Has anyone out there spent the $200 on this? If so, is it useful or a waist. The photos look like it would be worthwhile, but my best estimate is that it can only be 7" deep. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks

 

I wouldn't spend $200.00 on it.
There is 1 listed on NAM Marketplace, 1st Gen. Parts, for $50.00 shipped.

 

Ugh, I have this for my R53, I don't think I spent quite $200, but I remember that is was over $150 from the dealer. Yes it's very cool, yes it is only about 7" deep, and yes it cost waaaay more than it should have. But that said, I use it nearly every day for my cleaning supplies, groceries, lunch bag, and other stuff.

Damn BMW and their goofy cost on accessories. I am still ashamed what I paid for my front window shade reflector. And now my wife wants to get the tissue box for the new R60. Ugh, ugh, ugh...

 

(got via mail order; may be on Amazon)

Didn't fit snugly for starters, nor really integrate well with seats folded down.

Have since seen used once or twice for a much lesser price.

 

I would build a nicer one for way less money.

 

I have one and like it very much. I have my jumper cables, tow accessories, a few handy tools and some towels and a sheet for covering up the floor when the seats folded all stored in it. Yes, MINI / BMW is ridiculous when it comes to the cost of parts / accessories. I splurged on many items for my MINI (seriously $2000 for the Lounge Leather seats???) that I thought were pretty pricey. That said, I figured the $200 extra for the Boot Box was just another drop in the bucket, considering the overall cost of the car. I am very handy and certainly could have made something very similar for 1/3 of the cost out of high end 3/8 " or 1/2" plywood and it would have worked fine, but I decided to stick with "Genuine MINI Accessories" and I am glad I did.

 

IMO it goes in the same category as the freaking $100 black carpet floor mats I (stupidly) bought from the dealer when I picked up my Mini.