary to have auto in such a small car. What else is nice to have? Harman Kardon, 17" bullets, and heated mirrors and washers. And then those things that are real 'extras'. SS+ (if you like a firm ride), xenons, anthracite roof lining, chrome interior, alarm, sat nav, electric folding mirrors, MFSW, JCW Sound Kit, and the list could probably go on. Worryingly, I have everything listed (except for the MFSW) on my '06 Cooper. lol cheers for the recommendations sebby Well it's looking more and more like im gunna be getting one now so watch this space Did consider waiting till next year, but the model now is so solid and well built, it's gunna be hard to top it!! I will deffo be getting the HK as ive currently got it! What sorta price is the sound kit it varies doesn't it?? ::MINI Sold! Polo GT Owner::

Jul 12th, 2006, 03:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 3,128 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GR33NIE Did consider waiting till next year, but the model now is so solid and well built, it's gunna be hard to top it!! This was my thinking too. It's at the end of its life and it's better than ever. Who knows how the new model will be in comparison. My plan is to get the facelift model of the next generation MINI when that's available after about 3 years or so. Quote: Originally Posted by GR33NIE What sorta price is the sound kit it varies doesn't it?? I paid £715.50 fitted from JCW themselves for the Sound Kit (my first and probably last visit ) but someone said they had it fitted for £499 by a dealer. Prices seem to range between these two figures. The Sound Kit is really great, and makes the Cooper than bit more exciting.

Jul 12th, 2006, 03:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MacRumours Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 3,850 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY I paid £715.50 fitted from JCW themselves for the Sound Kit (my first and probably last visit ) but someone said they had it fitted for £499. Prices seem to range between those two figures. The Sound Kit is really great, and makes the Cooper than bit more exciting. Thanks for the prices! Yeah I saw the sound kit on a couple of cars at Himley, I must admit I really liked the sound! Quite pricy no doubt.....but worth it in a way when you think Warranty etc remains all intact!! Well ive got a budget of £16,000 on a Cooper so should be alright maybe squeezing the sound kit in somewhere ::MINI Sold! Polo GT Owner::

Jul 12th, 2006, 04:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 3,128 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GR33NIE Well ive got a budget of £16,000 on a Cooper so should be alright maybe squeezing the sound kit in somewhere That was my budget. I ended up spending £17,700 and have since bought the Sound Kit too.

Jul 12th, 2006, 04:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MacRumours Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 3,850 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY That was my budget. I ended up spending £17,700 and have since bought the Sound Kit too. £17,700!!! Blimey, good luck with that monthly payment I really don't wanna be upping my outgoings too much per month so im keeping to the £16k budget (I hope!!) Saw you had the sat nav though which must of bumped the price up ::MINI Sold! Polo GT Owner::

Jul 12th, 2006, 04:05 PM	#17 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 3,492 Offline	I agree with a lot of Sebby's comments. CHILI pack & air con is a must. Also I would get MFSW as a must as well, but thats just becuase the cruise control and stereo controls are so useful. Also now I have had a car with Xenons I wouldn't want one without, in the rain on the motorway they are so much better than any halogen lights, brighter bulbs or not Everything is else is really personal preference, I would love Recaros though You'll never stick to a budget, its not possible when speccin' a MINI

Jul 12th, 2006, 04:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
Greenie1 vroom, vroom! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Suffolk/Essex Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 389 Offline	I'm picking up my new Cooper tomorrow. Whoooohooooo

Jul 12th, 2006, 04:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 3,492 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GR33NIE £17,700!!! Blimey, good luck with that monthly payment You would be suprised, when I got mine I completely blew my budget and managed to reduce my monthly payments

Jul 12th, 2006, 04:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MacRumours Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 3,850 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Greenie1 I'm picking up my new Cooper tomorrow. Whoooohooooo Alright for some! Mines a couple of months off yet, If selling mine all goes to plan I myself will be car-less! Never mind ill just borrow my parents S Convertible for a few weeks ::MINI Sold! Polo GT Owner::

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