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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 10:42 AM
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'08 Configurator Is Up

Just checked the configurator. 2008 is up and it says USB in the packages
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 10:57 AM
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I think there is already a bug in the new configurator! It shows both the xenons and sport suspension as part of the new sport package, whose price jumped up to $1500. The old sport package was $1400 and included xenons instead of sport suspension. There is no way they will include both xenons and sport suspension for $100 more in the new sport package.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:17 AM
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Good catch, uzun.

Looks like the nav got $100 cheaper, but most of the other popular accessories went up.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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now to waste the rest of my day
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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hmm. I did the same config as my 07 and it looks like 3k to 5k more
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by sancochojoe
I did the same config as my 07 and it looks like 3k to 5k more
Glad I bought when I did!!
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by going4speed
Just checked the configurator. 2008 is up and it says USB in the packages
What is the USB?
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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My end of model year '07 ran about $1650 less than an '08, and the functionality I lost in doing so appears to be the USB connection (with bluetooth) and the windows closing with one-touch buttons.

I'm definitely not unhappy. Especially considering that I'll get it multiple months earlier this way. Probably will cost me if/when I try to sell the car.

~Neal
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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Quick, before they fix it, go to Clubman S and Performance. Check out that AWESOME kid's doodle of the Clubman jumping onto the track.... I'm no artist, but I think I could have even drawn a better Clubman
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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now to waste the rest of my day
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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i actually configured the same automobile as my 07 with hifi, cold, premium. since hifi is included in premium for 08. i would have come in about 800 cheaper than my 07 even by paying an extra 250 for the multi steering wheel. no good.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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Glad I decided to wait, looks like when I order at the beginning of the year it will be about $200 cheaper and I get the USB.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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Romi would have cost me about $700 more if I ordered her today.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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I also have a nfr cooper which i got in Oct. photos to come, as i just got mine and haven't had a chance to get a picture. I can tell you this: I've named it Christine for obvious reasons. I was going for a boys name until a spat of misbehaving occurred within the first month of me owning.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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I could have saved $100 by waiting, but I would have had to wait even longer than I am now. So I'm not terribly upset that I didn't wait. (Though I am a bit annoyed at my MA who said it'd have been about $500-$600 more.) Especially since the only difference would have been an auto-up driver's side window. I'll be motoring around with both windows down so I'm going to have to hold the button either way.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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Heh, my car would've cost me $50 extra to wait. Screw that, I'm glad I ordered when I did
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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Mine would have cost an extra 1000 bucks, glad I got my 07.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:11 PM
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xenons and sport suspension only on Clubman sport package, because the clubman has DSC stardard where on the hardtop your spending 500 bucks for DSC
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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gotcha see what you mean, typo i guess
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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Mine $350 more
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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Mine is $300 less. The HiFi is now free in the Premium, the MFSW is still in Conv (some said it wasn't but it's there), and the English Oak is now free (with the Tuscan leather?). Saves $900. My wheels went up $150, the 2 packages up $200, paint/chromeline/anthracite up $50 each. I can't find the white turn signals ($100) anywhere. And the base price is unchanged (I thought it would go up).
 

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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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My car would have cost an extra $550 - and for that money i would have gotten a HD-Radio, USB, and auto-up windows. Add in the fact that I would have paid MSRP on an 08 and that number jumps up a little.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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My car would have been over $2K more if I would have waited for an 08. One thing to keep in mind, even though the Premium Package contains the HiFi, you still would have to add the Sirius and HD radio ala carte, if you so desired.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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$1000 to add Sirius....THATS CRAZY!!!!
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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it's the hifi thing that really makes me mad!
 
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