Signed up for forum cause I'm looking to order a Clubman in the next 6 months.
Using this forum for research so I don't spend money on wasted option and get whats mandatory.

Looking forward to picking your brains.

 

Welcome to NAM! Hello from Harbor City! Good luck with your purchase. Hopefully you can make it out to one of our Coffee & Cars events with your newly acquired Clubman. We are having one this Saturday! The event details are in the "News" section. Or I can PM you the link if you're interested.

 

Welcome.


Keep us posted on what you get.


Motor On!

 

I did the same thing when I was over a year out and now my Clubman is just getting shipped from the factory.

What kind of options do you have in mind so far?

 

LOL all of them.
Think that's what appeals to me the most about mini.
You can get a fully loaded with every option car for other brand entry levels.

But in the end I'm trying to make wise decisions and sometimes the factory upgrades are not as good as aftermarket ones.

Plus trying to decide if I should Penny Pinch anywhere like to ALL4 or not.
Good news is I'm not in a hurry so planning on building vs trying to find one in stock that has most of the options I want.

Most of my alone time is spent in my car not it needs to have as many creature comforts as possible. It will be a commuter mostly and a canyon carver on occasion.

The styling on the clubman really appeals to me and I need the extra space. Transporting longer cases and such.

Looking forward to advise from current Mini owners. I have 2 friends who have 8 & 12 year old two doors but nothing with current options.

 

Welcome to NAM. There is an immense amount of information here between the threads, the members and the vendors.

What color you thinking of?

 

Just black. Always had black cars and can't picture driving anything else.

 

Get the triple black, black wheels, black roof, and black paint. Looks good in Clubman.

 

Yeah same look....don't forget tinted windows

 

Hi and welcome to NAM!

 

...needs some red pin striping ....


Motor On!

 

I'd go with some FLAT Black "ghost" striping.....on Black MINI

 

I'd check out the JCW interior and exterior packages. Some really nice stuff and when done in bulk like that it really lowers cost as apposed to doing it piece by piece like I did. ( JCW interior / Exterior package not offered until recently )

If you plan on any rear bumper attachments ( bike/towing) there is a special option code for rear bumper prep that comes pre-wired with harness....most dealers FORGET to add these to the F model cars when spec'd out before delivery and very costly to try and add later.....(due to different rear bumper carrier support on frame )

Roof option for roof rack - ditto.

Navigation is light years ahead of where MINI used to be. One in new F models is VERY user friendly.

Every year MINI changes the option packages.....sometimes sunroofs included with a group package this year, but not on the next year...What are the current package offers now for this model ?

 

Heres Options with my thoughts

Cold Weather Package
$750
• Heated Front Seats – Its only cold here 3 days a year.
• Auto Dimming, Powerfold Mirrors – AutoDimming is nice to block out the Bro-dozers
Think Ill pass on that package

Technology Package
$1,750
• 8.8"" Touchscreen Navigation System - need
• MINI Connected 5.0 w/App Integration -need
• Real Time Traffic Updates - nice
• Wireless Device Charging – Don’t care
• Rear-View Camera – Must Have
• Parking Assistant – Don’t Care
• MINI FindMate Personal Item Tracking Sensors (2) _Dont know what that is.
Sport Package
$1,500
17" Alloy Wheels- Want 18” Black Star Spoke
LED Headlights -Want
Dynamic Damper Control – Nice but don’t need
Premium Package
$1,800
• Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof - Want
• Harman/Kardon Sound System - Want
• Comfort Access System -Want
JCW Exterior Package
$2,500
Get the sporty look of our John Cooper Works line:
• JCW Aero Kit -Meh
• 18" JCW Grip Spoke Wheels –Meh like the non JCW wheels better
• Spoiler – Want but can get separatly
• Rear Park Distance Control –Don’t Care
I’ll pass on this Option
JCW Interior Package
$400
Race-inspired details from our John Cooper Works line:
• JCW Leather Steering Wheel –Want
• Sport Seats -Want
• JCW Stainless Steel Pedal Trim- WAnt
• JCW Door Sills- Don’t Care
• Anthracite Headliner- Want
Other
Roof Rails-Don’t plan on mounting anything but better safe than sorry.
Stealth Mode- Want
Cornering Headlights-Nice but not really planning on driving twisty roads at night
18” Black Star Spoke-Want
Space saver tire-Don’t know…..Kind of want to keep the hidden trunk space
Power Front Seats- Only a must if the have more options than manual seats.
40/20/40 Folding Rear Seat –Don’t Care
JCW Leather Steering Wheel- Want
MINI Yours Int. Surface: Piano Black Illuminated-Don’t know-will have to see in person if worth it.
8-Speed Sport Automatic with Paddle Shifters-Want but don’t know if needed for my driving needs
Alarm System-Want an alarm-but don’t know if the factory one is worth it.
MINI Head-up Display-Want but hear it doesn’t work with polarized sunglass lenses. Just think it looks cool
Parking Assistant-Don’t need but if my wife ever drives my car it will be a nice option
Garage Door Opener with Compass—Need so my visors are not stuck with multiple openers

Feel free for anyone to post whats not need or sucks.

 

Heres Options with my thoughts

Cold Weather Package
$750
• Heated Front Seats – Its only cold here 3 days a year.
• Auto Dimming, Powerfold Mirrors – AutoDimming is nice to block out the Bro-dozers
Think Ill pass on that package

Technology Package
$1,750
• 8.8"" Touchscreen Navigation System - need
• MINI Connected 5.0 w/App Integration -need
• Real Time Traffic Updates - nice
• Wireless Device Charging – Don’t care
• Rear-View Camera – Must Have
• Parking Assistant – Don’t Care
• MINI FindMate Personal Item Tracking Sensors (2) _Dont know what that is.
Sport Package
$1,500
17" Alloy Wheels- Want 18” Black Star Spoke
LED Headlights -Want
Dynamic Damper Control – Nice but don’t need
Premium Package
$1,800
• Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof - Want
• Harman/Kardon Sound System - Want
• Comfort Access System -Want
JCW Exterior Package
$2,500
Get the sporty look of our John Cooper Works line:
• JCW Aero Kit -Meh
• 18" JCW Grip Spoke Wheels –Meh like the non JCW wheels better
• Spoiler – Want but can get separatly
• Rear Park Distance Control –Don’t Care
I’ll pass on this Option
JCW Interior Package
$400
Race-inspired details from our John Cooper Works line:
• JCW Leather Steering Wheel –Want
• Sport Seats -Want
• JCW Stainless Steel Pedal Trim- WAnt
• JCW Door Sills- Don’t Care
• Anthracite Headliner- Want
Other
Roof Rails-Don’t plan on mounting anything but better safe than sorry.
Stealth Mode- Want
Cornering Headlights-Nice but not really planning on driving twisty roads at night
18” Black Star Spoke-Want
Space saver tire-Don’t know…..Kind of want to keep the hidden trunk space
Power Front Seats- Only a must if the have more options than manual seats.
40/20/40 Folding Rear Seat –Don’t Care
JCW Leather Steering Wheel- Want
MINI Yours Int. Surface: Piano Black Illuminated-Don’t know-will have to see in person if worth it.
8-Speed Sport Automatic with Paddle Shifters-Want but don’t know if needed for my driving needs
Alarm System-Want an alarm-but don’t know if the factory one is worth it.
MINI Head-up Display-Want but hear it doesn’t work with polarized sunglass lenses. Just think it looks cool
Parking Assistant-Don’t need but if my wife ever drives my car it will be a nice option
Garage Door Opener with Compass—Need so my visors are not stuck with multiple openers

 

Couple comments just on my own findings that you may wish to explore further:

Dynamic Damper Control – Nice but don’t need Def research this out a bit and drive both if you can. With 18" wheels the ride can get a bit harder and the adjustable is supposed to make quite a world of difference in comfort.


Cornering Headlights-Nice but not really planning on driving twisty roads at night I initially didn't order these then changed my mind after reading a few posts about them and watching some videos.

18” Black Star Spoke-Want Got these as well because I liked them best. A surprise to me was the 18" wheel options only come with summer tires which don't last long (15 to 18K miles I'm told) so bear that in mind.

Power Front Seats- Only a must if the have more options than manual seats. I believe you get 4 way lumbar for both seats versus 2 way in manual as far as I know.

40/20/40 Folding Rear Seat –Don’t Care Probably not critical, but you don't get a fold down armrest in the back unless you get this option.

Alarm System-Want an alarm-but don’t know if the factory one is worth it. I'm just picky, but apparently you cannot set an audible confirmation that the car is locked (a beep) unless you option the alarm.

MINI Head-up Display-Want but hear it doesn’t work with polarized sunglass lenses. Just think it looks cool Most who get it say they can't live without.

Parking Assistant-Don’t need but if my wife ever drives my car it will be a nice option You can option in the packages to just get rear beep beeps or getting front and rear with the ability to park itself (seems like overkill in MINI)

 

Yes, it will blend those B, C, D pillars with the body.

 

The good news for my taking my time is orders placed July and later will now come with Apple play and The heads up display are now part of the technology package standard so the $1000 in upgrades I was considering is now included for the same cost.

 

That's great!