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#354 of 1305 Buying out-of-state, is it ok for California smog regs? by trina4 Jan 22, 2006 (11:25 am)
Hi all, I thinking of buying a car from out-of-state because I can't find what I want at MSRP here. My DMV says any new car has to be "california certified," with regard to emissions standards. Does anyone know if all MINIs sold in the US are also legal for sale in California. Don't know if I can trust a dealer to tell me the truth. Any help is so appreciated. Replies to this message: markjenn (Jan 22, 2006 11:52 am) trina4 (Jan 22, 2006 5:27 pm)
#355 of 1305 Re: Buying out-of-state, is it ok for California smog regs? [trina4] by markjenn Jan 22, 2006 (11:52 am)
Replying to: trina4 (Jan 22, 2006 11:25 am) All Mini's are 50 state. You won't have any issues registering it in CA.   - Mark Replies to this message: trina4 (Jan 22, 2006 5:27 pm)
#356 of 1305 Re: Buying out-of-state, is it ok for California smog regs? [markjenn] by trina4 Jan 22, 2006 (5:27 pm)
Replying to: markjenn (Jan 22, 2006 11:52 am) much thanks mark! now i guess it's just a matter of calling every dealer out there.
#357 of 1305 Re: Lease by tel not great, Just got a new 2005 MINI! by jorgekling Jan 23, 2006 (5:55 am)
Replying to: bvmd73 (Aug 24, 2005 1:30 pm) Problem with Lease-By-Tel is that they give you the run around when it comes time to delivering the car to you. I got my car more than 3 weeks after the date I was promised. Had to spend more than $600 on rental cars in the meantime. They kept coming up with excuses after excuses. They would promise me it would be delivered on a certain day and they kep coming up with excuses. The savings were just not worth the hassle..
#358 of 1305 Re: Mini in Cincinnati [kyfdx] by joberg Jan 23, 2006 (1:47 pm)
Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 18, 2006 7:52 am) I have already been in to talk with the salesperson and basically get a price on the car. When it comes time to order, do they have a reputation for tacking on extra fees (document, prep, etc) or does anyone know if they are fairly honest and straight-forward? Replies to this message: kyfdx (Jan 23, 2006 5:06 pm) bassman4 (Mar 05, 2006 6:02 pm)
#359 of 1305 Re: Mini in Cincinnati [joberg] by kyfdx HOST Jan 23, 2006 (5:06 pm)
Replying to: joberg (Jan 23, 2006 1:47 pm) I would characterize them as being honest and straightforward.. That said, there was a document fee pre-printed on my paperwork.. $95 or $125, I forget which.. As we had agreed on a total price, this had a line through it on my order..   I'm not real familiar with the MINI side, except that friends of mine who shopped there, said all sales are at MSRP.. That doesn't necessarily mean that there isn't some sort of dealer fee added.. I'm sure if you sat down with them ahead of time, they could show you exactly what you would be paying for a specific car.. Maybe even draw up a sample order for you, with all taxes and fees included.. so there would be no surprises at order time.   I'm guessing that if you insisted on only the MSRP, plus taxes and license... that you could probably get that done..   In other words.. if you ask, I'm sure they will be forthcoming with every single fee that you will have to pay.. And, with a little persistence, you might get them to dump any extra add-ons.   I would definitely want to know ahead of time.. the whole dealership is fairly friendly and accomodating, so I'm sure you can get the information you need with a phone call, or a short visit. (I was just there tonight, at the parts department!).   regards, kyfdx Host-Prices Paid Forums Replies to this message: bassman4 (Mar 05, 2006 6:02 pm)
#360 of 1305 Re: Best way to sell a Mini? [trulytruly] by robn Jan 24, 2006 (2:11 pm)
Replying to: trulytruly (Dec 30, 2005 12:36 pm) I have my MCS 2003 on cars.com, with good response. Mine is electric blue and in perfect shape. I'd only sell her if the offer is good.   Rob N.
#361 of 1305 Anyone get ANYTHING thrown in by dealer? by rbrooks3athome Feb 04, 2006 (5:23 am)
I'm in Atlanta and priced out my Mini yesterday. The "extra" costs look like they'll keep me from being an owner. Specifically it's 399 for a documents fee, 115 for the "PDI/Prog", and 125 for the detailing pkg which I was told really has to be done (though not demanded) because the paint is not sealed from the factory. The sealing is done in this detail and polishing step. It adds over 600 to the car and of course there's sales tax.   I still have to add in things like the black hood striping and floor mats. The dealer is adding nothing. I know it's only 600 but everyone has a budget and this may well break mine. Has anyone gotten anything thrown in by the dealer to help offset the purchase? My dealer is even charging me 59 for wheel locks if I want them!   Thanks,   Ron B. Replies to this message: kyfdx (Feb 04, 2006 9:48 am)
#362 of 1305 Typical by plekto Feb 04, 2006 (8:08 am)
Good for you. The factory paint is in fact superior to ANY aftermarket paint short of something in the $5000+ range, and has a nice clearcoat already. So that part was their scamming you, most definately.   $115 for the PDI - again, stupid fees. Doing normal business is well, part of doing business. You don't pay extra at the grocery store for the bags, afterall. $399 for doc fees is high. It should be $199 or close to it. Consider that they are already making 2-3K on the car thanks to selling it at MSRP and their hefty holdbacks and so on, IMO, you were right to start looking for another dealer. They have enough room to easily sell it to you for MSRP including all those fees if they desired.
#363 of 1305 Re: Anyone get ANYTHING thrown in by dealer? [rbrooks3athome] by kyfdx HOST Feb 04, 2006 (9:48 am)
Replying to: rbrooks3athome (Feb 04, 2006 5:23 am) Did you tell the dealer you would only buy if they removed those $600 in fees?   If they know you've made the final decision, and that is the only thing keeping you from buying the car.. sometimes those fees will disappear..   Of course, you have to be ready to commit to the purchase, if they say yes..   regards, kyfdx

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