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1290 messages, Last post on Nov 08, 2009 at 8:38 AM
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Jan 06, 2009 7:01 am) Thanks! - Ray Thinking this means some BMW dealers, at least, really do need sales........
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Replying to: kajak (Jan 04, 2009 10:28 am)
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Replying to: gadfly3 (Nov 16, 2008 9:22 am) |
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I am considering getting a 2009 Clubman (maybe S, maybe not). I can go 200 miles north to Indianapolis or 198 miles northeast to Cincinnati. Neither are showing a car I want on their web sites, so I probably will have to order it. I have chatted on the phone and passed e-mails with both dealerships and so far have no reason to choose one over the other. Indy is in state so the paperwork might be simpler (minor issue, for sure) and has promised a loaner car on days of routine maintenance, so I could spend some time kicking around Indy while the car is in the shop. Have not talked to Cincy about that. My main concern is warranty work from a dealer that far away. Bad tires or a problem that makes the car unsafe to drive that far could be a problem. Do I need to be concerned about this? TIA |
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Replying to: Don_C (Jan 17, 2009 8:37 am) I'm not familiar with the MINI dealer in Indianapolis, so I can't give you any help there, one way or the other.. I would talk to someone specifically about inventory before assuming they don't have an acceptable unit based on the website. Cincinnati MINI seems to have 30-40 MINIs in stock at any one time.. I like the Cincinnati dealer for service, etc.. Very efficient, helpful, etc.. Price is less of an issue with a MINI, as most dealers stick with MSRP. From the mileage, I'm guessing you live somewhere along the Ohio River in the far southern part of the state.. The issue about not having a local dealer is one that I've never had to deal with.. You can get tires from any local shop, but a mechanical breakdown might be an issue. You might try discussing that with a sales associate at either dealership, to see if they have any info on how that would be handled. I can see where that might stop you from getting a MINI. Are you really 200 miles from Indianapolis? (doesn't seem possible from the south?) If so, you might consider Nashville, which might be slightly closer, depending on the highways necessary to get there.. (and less chance of winter weather issues). Good luck! kyfdx
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 17, 2009 9:14 am) I am planning to drive to Indy on Monday and visit. I'd have time to then drive to Cincy, although I expect I'd hear the same story. Both are apparently reputable dealers with no particular difference between them. We'll see how it goes. I am trading in my 1997 Z3 thinking it would be good to part with it before it gets to 100,000 miles (psychological values being what they are). Thanks for the information!
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Replying to: Don_C (Jan 17, 2009 9:47 am) Good luck with it! |
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Replying to: Don_C (Jan 17, 2009 9:47 am) 1. There isn't a San Diego dealer so I was faced with driving through rush hour to get out of the city for service. 2. I called the dealer and they told me I could bring the car in but they had no idea when it would get looked at or if I could get a loaner (even though I bought from them). I wasn't real thrilled with losing a day of work because my car had warning lights telling me ABs/traction control was disabled/broken. Also, when I take the car in for planned service (4 service appointments in 22 months of ownership), this pretty much slaughters half a Saturday. The drive up, the wait to get the car processed and get the loaner (always the cheapest, lowest form of cooper with an automatic) and drive home = 2.5 hours gone. Then the eventual drive back up, re-gas the loaner, return it, go through the brouhahah with with the SA, wait for the car to get returned (always 20 minutes after I finish with the SA) and the drive home. This is one big reason why the Cooper S Clubman won't be replacing my Cooper S. I do not like having to waste huge amounts of time getting to and from a dealer. And with only one dealer locally, they have zero interest in providing good customer service. There's no competition and that's always bad for customers. Just something to keep in mind. After years with BMWs and access to several dealers within 10 minutes of my home, I find I do not relish another dealer network that's so sparse (our audi has the same problem). |
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