Hello,
I have a new '05 S and like most, love it. I miss the storage of my last car and want to get the Parcel Shelf.
My question is simple== where can I buy for the best price?

Also, for anyone who has- any comments or suggestions or problems with the install?

Thanks,
Mapman

 

I haven't installed it, as I have no MINI yet. However, I ordered the Euro Parcel Shelf from Classic MINI (in Cleveland) by calling up their parts department. Mention NAM and you get a 20% discount. They know exactly what you're asking for, which is not always the case for every dealer, but here are the part numbers if you're curious:

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...?siteid=214168

Parcel Shelf P/N 51 16 1 186 417
Rubber Insert P/N 51 16 7 057 375
Blind Plate P/N 51 45 7 072 009
Screw P/N 07 13 6 822 957 (X2)
Plastic Nut P/N 07 13 1 472 727 (X2)

It cost me $76, including shipping and NAM discount.

 

Got mine at Outmotoring which included the rubber mat.
Out

 

I got mine at Classic for $76 including NAM discount and shipping.

I only had 2 small issues with the install. I had trouble getting the thing to align properly at the botton and the screw on the right side. The whole thing took about 15 minutes at most to install.

I would say that it is a must for any MINI owner.

 

i got mine for $40 at the dealer, without the mat, i made my own mat from some sweet rubber material i found at fred myers in the auto department for $2. so a total of $42 and it has a great made to fit rubber mat by meself, definitely the cheapest route, buy it from the dealer!!!