New Mini Owner bought from Seattle Mini

Fellow Members,

Hello Liz,

The lists are: 1.  The coating on the front and bumper to protect from rocks. 

Boy, Bill - it kind of depends on what you are looking for - a change in performance?  A change in appearance?  Your car is really pretty complete as it is, but one thing you will probably want is a No Holes License Plate Mount so you won't get mounting holes drilled in your car's front bumper.  You might also want a grill badge mounting plate for the club grill badge, but there are also options for that out there as well. 

I'm thinking make sure your order is REALLY the way you want it from the factory (color, interior, wheels, stereo system, any body kits, driving lights, etc, and then go drive your car for a bit when it comes in.  Some folk never add anything to their cars, other than the NHLPM and Grill Badge holder - my wife for one.  Others tear out the rear seats, put bigger bars everywhere, change all kinds of stuff - like me.  Get the order right, then do some research and some driving.  You'll have a lot of time to make the car really yours.

This club is a good one to see all the stuff you might want to do, so welcome to the club and come hang out.  It's part of the research...

Pat

I agree with Liz on everything except maybe the Lo Jack.  Maybe find out about whether or not you get an insurance discount.  Deduct the savings from the cost of the Lo jack and then decide if you think it is worth it.  I don't think Mini's get stolen very often, but how's the neighborhood where you park your car at various times of day?  Wheels used to get stolen occasionally, but don't hear too much about that anymore.

Bummer about the bumper holes.  Progress, I guess...

Pat

YES on the bumper rock guard
NO on the seat protector
NO on the RainEx....you can do that yourself if you want
YES on the extra maintenance....I only got 2 extra years to 60K miles. My car is only 6 months old and I already have >13K miles...Wish I went for more maintenance deal.
MAYBE on the low jack. You DO get a lower deal on your insurance. I work near hilltop Tacoma. I got the low jack. I don't think Minis are high on the stolen car list since those who do steal cars probably think they're clown cars.

Welcome and how exciting.  I bet you are counting the minutes!  I definitely agree about the rock guard.  It has definitely saved my MINI from a lot of rock chips.  But there will always be the inevitable rock chip that you get just above the rock guard!    Look forward to meeting you at a club event soon!

Congrats on your New ride.

Only thing I can add is find out just what will be covered in the 6 yrs/100,000 on maintenance warranty. If it is more then just oil changes say brake pads and clutch yes, if the latter that is your call.

Welcome Bill!

 

I'm jealous of you getting a brand new MINI, but I still love mine dearly.  I wonder if I could get my hubby to buy one so we can have two MINIs in the family. 

 

If there's one thing that I wish I would've got with my MINI, it would be the clear bra/guard on the bonnet.  My MINI's bonnet has taken a toll and is beyond having the clear guard protection installed now.  I'd have to get the front repainted first.  Oh well, at least you can learn from our mistakes (or in this case for omitting that option).

 

Please keep us informed of when your new baby arrives.  We'll be anxiously awaiting to see pics and the stats.

 

Cheers,

Brenda

 

P.S.  Welcome to the club! 

Hello Fellow Members:

Congrats!

Hey where you there Thursday the 22 nd

Okay I was there from 1:30 to 4:30, then that was you checking out the Mini's, Mine was the Royal Gary with all the lights and Greg showed up in his Porsche and we were out front for a while.

The windshield protection sounds like something you'd be glad you had down the road.