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ny152 · Jul 15th, 2003, 11:11 PM

I know the D is a very new car and mine is due mid August, however after reading about some of the planned revisions to the Cooper(S) I wanted to check if the diesel was going to be altered as well.

Can anyone here who has just got a D confirm if it has the power adaptor in the boot or not? (this is quite important for me, as I sometimes carry a small portable fridge)

If you know of any other changes due for the diesel (such as 3 spoke steering wheel, standard mp3 player) please post.

Think I will certainly be having a word with my dealer in the morning as well!

KenL · Jul 16th, 2003, 07:30 AM

My car - July 02 - has a power outlet in the boot but think that may have been stopped. Don't think the diesel would be any different from any other current model.

Someone on MINI2 should be able to tell you for sure if the latest cars have them. Don't know why they'd drop it though as it's useful and cheap to implement.

I'm curious as to what changes you've heard about for the S?

I saw/heard my first D the other day. Sounded really quiet as it passed me while I was walking.

Cheers, Ken.

ny152 · Jul 16th, 2003, 07:38 AM

Ken
You must have been walking very slow to get passed by a diesel :-D
The changes they are talking about in other threads are the 3 spoke wheel, standard mp3 head unit and return of the power outlet, although it seems to be mostly US banter so not sure how much would apply over here.

Harpo · Jul 16th, 2003, 08:02 AM

Evidence exists in the boot of my D of a location for the power socket - a blank cap!

My dealer considers an after market fitting should simply be a matter of wiring it in to an appropriate circuit.

I guess we should interpret 'simply' as an hours labour.

ny152 · Jul 16th, 2003, 08:24 AM

Thanks Harpo.
Suppose it will be a trip to the dealer then, think I will ask them to wire it up and try for a discount on the Sony mp3 head unit rather than wait over another month for an 04 build.
At least that way i've still got my trade in value intact and I get the MINI sooner rather than later!

mad brummie · Jul 16th, 2003, 08:32 AM

If you pull the cap off in the boot, not difficult, the power socket is underneath, done it in a mates Cooper S and the socket still worked!

ny152 · Jul 16th, 2003, 09:36 AM

Just got this email back from my dealer. Find it easier to email them as I then get everything in writing

-------------------

MP3 player is not yet available as a dealer fit option but when it does it
is not compatible with MF Steering Wheel. Nor will cars from 04 come with
the compatibility as standard.

As for the Power Socket in the boot, they deleted this option as it was only
there for the Mobility System for reinflating a punctured tyre with the
puncture repair kit. They realised that this can be done from the cigarette
lighter in the front which it standard so did away with the one in the boot.

The Product and Marketing Analyst that I spoke to at MINI informed me that
this is not going to become standard again, however, it may be possible to
fit this as a dealer option, price not yet available.

-------------------

Can someone with a diesel try plugging a mobile charger or something similar into the 'hole' in the boot where the power socket should be just to see if it works?

Arnie · Jul 16th, 2003, 04:34 PM

A power socket in the boot should not be a problem as the battery is directly beneath!

waynef · Aug 13th, 2003, 11:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL

My car - July 02 - has a power outlet in the boot but think that may have been stopped. Don't think the diesel would be any different from any other current model.

Someone on MINI2 should be able to tell you for sure if the latest cars have them. Don't know why they'd drop it though as it's useful and cheap to implement.

I'm curious as to what changes you've heard about for the S?

I saw/heard my first D the other day. Sounded really quiet as it passed me while I was walking.

Cheers, Ken.

KenL,

You asked and I obey.
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showpost.php?p=441546

BTW, since September 2002 MINI's have had the boot socket deleted.
I only found out when I picked mine up last year in October 2002. I was quite bis-chuffed to say the least.

I truely hope that my replacement (for my seriously faulty) MINI Cooper S has the boot socket back!

Paul · Aug 14th, 2003, 12:35 AM

Please post in the main Great 2004 Rumour Mill thread, it's for all MINIs, not just the Cooper, S, or One....

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36150

I'll close this to avoid too much duplication.

Jul 15th, 2003, 11:11 PM	#1
ny152 aka Goldmini/Peppermini Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 93 Offline	The GREAT 2004 Model Year Rumour Mill Diesel I know the D is a very new car and mine is due mid August, however after reading about some of the planned revisions to the Cooper(S) I wanted to check if the diesel was going to be altered as well. Can anyone here who has just got a D confirm if it has the power adaptor in the boot or not? (this is quite important for me, as I sometimes carry a small portable fridge) If you know of any other changes due for the diesel (such as 3 spoke steering wheel, standard mp3 player) please post. Think I will certainly be having a word with my dealer in the morning as well!

Jul 16th, 2003, 07:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 5,210 Offline	My car - July 02 - has a power outlet in the boot but think that may have been stopped. Don't think the diesel would be any different from any other current model. Someone on MINI2 should be able to tell you for sure if the latest cars have them. Don't know why they'd drop it though as it's useful and cheap to implement. I'm curious as to what changes you've heard about for the S? I saw/heard my first D the other day. Sounded really quiet as it passed me while I was walking. Cheers, Ken. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Jul 16th, 2003, 08:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 4,523 Offline	Evidence exists in the boot of my D of a location for the power socket - a blank cap! My dealer considers an after market fitting should simply be a matter of wiring it in to an appropriate circuit. I guess we should interpret 'simply' as an hours labour. The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

Jul 16th, 2003, 09:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
ny152 aka Goldmini/Peppermini Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 93 Offline	DEALER REPLY Just got this email back from my dealer. Find it easier to email them as I then get everything in writing ------------------- MP3 player is not yet available as a dealer fit option but when it does it is not compatible with MF Steering Wheel. Nor will cars from 04 come with the compatibility as standard. As for the Power Socket in the boot, they deleted this option as it was only there for the Mobility System for reinflating a punctured tyre with the puncture repair kit. They realised that this can be done from the cigarette lighter in the front which it standard so did away with the one in the boot. The Product and Marketing Analyst that I spoke to at MINI informed me that this is not going to become standard again, however, it may be possible to fit this as a dealer option, price not yet available. ------------------- Can someone with a diesel try plugging a mobile charger or something similar into the 'hole' in the boot where the power socket should be just to see if it works?

Aug 13th, 2003, 11:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
waynef Buy a Fabia vRS instead! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: West Midlands, UK Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 654 Offline	2004 rumour mill link Quote: Originally Posted by KenL My car - July 02 - has a power outlet in the boot but think that may have been stopped. Don't think the diesel would be any different from any other current model. Someone on MINI2 should be able to tell you for sure if the latest cars have them. Don't know why they'd drop it though as it's useful and cheap to implement. I'm curious as to what changes you've heard about for the S? I saw/heard my first D the other day. Sounded really quiet as it passed me while I was walking. Cheers, Ken. KenL, You asked and I obey. http://www.mini2.com/forum/showpost.php?p=441546 BTW, since September 2002 MINI's have had the boot socket deleted. I only found out when I picked mine up last year in October 2002. I was quite bis-chuffed to say the least. I truely hope that my replacement (for my seriously faulty) MINI Cooper S has the boot socket back! Wayne Faults: BK52MXM, BN53ZDZ

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Jul 16th, 2003, 07:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
ny152 aka Goldmini/Peppermini Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 93 Offline	Ken You must have been walking very slow to get passed by a diesel :-D The changes they are talking about in other threads are the 3 spoke wheel, standard mp3 head unit and return of the power outlet, although it seems to be mostly US banter so not sure how much would apply over here.

Jul 16th, 2003, 08:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
ny152 aka Goldmini/Peppermini Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 93 Offline	Thanks Harpo. Suppose it will be a trip to the dealer then, think I will ask them to wire it up and try for a discount on the Sony mp3 head unit rather than wait over another month for an 04 build. At least that way i've still got my trade in value intact and I get the MINI sooner rather than later!

Jul 16th, 2003, 08:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 48,373 Offline	If you pull the cap off in the boot, not difficult, the power socket is underneath, done it in a mates Cooper S and the socket still worked!

Jul 16th, 2003, 04:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Arnie MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 20 Offline	A power socket in the boot should not be a problem as the battery is directly beneath!

Aug 14th, 2003, 12:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Please post in the main Great 2004 Rumour Mill thread, it's for all MINIs, not just the Cooper, S, or One.... http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36150 I'll close this to avoid too much duplication.

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