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your question is a little unclear, but if you are asking which options are good--I can weigh in. I bought the car off the lot so it had more options than I thought I needed/wanted. And it turns out I was introduced to some that I love and others that I thought that I wanted that I totally wouldn't want now. EXCELLENT OPTIONS: comfort access, autodim mirror and automatic headlights--all excellent and you'll be glad you ahve them. the rearview mirror in particular, it doesn't make things smaller liek it does when you just flip the mirror, bluetooth is GREAT--when it works. Although I can always hear perfectly, people I speak to say the quality is terrible. and I've called my own answering machine and left a message and it is pretty bad. If this improves it's worth it, if not..it's a feature that's helpful in an emergency but I end up not calling people because they complain about the quality--it drives them crazy, the static/in-out reception etc. UNNECESSARY fancy steering wheel. I never use the steering wheel--or rarely. since all the radio info is about two inches away from your right hand it's easier just to do it all from the radio/stereo buttons. both for the phone and the stereo controls it's MUCH easier to just do it all from the radio--and it's not like it's a stretch==you're in a mini I never use cruise control. I don't know if you still have it without this steering wheel, but when I"m on the highway, I like to monitor my speed myself anyway. arm rest: I was all gungho on the arm rest but it's such a TERRIBLE armrest, it's not worth the 200 bucks. IT's too low to 'rest' on, and the storage is terrible. Maybe one of those aftermarket armrests you can buy are bigger and better, this one is useless fancy colors on the inside. I have interesting details--chrome mirrors, some color stuff on the insdie of the car. at first this was nice, now I hardly notice it' unless you are totally into the details, not worth the extra money, the car is already cute as it is. sunroof--I hate my sunroof and I would not get one again. when you are on the highway, you can hear wind noise coming out of it--the car would be nice and quiet without that, and it doesn't block the sun during the summer--so you get uv rays on your face--if you want to avoid wrinkles like me, this is a pain. I ended up putting some cardboard between the net thinga nd roof to block the light all the summer anyway. I rarely use it and when I do I really can't tell a difference. You get more of a 'wind' feeling from rolling down the windows. As far as being more spacious inside, the car is already roomy, so unless you are VERY tall in your seat, I can't see how the sunroof makes much of a difference. Also, since I live in NYC, the last thing I want to do is ride around town sucking in more pollution into my lungs by being more exposed to traffic. I have the basic mini, not an S. I have not driven an S but the mini is just fine for highway. It goes faster than I intend often--like suddenly I'm at 80 before I realized it, so I don't feel like there is a lack of power. I'm a girl and not a car person so I'm no expert. But, really, the basic seems like plenty of zippiness.
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Replying to: bijoubaby05 (Nov 18, 2007 4:28 am) |
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Replying to: bijoubaby05 (Nov 18, 2007 4:28 am) Good deal on a Cooper S is a bit off MSRP - great deal is $500 off MSRP. Just order your mini. |
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Replying to: tica (Nov 18, 2007 7:40 am) Most people are going to want cruise control unless all they do is drive in the city. It makes long highway trips much more comfortable. Its also nice to keep both hands on the wheel while driving even if the radio is within arms reach. |
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im sorry if wasn't clear in my other posting. i am looking for an automatic minicooper S 2008 or 2007 (which year is recommended? 2008 is pricer for a mini cooper S options) I am also looking for a list of options i should consider. i live in Los Angeles.... so, do i need a sunroof? I'm considering a premium package, i love the comfort package with the key less access key. my questions is: do i need this stuff? leather or leatherette or cloth? dynamic suspension necessary? i am trying to keep this car as close to 24,000 as possible as it is my budget. i am also considering the MINI Select option. Is this form of financing recommended? why or why not? what colors look best, stripes combo? i love the white but i worry its too bland. black, i worry would get me killed on the fwy at night. I've decided that long beach mini is the best deal for me. I'll let the forum know how that goes. i did, however, go to assal mini in Monrovia for a test drive (that i had to push to get). and the ppl there don't know what they're doing and the sales manager is an asshole. first, they told me that i couldn't order a 2007 anymore, which i can. secondly, they insulted my budget set for this car and then offered to throw in free mats. then, the sales manager pretended not to know what a mini select is. i took the sales managers card. when i get my wonderful deal, I'll call him and let him know what i exactly think of him. maybe ill call tomorrow  so, ppl of the forum, i would really appreciate some input. I need help to buy my first car! |
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so here's my idea for what i need/want for a mini astro black mini 2007 automatic sunroof ( i live in la, it would be a waste not to) comfort keyless entry msrp: $25,000 - w/out tax & lic. anyone think i can get tax etc and the car out the door for 25,000 ?  anyone know where i can get a deal like that? 
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Replying to: bijoubaby05 (Nov 19, 2007 12:03 am) I would not waste your time with a dealership that did not treat you well. They really will not learn anything from you calling them back - if they have been in the business for a while they should know better. Dennis
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Replying to: dwynne (Nov 19, 2007 2:31 pm) so u are saying that a moonroof option isnt worth it because it makes the car too hot and the drive isnt shady enough. i noticed that. congrats on the convertible! sounds like my mini will not have a moonroof. i'm okay with that. i dont want to squint while driving, it would be a waste of an excellent driving experience. thank you for the advice.
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1. Because of the heat 2. Because it adds weight/chassis flex 3. Because it throws off the balance 4. Because it's too expensive for what it does 5. Worried about breakage |
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Replying to: bijoubaby05 (Nov 19, 2007 3:10 pm)  . If you live where it gets sunny and hot, you would need to seek out an aftermarket shade for the moonroof - I would think. Or you will need dark sunglasses and extra time to cool off the car. The backseat is about unusable, but even more light/heat gets in back there too. A quick google shows some cloth things you can Velcro up to block all the sun, not sure how well they work or not - but I am positive there is something out there. You do a good deal of complaints out noise with the roof open, probably more so on the MINI with just a large opening - but that is sort of par for the course with most moonroofs. Dennis |
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