Well, after almost 18 months of anticipation,we finally ordered our Cooper!

We were surprised to find, however, that our MA would not let us
spec the new steering wheel as a part of the Premium Package.

MA Stated that MultiFunction-3Spoke wheel is:
-Included in Sport Package
-$350 a'la carte
-Or $200 with the Premium Package

This is contrary to how pricing is stated on the website, where the
Preimum package gets you *either* MF steering wheel. Our spec includes
the Sport Seats and 16" wheels, so our MA was really pushing us
towards the Sports Package. We were somewhat suspicious that the up-charge
on the 3-spoke was just a ploy to get us into the Sport Package.

Nonetheless.. We are quite excited!

Cooper
JB/W
Premimum Package
Leatherette/Anthracite
Sport-Seats
5-Star 16" wheels (silver)

 

Sadly, your MA is wrong.

When Mini first posted the 3 Spoke on the web site, they programed that extra cost with the Combo Pack #1. But it was a mistake and has been corrected.

When you order #!, you have a choice of the 2 multi steering wheels. It does not cost extra to have the 3 spoke wheel in your MINI if you order the Premium Pack.

I've got the 3 spoke comming on my Feb delivery MC. I did upgrade to Sport Seats and there was an additional cost for them as I'm getting a MC, not an "S".

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vooreps...

That is exactly what I told my MA, who replied that the website is wrong.
I was sort of at a loss as to how to challenge that statement.

I wonder if that MINI Support Phone# could settle the issue.

 

Flyingsluzer, What Vooreps said is correct. I ordered an '04 MCS in the end of November with the premium package with the 3 spoke MF steering wheel at no additional charge. If this is the dealership's attitude, I might look elsewhere for you Cooper.

Cheers,

JD

 

I may suggest Classic Mini or Mini of the Hamptons, they are straight-forward
and ship at reasonable costs :smile: Both have links from the "vendors" section of this site.

 

yah, im with zfxr on this one.

unless you want to wait several months to get your car, i would just
pick one out from the Hamptons or other dealers that may have what you
want and pay the extra $500 or so to have it delievered to your house.

 

I agree with everyone here...Sounds like they are trying to get a little extra money off you. I had a similar situation when inquiring about the rear fog lights. I wanted the $100 factory installed kit, but my MA told me that cost didn't cover everything, and I should just wait and add it later. I didn't come to find out until later that he was probably just trying to get a little more out of me down the road. Anyway, whatever you choose, I like your specs...They look quite familiar...