F60 F60 Hybrid - Production Number and Build Date Assigned
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F60 Hybrid - Production Number and Build Date Assigned
Dealer called with exciting news after he updated his initial stock order yesterday Ethel was assigned a production number and build week today. Build is week of May 22nd. I thanked him for being so on top of getting the order modified and updated to customer order so it bumped to priority 1.
He thinks he can still make changes to the order on Monday but she will be locked after that. She is pretty well loaded.
PDF of Options spec sheet is attached.
He thinks he can still make changes to the order on Monday but she will be locked after that. She is pretty well loaded.
PDF of Options spec sheet is attached.
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I survived for 6 months with 120V for my i3 (battery only). There was only one occasion where I wished for a fast charger and then i just jumped into our gasoline car.
I only eventually installed 240V because I excitedly ordered a charger and it was too late to return it.
Before you spend $1000 on the install make sure you need it. The Mini battery is tiny.
I only eventually installed 240V because I excitedly ordered a charger and it was too late to return it.
Before you spend $1000 on the install make sure you need it. The Mini battery is tiny.
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I survived for 6 months with 120V for my i3 (battery only). There was only one occasion where I wished for a fast charger and then i just jumped into our gasoline car.
I only eventually installed 240V because I excitedly ordered a charger and it was too late to return it.
Before you spend $1000 on the install make sure you need it. The Mini battery is tiny.
I only eventually installed 240V because I excitedly ordered a charger and it was too late to return it.
Before you spend $1000 on the install make sure you need it. The Mini battery is tiny.
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Thanks for sharing your spec sheet. I' trying to decide whether to grab my dealer's allocation now, or wait a little. The interesting thing on your sheet is that under "ZPP PHEV Premium Package n/c" there's a line for the "402 Panoramic Moonroof n/c." My dealer's rep told me that the moonroof was an extra $1000.
Other than a bit of uncertainty about options and prices, my other reason to think about waiting to order is the report on MotoringFile that, "From July 2017, all new MINI models will feature an enhanced cockpit instrument with a new night design and a fuel level display that offers greater precision. Operation of MINI Driving Modes and MINI Head-Up Display will also be revised. In a brand first, MINI Clubman and MINI Countryman will offer Apple CarPlay..." If that's coming with July and later builds, I may want to wait another 6 weeks.
Other than a bit of uncertainty about options and prices, my other reason to think about waiting to order is the report on MotoringFile that, "From July 2017, all new MINI models will feature an enhanced cockpit instrument with a new night design and a fuel level display that offers greater precision. Operation of MINI Driving Modes and MINI Head-Up Display will also be revised. In a brand first, MINI Clubman and MINI Countryman will offer Apple CarPlay..." If that's coming with July and later builds, I may want to wait another 6 weeks.
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Now that Ethel is in production and we have her VIN I was able to get the decoder sheet. I know there has been so what is standard what is an option questions since the configurator is still not live. And when the dealer set her up we were pretty sure but not 100% sure we would have everything we wanted.
Looks we got everything we wanted on her.
First big tech question will be how to kill option 4U9 which is a speaker that sounds like an engine but is actually louder than an engine. It is not legally required until 2019.
Looks we got everything we wanted on her.
First big tech question will be how to kill option 4U9 which is a speaker that sounds like an engine but is actually louder than an engine. It is not legally required until 2019.
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Thanks for sharing your spec sheet. I' trying to decide whether to grab my dealer's allocation now, or wait a little. The interesting thing on your sheet is that under "ZPP PHEV Premium Package n/c" there's a line for the "402 Panoramic Moonroof n/c." My dealer's rep told me that the moonroof was an extra $1000.
Now that Ethel is in production and we have her VIN I was able to get the decoder sheet. I know there has been so what is standard what is an option questions since the configurator is still not live. And when the dealer set her up we were pretty sure but not 100% sure we would have everything we wanted.
Looks we got everything we wanted on her.
First big tech question will be how to kill option 4U9 which is a speaker that sounds like an engine but is actually louder than an engine. It is not legally required until 2019.
Looks we got everything we wanted on her.
First big tech question will be how to kill option 4U9 which is a speaker that sounds like an engine but is actually louder than an engine. It is not legally required until 2019.
4U9 refers to the a speaker that is not louder than the engine but it does emit kind of a higher pitched whine when in full electric mode so pedestrians can hear your car. As a pedestrian, I appreciate this feature because I have almost walked right behind a Prius backing up because I didn't hear it.
You can hear what it sounds like here:
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I survived for 6 months with 120V for my i3 (battery only). There was only one occasion where I wished for a fast charger and then i just jumped into our gasoline car.
I only eventually installed 240V because I excitedly ordered a charger and it was too late to return it.
Before you spend $1000 on the install make sure you need it. The Mini battery is tiny.
I only eventually installed 240V because I excitedly ordered a charger and it was too late to return it.
Before you spend $1000 on the install make sure you need it. The Mini battery is tiny.
Also if your in Georgia, make sure the people who do the tag and title registeration at the dealership know how to code your new Mini PHEV. If its coded as a hybrid will not be able to get an AFV license plate for your car (which you need if you want free, single-occupant access to the state's HOV lanes), and if you do then you will be assessed the $200 EV fee. Also it's a pain to get it changed afterwards. Here is a Redit discussion about it: https://www.reddit.com/r/volt/comments/453eld/volt_registration_in_georgia_and_the_alternative/
Last edited by Cyb3r H3x; 05-20-2017 at 05:31 PM. Reason: added info for Ga PHEV title and tag registration
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Based on the feedback I have put the 240V at home option on hold. I can spend the $1,000 on more things for the Mini, Driving Lights, Mud Flaps, Real Winter floor mats.
The good bolstered seats in non-leather with memory were a must have for my Spousal Unit.
I watched a video on the picnic bench which is not an option but standard on the SE and it seems useful. I put clear protection on my current bumper and still drop a blanket over hanging the back bumper when the pups are getting in and out. May still put clear protection on can just flip out the picnic bench also. Have had times where I have gone to things where I take my boots and change them or before a Packer game where it could be handy.
The good bolstered seats in non-leather with memory were a must have for my Spousal Unit.
I watched a video on the picnic bench which is not an option but standard on the SE and it seems useful. I put clear protection on my current bumper and still drop a blanket over hanging the back bumper when the pups are getting in and out. May still put clear protection on can just flip out the picnic bench also. Have had times where I have gone to things where I take my boots and change them or before a Packer game where it could be handy.
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Mine was in that status all of last week through Friday and then on Saturday it had a vin and was scheduled production. Production scheduling is tough with all of the options since certain options like HUD and wheels and electric seats and PHEV parts etc will all have weekly maximums from suppliers so they have to balance all of that as they slot production.
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Mini PHEV Review
I've search the Internet high and low for a drive review and found this. It's tempting to pre order but I need to drive it before I commit.
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-rev...hybrid-review/
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-rev...hybrid-review/
Last edited by Cyb3r H3x; 05-25-2017 at 03:38 AM. Reason: Added hyperlink
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Got to see one at my local dealer this week. They weren't allowing drives since it was a pre-production unit, but I got to sit in it and ask the MINI corporate employee driving it some questions.
Couple things I didn't know:
- back seats sit an inch higher. I'm 6'0" and if I was much taller or had floofier hair, I'd be skimming the headliner...
- Cargo area is the same except under the flat load floor. You get about half the space due to the motor. Still enough room for jumper cables, first aid kit, but definitely not fitting much under there.
- Driving range is rated at 12 miles on all electric, but he said he's stretched it to about 18 miles. Depends on conditions and driving style.
Couple things I didn't know:
- back seats sit an inch higher. I'm 6'0" and if I was much taller or had floofier hair, I'd be skimming the headliner...
- Cargo area is the same except under the flat load floor. You get about half the space due to the motor. Still enough room for jumper cables, first aid kit, but definitely not fitting much under there.
- Driving range is rated at 12 miles on all electric, but he said he's stretched it to about 18 miles. Depends on conditions and driving style.
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Pre-order
Just placed a $1000 deposit to preorder one for the July build and it will be expected in production in the 1st week of July. CarPlay is part of the pre-order and I heard that the mode year of Countryman built in or after July will be 2018. The MPG is 43 and Carplay won't be available for Countryman orders in or before June
My pre-order is the same as MIMiniclubman except color (Thunder Gray). 481 (Cooper S Sport Seats) is standard and the Moonroof is part of the Premium Package
My pre-order is the same as MIMiniclubman except color (Thunder Gray). 481 (Cooper S Sport Seats) is standard and the Moonroof is part of the Premium Package
Last edited by pyuhlu; 05-29-2017 at 06:39 PM.
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