R55 Accessory Mistakes?
#26
#27
Although it was part of a package, I probably would have separately ordered the center arm rest anyway and that would have been a mistake. First, due to it's position, it is useless as an armrest. Second, it's a flimsy piece of crap that often is hard to open when I want to, but then won't stay shut. Plus, it has about enough room to hold a toothbrush.
I felt like the arm rest was entirely an after-thought design-wise, looked cheap and functioned poorly. It interferes with access to the biggest of the available cupholders. It folds up into your way rather than out of the way and when you use the e-brake, it's definitely in the way. ick...
I'm really happy with the BT handsfree. And built-in Sirius! My first Mini had an unsightly tuner velcroed to the dash. I had to set the interior lighting to blue to match the radio. In my new vehicle the lighting always matches the instruments.
#28
+1
I felt like the arm rest was entirely an after-thought design-wise, looked cheap and functioned poorly. It interferes with access to the biggest of the available cupholders. It folds up into your way rather than out of the way and when you use the e-brake, it's definitely in the way. ick...
I felt like the arm rest was entirely an after-thought design-wise, looked cheap and functioned poorly. It interferes with access to the biggest of the available cupholders. It folds up into your way rather than out of the way and when you use the e-brake, it's definitely in the way. ick...
#29
I suspect that many people see how bright HIDs (Xenons) are think it is all good. As the article points out, they are fooled into thinking their visibility is improved because they can see near objects more clearly while their distance visibility is actually impared (with low beams).
#30
I agree re the xenons - I love them and find them extremely helpful...it's probably a vision thing, as in aging eyes.
Just thought of another accessory that I bought twice and decided not to this time - the alarm. Realized that it's the engine immobilizer that is the reason my insurance co. gives me the discount. I realize many will still want the noise factor, but I decided to use that $$ for other things.
Last edited by Otra; 03-22-2008 at 01:48 PM.
#31
#32
My wife just bought her MCS off the floor but I saw to it that it had most of the options (all the packages) and if we can just figure out how to use them it will be great. I ordered my Clubman S--the optioned that I wanted was the JCW package, but it was not available at the time.. Now that it has been introduced, with all the bells and whisltes it would be well above $40,000. I can duplicate most of the performance for substantially less than a base JCW Clubman.
#33
Alta and others have mods similar to, and probably more aggressive than, Stage I JCW kit, but don't maintain warranty. For the Stage II JCW (Factory JCW) you would have to change the pistons, clutch, and transmission to match it. MINI felt those had to be upgraded to handle the increased power of the Factory JCW car.
#34
I suspect that many people see how bright HIDs (Xenons) are think it is all good. As the article points out, they are fooled into thinking their visibility is improved because they can see near objects more clearly while their distance visibility is actually impared (with low beams).
#35
thomastrain-
Jayson at Clasic MINI: bmwparts@classicautocampus.com
or phone: 440-205-6404
I called him, as I'm not a big fan of credit card info via email on a non-secure server.
They're also a sponsor on this site, look to the vendor forums
Jayson at Clasic MINI: bmwparts@classicautocampus.com
or phone: 440-205-6404
I called him, as I'm not a big fan of credit card info via email on a non-secure server.
They're also a sponsor on this site, look to the vendor forums
#36
I got the Premium Pkg, Convenience pkg, Xeon Headlights and a few extra.
Really glad I got the Sun Roof, it is excellent.
Really glad I got the iPod Interface with the convenience pkg extreamly nice.
Multifuntion steering wheel controls are worth it.
The Auto temp control is kinda hard to use while driving.
The Bluetooth is very nice.
Overall I'm glad I got all the accessories I did.
Havent figured out what the button is in the arm rest yet.???
Not needing a key or remote to lock/unlock, set alarm is cool too.
Really glad I got the Sun Roof, it is excellent.
Really glad I got the iPod Interface with the convenience pkg extreamly nice.
Multifuntion steering wheel controls are worth it.
The Auto temp control is kinda hard to use while driving.
The Bluetooth is very nice.
Overall I'm glad I got all the accessories I did.
Havent figured out what the button is in the arm rest yet.???
Not needing a key or remote to lock/unlock, set alarm is cool too.
#37
[quote=rdeppen;2109899] ......I'm not one of you nut jobs that has the patience to order a car and wait 4 months for it to be built and shipped. I buy right off the lot with whatever option they come as configured with. The one thing my S doesn't have that I wish it did was Cruise Control.... /quote]
I'm the same way. I bought mine off the lot also. Like you, mine does not have cruise control. That is an accessory that I wish I had. I thought about having it added, but that would probably be very pricey. I drove a loaner that had the heated seats. That's a nice option, but I can live without it. Otherwise I like the way mine is equipped.
I'm the same way. I bought mine off the lot also. Like you, mine does not have cruise control. That is an accessory that I wish I had. I thought about having it added, but that would probably be very pricey. I drove a loaner that had the heated seats. That's a nice option, but I can live without it. Otherwise I like the way mine is equipped.
#39
I am a "nut job" that has configured and ordered every single one of the 4 MINIs I have bought. To me the whole point of the MINI is to get exactly what you want. The Clubman was a 9 week wait. Not bad really as it gave me enough time to sell the '02 MC. The problem I have with dealer specced cars is that almost always they come fully loaded and/or have colors and seat upholstery choices that I am not interested in. Rarely a dealer orders a car with the "bare" necessities. However, ordering is not for everybody and in many circumstances a buyer needs to get the car right away and have to limit his/her choices to whatever is available at the lot.
Last edited by ClubmanS; 03-24-2008 at 11:03 AM.
#40
I didn't make the comment, but I don't think that he meant that. It was just a poor choice of words. I believe that it was a typo and the word "you" was meant to be "your".
#41
I think he meant "you." But, it's no big deal. I just happen to going through a spate of impatient, ill-advised teen decision-making with my varments at the moment: Buying shoes that are clearly way too big; wearing shorts when it's sleeting because they are "cool;" cutting class because "it's no big deal," etc. Impulsiveness isn't something I'm into at the moment.
#42
I think he meant "you." But, it's no big deal. I just happen to going through a spate of impatient, ill-advised teen decision-making with my varments at the moment: Buying shoes that are clearly way too big; wearing shorts when it's sleeting because they are "cool;" cutting class because "it's no big deal," etc. Impulsiveness isn't something I'm into at the moment.
#44
#46
My local dealer (Ferman Mini of Tampa Bay) either has loaded or weird configurations. They have a $34k beauty that I would love to own but it's just too big a payment as well as three EB/S's that don't have cruise control. I don't know whether the coupe has the same dysfunctional "optionning" but not having cruise control is akin to deleting cup holders in this fair land IMHO.
I'm glad I caught one of the threads in here that mentioned the necessity of the MFSW for cruise otherwise I might have missed it inadvertently and I would have been very very vexed at that.
I'm glad I caught one of the threads in here that mentioned the necessity of the MFSW for cruise otherwise I might have missed it inadvertently and I would have been very very vexed at that.
#47
My local dealer (Ferman Mini of Tampa Bay) either has loaded or weird configurations. They have a $34k beauty that I would love to own but it's just too big a payment as well as three EB/S's that don't have cruise control. I don't know whether the coupe has the same dysfunctional "optionning" but not having cruise control is akin to deleting cup holders in this fair land IMHO.
I'm glad I caught one of the threads in here that mentioned the necessity of the MFSW for cruise otherwise I might have missed it inadvertently and I would have been very very vexed at that.
I'm glad I caught one of the threads in here that mentioned the necessity of the MFSW for cruise otherwise I might have missed it inadvertently and I would have been very very vexed at that.
#48
The only accessory I wish I had gotten was the self dimming rearview mirror and the Homelink buttons for the automatic gate. I have these in my '05 S and love them!. But the wife would not buldge for either when we ordered the Clubman.... And now she regrets it (I told her so!). But at least we were able to find a small remote garage opener that tucks neatly on her sunvisor.
#49
#50
My local dealer (Ferman Mini of Tampa Bay) either has loaded or weird configurations. They have a $34k beauty that I would love to own but it's just too big a payment as well as three EB/S's that don't have cruise control. I don't know whether the coupe has the same dysfunctional "optionning" but not having cruise control is akin to deleting cup holders in this fair land IMHO.
I'm glad I caught one of the threads in here that mentioned the necessity of the MFSW for cruise otherwise I might have missed it inadvertently and I would have been very very vexed at that.
I'm glad I caught one of the threads in here that mentioned the necessity of the MFSW for cruise otherwise I might have missed it inadvertently and I would have been very very vexed at that.
Last edited by sbaker; 03-25-2008 at 11:47 AM.