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Minielium · Mar 20th, 2003, 02:06 AM

Hi,

I am going to be ordering my Cooper in the next few days,

Heres the spec:

Liquid Yellow / Black Roof/Mirrors,
Black Cloth/leather sport seats,
Chilli Package,
17" S-Spoke Alloys with Run-flat tyres,
ASC+T,
Electric Panoramic Sunroofs,
(a nice big smile)

The reason I am enquiring on here is I have since found out that something as significant as the extra wiring for a CD Changer Prep can be specified to make my life easier fitting one later on, and not cost me a penny!

Is there anything else I can specify such as the cd changer prep that is almost ESSENTIAL, and not cost me anything if not a little £££ (why I went for ASC+T)

Any help would be grately appreciated!

AndySav · Mar 20th, 2003, 02:15 AM

best thing to do is to go through the brochure of options. One option you can take which is also free of charge with the chilli pack is sports suspension plus but with the 17 inch alloys it is advised not to bother as this would make the ride much harsher

AndySav · Mar 20th, 2003, 02:17 AM

You own 3 classic minis already! Fancy adding another to your collection as im currently selling my 1999 cooper sportspack whilst my new Bmw cooper is on order!

Minielium · Mar 20th, 2003, 02:19 AM

Hehe I have a Volcano 1999 that I am thinking of selling depnding how much fun my bmw is!

AndySav · Mar 20th, 2003, 02:23 AM

thats a shame mine needs to go in the next 7 weeks!

stephenc · Mar 20th, 2003, 02:23 AM

use the mini made to measure web-site and you can build the mini of your dreams. It'll show you the price or not of each and every option you choose.

You can find the site from http://www.mini.co.uk

SJC

Bonjour · Mar 20th, 2003, 02:26 AM

Just a suggestion. Have you thought about the factory fit alarm? It's not exactly cheap at £200, but I went for it out of peace of mind.

Another thing I went for which was free, was the debadging option. That's entirely down to personal preference though.

Minielium · Mar 20th, 2003, 05:07 AM

Yeah...I have played around with the made to measure many times 2 find the one I want, and I have also seen the debadging, but it would be nice to have COOPER I think, maybe if it was a One I would remove (no offence)

Does the £200 alarm make much diffence? wat does it change?

stephenc · Mar 20th, 2003, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bonjour
Another thing I went for which was free, was the debadging option. That's entirely down to personal preference though.

Can I ask why you debadged it, what's the personal preference ??

SJC

epicdream · Mar 20th, 2003, 06:31 AM

I ordered my new Cooper "de-badged". My main reason was that I didnt want it attracting too much attention (ironic, being a new Mini!!).

I wanted to go for the all black sleek look. But after browsing on this site for a while, I rang up my dealer today and told him to throw the Cooper badge on.... After all, it's a Mini Cooper!! Need I say more??? (iam sure I will

)

Hope this helps,
Neill

Bonjour · Mar 20th, 2003, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by stephenc
Can I ask why you debadged it, what's the personal preference ??

SJC

I prefer the look of a debadged car. I don't need to advertise the fact I'm driving a Cooper, it looks neater without it.

Plus there's always the possibility of someone deciding they want it, and damaging my paintwork getting it off.

Bonjour · Mar 20th, 2003, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Minielium
...

Does the £200 alarm make much diffence? wat does it change?

The Cooper doesn't come with an alarm as standard, it comes with a transponder immobiliser. If you specify the £200 alarm in the spec, then they fit a Thatcham cat. 1 alarm. As far as I can work out, it's the same system they fit to the more expensive bimmers.

Minielium · Mar 20th, 2003, 04:01 PM

Thanks alot!

Anyone else suggest something worth having?

Already gone for cd changer prep and ASC+T?

mark-tifosi · Mar 20th, 2003, 04:08 PM

i cant think of anything other than the CD changer prep.. but push them for some freebies like floor mats, they wouldnt budge for me but i did get a full tank of petrol.

Hat · Mar 20th, 2003, 04:20 PM

how about the multi-function steering wheel? If you're getting the chilli pack it's only an extra £100 & you get steering wheel stereo controls & cruise control. Also it's the only way cruise can be specified

dory75 · Mar 20th, 2003, 07:45 PM

IMO I would dump the sunroof and go for AC unless you can afford both.

AndySav · Mar 21st, 2003, 02:20 AM

with a chilli pack you get floor mats!!

Minielium · Mar 21st, 2003, 05:31 AM

Nope i`m afriad Its the sunroof I`m goin 4!

And yes the chilli pack does come with floor mats!

The steering wheel controls were a thought, but i`m not having any factory ICE, so if I add it after the controls would be useless, and I dont really want 2 do any rewiring mods to it! And I rarely use cruise, only on my dads X5!? Mini too small?

Mar 20th, 2003, 02:06 AM	#1
Minielium MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sunny Blackpool Local Time: 06:59 AM Posts: 164 Offline	Ordering Cooper info? Hi, I am going to be ordering my Cooper in the next few days, Heres the spec: Liquid Yellow / Black Roof/Mirrors, Black Cloth/leather sport seats, Chilli Package, 17" S-Spoke Alloys with Run-flat tyres, ASC+T, Electric Panoramic Sunroofs, (a nice big smile) The reason I am enquiring on here is I have since found out that something as significant as the extra wiring for a CD Changer Prep can be specified to make my life easier fitting one later on, and not cost me a penny! Is there anything else I can specify such as the cd changer prep that is almost ESSENTIAL, and not cost me anything if not a little £££ (why I went for ASC+T) Any help would be grately appreciated! I have a Liquid Yellow/Black Cooper with the Chilli Package, 17" S-spoke Alloys, Panoramic Sunroofs, ASC+T, the factory Tinted windows, 6-disk changer and the Multi Function Steering Wheel !!! ALSO HAVE FITTED A JCW EXHAUST !!!

Mar 20th, 2003, 02:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Minielium MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sunny Blackpool Local Time: 06:59 AM Posts: 164 Offline	Hehe I have a Volcano 1999 that I am thinking of selling depnding how much fun my bmw is! I have a Liquid Yellow/Black Cooper with the Chilli Package, 17" S-spoke Alloys, Panoramic Sunroofs, ASC+T, the factory Tinted windows, 6-disk changer and the Multi Function Steering Wheel !!! ALSO HAVE FITTED A JCW EXHAUST !!!

Mar 20th, 2003, 05:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
Minielium MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sunny Blackpool Local Time: 06:59 AM Posts: 164 Offline	Yeah...I have played around with the made to measure many times 2 find the one I want, and I have also seen the debadging, but it would be nice to have COOPER I think, maybe if it was a One I would remove (no offence) Does the £200 alarm make much diffence? wat does it change? I have a Liquid Yellow/Black Cooper with the Chilli Package, 17" S-spoke Alloys, Panoramic Sunroofs, ASC+T, the factory Tinted windows, 6-disk changer and the Multi Function Steering Wheel !!! ALSO HAVE FITTED A JCW EXHAUST !!!

Mar 20th, 2003, 04:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
Minielium MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sunny Blackpool Local Time: 06:59 AM Posts: 164 Offline	Thanks alot! Anyone else suggest something worth having? Already gone for cd changer prep and ASC+T? I have a Liquid Yellow/Black Cooper with the Chilli Package, 17" S-spoke Alloys, Panoramic Sunroofs, ASC+T, the factory Tinted windows, 6-disk changer and the Multi Function Steering Wheel !!! ALSO HAVE FITTED A JCW EXHAUST !!!

Mar 21st, 2003, 05:31 AM	#18 (permalink)
Minielium MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sunny Blackpool Local Time: 06:59 AM Posts: 164 Offline	Nope i`m afriad Its the sunroof I`m goin 4! And yes the chilli pack does come with floor mats! The steering wheel controls were a thought, but i`m not having any factory ICE, so if I add it after the controls would be useless, and I dont really want 2 do any rewiring mods to it! And I rarely use cruise, only on my dads X5!? Mini too small? I have a Liquid Yellow/Black Cooper with the Chilli Package, 17" S-spoke Alloys, Panoramic Sunroofs, ASC+T, the factory Tinted windows, 6-disk changer and the Multi Function Steering Wheel !!! ALSO HAVE FITTED A JCW EXHAUST !!!

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Mar 20th, 2003, 02:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
AndySav MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Grimsby Local Time: 05:59 AM Posts: 97 Offline	best thing to do is to go through the brochure of options. One option you can take which is also free of charge with the chilli pack is sports suspension plus but with the 17 inch alloys it is advised not to bother as this would make the ride much harsher

Mar 20th, 2003, 02:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
AndySav MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Grimsby Local Time: 05:59 AM Posts: 97 Offline	You own 3 classic minis already! Fancy adding another to your collection as im currently selling my 1999 cooper sportspack whilst my new Bmw cooper is on order!

Mar 20th, 2003, 02:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
AndySav MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Grimsby Local Time: 05:59 AM Posts: 97 Offline	thats a shame mine needs to go in the next 7 weeks!

Mar 20th, 2003, 02:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
stephenc MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 05:59 AM Posts: 27 Offline	use the mini made to measure web-site and you can build the mini of your dreams. It'll show you the price or not of each and every option you choose. You can find the site from http://www.mini.co.uk SJC

Mar 20th, 2003, 02:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 06:59 AM Posts: 1,613 Offline	Just a suggestion. Have you thought about the factory fit alarm? It's not exactly cheap at £200, but I went for it out of peace of mind. Another thing I went for which was free, was the debadging option. That's entirely down to personal preference though.

Mar 20th, 2003, 05:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
stephenc MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 05:59 AM Posts: 27 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Bonjour Another thing I went for which was free, was the debadging option. That's entirely down to personal preference though. Can I ask why you debadged it, what's the personal preference ?? SJC

Mar 20th, 2003, 06:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
epicdream MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Herts/Cambs, U Local Time: 05:59 AM Posts: 73 Offline	I ordered my new Cooper "de-badged". My main reason was that I didnt want it attracting too much attention (ironic, being a new Mini!!). I wanted to go for the all black sleek look. But after browsing on this site for a while, I rang up my dealer today and told him to throw the Cooper badge on.... After all, it's a Mini Cooper!! Need I say more??? (iam sure I will ) Hope this helps, Neill

Mar 20th, 2003, 09:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 06:59 AM Posts: 1,613 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by stephenc Can I ask why you debadged it, what's the personal preference ?? SJC I prefer the look of a debadged car. I don't need to advertise the fact I'm driving a Cooper, it looks neater without it. Plus there's always the possibility of someone deciding they want it, and damaging my paintwork getting it off.

Mar 20th, 2003, 09:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 06:59 AM Posts: 1,613 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Minielium ... Does the £200 alarm make much diffence? wat does it change? The Cooper doesn't come with an alarm as standard, it comes with a transponder immobiliser. If you specify the £200 alarm in the spec, then they fit a Thatcham cat. 1 alarm. As far as I can work out, it's the same system they fit to the more expensive bimmers.

Mar 20th, 2003, 04:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
mark-tifosi finished already Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dorset Local Time: 06:59 AM Posts: 462 Offline	i cant think of anything other than the CD changer prep.. but push them for some freebies like floor mats, they wouldnt budge for me but i did get a full tank of petrol.

Mar 20th, 2003, 04:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 06:59 AM Posts: 15,866 Offline	how about the multi-function steering wheel? If you're getting the chilli pack it's only an extra £100 & you get steering wheel stereo controls & cruise control. Also it's the only way cruise can be specified

Mar 20th, 2003, 07:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
dory75 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 05:59 AM Posts: 34 Offline	IMO I would dump the sunroof and go for AC unless you can afford both.

Mar 21st, 2003, 02:20 AM	#17 (permalink)
AndySav MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Grimsby Local Time: 05:59 AM Posts: 97 Offline	with a chilli pack you get floor mats!!

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