I am LQQking at a few used mini -s, how can you tell what options the car has ie Limited slipp, sport package etc.. Thank you for your help..

 

I would be hard to tell by looking unless you had photos of the car inside and out. Your best bet is to send the VIN to Miniusa.com and have them tell you what the car was originally sold with.

 

From '04, I believe: (MCS)

Combo #1: Premium Package $1,250
Automatic AC
Dual-Pane Panorama Sunroof
Sport w/Cruise and Multifunction
On-Board Computer

Combo #2: Sport Package $1,250
White Bonnet Stripes
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
17" S-Lite with perf. run-flats
Front Fog Lamps
Xenon Headlights w/Power Wash

Combo #3: Cold Weather Package $300
Heated Front Seats
Heated Side Mirrors
Heated Washer Jets


Only way to tell if is has LSD is the sticker, or MINIUSA. LSD was available as of 1/05 (corrected date)

 

I am looking as well. I owned a 02 and so not familiar with convience pack, but this is what I know.

1. Premium pack, look for auto air buttons instead of manual rotating dials, sunroof, cruise buttons.

2. Sport pack, look for DSC(second from the left, make sure it doesn't say ASC) toggle switch, fog lamps.

3. cold weather pack, look for heated seats buttons next to mirror switch in rear direction of shifter.

I have been looking and finding that people state that they often have packages they don't have. So when it does come down to your final decision, I agree with DooLocsta and call MINI!

 

Call 866.ASK.MINI with the VIN. They will tell you the options and where it was serviced, but not what was serviced.
I plugged that number into speed dial and sat on dealer lots calling it and asking for info. Much faster than email and you can get some pretty decent answers to questions if you're polite.

 

LSD became available in Jan '05. That's why I waited until late Jan 2005 to order mine.