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#1263 of 1305 Mini prices? 2010? by mmea Sep 06, 2009 (3:47 pm)
Hi! I'm about to shop around for a new Mini.   What is usually the reduction that could be made below the msrp, especially that 2010 models will be soon aboard?   Can somebody help me with the name of a dealer where good deals could be made in DC (or even NYC) area? Has anybody tried with Passport MIni at Alexandria, Virginia? Replies to this message: g0thamite (Sep 06, 2009 5:47 pm)
#1264 of 1305 Re: Mini prices? 2010? [mmea] by g0thamite Sep 06, 2009 (5:47 pm)
Replying to: mmea (Sep 06, 2009 3:47 pm) Prestige Mini in Mahwah, NJ claims to have the largest inventory in the country - but last week told me that they had only 10 cars left (after cash for clunkers and a good sales month). They are awaiting information and delivery of their 2010 cars. There's also Westchester Mini in White Plains and Manhattan Mini. I've had a very good experience with Prestige.
#1265 of 1305 Re: 2009 Mini Cooper [alexwalex1] by wilhelmw Sep 14, 2009 (10:05 am)
Replying to: alexwalex1 (Aug 11, 2009 11:13 am) Hi, Alex, Is your MINI a MINI S Cooper or a Cooper without Turbine engine? Tks.   I am considering a MINI, but I am not sure how much difference it will be b/w MINI S or MINI. Do you have any comments? Replies to this message: alexwalex1 (Sep 14, 2009 12:09 pm) wilhelmw (Sep 15, 2009 9:02 am)
#1266 of 1305 MINI buying experience in Memphis, TN area by wilhelmw Sep 14, 2009 (10:11 am)
I am considering a MINI. Is there any one who recently bought MINI in this area? Unfortunately, there is only one MINI deal in Memphis. I will consider dealers in TX or LA, if the price is better. Appreciate if any one could share experience from TN, TX, or LA?
#1267 of 1305 a Q about 6 speed auto transmission by wilhelmw Sep 14, 2009 (11:00 am)
I went to Truecar to configure my own MINI and found that "6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION" is on the option list. What that mean? Does it mean that unless I select this option, the car will only have manual transmission?   Tks. Replies to this message: alexwalex1 (Sep 14, 2009 12:02 pm)
#1268 of 1305 Re: a Q about 6 speed auto transmission [wilhelmw] by alexwalex1 Sep 14, 2009 (12:02 pm)
Replying to: wilhelmw (Sep 14, 2009 11:00 am) Yes, that is exactly the case. Manual transmission is standard and automatic is optional.
#1269 of 1305 Re: 2009 Mini Cooper [wilhelmw] by alexwalex1 Sep 14, 2009 (12:09 pm)
Replying to: wilhelmw (Sep 14, 2009 10:05 am) In all honesty my wife drives our Mini on a daily basis and it is just a Mini Cooper, not Cooper S. I drive it occasionally and find that for day to day driving it is fun, perfectly powerful (remember it is a lightweight car) and goes 80 and above with ease if you are not paying attention. If you are not planning to floor the accelerator every time, it should be perfectly fine. If the car was for me, I would have gone for the S version and may have checked fewer option boxes than my wife had. Since the car was for her and she did not care as much about power, she got what she wanted. I shall note that our car is 6 speed manual. I had a chance to drive the car with automatic transmission and when you put that transmission in the Sport mode, it is also quite fun to drive, perhaps because it keeps car in the lower gears and higher RPMs resulting in more pull and better responsiveness. Of course it burns more fuel that way too. Replies to this message: wilhelmw (Sep 15, 2009 9:02 am)
#1270 of 1305 Re: 2009 Mini Cooper [alexwalex1] by wilhelmw Sep 15, 2009 (9:02 am)
Replying to: alexwalex1 (Sep 14, 2009 12:09 pm) Thanks, Alex   As to Sport mode, do I have to select the sport package or it is an choice in standard model?
#1271 of 1305 MINI maintenance and service by wilhelmw Sep 15, 2009 (5:02 pm)
Is any one know MINI's maintenance and service, like:   Can walmart do the regular maintenance, for instance, oil change and filter change? Can normal bodyshop do the regular repair, if there is sth wrong with MINI? Is spare parts available in Autoparts zone? How about the overall quality of MINI? (I suppose it is good.)   Thanks. Replies to this message: jcihak (Sep 17, 2009 7:54 pm) waltermb (Sep 18, 2009 3:30 am)
#1272 of 1305 Re: MINI maintenance and service [wilhelmw] by jcihak Sep 17, 2009 (7:54 pm)
Replying to: wilhelmw (Sep 15, 2009 5:02 pm) Anybody can do the service. BUT, warranty service and the included 3 years of service can only be done at a Mini dealer. Not even at a BMW dealer.   As far a quality, JDPowers results show the Mini to be one of the worst cars. Consumer Reports shows reliability to be mediocre.   Considering the reliability, dearth of Mini service, and high price, I'm probably going to get a Mazda 3 instead.   Of course if you really want a fun car that is reliable too and can live with 2 seats, get a Miata!

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