Things that already come standard in Canada:
DSC, Xenon, Auto lights/washers, Auto-dimming mirror, Fog lamp (i think), MFSW (yeah, standard up here!)

Things that I MUST have:
LSD, Brushed Aluminum Interior Trim, Premium (sunroof, heated seats, computer)

Things I'm not sure about: Sport package (suspension, 17", anthracite)
I'm not sure if it's worth getting the suspension, or just buying aftermarket suspension and wheels.

Things I really REALLY want: Comfort Access, HiFi... But are either a waste.

Things I'll probably order spur of the moment: Climate Control, Front Window Defroster

 

The MC I'll be ordering next week will include this stuff.

Base MSRP*$18,050Destination & Handling$650 paint
Black Roof/Mirrors $0
Black Bonnet Stripes $100
Sparkling Silver Body Color $450

package
Cold Weather Package $300
Premium Package $1,400

performance
Front Fog Lamps $150
6-Speed Auto w/Agitronic Mode $1,35015"
Rotator Spoke (Performance) $0

cockpit
Standard Seats STD
Chrome Line Interior $200
On-Board Computer STD
6-spkr AM/FM CD Player STD
Center Arm Rest $200
Anthracite Headliner $200
Leather: Gravity Tuscan Beige $1,500
Interior Surface Piano Black INC
Interior Surface English Oak $300

Steering Wheel - Tuscan Beige (installation not incl.) $400
Shift **** - Tuscan Beige (installation not incl.) $53
E-Brake Handle - Tuscan Beige (installation not incl.) $49
Chrome Gas Filler Cap (installation not incl.) $144
Driving lamps (installation not incl.) $510
Black Carpet Floor Mats (4) (installation not incl.) $95

This may well be the last new car I ever buy asnd this is how I wanted it to be. There is still a question around the interior. Just not sure of the SSilver with Tuscan Beige. I know black will work but I wanted it to be bright, fun and open feeling.

 

Why wouldn't you get a MCS instead of spending all that money on the extra stuff?

 

Just ordered my MCS with:
Premium pacakge-gots to have the moonroof and cruise is nice for the exciting expressway trips I take periodically...could take or leave the auto a/c.
Sport pacakge w/crown spokes (may delete and do aftermarket wheels but I will definitely do the Xenon).
Sport suspension and LSD.
Checkered cloth.
BRG with black stripes and roof for now, though I still am having second thoughts about astro black.
$26,100 as it stands now.

I think cofort access would be swell but I'm already pushing my budget a bit.

 

Actually, that's a pretty good question. I honestly didn't think much about an "S". But I just built one with the interior I wanted and the auto trans for just slightly over budget. Hmmm, I'll have to give this more thought.

 

I couldn't decide so I got everything...See my Sig.

 

Here is my week-15 car. gift for my fiance, but can't wait to drive it myself!

My 2007 MINI Cooper S

paint
Black Roof/Mirrors $0
Sparkling Silver Body Color $450
White Turn Signals $100

package
Cold Weather Package $300
Premium Package $1,400
Convenience Package $1,400

performance
Dynamic Stability Control $500
Xenon Headlamps w/Power Wash $550
Rear Fog Lamp $100
6-Speed Auto w/Agitronic Mode $1,350

cockpit
Chrome Line Interior $200
Park Distance Control $350
Anthracite Headliner $200
Leather: Lounge Carbon Black $1,900
Computer Nav. System $2,100
10-Speaker. Hi-Fi Sound System $550
Interior Surface Piano Black $200

TOTAL MSRP AS CONFIGURED* $33,500

 

$30k+ on a mini is just crazy..
i see a mini on the road and say.. "that's a $20k car"
and my passengers are like "that much?!"

 

See sig also - very happy after 2 weeks and 700 smiles...

 

Exactly...I'm trying to keep the price down under $26k. So is everyone paying MSRP? Every new car I've ever purchased has always been some dollar amount over invoice. Last car was $100 over invoice. Is that impossible with the MINI?

 

Pretty much. You could always join the military and move to Germany though. That would get you a $1600 discount off MSRP!

 

The xenons can be a stand alone option--correct?

 

Yes.

 

My Cooper will have:
Oxygen Blue/W paint
5-speed
Sport seats/cloth
English Oak dash/trim
English Oak Steering wheel
Front and rear fogs
DSC (probably)
Alarm
Clear bra

That's it...aside from floor mats, glove-box organizer and little stuff like that. An under $21K MINI...my dream car.

 

Premium
Black Lounge Leather
Cream Color Line
Wood Dash
Anthracite Grey Headliner
Chrome Interior

 

i think 30k+ is fine for a MINI. the difference between 25-26k and 30k is not that much, and my wife loves it and thats what matters. plus, we had to spend 30k+ to get all the options we wanted. i did not want to ask her to compromise.

besides, i dont really see anything that we could have taken off to make it cheaper. the only thing is the park control, but thats only $350. i wanted her to have the bluetooth, but by itself was $600, and the convenience package is pretty convenient for only $800 more.

 

I kept mine relatively simple.

Cooper S
Sports Package (for the rims and bonnets and other goodies)
Cold Weather (cause i wanted heated seats)
HiFi
Rear fog (fill out the switches)

Leased for 350/month (retail price was $24,650)

At first dealer wanted to charge me 450 a month!!! i shopped around and got the best price from Manhattan Mini and my dealer (prestige) met it.

 

That's funny!!1

 

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MINI has some very slick slippery slopes set up. One or two things you need then there is a package deal with another thing in it for just a few hundred bucks more. And another package for little more... and so on. I could order everything before I know it.

 

Hey Anyone who has the pacific blue interior can tell me if the rear seats are also pacific blue and black??

 

2007 Cooper S, Sparklin' Silver

 

2007 MCS Sparkling Silver, matching Sparking Silver mirrors/top
Leather Punch Carbon Black upholstery
Cold weather pkg, Premium pkg, Sport pkg w/ 17" Crown Spoke wheels
Chrome Line Interior
Interior surface English Oak
Auto dimming rear view mirror, rain sensor, & auto headlights
$27,800

John

 

07 S: Astro Black, black top/mirrors, redwood red lounge leather, anthracite headliner, piano black accents, premium package.

 

Good luck. MSRP is a good deal compared to what some have to pay on the west coast. I just laughed at my MA when he told me that I would have to pay another $85 for rubber floormats on my 26k (MSRP) vehicle. Of course, after I finished laughing I told him to put them on the list as well.

 

Yeah, that's why I asked. I don't want to go into the dealership and start arguing with the salesperson. Although I love doing that .

Does anyone know what the last month would typically be to order an '07? I don't want to wait too long and they say "oh...you can't order an '07 now, you'll have to order an '08"