Comments on: The MINIUSA 2005 Model Year Configurator http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: maria http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator/comment-page-1/#comment-6743 maria Mon, 23 Aug 2004 06:34:18 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/28/#comment-6743 <p>I'm very interested in getting a convertible and have read the new specs coming in 1/05. I live in New York and have gone to 2 BMW dealers with no luck to see one. Where can I see one and test drive one?</p> <p>My other question is when can I order one?</p> <p>Thanks so much for your help.</p> I'm very interested in getting a convertible and have read the new specs coming in 1/05. I live in New York and have gone to 2 BMW dealers with no luck to see one. Where can I see one and test drive one?

My other question is when can I order one?

Thanks so much for your help.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator/comment-page-1/#comment-6742 Gabe Thu, 05 Aug 2004 15:33:55 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/28/#comment-6742 <p>There are a bunch of things but what most people are waiting for is the option of a limited slip. The MCS will also be availble as an automatic but that doesn't seem too popular around here.</p> There are a bunch of things but what most people are waiting for is the option of a limited slip. The MCS will also be availble as an automatic but that doesn't seem too popular around here.

]]> By: mike http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator/comment-page-1/#comment-6741 mike Thu, 05 Aug 2004 15:32:08 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/28/#comment-6741 <p>What exactly are the option differences between the August '04 and Jan '05 models?</p> What exactly are the option differences between the August '04 and Jan '05 models?

]]> By: Pepe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator/comment-page-1/#comment-6740 Pepe Wed, 21 Jul 2004 04:35:46 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/28/#comment-6740 <p>ok so if the 05 MCS ( not the convertible ) will be for sell around august 1st? then what does all the people mean when they talk about their 1/05 orders from their dealers?</p> ok so if the 05 MCS ( not the convertible ) will be for sell around august 1st? then what does all the people mean when they talk about their 1/05 orders from their dealers?

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator/comment-page-1/#comment-6739 Gabe Tue, 20 Jul 2004 13:40:11 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/28/#comment-6739 <p>We should be seeing the first 2005 models around August 1st or shortly thereafter.</p> We should be seeing the first 2005 models around August 1st or shortly thereafter.

]]> By: Pepe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator/comment-page-1/#comment-6738 Pepe Tue, 20 Jul 2004 07:50:59 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/28/#comment-6738 <p>i kinda dont get it, EXACTLY when will the first 05 MCS arrive to the USA for selling?</p> i kinda dont get it, EXACTLY when will the first 05 MCS arrive to the USA for selling?

]]> By: Robert http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator/comment-page-1/#comment-6737 Robert Wed, 14 Jul 2004 20:28:37 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/28/#comment-6737 <p>That raises the interesting question if you can get on a waiting list now or in July and specify that you want a car manufactured after 1/05. Does anyone know if that is possible?"</p> <p>Yes: I have been on the cabrio list for 2 years. I will be #1 on the 1/05 order for my dealer. Wanted to wait for the kinks to be worked out.</p> That raises the interesting question if you can get on a waiting list now or in July and specify that you want a car manufactured after 1/05. Does anyone know if that is possible?”

Yes: I have been on the cabrio list for 2 years. I will be #1 on the 1/05 order for my dealer. Wanted to wait for the kinks to be worked out.

]]> By: GSKChicago http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator/comment-page-1/#comment-6736 GSKChicago Wed, 14 Jul 2004 15:19:09 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/28/#comment-6736 <p>It's my understanding that the dealers won't be taking orders for cars being built after 01/05. However, you should be able to communicate to the dealership that this is your wish so you can be among the first on the list when the ordering window opens. Keep in mind, I am no expert, I only came to this conclusion when I ordered my '05 MCS in late June. Good luck. :o)</p> <p>"Greg / May 28, 2004 7:25 PM I agree completely. That raises the interesting question if you can get on a waiting list now or in July and specify that you want a car manufactured after 1/05. Does anyone know if that is possible?"</p> It's my understanding that the dealers won't be taking orders for cars being built after 01/05. However, you should be able to communicate to the dealership that this is your wish so you can be among the first on the list when the ordering window opens. Keep in mind, I am no expert, I only came to this conclusion when I ordered my '05 MCS in late June. Good luck. :o)

“Greg / May 28, 2004 7:25 PM I agree completely. That raises the interesting question if you can get on a waiting list now or in July and specify that you want a car manufactured after 1/05. Does anyone know if that is possible?”

]]> By: Jeff http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator/comment-page-1/#comment-6735 Jeff Wed, 09 Jun 2004 19:49:45 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/28/#comment-6735 <p>If you absolutely can't wait for MINIUSA, head on over to www.mini.co.uk. You can configure the new models, including the MCS Convertible.</p> If you absolutely can't wait for MINIUSA, head on over to http://www.mini.co.uk. You can configure the new models, including the MCS Convertible.

]]> By: Ken Ma http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator/comment-page-1/#comment-6734 Ken Ma Mon, 31 May 2004 16:48:42 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/28/#comment-6734 <p>I'm Sooo excited that my heart is pounding fast than Ever !!!!!!!!!!!</p> I'm Sooo excited that my heart is pounding fast than Ever !!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: eric http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator/comment-page-1/#comment-6733 eric Mon, 31 May 2004 16:45:27 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/28/#comment-6733 <p>Can't wait to see if I'll be able to configure an 05 Steptronic S with the JCW mods...</p> Can't wait to see if I'll be able to configure an 05 Steptronic S with the JCW mods…

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator/comment-page-1/#comment-6732 Gabe Sat, 29 May 2004 17:59:38 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/28/#comment-6732 <p>Yes - all MINIs built after July 1 are 2005s</p> Yes – all MINIs built after July 1 are 2005s

]]> By: James http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator/comment-page-1/#comment-6731 James Sat, 29 May 2004 17:38:09 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/28/#comment-6731 <p>Still not clear on this. Will every MINI built after July 1, 2004 be a model year 2005? If so, there can't be very many more open slots to order a 2004.</p> Still not clear on this. Will every MINI built after July 1, 2004 be a model year 2005? If so, there can't be very many more open slots to order a 2004.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator/comment-page-1/#comment-6730 Gabe Sat, 29 May 2004 05:48:47 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/28/#comment-6730 <p>Paul - your dealer should always be able to handle that. BMW has traditionally always kept stock of all it's previous colors ready for just such occasions!</p> Paul – your dealer should always be able to handle that. BMW has traditionally always kept stock of all it's previous colors ready for just such occasions!

]]> By: Paul C. http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator/comment-page-1/#comment-6729 Paul C. Sat, 29 May 2004 03:41:28 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/28/#comment-6729 <p>So say somebody(Me) wants to get a foctory painted aero kit for a Indi Blue Mini, whens the last day said person could get one??</p> <p>Gabe...</p> <p>Anyone...</p> <p>Thanks in advance :)</p> So say somebody(Me) wants to get a foctory painted aero kit for a Indi Blue Mini, whens the last day said person could get one??

Gabe…

Anyone…

Thanks in advance :)

]]> By: Greg http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator/comment-page-1/#comment-6728 Greg Sat, 29 May 2004 02:25:34 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/28/#comment-6728 <p>I agree completely. That raises the interesting question if you can get on a waiting list now or in July and specify that you want a car manufactured after 1/05. Does anyone know if that is possible?</p> I agree completely. That raises the interesting question if you can get on a waiting list now or in July and specify that you want a car manufactured after 1/05. Does anyone know if that is possible?

]]> By: nfo http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator/comment-page-1/#comment-6727 nfo Sat, 29 May 2004 02:02:03 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/28/#comment-6727 <p>it's gonna be very interesting to see how much all these new options will cost! i am anxious just like the rest of you, although i think i'm gonna have to wait for the jan. 05's to get the options i want! :)</p> it's gonna be very interesting to see how much all these new options will cost! i am anxious just like the rest of you, although i think i'm gonna have to wait for the jan. 05's to get the options i want! :)

]]> By: Brian http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator/comment-page-1/#comment-6726 Brian Fri, 28 May 2004 21:03:59 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/28/#comment-6726 <p>Does the new WORKS come with more HP now?</p> Does the new WORKS come with more HP now?

]]> By: Paul http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator/comment-page-1/#comment-6725 Paul Fri, 28 May 2004 19:55:02 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/28/#comment-6725 <p>2 days ago I was spec-ing the 2005 S with a Works package. David Olenick at Knauz said they didn't have a price on the 2005 cars yet, but that the Works package is dealer installed and comes in at $6000 including labor. Also, you can now order the 2005's</p> 2 days ago I was spec-ing the 2005 S with a Works package. David Olenick at Knauz said they didn't have a price on the 2005 cars yet, but that the Works package is dealer installed and comes in at $6000 including labor. Also, you can now order the 2005's

]]> By: Greg http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator/comment-page-1/#comment-6724 Greg Fri, 28 May 2004 19:16:39 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/05/28/#comment-6724 <p>So, does this mean that MINI will have the specs and price for the 2005 JCW Package when the configurator launches?</p> So, does this mean that MINI will have the specs and price for the 2005 JCW Package when the configurator launches?

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