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#21 of 1307 Reliability by markjenn Nov 25, 2003 (8:14 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 1307 MSRP NOT IN LAS VEGAS by bikerider1 Dec 12, 2003 (5:29 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 1307 West Coast Greed by bikerider1 Dec 14, 2003 (1:51 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 12:39 pm)
#26 of 1307 East Coast Fair by t33 Dec 14, 2003 (3:10 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 1307 Head East by markjenn Dec 17, 2003 (8:05 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
#29 of 1307 Head East Question by bikerider1 Dec 19, 2003 (2:12 pm)
Mark, what's the name of the dealer in Texas, as I would definately do the same thing. I've found alot of dealers out west who will sell at MSRP but the wait is 6-8 months. Dan
#30 of 1307 Dealer by markjenn Dec 19, 2003 (4:51 pm)
Dan I think there might be some prohibition against naming specific dealers here, so I sent you email according to your profile.   - Mark

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