About 6 months ago I posted a thread, What do you regret ordering for your MINI, now my question is, what option(s) , factory or aftermarket, are you the most happiest with?

There's so many things I like about my MINI, but a couple of options stand out.

Bluetooth, MP3 connectivity, Lounge Leather, The feel of the leather wrapped steering wheel, Sport mode, CF hood scoop, and last but not least, the decal above my red tow hook that reads PULL TO INFLATE. I love telling people that ask me what that means, please don't pull because the pontoons will be released and it takes about 2 hours to deflate them and put them back in the car. I would say about 25% of the questioners believe me and say that's really cool

 

Sport Mode and the fact that I did not check the box for an auto tranny!!!

 

Love the chrono pkg. - nice to have those gauges!

 

MFSW......because I don't have it and I want it.

 

Heated seats. Even in summer. It helps my back.

 

Really like the Xenon headlamps. So bright when the sun goes down.

 

same here .....

 

Auto A/C. Its the thing I really miss when driving a MINI with the standard A/C, I keep having to fiddle.

 

+1!! Had it on my last one, didn't get it on this one ... really miss it.
Also love the Xenons and HK stereo.

 

Heated seats!

I wish I had the Xenons on this car (I had them on my first MINI) but oh well. I have the HK stereo on this car (didn't on my first) and I can't tell that much of a difference, to be honest.

 

You're talking to a girl who previously owned a base '97 Miata! I LOVE everything! Let me count the ways!:

Lounge Leather (I might as well own a yacht with such luxury!)
Sirius Radio!!!! (seriously, how have I ever lived w/out it?)
Heated seats (let's just say as a lady, very useful!)
Bluetooth (calls in the car? Thayuts laihk alieuhn scieuhnce!)
iPhone Prep (it charges, it connects, it slices & dices)
HK (gotta love that bass!)
Xenons, how I've dreamed of Xenons...for years!
Automatic sensor wipers are the laziest, most fantastic invention

Last but not least 'ambient lighting', it's like being in a UFO! Now MINI has spoiled me and I'm gonna need it in every car so I feel like I'm a float in Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade! So that's the 'abridged' list for now, ha!

 

Heated seats. Would not get a car without it.

 

SunnySkies jogged my memory. How did I forget the automatic wipers? They're differently one of my favorite options.

 

Really like the comfort access and auto dimming rear view mirror. Only wish the left and right outside mirrors also had auto dimming.

 

This is one of the best lists ever. I'm loving how enthusiastic you are!

I love my Bluetooth... Mostly that I don't have to wear one of those ridiculous earpieces.

Lucy is my first MINI, so I didn't go with too many options. The next one will be loooooooooaded.

 

I am buying the module to hook it up from Way this week and install it. I will keep you posted if it works.

 

The BT and Ipod we're not really needed. I would like to have the rear distance.
What do I like the most?. The clutch and 6sp.

 

Navi, love the screen. Xenons, stock heads are fugly IMHO. Sat radio, I love octane! The back up assist is cool too.

 

My number 1 is CLOTH SEATS!!!!!!!!! They should be the standard here in Texas. I cannot tell you how much I loathe the leatherette.

2. Xenon Headlights
3. Secret compartment/iPod hook-up
4. MFSW, which doesn't really count since it's now standard on the entire line.

 

Ha IvyGirl thanks! I'm starting to notice that whilst I use this forum, I tend to go overboard with my exclamation points!!!!! I'm going to start going to Exclamation Anonymous to receive the help I need when discussing the 'M' word. I'll tell ya, this was my 1st MINI and I just wanted to get everything now instead of regretting it later. So I really gussied him up, probably too much. And LaurelEdition, too right on that PDC, awesome feature and a necessity on the convertible (which I have as well). Fantastic thread IamSteve710!

 

SunnySkies thanks for the compliment. I'd love to see some photos of your super well equipped lil guy

 

1. Light-In-Sight (saves the kinked neck looking for traffic lights)
2. Heated seats (nothing quite like a toasty seat in the winter time)
3. LSD (great improvement in winter driving, great exit from a corner)
4. Sport suspension Plus (nothing else like it, too bad it is gone)
5. MFSW (stereo controls at your thumb tips and cruise control too)
6. Sport seats (great support and all day comfort)
7. Xenon headlights(great when the sun goes down)

 

I am chomping at the bit to do so, but I really want to wait till my racing stripes are on! They're still not in yet (I purchased some from a British company, so they're taking some time to reach their destination), and I'm hoping it'll be next week! Then, the posting will be unstoppable. I'll be like a mom with tons of baby pictures.

 

SS doesn't the Laurel Edition come with some really cool stripes?

 

Don't have the Laurel Edition, I have a convertible which I was conveying to LaurelEdition (which might be the source of the confusion!-sorry about that). I have a Laser Blue S Convertible. In fact, I just completed a basic signature until I have a more professional looking one to illustrate what my baby has. After this thread I figured I should finally make some type of basic signature!