What features are you getting?
Just curious as to what options are the most popular for the new buyers out there? Any "must haves"
i myself am getting the sport package as well as the premium package. everything else seems either too much cost or not exactly a necessity. anyone else? |
I ordered sport premium cold weather and premium packages.
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Sport and Cold Weather essentially. Added the sport suspension and Trigger shift AT as well.
Can't forget my HK stereo either! |
I also git the wired package and adaptive suspension.
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Originally Posted by JohnBLZ
(Post 3883994)
Sport and Cold Weather essentially. Added the sport suspension and Trigger shift AT as well.
Can't forget my HK stereo either! |
My wife said they are mandatory. Below zero temps you will think they are worth it.
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Originally Posted by MarcoPolo
(Post 3884026)
cold weather adds the heated seats as well as the power folding mirrors for $600...are the heated seats that much worth it? i've never had so i don't know what i'm missing out on.
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I just configured one and this is what I came up with:
2014 Cooper S Hardtop Color A94 Midnight Black Body Color Packages 5A4 LED Headlights with Cornering Lights 7L5 Wired Package ZWU Wired Upgrade ZCW Cold Weather Package ZFL Fully Loaded Package 6AD MINI Head-Up Display 2E8 18" Silver Cone Spoke 3AG Rear-view Camera + PDC ZPP Premium Package ZSP Sport Package Options 226 Sport Suspension 2XC JCW Leather Steering Wheel w/Multifunction 302 Alarm System 319 Universal Garage Door Opener 322 Comfort Access System 325 Rear Spoiler 345 Chrome Line Interior 382 White Roof/Mirrors 431 Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror 4AA Anthracite Headliner 4BD Piano Black Dash Surface 4F3 Glowing Red Color Line 655 SiriusXM Satellite Radio |
Originally Posted by JohnBLZ
(Post 3884104)
Huge difference if you're in any cold weather climate....and the wife refuses to get a car without them anymore.
i'll keep it in the back of my mind. |
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Attachment 152484 Attachment 152485 Order was placed today and the only change was we decided to go with the "Black" Mirror Caps. . . |
Nice car- I must admit, I think the chrome package improves the look of the front of the car. I wasnt sure at first, but after playing with the configurator, I think its the way I would go as well.
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Originally Posted by white3
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Nice car- I must admit, I think the chrome package improves the look of the front of the car. I wasnt sure at first, but after playing with the configurator, I think its the way I would go as well.
The only change we made was going with the matching "Black-Mirror-Caps". https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post3884680 |
Looks even better! Good choice.
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do you mind me asking if you got any sort of discount? I'm hoping to order one this week, this will be my second mini from this Dealer so wondering what would should be an acceptable discount
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Tigerhonaker. Interesting the DDC. I've read that the sport suspension is better handling do you think that the DDC can be modded to go to full sport?
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Originally Posted by white3
(Post 3884887)
Looks even better! Good choice.
We both agreed the Black just blended in better with the roof and stripes in Black. We did keep the, "Chrome Line Exterior" as are thinking was it would add some Sporty Flair and add to the overall appearance. Of course all these things are just personal choice but the above was what we decided on. :thumbsup:
Originally Posted by blanc71
(Post 3884953)
do you mind me asking if you got any sort of discount? I'm hoping to order one this week, this will be my second mini from this Dealer so wondering what would should be an acceptable discount
Yes I did get a Discount as I worked with the G/M, (General Manager) at a different dealership once upon a time. Sorry, I cannot Post that Discount. :no:
Originally Posted by GregoryK
(Post 3885014)
Tigerhonaker. Interesting the DDC. I've read that the sport suspension is better handling do you think that the DDC can be modded to go to full sport?
The DDC, (Dynamic Damper Control) as I understand it is more for a (Street-Driven Application). The (Sport-Suspension) being much more Stiff is for a person (Racing) their MCS which we will not be doing. I will add this regarding this New 2014 MCS, it is going to have a much better ride quality than the previous cars. Add to that the, (Dynamic Damper Control) and I think the ride will be really A-OK on the street. For our use we don't really want the Super Hard, Feel Every Bump, Buck-Board Ride. I think this New completely redone MCS is going to actually be, Leaps & Bounds pass the older Models. In this case I'm of the opinion we will get what we are actually paying for this go around.:thumbsup: Terry |
I ordered mine a little over a week ago. This is my first MINI, and I and SO happy that I waited for the '14 Hardtop to be launched. The improvements and changes have me more than excited about taking delivery in early April. :thumbsup:
Paint & Exterior British Racing Green Rear Spoiler Black Roof/Mirrors Interior Anthracite Headliner Leather Sport Steering Wheel w/Multifunction MINI Your Interior Style in Dark Cotton Wood ...Dark Cottonwood Dash Surface ...Dark Truffle Color Line Cross Leather: Punch Dark Truffle & Carbon Black Sport Seats Standard Floor Mats Packages Cold Weather Package ...Heated Front Seats ...Heated Powerfold Mirrors & Washer Jets Fully Loaded Package ...17" Black Cosmos Spoke Wheels ...Automatic Climate Control ...Black Bonnet Stripes ...Center Armrest ...Comfort Bluetooth with USB/iPod Adapt. ...Harman/Kardon Sound System ...MINI Connected XL ...Navigation System ...Panoramic Sunroof ...Real Time Traffic Information Premium Package Sport Package ...LED Headlights with Cornering Lights ...LED Fog Lamps ...Rain Sensor and Auto Headlamps ...White Turn Signals Wired Package Performance 2.0L TwinPower Turbocharged Engine 6-Speed Getrag Manual MINI Driving Modes Toggle Ignition Performance Control Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror Heated Mirrors & Washer Jets Rear Fog Lights Audio & Tech Comfort Access System On-Board Computer Rear Park Distance Control Storage Package Universal Garage Door Opener |
Looks like a pretty loaded F56 is running about $36,000 USD. Is that about what you people are spending? The base car is around $24k and the packages/options another $12k. I see the options costing more on the F56. They're pretty tricky the way they package them, like you have to get the NAV to get the HUD, stuff like that. BMW knows how to get the money out of you with options better than most. $36k is getting into serious JCW price territory.
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You know how it is TheBigNewt....once you have had one or two Mini's you live in regret for not getting that option for $750 that costs you $4k later. We who have ordered will all feel that way when the JCW Aero kits come out as an option...right?
This is really smart marketing on so many levels...but at least we won't have regrets for 6months! I can smell the leather already... |
Originally Posted by GregoryK
(Post 3885718)
You know how it is TheBigNewt....once you have had one or two Mini's you live in regret for not getting that option for $750 that costs you $4k later. We who have ordered will all feel that way when the JCW Aero kits come out as an option...right?
This is really smart marketing on so many levels...but at least we won't have regrets for 6months! I can smell the leather already... |
Here's another way to look at the pricing. Mine, by the way, is a tick over $33K after discounts. The new F56 is new from the ground up. As nice as earlier MINIs are, this new one is better across the board. I commend MINI for putting together an awesome new hardtop. From everything I've read it is an awesome vehicle. Can't wait to get mine. IMO they could have easily justified a modest base increase but they chose not to. If some of the packages have been juggled to entice buyers to select extra cost options. When I consider all that I'm getting with my new MINI S, I consider it a good deal. That aside, clever pricing of packages/options is nothing new. All the manufacturers do this by varying degrees.
It will be interesting to hear from new F-56 owners as far as whether or not they perceive great or decent value in what they have received from MINI. |
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I know my wife is very excited about us ordering this completely new 2014 MCS. It is as we all have taken due note of expensive with options. What I like is at least BMW/Mini has those options available for us. A "Major" option for us are the New LED Headlights with Cornering lights. Plus the New LED Fog Lights. Costly, ???, Yes, but finally a person driving a Mini can have the very latest high-tech , state-of-the-art lighting on the market. I just think there is no way a person can possibly be "Disappointed" with this completely new BMW/Mini product. Especially if the buyer can afford to order it exactly as they want it. There is nothing that I have seen that I don't like about this new Mini. :nod: As far as front & rear designs some of that IMHO is due to Federal Mandated Safety. So that being understood I think BMW/Mini designers have done an outstanding job with this New 2014. :thumbsup: T. |
I agree, Terry. What color MINI did you order?
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Originally Posted by CobraBob
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I agree, Terry. What color MINI did you order?
"Blazing Red Metallic" this go around. :thumbsup: Attachment 152409 T. |
Nice choice, Terry. Post some pics when it arrives. I'll do the same when mine arrives. :)
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