The Openometer - Daft Gimmick or Must-Have Option? - MINI Cooper Forum

dalboyne · #1 (**permalink**) Jan 16th, 2009, 04:29 PM

Now I'm getting down to final spec of my R57, I'm struggling over the "Openometer" decision!

Will this enhance the value of the car? Is it something that (like the wind deflector) that car would be incomplete without? Or is it simply the daftest marketing gimmick yet?

Would love your views!

Ian

Magic Carl · #2 (**permalink**) Jan 16th, 2009, 04:37 PM

That is probably about as much use as an underwater umbrella.

I've just found a piccy

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Looks pretty cool.

Troy · #3 (**permalink**) Jan 16th, 2009, 04:47 PM

It's funny if anything!!

nylo · #4 (**permalink**) Jan 16th, 2009, 05:15 PM

I love it Ian, I think it's such a MINI thing, I'd have to go for it. Does it cost any extra to spec it?

It probably is a bit of a gimmick, but it's in keeping with the whole spirit of the MINI cabrio ownership

NickyJ · #5 (**permalink**) Jan 16th, 2009, 05:20 PM

I think it's fantastic, wonder if Mikey could wire me one into my MINI?

wiz · #6 (**permalink**) Jan 16th, 2009, 05:45 PM

I love it, perfect MINI gadgett. Apparently on the test drives the enginers were putting on their sheets the openometer readings too

mister.t · #7 (**permalink**) Jan 16th, 2009, 05:56 PM

i think its pretty cool, but personally i wouldnt bust a gut to spec it new

Derepente · #8 (**permalink**) Jan 16th, 2009, 09:27 PM

If it doesn't cost much, go ahead. But it is a nice have not a must have option.

The Peanut · #9 (**permalink**) Jan 16th, 2009, 09:39 PM

I'd have to have one - I agree a but daft but then hey, we're Mini owners

yellowmininy · #10 (**permalink**) Jan 16th, 2009, 10:09 PM

I agree. Daft, but isn't that the whole point?

rochie · #11 (**permalink**) Jan 17th, 2009, 08:57 AM

Yer I'd get it to show off how much you have the hood down

, I hate it when people don't put the hood down in good whether......waste.

KillerByte · #12 (**permalink**) Jan 17th, 2009, 09:26 AM

It's a quirky gimmick of course, but that's part of the whole MINI thing.

At the end of the day, it's your car. I doubt it will have any effect whatsoever on resale value so if you want it, spec it!

supa-dupa-cooper · #13 (**permalink**) Jan 17th, 2009, 09:28 AM

Isn't it part of the CHILI pack?

Magic Carl · #14 (**permalink**) Jan 17th, 2009, 09:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by KillerByte (original)

It's a quirky gimmick of course, but that's part of the whole MINI thing.

At the end of the day, it's your car. I doubt it will have any effect whatsoever on resale value so if you want it, spec it!

Very good point.

I've have changed my mind. Go for It.

supa-dupa-cooper · #15 (**permalink**) Jan 17th, 2009, 09:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

Isn't it part of the CHILI pack?

Scrap that, its not

its a £115 option

View Poll Results: What do you rthink about the Openometer?
Absolute "Must-Have" Accessory - the R57 would be incomplete without it	15	36.59%
Not bothered either way	10	24.39%
Daft idea, not worth paying for	16	39.02%
Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll

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