I could use help here ... I read about the 2008 changes to the Mini, in particular,
"As of August 2007, all model variations (except Convertible) of the new MINI will have high-tech engine periphery components as standard which allow more economical fuel consumption and at the same time increase driving pleasure. Consisting of Brake Energy Regeneration, Auto Start-Stop Function and Gear Shift Indicator"

Per the S I am going to order...
The average fuel consumption of the MINI Cooper S as per EU test cycle is 6.2 litres per 100 kilometres (previously: 6.9 litres/100 kilometres)

So that roughly equates to a 34 mpg going to 38mpg.. roughly

To me, it's not a huge increase but something I would want to know if I were selling the car soooo.. I called up a local Mini dealership and nobody had any idea what I was talking about but said they would check. The reason I am interested is because if the changes are made by August this year, I will place my order now so that I don't have to pay the price increase in January. They are already in August production at the factory. I already have the car spec'd out but was willing to wait if the changes were not available until 2008. Anyone know the real deal here??
Graci!!!

 

I believe those changes won't be on the US version of the 08 only the European version. At least I seem to remember reading that somewhere, it may just have been wishful thinking on my part though since I've already ordered an 07. Those changes do sound interesting ....

 

Thanks Simpson, I also posted it on Mini2 to see if our Euro friends might know.

 

bump... anyone else know???

update.. called 3 dealers. Nobody knows but they guess it isn't happening or they would know.. unless Mini doesn't want them to know because it could hurt sales.. but it couldn't hurt sales because we are already in August production and therefore could help sales.. or not... understand? me neither

 

bump... sorry, I'll stop bumping if anyone knows...

 

E mail the factory direct
customer.information@mini.co.uk

 

Check for this information on motoringfile.com - I recall reading the story on this but can't recall the details.

 

thanks bmwgr1 and rhawth99. I checked on motoring file and it has the info but doesn't say whether it is only for the UK or everywhere. I sent 2 emails to Mini in the UK at different email addresses and will see their response regarding my question. I'll post whatever they email me if anyone else is interested.