R55 Accessory Mistakes?
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#78
Not so laughable...
Street parking is pretty much the only available option, unless you like paying $18 for parking. Those street spots are usually very tight with no predefined lines drawn to ensure that cars keep a safe distance from one another. On at least one occasion I've come out to my car only to find another car riding up on my bumper. They certainly could have used something like the PDC!
I for one think the PDC is a very useful feature, maybe not for all, but certainly for those who want an extra measure of protection when navigating the urban jungle.
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#81
Very, very happy I bought the heated seats.
Very happy I bought the sunroof
Very happy I bought the rooster red color line and piano black
Happy I bought the punch leather interior
Happy I bought the armrest
Really wish I didn't buy metallic paint. Wife vetoed yellow and red, but those are the real Mini colors in my view.
Only missing one accessory - probably should have bought the multi-function steering wheel to get the cruise control.
Otherwise, it is a perfect car.
Very happy I bought the sunroof
Very happy I bought the rooster red color line and piano black
Happy I bought the punch leather interior
Happy I bought the armrest
Really wish I didn't buy metallic paint. Wife vetoed yellow and red, but those are the real Mini colors in my view.
Only missing one accessory - probably should have bought the multi-function steering wheel to get the cruise control.
Otherwise, it is a perfect car.
#82
I was thinking about getting the Wooden MFSW and along with the English Oak Dash, however after 'testing' the wheel I found that I missed leather-wrap-around feeling of the normal wheel (I have the leather MFSW on 2006 R50 and have an R55 on order). The wooden insert felt out of place and would be uncomfortable on long trips so in the end I ordered the leather MFSW and English Oak Dash on my new R55- mid-June delivery...
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#84
Bluetooth for hands free phone. It's the law here now in California as of July 1 but it knocked my socks off the first time I used it.
Despite the expense, I also opted for Sirius radio factory installed and I love it. I use it more than the iPod adapter. A real surprise is the way it keeps my husband occupied. On a recent four hour trip he didn't complain once about being the passenger. He has always maintained that he gets car sick unless he's driving.
I got the cold weather package because I get cold easily even in Los Angeles. That said, I wish I had gotten the climate control option. My husband likes the AC a lot more than I do. As it is now, I sometimes have to turn the seat heater on while the AC is going when he's in the car. I'm happy with the windows down, but he doesn't like the noise interfering with his Sirius surfing. (Go figure, he's the one with the mini convertible - so you'd think he'd be used to the wind interference.)
I sort of wish I had gotten the NAV system to help with the commute, but is it just me or is there a bit less congestion in LA with the price of gas approaching $5? I'll probably spring for it next time.
Despite the expense, I also opted for Sirius radio factory installed and I love it. I use it more than the iPod adapter. A real surprise is the way it keeps my husband occupied. On a recent four hour trip he didn't complain once about being the passenger. He has always maintained that he gets car sick unless he's driving.
I got the cold weather package because I get cold easily even in Los Angeles. That said, I wish I had gotten the climate control option. My husband likes the AC a lot more than I do. As it is now, I sometimes have to turn the seat heater on while the AC is going when he's in the car. I'm happy with the windows down, but he doesn't like the noise interfering with his Sirius surfing. (Go figure, he's the one with the mini convertible - so you'd think he'd be used to the wind interference.)
I sort of wish I had gotten the NAV system to help with the commute, but is it just me or is there a bit less congestion in LA with the price of gas approaching $5? I'll probably spring for it next time.
#86
I bought mine with as many bells and whistles as I could get and love them all. I don't understand those that don't like the armrest? It fits me perfect, holds my phone and gym cards. Love the chrome line interior and exterior look. The homelink and autodiming mirrors and very helpful and I had them on my last car too. VEry pleased with the laser blue black combo. THe controls on the steering wheel are what I am used to. Can't imagine not having them at all. The 17" alloy web spoke wheels with the sport suspension are a terrific combo. Regardless of the package you choose or can afford, this car is terrific for the money. The base model is very good value for the dollar but I am used to the other options having had them in previous vehicles. VEry happy I got the clubman! I would do it again in a heartbeat. I continue to be amazed at the storage capability of this car! New surprises every day!
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That I didn't get the "white signals" I thought they were white bulbs and I didn't want to pay that much for bulbs. Now I am really bummed that I didnt get them. I am half tempted to call the dealer and see if I can swap them out for some...
Other than that I am happy with everything else I purchased. Now I am just waiting to get everything else in the mail that I have ordered.
Other than that I am happy with everything else I purchased. Now I am just waiting to get everything else in the mail that I have ordered.
#94
I use mine set to LO and adjust the fan speed when I'm not using the heater or a/c.
#96
Question for y'all - if one goes with the standard dash color what color are the door surrounds, etc.? I assumed they'd be that white silver, too - but a recent photo of bumgardnern's Astro Black shows the dash silver and the rest of the plastic interior black, if I'm not mistaken: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...&postcount=845...and that is the way it appears on the configurator...so...am I correct on this? **Answered my own question - the current configurator says "fine white silver with contrasting dark door bezel"
Also, in hindsight...I don't think I would go with the chrome exterior again..I really only wanted the extra "bone" in front on my cooper Clubman...not all the rest of it.
Also, in hindsight...I don't think I would go with the chrome exterior again..I really only wanted the extra "bone" in front on my cooper Clubman...not all the rest of it.
Last edited by Otra; 07-30-2008 at 05:48 AM. Reason: answered myself!
#97
I never thought I would say this, but...
I am SERIOUSLY considering not getting A/C on my next MINI. I mean, this week it has been in the 90s a couple days. I didn't run the air conditioning. I prefer driving with the windows down, the sunroof wide open, and letting the wind keep the sweat of me. Besides, I can hear the Megan exhaust better that way!!
And that's an expensive little option. It could just about pay for an Aero Kit. Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.
I am SERIOUSLY considering not getting A/C on my next MINI. I mean, this week it has been in the 90s a couple days. I didn't run the air conditioning. I prefer driving with the windows down, the sunroof wide open, and letting the wind keep the sweat of me. Besides, I can hear the Megan exhaust better that way!!
And that's an expensive little option. It could just about pay for an Aero Kit. Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.
#98
Wow and you're in Maryland - the land of heat and humidity? I remember when I did not have air co - in the early 80s in my Toyota Corolla Hatchback (brown metallic no less!) - and being down in your state...with the windows rolled up against an onslaught of ravenous mosquitos in one of those great state parks!!
I would always get air co - even though I might not use it much... Do they even sell cars without air conditioning? I'm not talking about auto air - that's another story...
I would always get air co - even though I might not use it much... Do they even sell cars without air conditioning? I'm not talking about auto air - that's another story...
#99
No problems with mosquitos this summer... nor really any summer since I came back here to live a few years ago.
And with all that wind ripping through the car, I really don't mind the heat and humidity all that much. The bennies of having a/c doesn't outweigh the cons, in my mind.
Who knows, by the time I order my next MINI maybe I'll change my mind.
And with all that wind ripping through the car, I really don't mind the heat and humidity all that much. The bennies of having a/c doesn't outweigh the cons, in my mind.
Who knows, by the time I order my next MINI maybe I'll change my mind.
#100