Future Mini Owner with a question :) - MINI Cooper Forum

Mini-Nick · #1 (**permalink**) Jan 29th, 2013, 10:19 PM

Hi All

My name is Nick, I'm from Chicago.
My wife and I are looking to buy a Mini Cooper Hard Top A/T.
To fall in our budget we're looking for something from '08 or '09 with around 40K miles. We test drove one today at a local dealer and we both fell in love with the way it drives, looks and handles.

One thing we want it to be equipped with is Cold Weather Package (Heated Front Seats, Heated Mirrors, Heated Power Folding Mirrors, and Heated Washer Jets). Some noon-Mini dealers don't know if the car is equipped with this Cold Weather Package or just with the heated seats option alone.

My question here is how do I recognize if a Mini Cooper is equipped with it since the Heated Mirrors and Heated Washer Jets are automatic and don't have a control to look for?

Any help is apreciated
Thank you

PS: Even if this Mini will mostly be My wife's DD, I can't wait for it's arrival in the family

Caveman · #2 (**permalink**) Jan 29th, 2013, 10:29 PM

Based on VIN a MINI dealer should be able to tell you how a car is equipped.

JohnnyC · #3 (**permalink**) Jan 29th, 2013, 10:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini-Nick (original)

My question here is how do I recognize if a Mini Cooper is equipped with it since the Heated Mirrors and Heated Washer Jets are automatic and don't have a control to look for?

Lift the bonnet (or hood if you're American!!), the underside of the washer jets will have wiring as well as the tube that carries the washer fluid

Mini-Nick · #4 (**permalink**) Jan 29th, 2013, 10:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JohnnyC (original)

Lift the bonnet (or hood if you're American!!), the underside of the washer jets will have wiring as well as the tube that carries the washer fluid

That does make sense.
So I'm assuming if it'll have Heated Washer Jets it will also be equipped with Heated Mirrors.

Thanks Johnny. That was helpful.

Can't wait to check out a couple other cars and make a decision.
Any specific issues I should be aware or should be checking when buying a '08, '09 US model Mini Cooper A/T?

The Nun · #5 (**permalink**) Jan 30th, 2013, 01:32 PM

If the washer jets are heated then the door mirrors will be heated but not necessarily power folding, that was a separate option.

Mini-Nick · #6 (**permalink**) Jan 31st, 2013, 05:03 AM

Thank You all for your help.
We finally made the step and got the car.
It's a 2008 Red Mini Cooper A/T, 35,100 Miles.

It's pretty loaded (Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Automatic Trans, Center armrest, Multi-function steering wheel, go fast stripes on hood etc.) and with some custom extras on top like: leather trimmed sheepskin vests ($400) & custom Mini carpet mats.

It's in showroom condition. Can't wait to pick it up Friday. Will post pics soon after.

Mini-Nick · #7 (**permalink**) Feb 21st, 2013, 03:41 AM

I got a chance to take a few pictures of our new MINI.
Now I have to figure out how to post them.

Mini-Nick · #8 (**permalink**) Feb 21st, 2013, 03:42 AM

... and BTW - I love the new MINI

Corey Goodes · #9 (**permalink**) Feb 21st, 2013, 01:14 PM

You should love all minis!

Mini-Nick · #10 (**permalink**) Feb 26th, 2013, 05:04 AM

I hope I got it right this time with the pics:

Mini-Nick · #11 (**permalink**) Feb 26th, 2013, 05:07 AM

I played around a bit with the pictures, that last one in particular

Pescha · #12 (**permalink**) Mar 3rd, 2013, 12:32 AM

Wow love the last pic.. Awesome buy, being red means it goes even faster with the bonnet stripes

... Enjoy!

Mini-Nick · #13 (**permalink**) Mar 7th, 2013, 12:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Pescha (original)

Wow love the last pic.. Awesome buy, being red means it goes even faster with the bonnet stripes

... Enjoy!

Thx

I have a Stage 2 Subaru WRX with upgraded suspension but the MINI has a special feel to it that I enjoy driving it as often as I get my hands on it.
I Love that little car.