MINIUSA New Site & Configurator Launched

Sections: MF Feature Nov 21st, 2006 64 Comments

As we promised a few days back, MINI USA official taken the wraps off it’s completely redesigned website. Front and center with this redesign is the updated 2007 configurator featuring the R56 and a host of changes to the existing R52 convertible line-up.

But enough reading, let’s configure:

[ MINI USA.com ]

Written By: Gabe

Morgan Moore

Any thoughts as to why choosing the “powerfold” heated mirrors forces you to delete the cold weather package that consists of heated seats and heated washer fluid nozzles?
O(=^=)O Capn

Because the mirrors are heated too. So, if you remove one of the items from the package it is no longer a package. That is why we love MINI a la carte.
O(=^=)O Capn

I would say that it is a great evolution of the site just like the car is (except the headlights and interior)
Morgan Moore

But the configurator makes no mention of mirrors as part of the current cold weather package. Typo?
Pogo

The MCS Bonnet Scoop is Real!

http://miniusa.com/404.html#/learn/FACTS_FEATURES_SPECS/Pricing_Full_Equipment_List-s

ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…â€œLike any performance vehicle worth its metal, the MINI Cooper S features an air-intake scoop in the bonnet that, besides looking bad-ass, helps provide ample airflow to the powerful turbocharged engine. Helping everything stay perfectly cool for optimum performance.ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚Â
Sam

Gabe,

Is this true about the Scoop ? Is it real like Mini claims ?
Lucas L.

Wohoo! The two spoke steering wheels are back — but not for multi-function though… aannhh.

There is also an option for white rear turn signals… anyone knows what color the standard u.s. spec rear turn signal is? I know Euro specs are orange, but a lot of car makers these days are going for red turn signals for u.s. versions — which I always thought was stupid — cause that’s the same color as the brake lights. These days, around where I live, people already don’t (or don’t know how to) use their turn signals any more — making their color red probably would confuse them even more…
GZ

I actually like the new interior and exterior. The black/red leather/cloth seats will be great with a red or black car(please bring back REAL black for ’08 MCSC!)The 10 speaker high fi will be an improvement over HK. I wonder if the JCW seats will be offered in color combos too.

I’m a bit confused as to what the “hyper sport” suspension will be. The “sport” button on the S must not be the only performance option for handling. Will the “HS” suspension replave the JCW suspension or will there be more upgrades dowm the road? Any details on what “HS” entails? They mentioned thicker sway bars (19″,22″?). Is this bad news for the aftermarket?
Morgan Moore

Anyone know if there is a difference between the $140 “Chrome exterior mirrors” available in the Accessories/exterior styling section and the $150 “Chrome mirror caps” available as a choice when you are in the “Paint it” phase??
John Stauffer

Getting pricey. I had a 2003 Cooper (not an S) – don’t ask why I sold it, but long story short, I essentially owned it for nearly free for a year and a half due to stellar resale. Toying with the idea of an ’07 ‘S’, but I’m over $25K with cloth seats. If I equip an ’07 the same way as my ’03, it’s roughly $2500 higher. I wonder if the value equation still holds…
http://www.barbaloot.com geno

I found a “mistake” if you go into the audio section in Step 4. And you slide the selection over so you can pick the HD radio. Watch the Sirus picture.
Lorri

Can’t build anything. Just get the websites “404 error, page not found.” I am a bit bummed, as I’ve been anxiously awaiting the day I could build my new MINI. I love my 05, but am thinking about a new one.
NICK

the only thing that sucks is that u cannot see the john cooper works body kit on the car if you pick the option
Jenny

Where’s the Oxygen Blue for the Cooper?

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