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#101 of 1111 Re: [markjenn] by hollyg Oct 18, 2004 (3:09 pm)
Replying to: markjenn (Oct 16, 2004 5:10 pm) thanks for your response about the bra and wheel insurance. I will take the latter off my list of wants...Before I nix the bra thing, another question. The one they'd be using is more like a protective film, not removeable material. Are there problems with paint fade? Do they peel off? thanks again - Holly
#102 of 1111 by markjenn Oct 18, 2004 (9:28 pm)
Holly, some folks swear by the clear protective films, others think they do more harm than good.   If you go onto any of the other Mini forums you'll hear a lot of pro/con. I have no experience.   My recommendation is that you simply ignore the whole issue until after you take delivery. You'll experience a super hard-sell on this and other things when you buy the car - they do this because they know you're vunerable, they're high profit to the dealership, and the idea of rolling the cost of these accessories into the monthly payment seems attractive. But they're almost universally a poor value - you can do better getting these accessories a month or two later on your own. In fact, you can probably go out and get the protective film treatment from the same people who the dealer contracts with but at a fraction of the cost since you're eliminating a middle-man.   Just say NO to EVERYTHING. When you get the car home, you can take month or three to decide what stuff to get.   - Mark
#103 of 1111 Hi all, by akitadog Oct 22, 2004 (7:02 am)
I rarely post here, but I read almost everyday. Getting a MCS in a couple months. I have a question about dealer financing. Do they take care of all that on the date of order, or on the date of delivery? Thanks, and keep up the good posts.
#104 of 1111 Financing by markjenn Oct 22, 2004 (7:39 am)
Typically, you can be pre-approved on the order date, but the actual paperwork occurs when take delivery of the car. Many report that the dealers attempt to bump the interest rate up when they get ready to sign the papers, so it is always good leverage to have an alternative financing option ready to go, even if you plan to use the dealer.   - Mark
#105 of 1111 15% mark-up on S convert in SOCAL! by dools Nov 14, 2004 (10:07 pm)
Was quoted the above in Escondido yesterday, though the salesman said that it was negotiable. Blackhat, any idea if the Long Beach dealer is going with MSRP for 05 convertibles? Also, they want 7K for the JCW package. Love the car, hate the mark-up. Thanks for any thoughts. Replies to this message: mini_in_la (Dec 13, 2004 7:07 pm)
#106 of 1111 by markjenn Nov 15, 2004 (1:36 pm)
Wow, be sure to make a reality check here: Do you really want to invest $35K+ in a Mini? A Subaru STi is $32K and you're within spitting distance of a BMW 330ci w/perf pkg or a base 325i convertible. There are just a ton of wonderful cars in the $35K range that are a lot more car than a Mini.   And there is the issue of feeding 210-hp through a light FWD economy car chassis, and one that is none-too-rigid in convertible form. The Mini really starts to have serious handling and torque steer issues when you start working with this level of power.   Just a note of caution. Again, good luck with your decision.   - Mark
#107 of 1111 Houston, TX dealers? by tgfire Nov 16, 2004 (4:38 pm)
Hi All,   I've read the posts about the dealers in Dallas - anybody know of a good dealer in Houston?   TGH Replies to this message: dutch27 (Dec 15, 2004 8:58 pm)
#108 of 1111 Re: True, but ... [markjenn] by elysiumgirlie Dec 05, 2004 (9:13 am)
Replying to: markjenn (Nov 24, 2003 8:29 pm) I am about to pay $22,900 plus taxes for a used 2003 MCS with Factory DVD Nav Syst, premium pkg, sportspkg, cold weatherpkg, and safety and convenience pkg. tinted windows added after factory. sold by a private owner. Ran the vin, looked good. (This is PA)   Does this sound like a decent deal to you?
#109 of 1111 by markjenn Dec 05, 2004 (6:10 pm)
Well, you can probably find several dealers fairly close to you that could get you a brand new 2005 with all the packages and nav for the $26K MSRP. In exactly the color and detail you want. And deliver in a couple months.   In my mind a brand new car, that is two years newer with two years worth of improvements (including more power) and a full three-year warranty is EASILY worth $3100, especially with all the teething pains this car had in the first couple years.   Better yet, buy the new one without the nav. Then they're only $1200 or so apart.   - Mark
#110 of 1111 Mini Handling by Dec 09, 2004 (7:38 am)
I'm in the market for a mini and am interested to hear what owners think of the mini's handling in inclement weather, i.e. snow   it's really annoying that you have to wait so long to get one...   DC

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