Speccing MF02 – We Need Your Help

Sections: MotoringFile Spec Mar 18th, 2013 21 Comments

A few months ago we introduced the concept of MotoringFile Spec. The idea was simple. Over the years, we’ve fielded hundreds of spec-related questions from readers. What packages should they choose? What accessories are must-haves? We’ve seen them all. So what if we spec’d our own cars with a few unique touches? With this idea and the help of MINI Chicago the idea become real.

Our first car, MF01, was ordered as loaded as they come and topped $45,000. Yet, it sold rather quickly to a long time reader and MINI owner who was looking for something unique and (as you guessed it) fully decked out. However, what about those of us looking for a little more price-conscious MINI with fewer options? That’s the idea behind MF02, and that’s where we want your help.

We want your ideas for colors, options and packages for MF02. We’re leaning towards a Cooper S hatch and are aiming for no higher than the lower $30s, but you tell us what you think. Once we get your input, we’ll order the car through MINI of Chicago and show it off on MotoringFile.

Written By: Gabe

Josh

British Racing Green II Black Roof/Mirrors Carbon Black Color Line Dash Surface in Black Checkered Door Panel in Carbon Black Center Arm Rest Leatherette Anthracite Headliner

PACKAGES

Cold Weather Package Premium Package 2 Sport Package

PERFORMANCE

Sport Suspension 17″ Black Star Bullet

INSTRUMENTS

Harman/Kardon Sound System
RichinMI

Chilli red/black roof black mirror caps sport package black conical wheels black headlight housings Leatherette center arm rest anthracite headliner darkline headlight and taillight trim rings JCW darkline front grill trim gloss black skuttles, door handle overlays and gas cap cover HK radio heated seats Rooster red color line piano black dash trim
Gary

Kite Blue Dark Grey Color Line Dash Surface in Black Checkered Door Panel in Carbon Black MFSW White Roof/Black Jack Mirrors Center Arm Rest

PACKAGES

Cold Weather Package JCW Exterior Package (Challenge Spokes, Xenons, White Turns, White Bonnet Stripes) JCW Interior Package Technology Package (with Nav)

PERFORMANCE

Sport Suspension Auto Dimming Mirrors Auto Dimming RVM Auto Climate Control

Total as configured: $32,296
Matt Kortering

Eclipse Grey White Roof/Mirrors

Recaro Seats Anth headliner

Black Headlight Housings White signals

JCW Exterior Package Premium Package 2

Connected, no nav armrest

JCW suede steering wheel JCW Carbon Fiber dash JCW gauge cluster
Evan

I say go for something with a few sporty additions while keeping it otherwise simple. A few little luxuries but nothing crazy. No MINI Connected or Nav. No moonroof (lower center of gravity, less weight).

BRG II White Roof/Mirrors

Carbon Black Leatherette Dash Surface in Liquid Silver Color Line in Satellite Grey Center Armrest

Sport Package (no bonnet stripes, 17″ Conical Spoke Rims) Cold Weather Package

Sport Suspension Rear Foglamp Autodimming Interior and Exterior Mirrors Automatic Climate Control Universal Garage Door Opener Compass in Rearview Mirror Auto-headlights and Rain Sensor Harmann-Kardon Sound System Sirius Satellite Radio

MSRP: $30,450
AMS

It needs to have either the JCW dash or the Mini Yours dash. Those leather toppers should be, if not standard, MUCH more popular options. And they should come in as wide a variety of shades as the existing color lines.
jppd

I second the no nag and eliminate that little pain, the center armrest. Recaros for sure.
http://www.facebook.com/tryon.lippincott Tryon Lippincott

No options and nothing but, aftermarket performance to make that bad boy faster.
http://www.facebook.com/jayparry Jason Parry

I always loved the WC50 model so do a budget version -

Racing green, JCW interior+exterior packages, JCW rear spoiler, JCW strut brace and driving lights and black headlight housings, rooster red interior. I think if you could negotiate Black challenge wheels that would make it unique. $29,967

(I personally would add Tech package and premium package 2 for $32,717)
glangford

Simple is better. Less options. For 45K, I’d buy something other than a Mini.
that.guy

I’m sorry but I cannot cundone the purchace of anew Mini.
- that.guy
  
  Why not?
  - that.guy
    
    because (a) too expensive and (b) not race car
    - that.guy
      
      fair enough
  - http://www.nathanielsalzman.com/ Nathaniel Salzman
    
    Don’t feed the trolls.
    - that.guy
      
      But.. what if troll were to feed itself? What say you to that, Lord Moderator?
Detroit Tuned

Make it a Cooper!
http://scott.greiff.org scottag

Do not drop MiniConnected w/ Nav.
Dimopo

Go for a wc 50 look-a-like! British Racing Green, jcw exterior pack, white roof, white mirrors, black stripes, carbon bonnet, challenge spokes!
- Dimopo
  
  White stripes and black mirrors! (sorry)
RB

$45,000 for a MINI…Really?

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