R50/53 Incredible Story, please give me advice on a new "S"
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From: VA Beach
>>I will be buying the "S" version of the model and paying the difference. So far I am looking at a Light Silver or a Light Blue one. Any suggestions?
Congratulations Michael!! What a great story! Are you ordering your S or is it one from off the lot? If it's off the lot, then take the one with the specs you like most. If you're ordering to your own specs, go to http://www.miniusa.com and configure one how you like it. Then go for the Electric Blue!! (But I'm biased, dontcha know...
)
Also, as someone else suggested, do some research here to find out more about which specs might be right for you. The one suggestion I DO have is go for the MultiFunction Steering Wheel. You can't go wrong with that choice! It's awesome!
You might want to look up info on:
- leather vs. pleather (plastic 'leather') vs. cloth seats;
- HK vs. stock system if you are an audiophile (if you're not an audiophile, go for the HK. If you are, you may want to spend the money on an aftermarket system);
- 16" vs. 17" wheels (BIG discussions on that topic!! Personally, I'd go for the 16's... They're MUCH lighter and don't drag down the car. They also give a slightly smoother ride.)
- NAV vs. aftermarket system
tha'ts about all I can think of that people have grossly different opinions about.
Good luck!
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Congratulations Michael!! What a great story! Are you ordering your S or is it one from off the lot? If it's off the lot, then take the one with the specs you like most. If you're ordering to your own specs, go to http://www.miniusa.com and configure one how you like it. Then go for the Electric Blue!! (But I'm biased, dontcha know...
)Also, as someone else suggested, do some research here to find out more about which specs might be right for you. The one suggestion I DO have is go for the MultiFunction Steering Wheel. You can't go wrong with that choice! It's awesome!
You might want to look up info on:
- leather vs. pleather (plastic 'leather') vs. cloth seats;
- HK vs. stock system if you are an audiophile (if you're not an audiophile, go for the HK. If you are, you may want to spend the money on an aftermarket system);
- 16" vs. 17" wheels (BIG discussions on that topic!! Personally, I'd go for the 16's... They're MUCH lighter and don't drag down the car. They also give a slightly smoother ride.)
- NAV vs. aftermarket system
tha'ts about all I can think of that people have grossly different opinions about.
Good luck!
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Peanut EB/W MCS, 16" white wheels, HK, Sensing doodads up front, Lapis/Magnesium/Patina, DSC, Xenons, Fogs, Climate, Cruise
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What a wonderful way to get a MINI!
My cousin in Houston won a car and she sold her old car in the newspaper to pay the taxes. After that she had a brand new car with No Payments, which she kept for like 10 years until it started having major problems.
You will love your MINI!
oh, and I vote for a Red and White one,
just like my Madeline's going to be!!
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"Madeline" - MCS CR/W, Stripes, White 16" X-Lites, Xenons, Fogs, DSC, PDC, Auto AC, MFSW, Full Aero Kit and Union Jack !
My cousin in Houston won a car and she sold her old car in the newspaper to pay the taxes. After that she had a brand new car with No Payments, which she kept for like 10 years until it started having major problems.
You will love your MINI!
oh, and I vote for a Red and White one,
just like my Madeline's going to be!!
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"Madeline" - MCS CR/W, Stripes, White 16" X-Lites, Xenons, Fogs, DSC, PDC, Auto AC, MFSW, Full Aero Kit and Union Jack !
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From: San Diego
Wow,
I have been a BMWCCA member for 15 years and I did not expect so many responses it such a short time! Update: I put a deposit on a pure Silver with Silver roof, Premium, Sport, HK and dimming mirros. I don't have much of a choice in colors unles I build one myself. Christian at Crevier helped me. Thanks for the suggestion. They still want $3000 over sticker. Even though the Mini I won was worth $22,000 and the sticker is 18,900. They will make a premium on me tiwice. So they will include the alarm and an extra year of service. Not happy about the premium, I will probably be about $8000 out of pocket. For those who asked, I don't know the details on the taxes. I was told that I will have to pay slaes tax here in CA and then ofcourse I will have an additional $22,000 of income on my taxes when I file in April. I am looking forward to going to the events. Since I have done SCCA for years. I am also looking at modifications such as Cold-Air and exhaust. Any $.02 I will aprecaite it.
Again thanks for all the gresat responses. I CAN"T WAIT! Car comes in at the end of the month and I have a digital camera so I will take pictures.
I have a picture of the Yellow one that I won. If someone tells me how to post it I will show you what it looks like or if you want me to email it to you. As I mentioned I am not keeping that one.
I have been a BMWCCA member for 15 years and I did not expect so many responses it such a short time! Update: I put a deposit on a pure Silver with Silver roof, Premium, Sport, HK and dimming mirros. I don't have much of a choice in colors unles I build one myself. Christian at Crevier helped me. Thanks for the suggestion. They still want $3000 over sticker. Even though the Mini I won was worth $22,000 and the sticker is 18,900. They will make a premium on me tiwice. So they will include the alarm and an extra year of service. Not happy about the premium, I will probably be about $8000 out of pocket. For those who asked, I don't know the details on the taxes. I was told that I will have to pay slaes tax here in CA and then ofcourse I will have an additional $22,000 of income on my taxes when I file in April. I am looking forward to going to the events. Since I have done SCCA for years. I am also looking at modifications such as Cold-Air and exhaust. Any $.02 I will aprecaite it.
Again thanks for all the gresat responses. I CAN"T WAIT! Car comes in at the end of the month and I have a digital camera so I will take pictures.
I have a picture of the Yellow one that I won. If someone tells me how to post it I will show you what it looks like or if you want me to email it to you. As I mentioned I am not keeping that one.
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