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welshminiman · Jan 18th, 2003, 06:21 PM

Hi everybody,
What are the differences between a Mini Cooper with Chilli Pack 2003 compared to say a 2002 model with Chili pack. I am getting my Indi Blue cooper in 2 weeks and can't wait.
Are there any changes to the car such as improvements?

WelshMiniMan

PS would anybody be interested in a Welsh Mini Run?

AidenL · Jan 18th, 2003, 07:31 PM

I believe its only the addition of the glovebox, though mid 2002 cars onwards got the glovebox too !

Don't think there were any other changes........

LeeH · Jan 19th, 2003, 10:22 AM

Yes, the glovebox is the main addition although the standard programming changed a little : the doors are set to automatically lock ~12mph on a 2003 car.

Mine came standard with comfort opening, I think this may be a 2003 thing too.

Lee.

GAJ · Jan 19th, 2003, 10:27 AM

And no 12v socket in the boot on 2003 cars!

Chris Williams · Jan 19th, 2003, 01:26 PM

Thats covered all of the changes. I think that the automatic locking is a great feature particularly when driving in slow moving traffic in city centres.

Regards
Christopher

Paul · Jan 20th, 2003, 08:32 AM

Other changes have been phased in/out over time, but that's about it 2002/2003 wise!

sanman · Jan 23rd, 2003, 11:14 AM

I've been told by my dealer after ordering my MC that the steering wheel as part of the chili pack will be changing....the leather will change to a pin hole effect like what comes with the MFSW....apparently.

Paul · Jan 23rd, 2003, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sanman
I've been told by my dealer after ordering my MC that the steering wheel as part of the chili pack will be changing....the leather will change to a pin hole effect like what comes with the MFSW....apparently.

They are already out now, along with new Cooper S pedals. There are picures on the site of both.

However, these are not 'true' 2003 differences, and there are 2003 cars without these modifications.

schroedm · Jan 23rd, 2003, 11:21 AM

My Feb 2002 build Cooper was replaced with a December 2002 build Cooper (2003 model) after it caught fire!

From memory, the changes I've noticed in the 2003 model are the glove box, auto locking at ~12mph and auto unlocking, chrome door handles and improved seat mechanisms and I do have a 12v socket in the boot!

sanman · Jan 23rd, 2003, 12:09 PM

Paul,

Can you direct me to these pictures.

Paul · Jan 23rd, 2003, 12:28 PM

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...r/mvc-781f.jpg

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...r/mvc-780f.jpg

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...eerin g+wheel

sanman · Jan 23rd, 2003, 01:03 PM

cheers Paul

LeeH · Jan 23rd, 2003, 03:18 PM

Quote:

12V in Boot ... Dec 2002 build

Eh? My Nov build didn't get one. Did I tick the wrong box?

Quote:

the leather will change to a pin hole effect like what comes with the MFSW

Ahhh nuts. I quite like that new "thumby" style. Thought it was only on the MCS - can anyone confirm that this is appearing in the Cooper now?

Still, if it would mean losing the drivers shelf to get the holy wheel then I'd prefer to be where I am...

Lee.

Jan 18th, 2003, 06:21 PM	#1
welshminiman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Wales Local Time: 03:38 PM Posts: 80 Offline	Cooper differences by year Hi everybody, What are the differences between a Mini Cooper with Chilli Pack 2003 compared to say a 2002 model with Chili pack. I am getting my Indi Blue cooper in 2 weeks and can't wait. Are there any changes to the car such as improvements? WelshMiniMan PS would anybody be interested in a Welsh Mini Run?

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AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:38 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	I believe its only the addition of the glovebox, though mid 2002 cars onwards got the glovebox too ! Don't think there were any other changes........ *Global Moderator*

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GAJ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 03:38 PM Posts: 280 Offline	And no 12v socket in the boot on 2003 cars! Black Cooper, White Roof, White 5 Stars, Chrome Shark Gill Side Vents, Red & Black Cloth/Leather and Silver, Chili Pack, Single Slot C.D. Player, Factory Alarm, Automatic A/C, SS+, a wee black and white cow hanging from the passengers sun-visor and t

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Jan 19th, 2003, 10:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
LeeH Under the sky Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Starbucks Local Time: 03:38 PM Posts: 431 Offline	Yes, the glovebox is the main addition although the standard programming changed a little : the doors are set to automatically lock ~12mph on a 2003 car. Mine came standard with comfort opening, I think this may be a 2003 thing too. Lee.

Jan 19th, 2003, 01:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chris Williams MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 03:38 PM Posts: 796 Offline	Thats covered all of the changes. I think that the automatic locking is a great feature particularly when driving in slow moving traffic in city centres. Regards Christopher

Jan 20th, 2003, 08:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:38 PM Posts: 40,712 Offline	Other changes have been phased in/out over time, but that's about it 2002/2003 wise!

Jan 23rd, 2003, 11:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
sanman MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ayrshire, Scotland Local Time: 02:38 PM Posts: 10 Offline	I've been told by my dealer after ordering my MC that the steering wheel as part of the chili pack will be changing....the leather will change to a pin hole effect like what comes with the MFSW....apparently.

Jan 23rd, 2003, 11:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:38 PM Posts: 40,712 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by sanman I've been told by my dealer after ordering my MC that the steering wheel as part of the chili pack will be changing....the leather will change to a pin hole effect like what comes with the MFSW....apparently. They are already out now, along with new Cooper S pedals. There are picures on the site of both. However, these are not 'true' 2003 differences, and there are 2003 cars without these modifications.

Jan 23rd, 2003, 11:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
schroedm MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 03:38 PM Posts: 29 Offline	My Feb 2002 build Cooper was replaced with a December 2002 build Cooper (2003 model) after it caught fire! From memory, the changes I've noticed in the 2003 model are the glove box, auto locking at ~12mph and auto unlocking, chrome door handles and improved seat mechanisms and I do have a 12v socket in the boot!

Jan 23rd, 2003, 12:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
sanman MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ayrshire, Scotland Local Time: 02:38 PM Posts: 10 Offline	Paul, Can you direct me to these pictures.

Jan 23rd, 2003, 12:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:38 PM Posts: 40,712 Offline	http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...r/mvc-781f.jpg http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...r/mvc-780f.jpg http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...eerin g+wheel

Jan 23rd, 2003, 01:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
sanman MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ayrshire, Scotland Local Time: 02:38 PM Posts: 10 Offline	cheers Paul

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Jan 23rd, 2003, 03:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
LeeH Under the sky Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Starbucks Local Time: 03:38 PM Posts: 431 Offline	Quote: 12V in Boot ... Dec 2002 build Eh? My Nov build didn't get one. Did I tick the wrong box? Quote: the leather will change to a pin hole effect like what comes with the MFSW Ahhh nuts. I quite like that new "thumby" style. Thought it was only on the MCS - can anyone confirm that this is appearing in the Cooper now? Still, if it would mean losing the drivers shelf to get the holy wheel then I'd prefer to be where I am... Lee.