I just purchased a 06 Mini Cooper S (Space Blue ,Silver top)and my question is the dealer is offering $500 credit towards any accessories. What are some good accessories to get. I know I want to get the i-pod adapter interface (does anyone have that and if so does it work ok and will it work with nav.) any other sugestions?
Ramie

 

Welcome to NAM, it sounds like you got a hot looking MINI. You will not regret your purchase.

For accessories,
look into getting the euro parcel shelf, glovebox organizer, an arm rest if you want, windsheild sunshade, car cover, boot organizer, etc. There is alot of stuff available.

 

The Euro parcel shelf is not for sale in the US, if his dealer in the US is giving him the credit then he can not buy it with this credit.

I say the rubber floor mats, the rear sun-screens.

 

Oh, well, that comes from the internet I guess...I didn't know the dealers here couldn't sell that, but it makes sense seeing as how it's the "euro" shelf.

 

Floor mats (your MINI will likely come without), the rubber boot mat, and sunshades are what I would go for. Maybe a nice keychain if they don't throw one in. There are some pretty cool shirts and hats, too.

Go to driveclassicmini.com and click on "accessories" on the right. There you can kind of browse through what's available. Motoringgear.com has all the shirts and hats and that kind of stuff too.

 

Rubber mats especially if you live in the snowbelt. Glovebox organizer, cargo net, rubber rear boot mat, mud flaps (espcially if you live in the snowbelt).

The factory ipod adapter for the first gen cars is lousy imho. You're limited to only 5 playlists and there's no text support. I recommend you get the Dice ipod adapter. I have it in my car . I get full scrolling text support and I can access all my playlist. And of course it charges the ipod. Check out the audio section on this forum.

 

I agree. I hate mine. If you can't afford a DICE, then whatever...but if you can, I wouldn't waste the money on the OEM one. It locks up at random, freezes the iPod, and has no features whatsoever.

 

Just get the AUX. input, much cheaper. We have this goose neck ipod holder in both our MINIs, works great, charges the ipod, and you can move it where you want.

Here is mine;


Mark

 

I had the same set up before I got the Dice. But fiddling around with the ipod while driving proved downright dangerous-at least for me.

Then when I parked the car, I had to pretty much disassemble and stash everything away. The Dice was well worth it. Everything is hidden from view. The only thing exposed is the ipod jack under the toggle switches.

 

I don't fiddle, turn it on shuffle, let it play

When parked I pull it out of the holder and stuff it in the glovebox.

Mark

 

JCW Steering wheel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

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