I cant wait!! After much debate I think I finally settled on this...
I'm also considering the JCW package, but I have to go over that with my sales advisor tomorrow!! This is so exciting!!!!!!!

My 2005 MINI Cooper S


paint
Jet Black Body Color
Body Color Roof/Mirrors

package
Premium Package
Automatic AC
Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof
On-Board Computer
3-Spoke w/Cruise and Multifunction
Sport Package
Dynamic Stability Control
Front Fog Lamps
Xenon Headlamps w/Power Wash
17" S-Lites (Run Flat Performance)
No Bonnet Stripes

performance
Sport Suspension Plus
Limited Slip Differential
Rear Fog Lamp
6-Speed Getrag Manual

cockpit
Sport Seats
Leatherette: Black
Int. Surface Silver
Center Arm Rest
6-spkr AM/FM CD Player

accessory**
Chrome Grille (installation not incl.)

 

not sure where your located, but i would highly recommend the Cold Weather Package. it's only $300, but it's soooooo handy if you get into a cold environment. the build looks great tho! looking at mid july early august delivery?

 

Congrats, r13ater! Gotta love your color choice!

I agree with Wraith, you might want to add the Cold Weather package. I live in Los Angeles, where it rarely goes below 50 degrees, but I love to have the heated seats for long roadtrips...keeps my back limber!

Also, I had a surprise snowstorm on my drive east through Arizona in April and the heated windshield and mirrors sure came in handy!

You may want to consider the anthracite dash/surfaces. It wears better than the silver (which I had in my first MINI). It is dark silver and a little sparkly and looks great with the dash material. Then you could also add the anthracite headliner to make your MINI look really stealth!


Clover

 

Thanks, but I live in Sunny San Antonio Texas where in Summer we hit 104 in the shade.

I currently have a black vehicle so I figure black will be fine for me.

 

I also ordered without the cold package.. It can get cold down here in the SE, but its really not necessary. I put the money towards the LSD. I almost went for the crono pack. I like the idea of having the meters, but I didn't care for the look of the center meter.. it just looks more retro with the speedo there... IMO.
Enjoy the wait! That's what I'm doing now...

 

If you roadtrip your MINI, you'll like that bun-warmer! I just drove through your fair city a week ago, on my way home from my almost-two month roadtrip. Doesn't it get a little nippy in San Antonio in the winter?


Clover

 

I wonder if by some chance if your car will hit into the 2006s or not..were almost there to when those will start rolling out.

Your specs sound awesome

 

Why not get the factory installed exterior chrome package instead? It is only $250 and you'll get the front chrome grille, chrome mirror caps and chrome boot handle which should look awesome in your Jet Black MCS.

If you do the chrome grille only and pay the dealer to install it, it will come out more expensive than getting the whole package from factory, plus better installed.

Did you consider the Convenience Package?

 

I didn't want the chrome mirrors and I was up in the air on the chrome boot handle, I might end up not even getting the chrome grilles.

I did consider the convience package, but I didnt really see the need for what if offered, other than maybe the self dimming mirror. I dont like auto lights or wipers.

 

Not really, only gets into the 40's and 50's in Winter. Very rarely does it get below 40 during the day.

 

All black car? Please get the anthracite headliner. Please?

mb

 

this poor person is gonna regret even posting his specs i fear the day that i finally order my 06 and post the specs here

 

Got pics?

 

What? You don't drive at night? It is awesome to open the sunroof in the cool evening air and have the heated seats on....very cozy!

And to an Angeleno like me, 40s and 50s is...brrrrrrr...COLD!!!


Clover

 

 

SO thats a dark grey then? not light Silver?

 

Yes, the anthracite is very similar to the Dark Silver color available only for MCSs. It is a nice metallic charcoal grey. :smile:


Clover

 

oohhh... that interior is HOTT!!

 

Thanks, reconfigured it to anthracite dash and matching headliner

 

If I were to build my Wanda today, I'd make the same choice. It will look fantastic with the black paint!


Clover

 

Good choice, thats what I went with on my MCS. Check it out.
My Mini
Though I don't have any good shots of the headliner, it looks pretty much like the picture above.

As someone else mentioned the Cold Weather Package is quite nice, I live in Houston, and my wife really likes the heated seats on long trips.

 

Yup! That someone was ME....and me likeeeee the bunwarmers!

The funniest part is I never thought I'd use them much, but after motoring for 10-14 hours at a clip, they REALLY keep my spine in good shape!


Clover

 

I like it!! Hey will the IPOD adaptor work for a miniIPOD?

 

Looks like a great list!!! I'd recommend all 4 packages. I only got 2, and went through remoarse. Even if you think it's too hot for seat warmers, they WILL increase your resale value, and for the cost ($300) the package is a huge steal! Also, the auto wipers can still be controlled manually--there's an "on" "off" and "auto" setting on the switch.

Yes, the Ipod adaptor will work with the Ipod MINI.

All that anthracite looks really dark! Also, the steering wheel (and the tach ring) are always the light silver regardless of your selection...