As for the Red Roof/mirrors availability, it will be available on Midnight Black, Eclipse Gray, Pepper White, BRG ll (my favorite) and White-Silver. The Spice Orange, new Ice Blue, Chili Red, Lazer Blue, Horizon Blue will not be available with this Chili Red Roof. The new JCW Checkered cloth interior, with red piping, and the lounge black leather with the red piping are both JCW exclusives. I still think that it’s too bad that Mini/BMW elected not to do the Variable Timing, but the new self adjusting clutch and ectronic torque steering correction are all there, and needed.

I’ve ordered, although the pricing is not available yet but I’ve been informed that the price increase is negligible. Not loaded, but sufficient for me:

BRG ll with Red roof & mirrors
JCW Checkered cloth with red piping seats
Chili Red accents on the dash and doors
Blackened Wheels
H&K sound system
HID Headlights with
Adaptive lights
Cold Package
Rear Fog lights
Auto dimming inside mirror
Garage opener.

That’s it, and it should come in just over $32K. I’d have opted for the Sport Suspension, but I’ve already got a set of H&R Sport Springs. That’ll get her down, and also do a little improvement in the suspension department. Oh yes, I’ve already got a pair of Carbon Fibre outside door handles and rear hatch handle. I’ll probably go for the gas door in carbon fibre to pull it all together. November delivery.