MotoringFile Edition “MF01” Sold. Now MF02 Needs You.
MF01 – our first collaboration with a MINI dealer to create a MotoringFile approved MINI has officially found a buyer. The gentlemen (who wishes to remain anonymous) took delivery of the car a week ago. Congrats to him and of course a big thank you to MINI of Chicago for partnering with us on this first car.
That brings us to what is next. And for that we would like to turn to you. What would you like to see on our second MotorigFile Spec MINI? Our goal is to lower the price a bit (to around $30k mark) and create something based on a Cooper S rather than a JCW. Additionally we want to stay mostly factory and try to rely on MINI’s vast options and accessories catalog. So with that said what would you like to see in MF02? Colors in and out. Options. Accessories. We want to hear your thoughts before we finalize our next MotoringFile Spec MINI.
And as a reminder, here’s a good look at MF01.
<p>Here’s my suggestion for a 2013 Cooper S Build:</p>
<p>Standard:
Chili Red
White Roof/Mirrors
Leatherette or Cloth Sport Seats</p>
<p>Options:
Anthracite Headliner
Dash in Fluid Silver
Rooster Red Color Line
JCW Exterior Package (incl Xenon Headlamps)
DTC
JCW Sport Suspension (Factory option)</p>
<p>Total: $29,166</p>
<p>And a 2013 JCW Build:</p>
<p>Standard:
Chili Red
White Roof/Mirrors
Leatherette or JCW Cloth Sports Seats
Dash in Chili Red</p>
<p>Options:
Xenon Headlamps
JCW Sport Suspension (Factory option)</p>
<p>Total: $32,716</p>
<p>My build would be as close to an old-school typical, iconic British sports car as possible. Something that honors the old Triumph, MG, Austin Healy 2-door sports cars from decades ago.</p>
<p>So, I went with a manual transmission Cooper Roadster, (intentionally going with a naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder). I also, somewhat predictably, chose British Racing Green II for the exterior color, with chrome line exterior and chrome mirror caps. Had to go with the cold weather package, as well as the sport package, but intentionally left out the technology package. Don’t need that MINI connected, distracting NAV crap. Remember, this car is about old-school, analog motoring. The stereo? The engine note with the top down is my stereo!</p>
<p>This build as is, comes in right at your $30,000 limit, but I’d suggest going with the JCW interior package, which includes an almost mandatory Lounge Leather in the Toffee color. This option adds another $2,500, for a grand total of $32,500.</p>
<p>Cooper Hardtop</p>
<p>Lightning Blue Body Color $500.00
Carbon Black Color Line $0.00
Dash Surface in Piano Black $250.00
Door Panel in Carbon Black STD
Leather Sport Steering Wheel w/Multifunction STD
White Turn Signals $100.00
White Roof/Mirrors $0.00
Cloth: Checkered Carbon Black/Black $0.00
Standard Floor Mats STD</p>
<p>PACKAGES
Sport Package $1,750.00
17″ Infinite Stream
Dynamic Traction Control
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Spoiler
Sport Seats
White Bonnet Stripes</p>
<p>PERFORMANCE
1.6L 16-Valve Alloy Engine STD
6-Speed Getrag Manual STD
Start/Stop Button STD
6 Airbags w/Side Curtain System STD
Dynamic Stability Control STD
Sport Button STD
Rear Fog Lamp $100.00</p>
<p>INSTRUMENTS
AC & Air Filter STD
6-spkr AM/FM CD Player STD
HD Radio STD
Bluetooth and USB/iPod Adapter STD
On-Board Computer STD</p>
<p>MSRP w/Factory Options $23,100.00</p>
<p>MINI MOTORING ACCESSORIES
Driving Lamps Chrome $620.00
Side Scuttle – Union Jack $151.00
Union Jack Mirror Caps $196.00
Union Jack Roof Graphic $206.00
Illuminated Sills – Union Jack $353.00</p>
<p>Dealer Accessories $1,526.00</p>
<p>Total As Configured $24,626.00</p>
<p>Tried to keep with some of the themes of MF01.</p>
<p>Cooper S hardtop in White Silver/Black, black ‘sport stripes’ (like MF01), black xenons, and black conical spokes.</p>
<p>Packages: JCW Interior, Premium 2, Sport, and Tech. Also did the cheap version of Cold Weather by spec’ing heated seats and heated mirrors and washer jets.</p>
<p>Those packages give you all the good stuff.</p>
<p>Had some fun in the interior — leather/cloth in black/polar beige, polar beige door panels, and rooster red color line for arm rest and dash trim. Brightens up the interior and gives the splash of red like MF01. I think it makes the interior something unique that you won’t see everywhere.</p>
<p>Added just a touch of Union Jack in mirror covers and door sills.</p>
<p>Added up to just under $31.5</p>
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<p>2013 Cooper S Hardtop</p>
<p>Base MSRP* $24,000.00</p>
<p>DESIGN
White Silver Body Color $500.00
Rooster Red Color Line INCL
Black Roof/Mirrors $0.00
Heated Front Seats $500.00</p>
<p>PACKAGES</p>
<p>JCW Interior Package $1,500.00
Anthracite Headliner
Dynamic Traction Control
John Cooper Works Interior Accents
Leather/Cloth: Polar Beige</p>
<p>Premium Package 2 $1,250.00
Automatic Climate Control
Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof
Rain Sensor and Auto Headlamps</p>
<p>Sport Package $1,250.00
17″ Conical Spoke Black
White Turn Signals
Xenon Headlamps</p>
<p>Technology Package $1,750.00
Comfort Access System
Harman/Kardon Sound System
MINI Connected Package
SIRIUSXM Satellite Radio</p>
<p>PERFORMANCE
6-Speed Getrag Manual STD
Heated Mirrors & Washer Jets $100.00</p>
<p>MSRP w/Factory Options $30,850.00</p>
<p>MINI MOTORING ACCESSORIES
Union Jack Mirror Caps $196.00
Sport Stripes – black $95.00
Illuminated Sills – Union Jack $353.00</p>
<p>Dealer Accessories $644.00</p>
<p>Total As Configured $31,494.00</p>
<p>Sorry, black headlights didn’t show up for some reason. Makes the total 31,594.</p>
<p>Cooper S
Black/White Roof
Recaro seats
DTC
JCW Suspension
$28,916 + suspension install</p>
<p>Summer’s coming, why not do a Roadster?</p>