I am putting together a "build" to be ordered and, although I have already spent hours lurking in the forums here, would welcome input on a few specific choices.

I think I am going to go with a justa rather than an S. While the extra power is tempting, the price differential, gas mileage, the additional problems the turbo engine seems to bring, and the no-spare-runflat issues and costs associated to deal with them make me think I'm better staying with the justa. Am I wrong to think this way? I've been driving an underpowered crossover SUV for years and I'm sure even the justa will be a huge improvement.

Basic build:

Manual trans
cold weather package
no sunroof (provides over an inch of extra headroom for my 6'4" and avoids the weight and associated noise/heat problems people complain about)

My questions:

Regular seats or sport seats? If sport seats, cloth or leatherette (will likely get aftermarket seat covers anyway)?

Arm rest? I like having an arm rest in theory (driving mostly automatics for the last many years) but I've seen lots of complaints about the factory arm rest and not sure if I'd use it as much driving a manual.

Fog lights?

15" standard wheels or upgrade to 16" or 17"? What are the pros/cons/tradeoffs?

Chrome interior accents - do they dress things up or look chintzy?

Anything else you couldn't live without?

Thanks!

 

If you are ordering it get the hid headlights. It's a $500 option but it's expensive to add after the fact. I like having the Bluetooth and Harmon kardon stereo, with a manual trans it comes in handy.

Sean

 

Duplicate thread: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d-choices.html

 

Sorry. Was waiting hours for original post to appear. Thought it might have gotten lost so I posted again. I guess as a newbie I am subject to moderator approval. Anyway I appreciate the input. Ordered my mini today!