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#361 of 1307 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 1307 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 1307 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
#364 of 1307 That works too by plekto Feb 05, 2006 (11:48 am)
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.
#365 of 1307 press request by kirstie_h HOST Mar 03, 2006 (5:39 am)
A large newspaper reporter aims to interview someone who is on the waiting list for a Mini Cooper. Please respond to ctalatiedmunds.com before Sunday, March 4, 2006 with your daytime/weekend contact info.
#366 of 1307 Re: Mini in Cincinnati [kyfdx] by bassman4 Mar 05, 2006 (6:02 pm)
Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 23, 2006 5:06 pm) I just bought a Mini Convertible from the BMW Store in Cincinnati this week. I was very favorably impressed with all aspects of the transaction. Everyone was friendly and helpful, and there were no surprises expect for a $100 "documents" fee, which I gather is on the low end of what has become a common practice. 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!).
#367 of 1307 Mini lease money factor by stetsonhatter Mar 06, 2006 (7:56 am)
Anyone know what they current money factor is on a Mini lease through BMW Financial Services? Replies to this message: thaddeust (Jun 07, 2008 6:59 am)
#368 of 1307 Used 2004 Mini by mayberryguy Mar 17, 2006 (12:27 pm)
I work with a guy that is selling his '04 Mini Cooper with the CVT with 16,500 miles for $11,000. It is red w/white top, no other options. He has had all service performed by dealer and is up to date on all required services and oil changes. I've been looking at estimated values and can't believe how good this deal is. I am think about buying to make a quick sale in a couple of months. Is this deal too good to be true or not? Replies to this message: markjenn (Mar 19, 2006 11:29 am) mayberryguy (Mar 20, 2006 4:57 pm)
#369 of 1307 Re: Used 2004 Mini [mayberryguy] by markjenn Mar 19, 2006 (11:29 am)
Replying to: mayberryguy (Mar 17, 2006 12:27 pm) Unless you live in Fargo, this price does seem to be well below market value. So you definitely want to probe why this guy is selling his car for a couple thousand less than he could probably get walking onto any number of used car lots. I'd suspect it's got an accident history, perhaps a salvage title.   If you do try and flip this car, watch out for taxes and overhead - depending on the state you live, you may have to pay full sales tax and register the car even if you sell it the next day.   - Mark Replies to this message: mayberryguy (Mar 20, 2006 4:57 pm)
#370 of 1307 Well.. by plekto Mar 19, 2006 (11:40 am)
It's a fair price. When the new body Coopers come out next fall, the previous generation will drop to normal pricing levels - which is going to be a nightmare for many owners. The car is entirely driven by status and image - so older generartions are well, just cars.

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