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Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 18, 2006 7:52 am)
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Replying to: joberg (Jan 23, 2006 1:47 pm) 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
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Replying to: trulytruly (Dec 30, 2005 12:36 pm) Rob N. |
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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.
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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. |
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Replying to: rbrooks3athome (Feb 04, 2006 5:23 am) 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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| If you can get them to throw in a bunch of extras like some aux gauges, mp3 adaptor jack, or upgrade to alloys or whatnot, since that's about 50% profit for them, that might also be a way to haggle those fees away. | |
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 23, 2006 5:06 pm) The only car equipped the way I wanted was the demo (only two options). I took that at MSRP; they agreed to throw-in an armrest, which I really wanted. I originally thought of getting the "S", but the base model with the five-speed manual transmission has all the power I need, and is great fun to drive. So far it runs like a dream and I get lots of looks. I feel as though I'll get excellent service there as well (but I'm hoping I won't be needing much!). |
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Anyone know what they current money factor is on a Mini lease through BMW Financial Services?
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