Comments on: MINIUSA to Bring Back The Anthracite Headliner http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/06/miniusa_to_bring_back_the_anthracite_headliner/ 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: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/06/miniusa_to_bring_back_the_anthracite_headliner/comment-page-1/#comment-9381 Gabe Wed, 15 Sep 2004 01:37:45 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/06/#comment-9381 <p>Randy,</p> <p>Historically the fine folks at ASK MINI are the last to know about any spec changes coming down the pipeline. I wouldn't worry too much at this point.</p> Randy,

Historically the fine folks at ASK MINI are the last to know about any spec changes coming down the pipeline. I wouldn't worry too much at this point.

]]> By: d.j. derek http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/06/miniusa_to_bring_back_the_anthracite_headliner/comment-page-1/#comment-9380 d.j. derek Tue, 14 Sep 2004 02:49:28 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/06/#comment-9380 <p>Gabe,</p> <p>Is that true, we are not getting the anthracite headliner back?</p> Gabe,

Is that true, we are not getting the anthracite headliner back?

]]> By: diamondrg http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/06/miniusa_to_bring_back_the_anthracite_headliner/comment-page-1/#comment-9379 diamondrg Mon, 13 Sep 2004 17:38:50 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/06/#comment-9379 <p>Gabe, This morning I called ASKMINI to check on the status of my MINI, it's scheduled for week 41. I asked if they had an update on the anthracite headliner and was told that I could tell everybody that "Dan at ASKMINI said that it was definitely NOT coming back." He said that all of the rumors on the various web sites were false. I realize that due to the timing of my MINIs production, I will not be able to get it regardless, but I'm hoping for everyone else that Dan doesn't know what he is talking about. Randy</p> Gabe, This morning I called ASKMINI to check on the status of my MINI, it's scheduled for week 41. I asked if they had an update on the anthracite headliner and was told that I could tell everybody that “Dan at ASKMINI said that it was definitely NOT coming back.” He said that all of the rumors on the various web sites were false. I realize that due to the timing of my MINIs production, I will not be able to get it regardless, but I'm hoping for everyone else that Dan doesn't know what he is talking about. Randy

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/06/miniusa_to_bring_back_the_anthracite_headliner/comment-page-1/#comment-9378 Gabe Mon, 13 Sep 2004 15:25:23 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/06/#comment-9378 <p>Mark - I've had the euro shelf for ever two years now and love it. However there are some big differences between the two. First off the headliner would cost well over $1000 to buy and install... the shelf is around $80 and you can install it yourself. The shelf is also readily available in the US at any MINI parts counter or at <a href="http://outmotoring.com">OutMotoring.com</a> where as the anthracite headliner would not have been if it wasn't for MINIUSA's change of mind.</p> Mark – I've had the euro shelf for ever two years now and love it. However there are some big differences between the two. First off the headliner would cost well over $1000 to buy and install… the shelf is around $80 and you can install it yourself. The shelf is also readily available in the US at any MINI parts counter or at OutMotoring.com where as the anthracite headliner would not have been if it wasn't for MINIUSA's change of mind.

]]> By: Mark LaRocco http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/06/miniusa_to_bring_back_the_anthracite_headliner/comment-page-1/#comment-9377 Mark LaRocco Mon, 13 Sep 2004 13:57:43 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/06/#comment-9377 <p>How about a petition for the euro parcel shelf?</p> How about a petition for the euro parcel shelf?

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/06/miniusa_to_bring_back_the_anthracite_headliner/comment-page-1/#comment-9376 Gabe Fri, 10 Sep 2004 03:06:47 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/06/#comment-9376 <p>Nice work Clover - didn't realize that!</p> Nice work Clover – didn't realize that!

]]> By: MINIclo http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/06/miniusa_to_bring_back_the_anthracite_headliner/comment-page-1/#comment-9375 MINIclo Fri, 10 Sep 2004 01:53:55 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/06/#comment-9375 <p>Oddly enough, even though I composed the online petition, the site wouldn't accept my signature! Oh well...I just hope whoever wants the anthracite headliner option will be able to order it in future!</p> <p>Cheers! Clover ;)</p> Oddly enough, even though I composed the online petition, the site wouldn't accept my signature! Oh well…I just hope whoever wants the anthracite headliner option will be able to order it in future!

Cheers! Clover ;)

]]> By: Geoff Parker http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/06/miniusa_to_bring_back_the_anthracite_headliner/comment-page-1/#comment-9374 Geoff Parker Thu, 09 Sep 2004 21:35:38 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/06/#comment-9374 <p>I contacted my MA in a last-minute attempt to add the antracite headliner to my MCS (being completed tomorrow). "Too late" but he just returned from Mini training and confirmed that it WILL be returning, though date and price are unknown.</p> I contacted my MA in a last-minute attempt to add the antracite headliner to my MCS (being completed tomorrow). “Too late” but he just returned from Mini training and confirmed that it WILL be returning, though date and price are unknown.

]]> By: Rossii http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/06/miniusa_to_bring_back_the_anthracite_headliner/comment-page-1/#comment-9373 Rossii Thu, 09 Sep 2004 20:29:35 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/06/#comment-9373 <p>Heard from a mini rep attending Minniapolis meeting....rep from England was there and said It will "NOT" be coming back...period! The anthracite headliner is a BMW Only option. Let the comments begin!</p> Heard from a mini rep attending Minniapolis meeting….rep from England was there and said It will “NOT” be coming back…period! The anthracite headliner is a BMW Only option. Let the comments begin!

]]> By: Sean aka revwillie http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/06/miniusa_to_bring_back_the_anthracite_headliner/comment-page-1/#comment-9372 Sean aka revwillie Tue, 07 Sep 2004 23:33:44 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/06/#comment-9372 <p>Gabe, you linked my photobucket! I feel so special. Well, I was holding off until Jan to order anyways. Now I have another reason to wait.</p> Gabe, you linked my photobucket! I feel so special. Well, I was holding off until Jan to order anyways. Now I have another reason to wait.

]]> By: Norms http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/06/miniusa_to_bring_back_the_anthracite_headliner/comment-page-1/#comment-9371 Norms Tue, 07 Sep 2004 22:22:02 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/06/#comment-9371 <p>I called MiniUSA and they had no idea that the Anthracite option was back and my dealer knows no way of making sure I get it in my late Oct delivery car since it is not a listed option.</p> <p>Not the end of the world or a deal breaker but would love to have it anyway.</p> <p>Good to see that Mini Owners present and future have a say though.</p> I called MiniUSA and they had no idea that the Anthracite option was back and my dealer knows no way of making sure I get it in my late Oct delivery car since it is not a listed option.

Not the end of the world or a deal breaker but would love to have it anyway.

Good to see that Mini Owners present and future have a say though.

]]> By: Luke http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/06/miniusa_to_bring_back_the_anthracite_headliner/comment-page-1/#comment-9370 Luke Tue, 07 Sep 2004 21:59:47 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/06/#comment-9370 <p>Ryan, Pics: http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/picture40432.html http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/picture40434.html http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/picture40435.html http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/picture40436.html</p> Ryan, Pics: http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/picture40432.html http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/picture40434.html http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/picture40435.html http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/picture40436.html

]]> By: ///ACS330Ci http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/06/miniusa_to_bring_back_the_anthracite_headliner/comment-page-1/#comment-9369 ///ACS330Ci Tue, 07 Sep 2004 21:54:31 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/06/#comment-9369 <p>Awesome! I just hope it's back before my January build date.</p> Awesome! I just hope it's back before my January build date.

]]> By: ryan http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/06/miniusa_to_bring_back_the_anthracite_headliner/comment-page-1/#comment-9368 ryan Tue, 07 Sep 2004 20:58:09 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/06/#comment-9368 <p>what exactly does the anthracite option change? just fabric or fabric, handles, window posts etc... also has anyone seen it in person and does it actually look better? it certianly does in the pics. thanks</p> <p>ryan</p> what exactly does the anthracite option change? just fabric or fabric, handles, window posts etc… also has anyone seen it in person and does it actually look better? it certianly does in the pics. thanks

ryan

]]> By: Patrick http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/06/miniusa_to_bring_back_the_anthracite_headliner/comment-page-1/#comment-9367 Patrick Tue, 07 Sep 2004 20:31:46 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/06/#comment-9367 <p>Same here, MIke. My MINI is now in production and I too wanted the anthracite headliner. Next time around i guess. After all, its only the headliner...</p> Same here, MIke. My MINI is now in production and I too wanted the anthracite headliner. Next time around i guess. After all, its only the headliner…

]]> By: Eric R http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/06/miniusa_to_bring_back_the_anthracite_headliner/comment-page-1/#comment-9366 Eric R Tue, 07 Sep 2004 20:01:52 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/06/#comment-9366 <p>I think they do this stuff just to see if we're paying attention... ;) Glad to see it's coming back!</p> I think they do this stuff just to see if we're paying attention… ;) Glad to see it's coming back!

]]> By: Mike http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/06/miniusa_to_bring_back_the_anthracite_headliner/comment-page-1/#comment-9365 Mike Tue, 07 Sep 2004 18:32:15 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/06/#comment-9365 <p>Man! This stinks for me. I really wanted the anthracite headliner in my MINI, but my production date was just a week late and so we couldn't get it. Now I find out that MINI will bring it back. That sucks! MINI really dropped the ball on this one.</p> Man! This stinks for me. I really wanted the anthracite headliner in my MINI, but my production date was just a week late and so we couldn't get it. Now I find out that MINI will bring it back. That sucks! MINI really dropped the ball on this one.

]]> By: Dillon http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/06/miniusa_to_bring_back_the_anthracite_headliner/comment-page-1/#comment-9364 Dillon Tue, 07 Sep 2004 18:19:18 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/06/#comment-9364 <p>...I'm glad that I and so many others signed the petition. There is trully powering in voting. Good job,Gabe.</p> …I'm glad that I and so many others signed the petition. There is trully powering in voting. Good job,Gabe.

]]> By: Luke http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/06/miniusa_to_bring_back_the_anthracite_headliner/comment-page-1/#comment-9363 Luke Tue, 07 Sep 2004 16:47:04 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/06/#comment-9363 <p>A friend of mine told me that it was Jack Pitney, the General Manager of MINI USA who told me that they were bringing the headliner back. He also mentioned that they were working on the rear fog lights and they will be availble soon.</p> A friend of mine told me that it was Jack Pitney, the General Manager of MINI USA who told me that they were bringing the headliner back. He also mentioned that they were working on the rear fog lights and they will be availble soon.

]]> By: Sean Bartnik http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/06/miniusa_to_bring_back_the_anthracite_headliner/comment-page-1/#comment-9362 Sean Bartnik Tue, 07 Sep 2004 16:05:01 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/06/#comment-9362 <p>Joe K, Your order can be modified while the car is still in "on order" status. Once it goes to status 150 (scheduled for/in production), you can no longer modify the order.</p> <p>Your dealer can advise you of the most up-to-date status information (the owner's lounge info is good but sometimes lags behind a couple days).</p> Joe K, Your order can be modified while the car is still in “on order” status. Once it goes to status 150 (scheduled for/in production), you can no longer modify the order.

Your dealer can advise you of the most up-to-date status information (the owner's lounge info is good but sometimes lags behind a couple days).

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