Comments on: 2006 Special Options Package Update http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/26/2006_special_options_package_update/ 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/2005/04/26/2006_special_options_package_update/comment-page-1/#comment-19498 Gabe Sun, 01 May 2005 00:10:28 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/26/#comment-19498 <p>Greg - just to clearify, Dinan parts are not covered under the MINI factory warranty. Dinan parts are warranteed by Dinan only at Dinan authorized dealerships</p> Greg – just to clearify, Dinan parts are not covered under the MINI factory warranty. Dinan parts are warranteed by Dinan only at Dinan authorized dealerships

]]> By: greg http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/26/2006_special_options_package_update/comment-page-1/#comment-19497 greg Sat, 30 Apr 2005 19:46:32 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/26/#comment-19497 <p>fms. did you say that DINAN parts are covered under warranty? I've been told (on this site) otherwise. I hope your right as I'd like to beef up my JCW output but keep the warranty.</p> fms. did you say that DINAN parts are covered under warranty? I’ve been told (on this site) otherwise. I hope your right as I’d like to beef up my JCW output but keep the warranty.

]]> By: gmini http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/26/2006_special_options_package_update/comment-page-1/#comment-19496 gmini Sat, 30 Apr 2005 02:41:37 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/26/#comment-19496 <p>$4k to install a jcw????? Are those canadian dollars??</p> <p>With a silver roof, i'm on it!</p> $4k to install a jcw????? Are those canadian dollars??

With a silver roof, i’m on it!

]]> By: johnsocal http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/26/2006_special_options_package_update/comment-page-1/#comment-19495 johnsocal Wed, 27 Apr 2005 21:21:48 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/26/#comment-19495 <p>If this special addition is loaded with every JCW mod like engine tuning, carbon fiber dash, brakes, suspension, wheels, and etc I would think that this thing would sell for over $30,000.</p> <p>If you goto to miniusa.com and load a MCS with all those JCW options (not adding dealer labor for install)its easily over $30,000. This is not a bad deal if you can get all those options without having to pay another $4000+ to have the dealer install it all like you do now.</p> If this special addition is loaded with every JCW mod like engine tuning, carbon fiber dash, brakes, suspension, wheels, and etc I would think that this thing would sell for over $30,000.

If you goto to miniusa.com and load a MCS with all those JCW options (not adding dealer labor for install)its easily over $30,000. This is not a bad deal if you can get all those options without having to pay another $4000+ to have the dealer install it all like you do now.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/26/2006_special_options_package_update/comment-page-1/#comment-19494 Gabe Wed, 27 Apr 2005 07:16:30 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/26/#comment-19494 <p>For those that have further questios... at this time all the info we have has been posted.</p> For those that have further questios… at this time all the info we have has been posted.

]]> By: modboi http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/26/2006_special_options_package_update/comment-page-1/#comment-19493 modboi Wed, 27 Apr 2005 06:49:53 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/26/#comment-19493 <p>Anybody wants to buy a slightly used '05 MCS???</p> Anybody wants to buy a slightly used ’05 MCS???

]]> By: Eric http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/26/2006_special_options_package_update/comment-page-1/#comment-19492 Eric Wed, 27 Apr 2005 05:48:14 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/26/#comment-19492 <p>The special package is a glove box organizer, parcel shelf, larger cupholders, and 2006 Special Edition decals.</p> <p>Hahaha...</p> The special package is a glove box organizer, parcel shelf, larger cupholders, and 2006 Special Edition decals.

Hahaha…

]]> By: nrkist http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/26/2006_special_options_package_update/comment-page-1/#comment-19491 nrkist Wed, 27 Apr 2005 01:55:06 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/26/#comment-19491 <p>Ooh... Papa likes. This is shaping up quite nicely. Here's where I'd like the package to end up:</p> <ul> <li>JCW tuning kit</li> <li>Recaros</li> <li>LSD</li> <li>Limited edition Lightweight wheels</li> <li>Limited edition colors including a proper non-metallic BRG</li> </ul> <p>If this comes in under $5k, I may have to flip Minis (again).</p> Ooh… Papa likes. This is shaping up quite nicely. Here’s where I’d like the package to end up:

  • JCW tuning kit
  • Recaros
  • LSD
  • Limited edition Lightweight wheels
  • Limited edition colors including a proper non-metallic BRG

If this comes in under $5k, I may have to flip Minis (again).

]]> By: Philip http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/26/2006_special_options_package_update/comment-page-1/#comment-19490 Philip Wed, 27 Apr 2005 00:52:40 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/26/#comment-19490 <p>Let's hope the Recaros offer at least the same space from seat to roof. The current Sparco JCW seats reduce the space and thus I can't fit them (I'm 6.5").</p> Let’s hope the Recaros offer at least the same space from seat to roof. The current Sparco JCW seats reduce the space and thus I can’t fit them (I’m 6.5″).

]]> By: BRUCE HORD http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/26/2006_special_options_package_update/comment-page-1/#comment-19489 BRUCE HORD Wed, 27 Apr 2005 00:14:11 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/26/#comment-19489 <p>Does anyone know when the '06's are due out and available in the USA? I need wheels early August and want to order, but don't know what is available.</p> Does anyone know when the ’06′s are due out and available in the USA? I need wheels early August and want to order, but don’t know what is available.

]]> By: johnsocal http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/26/2006_special_options_package_update/comment-page-1/#comment-19488 johnsocal Tue, 26 Apr 2005 21:20:16 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/26/#comment-19488 <p>Out of all Mini's made between 2002-2006 a in-house JCW will be the most valuable.</p> <p>Historically speaking aftermarket mods or dealer installed ones never have the same prestige or demand the same money with collectors as limited production factory cars.</p> <p>So if you going to beat your Mini as a high-milage daily driver it aint worth it , but if the Mini is your weekend car then I say go for it and keep it for many years and you will be glad you did.</p> Out of all Mini’s made between 2002-2006 a in-house JCW will be the most valuable.

Historically speaking aftermarket mods or dealer installed ones never have the same prestige or demand the same money with collectors as limited production factory cars.

So if you going to beat your Mini as a high-milage daily driver it aint worth it , but if the Mini is your weekend car then I say go for it and keep it for many years and you will be glad you did.

]]> By: petsounds http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/26/2006_special_options_package_update/comment-page-1/#comment-19487 petsounds Tue, 26 Apr 2005 20:41:11 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/26/#comment-19487 <p>I think I know the answer to this question already, but will there be a leatherette (i.e. non-leather) option for the Recaros?</p> I think I know the answer to this question already, but will there be a leatherette (i.e. non-leather) option for the Recaros?

]]> By: Erik http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/26/2006_special_options_package_update/comment-page-1/#comment-19486 Erik Tue, 26 Apr 2005 20:33:13 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/26/#comment-19486 <p>Hmmm, I wonder how the factory installed JCW kit will effect SCCA Solo II classing?</p> Hmmm, I wonder how the factory installed JCW kit will effect SCCA Solo II classing?

]]> By: nervous http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/26/2006_special_options_package_update/comment-page-1/#comment-19485 nervous Tue, 26 Apr 2005 20:04:58 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/26/#comment-19485 <p>I'm getting all tingly!!!!!</p> I’m getting all tingly!!!!!

]]> By: fms http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/26/2006_special_options_package_update/comment-page-1/#comment-19484 fms Tue, 26 Apr 2005 20:01:43 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/26/#comment-19484 <p>If the JCW factory installed engine kit comes down to close to Dinan's offering, then it would again be my first choice. I'm dying to read a head-to-head performance review between the two performance upgrades, since for several thousands less and equal performance and warranty, Dinan has the edge right now.</p> If the JCW factory installed engine kit comes down to close to Dinan’s offering, then it would again be my first choice. I’m dying to read a head-to-head performance review between the two performance upgrades, since for several thousands less and equal performance and warranty, Dinan has the edge right now.

]]> By: Allan http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/26/2006_special_options_package_update/comment-page-1/#comment-19483 Allan Tue, 26 Apr 2005 19:39:41 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/26/#comment-19483 <p>Shall I dare ask?</p> <p>Retrofit?</p> Shall I dare ask?

Retrofit?

]]> By: KevinR http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/26/2006_special_options_package_update/comment-page-1/#comment-19482 KevinR Tue, 26 Apr 2005 19:30:34 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/26/#comment-19482 <p>Recaro puts some really nice leather/alcantara heated seats in Audis in Europe. It will be interesting to see what MINI decides on for the Recaro seats in terms of upholstery material, seat adjustability and whether or not they'll be heated.</p> Recaro puts some really nice leather/alcantara heated seats in Audis in Europe. It will be interesting to see what MINI decides on for the Recaro seats in terms of upholstery material, seat adjustability and whether or not they’ll be heated.

]]> By: John http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/26/2006_special_options_package_update/comment-page-1/#comment-19481 John Tue, 26 Apr 2005 18:28:11 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/26/#comment-19481 <p>Do we know if this is for the MC, MCS, MCc, MCSc, or all the above?</p> Do we know if this is for the MC, MCS, MCc, MCSc, or all the above?

]]> By: Ryan http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/26/2006_special_options_package_update/comment-page-1/#comment-19480 Ryan Tue, 26 Apr 2005 18:27:56 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/26/#comment-19480 <p>Will the seats have a reclining adjustment on them? From that graphic, it doesn't appear likely.</p> Will the seats have a reclining adjustment on them? From that graphic, it doesn’t appear likely.

]]> By: MiniMonkey http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/04/26/2006_special_options_package_update/comment-page-1/#comment-19479 MiniMonkey Tue, 26 Apr 2005 18:24:49 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/04/26/#comment-19479 <p>I am wondering if the seats might be available as a retrofit to any previous year Mini's? That would be great... but kind of defeating the special edition purpose.</p> I am wondering if the seats might be available as a retrofit to any previous year Mini’s? That would be great… but kind of defeating the special edition purpose.

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