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MINI Cooper Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#1440 of 1491 How to Deal? by wannamc

Jun 07, 2011 (10:24 am)

Just test drove the Mini Cooper Hardtop and right now the local dealer has very little in stock, but a few coming in this month. Two of those look interesting, but how much can I expect them to budge on pricing? Both are 2011 base model, manual trans, with Premium and Cold Weather pkgs in the color I like, with sport seats (which I liked). Both have bluetooth and USB/ipod adapter (for $500, seems silly to me, but all of them coming have this).
 
#1 version has the black alloy wheels for $750, which I despise -- can't they switch those out to the old wheels? -- priced at $24,600 w/destination charge, then they'll take $500 off for it being a manual (really pushing them since autos are out of stock) plus $295 for dealer crap (mats, etc.) = $24,395.
 
#2 Version has center armrest (which didn't matter to me) plus the really nice leather/cloth seats for an extra $1,000, which I don't really need, but they are pretty nice. $25,100 minus the $500 as above, plus $295 as above = $24,895.
 
So how to proceed? Do we go back and make an offer, or are these things in such short supply that dealers won't budge? Guess we should have shopped last month during the free package deals, but didn't know we'd be shopping (my car DIED, so we need something soon).
 
Any advice welcome. Thanks to all for enabling my admission to the MC Club!

#1441 of 1491 Re: How to Deal? [wannamc] by plekto

Jun 07, 2011 (3:29 pm)

Replying to: wannamc (Jun 07, 2011 10:24 am)
See my previous post. What you do is you custom order the vehicle and then you get it exactly as you want. And you really DO want the sport package.

#1442 of 1491 Re: Need a lot of HELP!!! [bad_haggler] by ctorres3307

Jun 09, 2011 (10:01 am)

Replying to: bad_haggler (Feb 11, 2011 8:33 pm)
I just purchased a mini for my wife who happens to like fast, fun cars. She had a 3000 GT VR4 that I really liked as well as a BMW M3 that turned out to be a favorite. We just purchased a 2009 John Cooper Works for $23K with 10 K miles. You could always try and negotiate the price down. The dealership usually has a markup just because they know people typically want to feel that they talked there way down and have gotten a better deal than the "Average Joe". Bottom line is, do your due diligence and find a price for the car you want. Then try to get them to the price you are willing to pay for that car. If you have done your research, they will know and they will understand you are looking for a fair price. I paid asking price on my mini because through all of my research, I knew I found a great car at a good price. I love our JCW!

#1443 of 1491 Just Ordered a Mini Clubman. Past expierience stories anyone? by miss_pulkadot

Jun 16, 2011 (9:50 am)

I ordered my Mini Clubman on the 9th of June. This is the first car I will have ever owned so needless to say I am SUPER excited. I got a pepper white ext. with black bonnet stripes, Nav system, sunroof, and auto transmission. And its the 2012 so I am quite happy about that. In the owners lounge for mini owners it says it is still on order, the first step. It has been 7 days, when does it usually go into production? I am more than anxious about it getting here!!! I live in Florida, so abut how long should I be looking at for anticipating the call from my dealer telling me it has arrived?! Thanks!

#1444 of 1491 Re: Just Ordered a Mini Clubman. Past expierience stories anyone? [miss_pulkadot] by fierket

Jun 17, 2011 (6:21 am)

Replying to: miss_pulkadot (Jun 16, 2011 9:50 am)
The owners lounge is usually behind and your baby is already in the next step. I have ordered 2 and that has always been the case. I got my 2011 Mini Countryman All4 in about 12 weeks from order. And my 2009 Cooper S took about 10 weeks. Just depends on when it gets into production and how long it has to wait for the boat ride. Enjoy it when you get it!

#1445 of 1491 Re: Just Ordered a Mini Clubman. Past expierience stories anyone? [fierket] by miss_pulkadot

Jun 17, 2011 (12:04 pm)

Replying to: fierket (Jun 17, 2011 6:21 am)
fierket-when you ordered your cars did you live in Florida?

#1446 of 1491 Re: How good of a deal is this? [blueginger] by el3553

Jul 09, 2011 (8:53 pm)

Replying to: blueginger (Apr 24, 2011 11:46 pm)
I'm in LA southbay as well. Do you mind sending me the name of the dealer & manager who helped you out? Thanks!

#1447 of 1491 Countryman by el3553

Jul 09, 2011 (8:58 pm)

Replying to: fierket (Jun 17, 2011 6:21 am)
I'm ordering a '12 Countryman S. MSRP is $32,050 and two dealerships have given a final price of $31,500. Does this seem reasonable based on your experience w/ the Countryman? Should I expect to pay the delivery and doc fees?
 
Thanks for any advice.

#1448 of 1491 Re: Countryman [el3553] by plekto

Jul 10, 2011 (1:41 am)

Replying to: el3553 (Jul 09, 2011 8:58 pm)
Check truecar.com Their prices and service use the same back-end as several other major sites.
 
Still, $32K is a lot of money for a car like that.

#1449 of 1491 love the mini cooper by maddieson

Jul 17, 2011 (11:14 pm)

I love the mini cooper.Ever since I saw that car I've been courting my dad for one.Is it a high maintenance car?

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