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Jul 3, 2006 | 07:59 PM

locomini

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Say bye bye to checkmate option

FYI.. I just checked miniusa.com vehicle configurator and the checkmate option has been removed,deleted,gone

its a sad day for all checkmate lovers.

Jul 3, 2006 | 08:01 PM

polizei

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It's because they are changing over for the 07' model. I'm pretty sure you can't even order an 06' anymore...so all the options will also be gone.

-Cody

Jul 3, 2006 | 09:29 PM

Brihyanna

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According to MINI of Hawaii you can still order... MINI near Minneapolis told me the same, probably can order until October they said.

Jul 4, 2006 | 07:37 AM

mini-mine

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Yeah, you can still order '06s through around September, but i think it depends on where you are... Last builds are in October I believe, so east coast can probably order the latest since it doesn't take as long to take delivery...

Jul 5, 2006 | 11:03 AM

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Ditto. Yep, you can still order until Sept. but it will depend on your dealer's allotment.

Jul 5, 2006 | 12:31 PM

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The Checkmate option will always be available at my website

In any color you want too.

Jul 5, 2006 | 02:08 PM

munckee

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What exactly is/was the checkmate option?

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Jul 5, 2006 | 02:18 PM

dragonflyer

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Silver roof. Checkerd A panel and the "U" shaped bonnet stripes.
http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/car-reviews...n-1004855.html

Jul 5, 2006 | 02:23 PM

Chekm8

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonflyer

Silver roof. Checkerd A panel and the "U" shaped bonnet stripes.
http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/car-reviews...n-1004855.html

As well as dual tone interior and "horse shoe" wheels

Jul 5, 2006 | 02:25 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonflyer

Silver roof. Checkerd A panel and the "U" shaped bonnet stripes.
http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/car-reviews...n-1004855.html

That was exterior. The interior also was available only with the checkmate package.

http://motoringfile.com/2005/07/13/t...tions_package/

Jul 5, 2006 | 02:26 PM

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MNEEME

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Here ya go!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotoringFile - Checkmate Gets Checkmated

The Checkmate Package’s run is nearing an end. The package will no longer be available starting with September production. To reflect this, the package was recently removed from the MINIUSA configurator and dealers have been notified.

While the current generation MINIs will continue to be built for several more months, MINI is streamlining production a bit for the current generation MINI in the transition period until the R56 is rolled out to the U.S. market.

It is worth noting that some other new for 2006 options (English Leather Seats, Piano Black “seven” dash, and Park Lane dash) will continue to be available for the balance of the current generation MINI production.

Written By: Dave

Jul 5, 2006 | 02:26 PM

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Amazing...almost like the cars with the Checkmate are now a limited car.

Jul 5, 2006 | 02:30 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

That was exterior. The interior also was available only with the checkmate package.

http://motoringfile.com/2005/07/13/t...tions_package/

Well I can do the external anyway.

I wonder if you will still be able to get the wheels.

Jul 5, 2006 | 02:47 PM

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Chechmades

How many checkmates came to the USA?

Is there a checkmate club or registery? How to join?

Jul 5, 2006 | 02:52 PM

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curv872

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cz2day

How many checkmates came to the USA?

Is there a checkmate club or registery? How to join?

Answer to your second & third question:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ight=checkmate

Jul 5, 2006 | 03:29 PM

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It was not a popular option, period. In my short tenure as a MA, I probably saw one at the dealer. I personally liked it, but I think the Checkmate package was sort of a market flop IMO.

Jul 5, 2006 | 03:52 PM

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I could just never get past the wheels - like everything else though

Jul 5, 2006 | 04:04 PM

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mini-mine

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It would have been better if they had offered multiple interior colours other than blue... It kind of limited the audience to those who wanted an exterior colour that would match the interior - otherwise it would look kind of funky IMO...

Jul 5, 2006 | 04:08 PM

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That's funny because I continualy get orders for the Checkmate stripe in different colors.

Jul 5, 2006 | 05:24 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by C4

It was not a popular option, period. In my short tenure as a MA, I probably saw one at the dealer. I personally liked it, but I think the Checkmate package was sort of a market flop IMO.

My guess it because of the blue interior. I really liked the checkmate package but why in the world would I want the blue interior on a PW/B?? I'm sure some people like it, but it totally offended my design sensibilities

If it would have been offered with a color coordinated interior I would have ordered it for sure, but blue, no way. They completely limited the number of people who would buy it by only offering it like that. I like blue but didn't want to order a blue car in order to make it make sense.
Maybe they'll bring back something similar in the future that will appeal to more buyers.
Annette

Jul 5, 2006 | 09:38 PM

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I think the Checkmate was a love/hate sort of thing. People either liked it or didn't. I really enjoy mine and it's cool to hear that so many people are trying some of the exterior designs on their cars. I love my CHECKS and am excited that he is an unofficial limited edition.