This is in an 06 MCS... I don't have the door sheet so I know nothing about what options this car has other than what I have discovered.

 

Yes. Note that on 1st gen MINIs, only the low beams are Xenons (if you have Xenons at all)... that's what the "projector" at the top is - the Xenon low beams. The high beams are plain old halogens - the lower bulbs.

 

Thank you. Finding this car to be full of surprises.

 

Best surprise is visibility at night!

 

It looks like you have the convenience package as well. Auto dimming mirrors, rain sensing wipers, etc.

Take more pictures in and around the car, we can tell you a lot just by the pictures.

 

It does have the back up sensors or parking assist. I found that out by trying it. Has the Harmon Kardon, Heated seats and (I think) Leather. Not sure about security system (don't see any blinking LED and know it doesn't have Navigation. Has 17" wheels but I don't know if they were optional one or stock in that year. Has the Tire sensors but the Previous Owner appears to have put on non run flats.

The windows are aftermarket tinted.

The PO also had some sort of a hook up in the boot for iPod and what might have been a Sirrus radio. That brings up another question in that do I need to pull the radio out to reattach the iPod connector cord directly to the Radio in order to put the iPod back to the glove box? She appears to have had a splitter going in there for this and all in the boot.


some more pictures of it.

 

Just by looking at it, you have: The Premium package, 17" R98 Web-spoke wheels, Cooper S rear badge relocated because of rear stripes I assume. It doesn't look like you have security system at all. The non-run flats are definitely more comfortable. Your current once look like summer tires, and are probably way better than stocks. Are you sure its an iPod hook up in the boot? That would be vary weird!
Thats about all I can tell ya. Looks like a sweet ride otherwise!

 

Nice cabrio!

Those are the 17" web spoke wheels - an expensive and highly desirable (by many) option. A pain to clean, but look great.

Automatic is also an expensive option in that car.

The ipod connection you're referring to is *probably* an aftermarket option - there are a few different options for connecting an ipod to the CD changer harness which terminates in the boot - that's probably what you see back there.

Depending on the production date there *may* be an aux port in the glovebox (they became standard in late 2006 - my car was a Sept06 build and was one of the first to get it) - otherwise search around the Nav & Audio forum here... there are lots of threads on various iPod connectivity approaches - some work well, others not so well.

 

forgot that is does have DCS but I have no idea if that was optional.

I guess I should just pop an iPod into the thing she had rigged up and see if it works. But unfortunately I lost my iPod in the car fire that this car replaces. This one (IIRC) is a 4/06 production.

This car was almost an impulse buy. Which is totally unlike me. Normally I research something to death. I was on my way to look at a couple of cars when I spotted it on a local Ford Dealers lot. I had to do all my research on them with an iPhone and have the dealer look up a Carfax on it. I then made and offer after driving it and spending a couple hours figuring things out it had. Even the dealer had no idea what was what. In fact I almost walked away when they could not figure out how to get the top down. It kept showing an error flash. Finally I searched around in the boot and found the place the rear shelf switch was and got it sorted out.

I really like the Steptronic too. Fun. My wife refuses to drive stick. And even though this is primarily my commuting car (about 8 miles each way through back country roads) I want her to be able to drive it in case one car is in the shop. She drives a SLK 230 and has a E320 Wagon at her disposal so its unlikely she would need to but if something was to happen while we were out and about and she needed to drive I would need her to be able too... so this is the best of both worlds if one can imagine that.

I probably paid a bit too much for it but with some KBB and NADA figures, plus me really liking the car that much I made an offer of $20K out the door and they snapped it up. Shoulda started lower!!! Arg... but I do like this thing. It has a bit high miles but I do know the owners situation and its sort of understandable. It has 68K on it She was using it as a commuter for her job at about a 60 mile round trip each day down the interstate. But everything works as it should and the records were good.

 

You can more than likely give the VIN to a dealer to get a print out of the options the car shipped with. Might even try calling MiniUSA and see if they could give you that info as well.

 

Indeed is. I will snap a picture of the thing.

With all this car was optioned with I was a bit surprised it did not have Security.

 

$20k is probably about right. Nice ride.

 

$20K is actually probably a pretty good deal for that car, in what appears to be excellent condition, with those options... even with that mileage. Automatic MCS cabrios are NOT inexpensive, new or used.

 

From my later research I concluded it was not too bad. I have seen a similarly appointed one for sale around here for $22900 asking price. I don't think it had everything this one has, but it had 37k on it... but then again asking and getting are two different things. And that was about what the Dealer was asking when I first got there.

Here is the contraption. Appears professionally done. Wire loom and such as that. The white cord is an iPod or iPhone type connector. There is also a power port on a cord laying there. The picture is not too great due to it being an iPhone one but you get the idea.

 

Oh.. has anyone determined if that is indeed leather? Sure looks and feels it and has some typical cracking starting on the driver seat back bolster. Not bad at all but indication of leather.

She bought the car in Tennessee but I do not know why, nor if she ordered it. She could have just found it there or was previously living there. It came on over into SC pretty quickly thereafter. She may have searched for one she liked and just found it there.

 

There isn't a full view of the front seat surface.. but those appear to be the same style as my leather seats... though I don't remember seeing that color combo for sure. If you stick your finger around the edge of the side of the lower seat cover, there's a spot where you can get your finger around and feel the inside surface of the cover - you can feel whether it's leather or not.

 

This is the only front seat front view picture it seems I have taken. And wasn't taken for this reason so might not help. It was taken to show the small fire extinguisher sitting in the rear cup holder that I just put in there.

 

I'm pretty sure those are leather, I'll have to check the 2006 dealers brochure I have when I get home (I also have a 4/06 build car) but I'm pretty sure that Leatherette was solid colors only.

 

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's leather as well, from the above pic. The texture on the bolster is just like mine. And I think only the leather seats covers are cut in that particular pattern.

 

Thanks guys. Your input was most appreciated. Hope to meet up with the two of you some day.

Here is an interesting use of the eyeglass holder in the Glove box I discovered. I am a Concealed Weapons permit holder that works at a University so I have to disarm when at work (no reason to fear for you life at a University right? *Sarcasm*). I found my little Seecamp and its PCS holster fit this nicely and presents itself well this way.

 

You need to add that to my "What's that cabrio haulin'?" thread?

 

I found this reference from 2006. Hard to figure out but it has the Premium package and then seems to then have some of the Sport options and Convenience options as well as the Convertible differences in those too. Wheels fogs Xenons leather... its hard to find this all in one or two packages from this... assuming this is a correct list...

Options include sport suspension ($500), automatic air conditioning ($300), a Harman/Kardon stereo with eight speakers ($550), leather seats ($1300), heated front seats ($270), rear fog lamp ($100), park distance control ($350), xenon headlamps ($550), a navigation system ($1700), Dynamic Stability Control ($500), multifunction steering wheel ($250), Chrome Line interior ($200), universal garage door opener ($200), cockpit chrono pack ($300), on-board computer ($200), metallic paint ($450), and leather upholstery ($1,300).
Optional packages for the Mini Cooper: The Premium Package ($1,400) adds a leather multifunction steering wheel, cruise control, panoramic sunroof, automatic air conditioning, and an on-board computer. The Sport Package ($1,400) offers DSC dynamic stability control, a rear spoiler, 16-inch five-star alloy wheels with 195/55R16 run-flat performance tires, sport seats, and front fog lamps. The Cold Weather Package ($300) includes heated washer jets, heated mirrors, and heated seats. The Convenience Package ($400) adds a universal garage door opener, auto-dimming rearview mirror, a rain sensor and auto headlights. The Checkmate Package ($2,200) includes a leather steering wheel, 16-inch Bridge spoke wheels with performance tires, a rear spoiler, roof and mirror caps in black or silver, black or silver bonnet stripes, black Checkmate logos, sport seats, Checkmate dash trim, front fog lamps, and a special Checkmate cloth/leather upholstery treatment.
The Cooper S offers identical Premium ($1,400), Cold Weather ($300) and Convenience ($400) packages. The Sport Package ($1,400) differs by offering bonnet stripes, 17-inch alloy wheels with 205/45R17 run-flat performance tires (or all-season tires), headlamp power washers, front fog lamps, and xenon headlights.
The convertibles are available with a Premium Package ($1,400) that adds a center armrest, chrome interior package and Harman Kardon stereo to the equipment in the hard top packages. The Sport Package ($1,400) for the Cooper Convertible includes DSC, 16-inch wheels, sport seats, and front fog lamps. The S model Sport Package ($1,400) includes DSC, bonnet stripes, 17-inch alloys in two designs, headlamp power washers, front fog lamps and xenon headlamps.

 

Or start one titled "whats heat is your cabrio packin?"

 

those are leather seats because there are adjustable lumbar support wheels. ALS's are not available in cloth and l'ette. nIce ride!

 

They call that Tuscan Biege and yes it is leather