Also, what about the production date for the windshield stress cracking fix? I asked the "ASKMINI" tolll free number phone person and they said, "Oh, that was fixed on the 02 models". From what I've read here I don't think so.

 

i am not entirely sure what you are asking, as i am a bit confused by it

however, in september of every year, bmw model changes over to 04 model

so this september 04's have been rolling out

mini2 already have pics of people tkaing delivery of such cars

and i have a 03 mcs with no windshield problem

 

i am picking up my 03, august, mini today. my MA said i was the first one he had seen with the new cupholder... adn that was an "04" change... and mine is certainly an 03

 

This is good question... I have an August build '03 with a very small rock chip about 3 inches up from the bottom of the windshield right smack in the center. If I get a stress crack we all know I will be screwed...

 

is the windsheild problem not fixed by Mini? if it occurs must i go through insurance? obviously that isnt bad since it is comphrehensive and shouldnt raise the premium.. but still...

which is it?

 

>>i am not entirely sure what you are asking, as i am a bit confused by it


In Sept. the official 04's began being produced. Some of the changes as I understand it are:

1. Digital speed readout on onboard computer.

2. DC outlet in the boot.

3. I just heard better cupholders.

4. Improved seatback material.

5. Stronger area around windshield to help prevent cracking.


I'm sure there are others also. My question is; were they all dumped into the 04's or were some phased into the late 03 models?


:smile:

 

iwannamini: i get mine at 7pm tpday - i will post later and let you know - mine was a mid to late august build. i cant recall the production week specifically.

i know that i have the better cupholder- that can support larger cups search for it here and mini2 and you can get more info - im no expert

 

All cars delivered to the dealers from September to April will have the new MiniFini cup holder. This is a test market to see what the reaction is. If it goes well, they will continue the program. Also...they are working on some kind of redesign of the cupholders...when we'll see it is anybodies guess.

 

Small thing, but I saw a MINI the other day with a vent in the rear shelf (behind the rear seat.) Anyway, my January-built '03 doesn't have this. When was this introduced?

 

>>Small thing, but I saw a MINI the other day with a vent in the rear shelf (behind the rear seat.) Anyway, my January-built '03 doesn't have this. When was this introduced?

Cooper-S has some sort of grill thingy on the boot cover, the Cooper doesn't have it.

 

The vent could be put there for battery ventilation?????

 

I just got an email from my MINI dealer. Among many things it mentioned that they have the new cupholders and that they cost $35. Is that for the older models or does everyone get to pay $35 for their cupholders? I thought that they came with the '04 MINI.

 

>>I just got an email from my MINI dealer. Among many things it mentioned that they have the new cupholders and that they cost $35. Is that for the older models or does everyone get to pay $35 for their cupholders? I thought that they came with the '04 MINI.
>>

The cupholder will be in the car when you pick it up.

 

Thanks BIMMERFAN. :smile:

 

i never use the cupholder..but any one got pics of this 04 one'?

 

I thought I read that some of the 2004 changes would be in cars built beginning in December 2003. As it stands, my car may have the 2-spoke leather multifunction sport steering wheel, or it may have the new 3-spoke wheel (you can see it at bridger.us/mini)

 

on structural, electrical, and other non-content features get updated and/or retrofitted at their leisure, not according to the model year. Stuff like the boot power outlet is back for MY04, which started Sept. 1st.


---> jds, the rear parcel shelf vent is just on Cooper S's, and was implimented mid-03 model year. Anyway, the vent is there to increase the exhaust note amplitude inside the cabin, that's it.

Cheers,
Ryan

 

>>I thought I read that some of the 2004 changes would be in cars built beginning in December 2003. As it stands, my car may have the 2-spoke leather multifunction sport steering wheel, or it may have the new 3-spoke wheel (you can see it at bridger.us/mini)


bmw always puts their sept 03..as 04s..and if all 04s get the changes..that means sept built cars will get the changes

as far as i understnad :smile:

 

>>i never use the cupholder..but any one got pics of this 04 one'?

See MiniFini cupholder. They are putting them in all cars delivered September thru April...I think.

 

>>I thought I read that some of the 2004 changes would be in cars built beginning in December 2003. As it stands, my car may have the 2-spoke leather multifunction sport steering wheel, or it may have the new 3-spoke wheel (you can see it at bridger.us/mini)

As I understand it...the non-sport wheel is being discontinued as of Dec production. The old sport wheel will then be the standard, and the new three spoke design will be the upgrade.