i purchased my car used a few days ago and its a 2006 R53, im not too familiar with the different trim packages on the mini so i am wondering if there is any way or method of identifying what trim level package my car originally came with???

thanx for all your help!

 

The four main packages are Premium, Sport, Cold Weather and Convenience. But, almost every element from those packages could be ordered a la carte, so having one element from the package doesn't necessarily mean you have the whole package. You can ask your local dealer to pull up information on your car, including packages and other options.

In the meantime, here's a description of the four major packages available in 2006:

"Optional packages for the Mini Cooper: The Premium Package ($1,400) adds a leather multifunction steering wheel, cruise control, panoramic sunroof, automatic air conditioning, and an on-board computer. The Sport Package ($1,400) offers DSC dynamic stability control, a rear spoiler, 16-inch five-star alloy wheels with 195/55R16 run-flat performance tires, sport seats, and front fog lamps. The Cold Weather Package ($300) includes heated washer jets, heated mirrors, and heated seats. The Convenience Package ($400) adds a universal garage door opener, auto-dimming rearview mirror, a rain sensor and auto headlights. The Checkmate Package ($2,200) includes a leather steering wheel, 16-inch Bridge spoke wheels with performance tires, a rear spoiler, roof and mirror caps in black or silver, black or silver bonnet stripes, black Checkmate logos, sport seats, Checkmate dash trim, front fog lamps, and a special Checkmate cloth/leather upholstery treatment.

The Cooper S offers identical Premium ($1,400), Cold Weather ($300) and Convenience ($400) packages. The Sport Package ($1,400) differs by offering bonnet stripes, 17-inch alloy wheels with 205/45R17 run-flat performance tires (or all-season tires), headlamp power washers, front fog lamps, and xenon headlights."

 

^wow thanx for the quick response, i may take it back to the dealer this week for some stuff they "owe" me as agreed upon during the purchase and i may have them check it out

 

You can also order most of the components of a package separately, also. So it is possible to have most of the componets without the actual package.

Congrats on your MINI.

 

^thanx

 

It's amazing how Scott recited all that stuff right off the top of his head.

 

Nah - all the detailed stuff was ripped from the web - that's why I put it in quotes. I would have cited the source, but I'm sure they just stole it from the MINI press packet anyway.

 

I knew that, doofus.

 

lol

 

Ah, but you forget that in addition to my devastating good looks and rapier-sharp wit, I'm also wise and all-knowing (and modest, too!). I *could* have typed that entire post from memory - I just chose not to.