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Re: Went-a-shopping [waterflame]
by fierket
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Jul 10, 2008 (9:32 am)
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Replying to: waterflame (Jul 09, 2008 11:53 am)
Ordering next week in the Detroit area and was quoted 16-20 weeks for a standard Copper and 8-12 on a Cooper S. Not a problem for me since my current lease is up Dec. 1st. Ordering an S and requesting delivery a couple of weeks before my current lease is up just in case it takes longer than the 8-12 weeks or if production times get longer before I need my car!
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- #1063 of 1305
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Re: Went-a-shopping [waterflame]
by alexwalex1
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Jul 12, 2008 (7:37 pm)
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Replying to: waterflame (Jul 09, 2008 11:53 am)
Yes, New Country Mini charges $399 dealer fee and there is no way out of it. We bought one a year ago (well, ordered one on 7/31/07) and got it in less than 5 weeks, so 13 weeks now is a huge change. Perhaps increased demand for these cars? Anyway, the car has been an absolute joy! So if you test drove it and liked it, get it! I must add that I am sure another Mini dealer is charging a similar fee -- very unlikely to be any less than $399.
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- #1064 of 1305
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Re: Went-a-shopping [alexwalex1]
by waterflame
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Jul 13, 2008 (8:24 am)
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Replying to: alexwalex1 (Jul 12, 2008 7:37 pm)
That's the thing! I spoke to a guy in the Mini of the Hamptons and there is no dealership fee. I love the car and am definitely going to get it. it's just a question of where from. I'll let the local dealer know about this and see what happens. Frankly, this fee is bullshit and comes across as a very tacky way of making money.
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- #1065 of 1305
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Re: Went-a-shopping [waterflame]
by weinerdog1
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Jul 13, 2008 (4:49 pm)
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Replying to: waterflame (Jul 13, 2008 8:24 am)
Exactly! There are still PLENTY of dealers who won't add on garbage fees and markup over MSRP. Simply call around and find out which ones. I'd also suggest checking out www.northamericanmotoring.com for dealership feedback and buyer experiences. Plenty of folks(many CA residents) have been told 1-3k over sticker, and they've responded by buying out of state and getting to roadtrip with their new car.
Road Trip to avoid markup
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Press Request
by KarenS HOST
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Jul 16, 2008 (4:32 pm)
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A newswire reporter would like to speak with owners of the Mini Cooper. If you are an owner, please respond to ctalati edmunds.com with your daytime contact information no later than Friday, July 18th.
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- #1067 of 1305
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Re: Required Add-ons? [dustman9000]
by minifan3
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Jul 16, 2008 (5:03 pm)
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Replying to: dustman9000 (Jun 13, 2008 12:45 am)
If they were hard up to sell a car then I'm sure they would negotiate price and packages with you. However the fact is that MINI is in such high demand with the rise of gas prices that dealearships can sell them for pretty much whatever they want. You don't buy the car thats no skin off their back, there is another guy standing in line right behind you to buy it. Good luck finding a MINI under MSRP, it's not gonna happen!
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- #1068 of 1305
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Sport Pack?
by sabastian
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Jul 17, 2008 (4:32 am)
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So after going back and forth between several sport compacts (Civic Si, GTi, MS3, etc...) I am looking again at the Mini Cooper S. My budget is pretty tight so I want to go easy on the options, and I am wondering about the sport package. I've driven Cooper S with the sport pack and found that it was a hoot to fling around, but the rough ride would have made road trips a no-no. So, what if I skip it? Would I see much improvement in the ride? Will I notice much difference in the handling? (I don't really do track days or autocross, btw.) Thanks for your input!
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- #1069 of 1305
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Re: Required Add-ons? [minifan3]
by waterflame
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Jul 17, 2008 (9:21 am)
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Replying to: minifan3 (Jul 16, 2008 5:03 pm)
I don't mind paying MSRP. It's the additional dealer charges like 'processing fee' and 'dealer delivery charge' that gets my goat. Even these would be justified if they were adding any value to the car or providing service beyond the usual.
But New Country is charging $400 for just to take a look at my application and then process the paperwork that any car sale would require. There is no additional benefit to me for paying the fee.
I understand 'supply and demand' and just because of that principle, I found 2 dealers who are selling at MSRP, no questions asked. Not my loss 
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Re: Sport Pack? [sabastian]
by kyfdx HOST
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Jul 17, 2008 (3:52 pm)
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Replying to: sabastian (Jul 17, 2008 4:32 am)
Yes.. it will ride better..
Will you notice a handling difference? Hard to say... if the rough ride bothers you, then the small difference in handling won't matter to you, IMO..
If ride is an issue, stay away from the 17" wheels... (16" are standard on the S)
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- #1071 of 1305
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Re: Sport Pack? [sabastian]
by blueguydotcom
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Jul 17, 2008 (6:44 pm)
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Replying to: sabastian (Jul 17, 2008 4:32 am)
I drive my Cooper S hard. Love it...but the RFTs 17s were literally a pain. when I get Coopers with 16s the car's handling is similar but the ride is infinitely better. With real tires over RFTs the car should absorb bumps far better and in my opinion hold corners on poor pavement (is there another kind in san diego?) far better.
My next mini will have 16s and the sport suspension.
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