Speccing MF02 – We Need Your Help
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.
<p>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</p>
<p>PACKAGES</p>
<p>Cold Weather Package
Premium Package 2
Sport Package</p>
<p>PERFORMANCE</p>
<p>Sport Suspension
17″ Black Star Bullet</p>
<p>INSTRUMENTS</p>
<p>Harman/Kardon Sound System</p>
<p>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</p>
<p>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</p>
<p>PACKAGES</p>
<p>Cold Weather Package
JCW Exterior Package (Challenge Spokes, Xenons, White Turns, White Bonnet Stripes)
JCW Interior Package
Technology Package (with Nav)</p>
<p>PERFORMANCE</p>
<p>Sport Suspension
Auto Dimming Mirrors
Auto Dimming RVM
Auto Climate Control</p>
<p>Total as configured: $32,296</p>
<p>Eclipse Grey
White Roof/Mirrors</p>
<p>Recaro Seats
Anth headliner</p>
<p>Black Headlight Housings
White signals</p>
<p>JCW Exterior Package
Premium Package 2</p>
<p>Connected, no nav
armrest</p>
<p>JCW suede steering wheel
JCW Carbon Fiber dash
JCW gauge cluster</p>
<p>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).</p>
<p>BRG II
White Roof/Mirrors</p>
<p>Carbon Black Leatherette
Dash Surface in Liquid Silver
Color Line in Satellite Grey
Center Armrest</p>
<p>Sport Package (no bonnet stripes, 17″ Conical Spoke Rims)
Cold Weather Package</p>
<p>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</p>
<p>MSRP: $30,450</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>I second the no nag and eliminate that little pain, the center armrest. Recaros for sure.</p>
<p>No options and nothing but, aftermarket performance to make that bad boy faster.</p>
<p>I always loved the WC50 model so do a budget version –</p>
<p>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</p>
<p>(I personally would add Tech package and premium package 2 for $32,717)</p>
<p>Simple is better. Less options. For 45K, I’d buy something other than a Mini.</p>
<p>I’m sorry but I cannot cundone the purchace of anew Mini.</p>
<p>Why not?</p>
<p>because (a) too expensive and (b) not race car</p>
<p>fair enough</p>
<p>Don’t feed the trolls.</p>
<p>But.. what if troll were to feed itself? What say you to that, Lord Moderator?</p>
<p>Make it a Cooper!</p>
<p>Do not drop MiniConnected w/ Nav.</p>
<p>Go for a wc 50 look-a-like! British Racing Green, jcw exterior pack, white roof, white mirrors, black stripes, carbon bonnet, challenge spokes!</p>
<p>White stripes and black mirrors! (sorry)</p>
<p>$45,000 for a MINI…Really?</p>