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Replying to: bry317 (May 22, 2006 2:34 pm) Most folks are paying right around MSRP+TTL and perhaps a small doc fee on top of that. West coast buyers are still sometimes paying up to $1K more than this, and some eastern buyers appear to be getting small discounts or accessory toss ins. But in general, the current market is MSRP. - Mark |
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I live in CA - where all dealerships are charging MSRP 'demand premiums' of upwards of 10%. So, i'm thinking of buying my mini out-of-state. I found a dealer who can give me MSRP. The question is, will i encounter any problems when i drive it back to CA and try to register it? Any hidden fees? The CA DMV lists an ambigious 'use tax', would that apply to me? Could a Californian has bought out of state and successfully brought a Mini back to CA let me know how the process went? Thanks so much! e.
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Replying to: minispeedracer (May 24, 2006 1:49 pm) The "use" tax is just another name for sales tax for something purchased out of state. When you register the car, you'll have to pay the use tax (plus any license and title fees) just like you bought the car in CA. The use tax rate will be the same as the sales tax rate you'd pay based on where you live. I'd try and buy in a state that has no sales tax or that doesn't charge sales tax for an out-of-state buyer. (Talk to the dealer about this.) CA does have arrangements with most states to credit you for sales tax paid out of state, but it's just better if you can buy the car and not have to pay anything and worry if the credit will work out. There may be a small doc fee or temp license fee so you can get a temp plate and this will not be credited by CA. Get a fully itemized list of all the charges the selling dealer is going to charge so you don't get surprised. I live in WA state (local dealers were getting $1000 over MSRP + one year wait for a MSC) and bought in TX (MSRP and immediate ordering for a two-month wait). I did pay a small temp tag/doc fee - I think it was $100 - and this got me a paper plate to get home on. The whole thing went very smoothly and the drive home was a blast. Many CA buyers have done what you're talking about, so the road is well-trodden. You won't have any problems. - Mark
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I live in the Boston area and a dealer here wants to charge me ~$1100 over MSRP for an in-stock Mini convertible. These charges cover LoJack installation and Simoniz-ation, both of which have already been done to the vehicle. Does this sound reasonable or am I being ripped off?
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Replying to: minired (May 29, 2006 3:12 pm) any add-on like simonize, paint protection, or super duper special spit shine is a rip-off. LoJack, if you want it, is about $695 full retail from what I've seen on my quick internet search. |
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 Hi Everyone! I have been reading a lot of the posts on here trying to figure out an answer to my question, but have been a bit confused. Therefore: Has anyone bought a new 2006 Mini convertible with some options (Cold weather pkg, sport seats, DSC) for anything less than MSRP in the NJ/NY/CT/PA area? And, has anyone had any experience purchasing from Morristown Mini? Thanks for your help! |
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Replying to: minispeedracer (May 24, 2006 1:49 pm) We contacted several out of state dealers - one in OR sells at list but has a 9 month waiting list. One in MN would sell at list with a 2 month wait but after weighing the hassles of driving or shipping, etc., the Sacramento dealer made sense. We really love the MINI and the whole buying experience was a pleasure. |
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Replying to: KarenS (Jul 30, 2003 6:24 am)
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Replying to: ycnan (Jun 07, 2006 8:02 am) |
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Hi everyone, does anyone have any experience buying a mini from the kansas dealership. does MSRP include the tax or do i need to pay it additionally? |
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