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- armrests added (I sure hope they're retrofittable, as my 2002 Cooper S won't have one :-( )
- the front cupholders will be revised/moved.
- many options such as; heated windshield (similar to the way a rear window is defrosted), Rain-senor (for wipers of course), and Park Distance Control (sensors in the bumpers omit a beeping noise INSIDE the car, letting you know you're getting too close to an object/car), should all be available for optioning, by then.
- possibly some new colour choices (exterior and interior).
I'd love an armrest, however...
I agree that parking distance control is funny on a 142" long car but actually with my seat usually all the way down, I often find it difficult knowing how close I am. I usually think I'm close when in fact have 4-5 feet to spare...
I am having the same discussion with my dealer. I was offered an "S" for August delivery at MSRP plus a mandatory allowance for options, but I'd be interested in changes for the new year. P N - What's the source of the data for the '03 changes?
As for lead times tchoyt, I can't speak for So Cal, but here in the Bay Area I was told 4-5 months for the Cooper, 13 months for the S. I'd love the S but I can't afford to wait 13 months! Oh well...
For what that's worth...
Regarding in stock models, the dealer here never seems to have more than 3 cars max. They seem to sell very quickly, at least here. In fact, I went for a test drive last weekend and by the time I got back to the dealership, someone else had already bought it! (I'm sure he wasn't too pleased when he saw we had taken our dog along! - whoops! - ah, she didn't do anything anyway, she just sat on my wife's lap and enjoyed the ride...)
But going back to the wait time, it's not a big deal for me. That's my timeframe for buying a new car anyway.
Then I went to the dealer's website and the same car was *not* claimed to be an S... *but* the price showed $29,995! Strike 2.
Identical used (~200-500 mile) Coopers are selling in Chicago for $22.5 - 24K. Strike 3.
So before Chicago-area Edmunds readers get all excited about the Cooper S for sale in Downers Grove, read all the fine print. Of course, if anyone wants to spend $30K on my loaded (leather, premium, heated seats, CD changer) "regular" Cooper, I will even wash it for you. It's the least I can do. :-)
according to this list, the Mini Cooper S will be in DS, facing cars such as the Integra Type R, S4, IS300, Sentra Spec V, and the WRX.
The regular Mini Cooper will be in the HS class, which include common compact sedans such as Focus, Civic (except Si), Sentra (except Spec V), and Protege (except MP3).
BTW, I can't believe the S4 is in D Stock. That's an AWD 250hp car. It belongs in BS with the older M3s, etc. Other than that the cars in DS are not badly matched. The Mini has its work cut out for it though.. BTW, you left out all the BMW 3-series V6 (330ci, 328, etc.), Eclipse/Talon Turbo AWD & Prelude. Out of all these cars, the power to weight ratio seems to favor the Integra Type-R (195hp weighing 2600lbs) but on the downside the ITR has the least torque out of all the cars.. We know the ITR has beaten the BMWs & DSMs in the past as well as WRX & IS300 last year at the Nationals and has been the presiding National champion car in G Stock for the last 3-4yrs. The only cars in this new class the ITR was moved to, that it hasn't proven itself against, are the Mini and the S4.
What do you guys think? I think the S4 or the ITR will take the D Stock National championship this year at Topeka.
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'11 BMW 335i coupe xDrive
'13 Honda Accord sedan (wife's car)
Getting my son into his seat is easier than I thought it would be. When the front seat is pushed all the way forward, there is more than enough room to strap a child in. Rear facing seats would be much more difficult (did it last year at first in my 3-door Geo Metro with my son before we bought our wagon).
We have a Saturn LW200 wagon for our grocery getter and for overnight trips but since getting the MINI Cooper last last month all day trips have been done in the MINI! Last week we even got groceries in the Cooper, including a mega club-pack of diapers which required me to fold half the back seat down. The MINI is a fun car to drive and my son is at the stage where he wants to walk so a stroller isn't even required so at the moment, the MINI fits our needs for a family day tripper just fine (overnight would likely be a stretch but you never know, with the seat down a playpen/bed might fit). My son loves clocks and similar things so he loves the MINI too -- as soon as he gets in, he looks at the speedometer and says "CLOCK!"
The novelty of getting him in the back seat will probably wear off at some point but for now I don't see why a family can't use the MINI Cooper. I wouldn't want it to be my only car but it could be done.
Xenon may be available for July build cars, heated windscreen not until September. I ordered in March, decided I could live without the heated w/s, but my order is on hold until the Xenons are available.
My source (and the best one):
http://www.mini2.com
Assembly begins, June 14th!
Thanks for any help.
Matt
Anyway, I only saw it from driving by, but it was a base car, blue with white roof. Really looked sharp. Must be brand new, the tries even had the sipes and stripes that wear off after a few hundred miles.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
thanks a lot
Will have to change my name as just traded my Bug for a Indi Blue Cooper. Way more fun to drive.
Good color choice by the way ;-) My Cooper is also Indi Blue with white roof and mirrors!
that washers and automatic levellers are required, and you won't get all that and the lights in the aftermarket for $700. Also, are you sure you'll go to the back of the list? That's not the case with my dealer-- my order will be placed as soon as the Xenons are available
Washers and levelers are there so as not to blind other drivers with the xenons. I agree to this policy as many drivers around here have blinding aftermarket installations on their tastelessly accessorized excuses for automobiles that point right into the eyes of oncoming drivers.
Only negative was a very small child in front passenger seat without a car seat...
http://www.mini2.com/images/news/uks/DSCF0026.jpg
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It's gonna be a chore cleaning the white X-lites (16" wheels that come standard on the Cooper S) on my car.
Speaking of my car: Where are you?!!!!!!!! You were supposed to be here by now! Come home soon. I promise I won't rev you too hard. (At least not til your worked-in).
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I hope this link works.
Also, thanks for the article. Seeing the car on two wheels is neat, I just hope it only happens when stunt drivers are doing it on purpose! I bet he turned the stability control off...
I helps repel the dust. (But not entirely).
The rims on that silver Cooper S in that article are the same ones I'm getting on my Chili Red S.
I hope they're not a pain to clean (with all their nooks and crannies).
P.S. Do alot of girls seem to notice you and your car? Is it a chick magnet?