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#19 of 1057 markjenn by minime5 Nov 25, 2003 (4:36 pm)
and I guess you'd consider the 3,5,7,X and Z series cars to be trendy and any day the bottom will fall out of their value too?   "The blue chippers are the Hondas and Toyotas."   Geesh - I guess I'd beter go sell my SL and go buy a blue chipper like the Accord!!!
#20 of 1057 by bikerider1 Nov 25, 2003 (5:57 pm)
All cars have first year issues, the posts I've seen in regard to the Mini seem to be minor issues with good response from the dealers. I've seen raves for the Ford Focus, try 10 recalls on that model in the past year. As far as the Japanese, you buy dependability but the styling is too cookie cutter for me. My Dodge? Just good old american transportation, with a helping of problems from day one and depreciation that is like "sand through a seive". I've shopped around Las Vegas for used 2002 Minis, found several coopers at $18,000 (15K miles) and up to $21,000 (7K miles). Try that with a good old Civil or Corolla. Dan Replies to this message: fever (May 17, 2004 11:29 am) iwannamotortoo (Jul 06, 2006 11:39 pm) bfromhold (Jul 07, 2006 6:09 pm) and 3 more... joshrtek3 (May 04, 2007 6:09 pm) jaxs1 (May 04, 2007 6:18 pm) british_rover (May 04, 2007 6:40 pm) and 7 more... rowlandj (May 05, 2007 7:25 pm) scorpio9 (May 06, 2007 5:51 pm)
#21 of 1057 Reliability by markjenn Nov 25, 2003 (9:14 pm)
Guys, 2002 Minis have very poor freq of repair records. Yes, any cars have lemons, but the 2002 Minis were a completely new car design from a completely new factory from a German car company - this consistently is a recipe for lots of early issues and the repair record reflects it. Yes, all cars have lemons, but if you spend any time on other forums you'll see an incredible number of people with tens of problems with their early Minis.   The 2003s and 2004s appear better, but we'll have to see. We need more miles.   And the original post was on resale values not whether they were good cars are not - I didn't say they weren't great cars or that I wouldn't own one - in fact, I have one on order. So lighten up on the "go get an Accord" crap.   All cars are compromises - the Mini is a great drive, but reliability (so far) is not its strong suit. Resale value is, but that could change overnight, either if they reliability issues continue and/or the styling and size goes from "cute retro cool" to "a toy car for chicks."   - Mark
#22 of 1057 MSRP NOT IN LAS VEGAS by bikerider1 Dec 12, 2003 (6:29 pm)
I finally made the decision to buy after visiting Edmunds and the Miniusa webb site multiple times. Wanted an S with a sport package, dark blue with cloth interior. The Mini site says $21,699. Went into Las Vegas Mini to pay cash and was promptly told they tack on an extra $2,500 on any S and $1,500 on a Cooper! The Salesman said I was "lucky" as in San Diego they tack on a flat 15%. Those of you back east who bought at MSRP are the lucky ones. I quickly exited the dealership and will not go back. Dan
#25 of 1057 West Coast Greed by bikerider1 Dec 14, 2003 (2:51 pm)
I thought I'd call a few other dealerships out west. I called Assael Mini in Monrovia, Ca. and the kind salesman told me that now they are charging $6,000 over msrp but would "negotiate" with me at $3,000 over! I did call Mini of Scottsdale, AZ. and found a dealer who charges msrp but with a 7 month wait. For $2,500+ I'll wait. Replies to this message: blackhat (Apr 16, 2004 1:39 pm)
#26 of 1057 East Coast Fair by t33 Dec 14, 2003 (4:10 pm)
I have been very pleased with the dealers around Philadelphia. I purchased mine (awaiting transport) in October from Otto's Mini in West Chester, PA. They were great.   The dealer in Bala Cynwyd, Mini of the Main Line, informed me that they were shipping alot of cars to the west coast. I forget what the cost was ($1,000 to $2,000), but I remember it being cheaper than the mark-up in CA. That's assuming you wouldn't want to pick-it up and drive it back.   Good luck!
#28 of 1057 Head East by markjenn Dec 17, 2003 (9:05 pm)
I just got back from a 2700-mile pickup drive to get my MCS home from Texas to Washington state. It only took 7-weeks from time to order to the time I took delivery at MSRP, compared to one year and $600 over MSRP at the local dealer.   It was a absolutely wonderful way to get to know my new Mini and if you have the time, I'd recommend it.   - Mark

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