New Mini Cooper S options?

BimmerD · 09-07-2015, 01:21 PM

Same here, I surprised my wife with an Octavia RS and she made me sell it within 3 months. She never even drove it. More than anything she hated the badge. When I tried to explain "its a VW under the bonnet". Her answer to that was " whats the point of wearing PRADA under pants with Primark suit".

Before getting the MINI, I even went to WEBUYANYWIFE.COM.

Glad we bought the MINI in the end....

k44ENT · 09-07-2015, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

We've got a very well specced Cooper SD:

Heated leather - nicer leather than the 3 series
Prof nav - good if you need it
LED headlights - superb!
Auto- good but no the 8 speed in the 3 series
HUD - ok, but pointless if you don't have nav really
And a few other things I'm sure.

If you're trying to keep it cheap then none of t is needed, but let me know if you want more specific feedback on anything in particular.

Ok, deal done. Thank you all for the info and advice, very useful. The car is a stock vehicle, orange with black roof, black 17" cosmos alloys and the bonnet stripes. Extras are chilli pack, radio visual boost thing and led head lights. Managed to get the monthlys the same as the original quote including GAP, cherished transfer and the extras.

BimmerD · 09-07-2015, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by k44ENT

Ok, deal done. Thank you all for the info and advice, very useful. The car is a stock vehicle, orange with black roof, black 17" cosmos alloys and the bonnet stripes. Extras are chilli pack, radio visual boost thing and led head lights. Managed to get the monthlys the same as the original quote including GAP, cherished transfer and the extras.

That is the colour combination my wife will die for.

Would you mind me asking what deal did you get in the end?

Saurabh

Consett Mag · 09-07-2015, 01:34 PM

Beauty is individual. Just like style. Obviously Minis have got that something that bang for your buck doesn't measure.

k44ENT · 09-07-2015, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Saurabhdutt

That is the colour combination my wife will die for.

Would you mind me asking what deal did you get in the end?

Saurabh

It's difficult to explain as her car was at least £2k negative so I put £1k in and they will clear the finance. The new one has a mini incentive for existing customers of £750 which is the deposit. So basically £1000 to clear the old finance and £1507 discount off the car and a £750 deposit contribution so £3250 off list, GAP and Cherished transfers thrown in.

BimmerD · 09-07-2015, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by k44ENT

It's difficult to explain as her car was at least £2k negative so I put £1k in and they will clear the finance. The new one has a mini incentive for existing customers of £750 which is the deposit. So basically £1000 to clear the old finance and £1507 discount off the car and a £750 deposit contribution so £3250 off list, GAP and Cherished transfers thrown in.

Thats a cracking deal...

So when is the delivery? Can't wait to see the pictures...

k44ENT · 09-07-2015, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Saurabhdutt

Thats a cracking deal...

So when is the delivery? Can't wait to see the pictures...

Looking at Sept 26th for her birthday! The dealer have so far been upfront and honest which is refreshing.

davyk31 · 09-07-2015, 02:37 PM

Is it on a PCP. What's the final payment and monthly like?

k44ENT · 09-07-2015, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by davyk31

Is it on a PCP. What's the final payment and monthly like?

On a PCP 47 x £294 and 9k. 8k miles / year

tjlees · 09-07-2015, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tengocity

We've got a very well specced Cooper SD:

Heated leather - nicer leather than the 3 series
Prof nav - good if you need it
LED headlights - superb!
Auto- good but no the 8 speed in the 3 series
HUD - ok, but pointless if you don't have nav really
And a few other things I'm sure.

If you're trying to keep it cheap then none of t is needed, but let me know if you want more specific feedback on anything in particular.

Pro nav is a must IMHO and the leather really lifts the inside. Also dimming mirrors are very useful ...

Tengocity · 09-07-2015, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlees

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tengocity

We've got a very well specced Cooper SD:

Heated leather - nicer leather than the 3 series
Prof nav - good if you need it
LED headlights - superb!
Auto- good but no the 8 speed in the 3 series
HUD - ok, but pointless if you don't have nav really
And a few other things I'm sure.

If you're trying to keep it cheap then none of t is needed, but let me know if you want more specific feedback on anything in particular.

Pro nav is a must IMHO and the leather really lifts the inside. Also dimming mirrors are very useful ...

Yep, folding and dimming mirrors we have, and the heated front screen.
Ours it totally over loaded with kit for a wee hatchback... But I can hardly say no to the wife when my car has even more!

k44ENT · 09-07-2015, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

Yep, folding and dimming mirrors we have, and the heated front screen.
Ours it totally over loaded with kit for a wee hatchback... But I can hardly say no to the wife when my car has even more!

Her current S has auto dimming mirrors and a heated screen and I think she may miss these features but the deal was so good. No parking sensors on the new one either

davyk31 · 09-08-2015, 04:42 AM

Does the old car have parking sensors? If it has getting a new one without is a recipe for disaster as she will forget sometime given she has been used to them.

Good quality sensors like Steelmate can be bought already painted in your colour for £50, simple to fit as well. Well worth a punt rather than a wrecked bumper or two. Also saves money on the insurance, 15% off in most cases apparently.

k44ENT · 09-08-2015, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by davyk31

Does the old car have parking sensors? If it has getting a new one without is a recipe for disaster as she will forget sometime given she has been used to them.

Good quality sensors like Steelmate can be bought already painted in your colour for £50, simple to fit as well. Well worth a punt rather than a wrecked bumper or two. Also saves money on the insurance, 15% off in most cases apparently.

It does yes, thanks for the idea.

MINIlo · 11-17-2015, 02:22 PM

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philiper1 · 11-17-2015, 02:24 PM

headlights are a must for me, get the LED ones!

flintymutt · 11-17-2015, 02:30 PM

If you're cost consious why not get a Suzuki swift sport. Just as good to drive if not better and has all the kit for a much much lower price tag. Plus join the caravan club and get an £2k off list.

JustChris · 11-17-2015, 03:14 PM

Keep it minimal but chilli pack is good. Lots of the dealer fit trinkets are value vs F30 top. £160 fir nice mirror covers vs £450 for F30 Carbon!!

Andy30D · 11-17-2015, 03:25 PM

Look at the date girls

JustChris · 11-17-2015, 03:35 PM

Who the hell bumped this, some mini VIN scammer!

09-07-2015, 01:21 PM	#23
BimmerD First Lieutenant 65 Rep 341 Posts Drives: X3 20d xdrive MSport+ Auto Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Windsor iTrader: (0)	Same here, I surprised my wife with an Octavia RS and she made me sell it within 3 months. She never even drove it. More than anything she hated the badge. When I tried to explain "its a VW under the bonnet". Her answer to that was " whats the point of wearing PRADA under pants with Primark suit". Before getting the MINI, I even went to WEBUYANYWIFE.COM. Glad we bought the MINI in the end....
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Consett Mag Major 369 Rep 1,409 Posts Drives: F31 330d M Sport Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Durham. UK iTrader: (0)	Beauty is individual. Just like style. Obviously Minis have got that something that bang for your buck doesn't measure.
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davyk31 Major General 1042 Rep 6,946 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Is it on a PCP. What's the final payment and monthly like?
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09-08-2015, 04:42 AM	#35
davyk31 Major General 1042 Rep 6,946 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Does the old car have parking sensors? If it has getting a new one without is a recipe for disaster as she will forget sometime given she has been used to them. Good quality sensors like Steelmate can be bought already painted in your colour for £50, simple to fit as well. Well worth a punt rather than a wrecked bumper or two. Also saves money on the insurance, 15% off in most cases apparently.
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11-17-2015, 02:22 PM	#37
MINIlo Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: bmw 120 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: california iTrader: (0)	hello fellows, As i can see there are MINI lovers also i thought that this MINI vin decode website should be useful for you all
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philiper1 Colonel 771 Rep 2,468 Posts Drives: F21 M135i LCI Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4 Coupe [0.00] 2016 BMW M135i [0.00]	headlights are a must for me, get the LED ones! __________________ Current: F21 M135i Mineral Grey and few options Previous: F30 320i XDrive, E85 2.5i, E21 323i
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flintymutt Private 40 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 335d X-Drive Touring Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bournemouth iTrader: (0)	If you're cost consious why not get a Suzuki swift sport. Just as good to drive if not better and has all the kit for a much much lower price tag. Plus join the caravan club and get an £2k off list.
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11-17-2015, 03:14 PM	#40
JustChris General 17488 Rep 25,114 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Keep it minimal but chilli pack is good. Lots of the dealer fit trinkets are value vs F30 top. £160 fir nice mirror covers vs £450 for F30 Carbon!! __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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11-17-2015, 03:25 PM	#41
Andy30D Captain 257 Rep 972 Posts Drives: 330D M sport fully loaded Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: essex iTrader: (0)	Look at the date girls __________________ Current: 2014 '14' 330D M Sport Plus, Pro nav, visibility, Estoril, etc. 2015 '65' Ford Focus ST-3 Nav, Style pack, Door edge protectors, rear view camera, Stealth Grey. 2004 Honda CBR 600-RR.
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11-17-2015, 03:35 PM	#42
JustChris General 17488 Rep 25,114 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Who the hell bumped this, some mini VIN scammer! __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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