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Replying to: sitcur (Apr 20, 2005 12:27 pm) I custom configured the auto online and it’s scheduled to arrive at the dealership in mid August of 06. A week ago I logged into my account to check the status of my MINI and noticed a Navigation system was listed as installed…even though I did not order it. I called my MINI Rep that same day and let her know. She confirmed that they did install the navigation and that it was a mistake made on their end (MINI). My rep told me there is nothing she or the MINI Dealership can do about the mistake. She said my only options are to either: A.) Take the car “as is” and pay the additional costs of the Navigation B.) Place a new order and wait for them to build a new car according to my configuration. Unfortunately I’m not at liberty to wait several more months while a new car is built...nor should I have to. I need a new car by the end of August regardless of what happens. Also, I have a very tight budget and don’t want the navigation system that was installed…I bought my own portable navigation so I have no need for one even if I could afford it. This is such a strange situation; MINI messed up the order and I will be help accountable for it? After waiting so long to get this car I can’t believe this is the result. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated. Also, has anyone had a similar experience? Does anyone know who I should contact with my issue? Thanks, Mike |
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Replying to: shaymbs (Jul 26, 2006 12:04 pm) When did you first place your order? |
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Replying to: shaymbs (Jul 26, 2006 12:04 pm)
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Replying to: cct1 (Jul 22, 2006 1:44 pm) Here's the reply email I got from the Mini Cooper factory in Oxford England about closures and or production of the Mini's being slowed: Dear * * * Thank you for your email to MINI Customer Information. We can confirm that during the summer of 2006 an extended closure is planned for the refurbishment of the visitor centre at plant Oxford and updates to the tour. The dates of this closure are still to be advised. We hope this information is of help. Yours sincerely MINI UK Muneerah Sadiq Product Information Advisor Ellesfield Avenue Bracknell RG12 8TA Tel: 0800 083 6464 Fax: 0870 5050 206 Email: customer.information  mini.co.uk Website: www.mini.co.uk His reply to my email is a little confusing to me... I'm not too sure if the visitor's center extended closure in August includes the production plant. H-m-m-m-m 
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Replying to: bfromhold (Jul 29, 2006 7:31 am) |
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Replying to: cct1 (Jul 26, 2006 6:00 pm)
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I ordered my '06 Cooper S today.  I went to a dealership on the South Shore of Long Island, NY. The representative was extremely helpful and honest. The dealership gave a $500 discount plus floor mats for free. to top it all off, they had a BBQ and served us lunch. Go to Hassel!  Also, we went to a dealership on the North Shore of Long Island, NY before going to where I purchased my Cooper. We tried to bargain w/ the manager but he was such a B*****d!! He only gave us a $250 discount. What an insult. Also, his 'air" about him really turned me off and I wasn't going to give this dealership 1 cent of my hard earned $$$.
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Replying to: pinay819 (Jul 30, 2006 5:39 pm) 1) Should I wait until the 2007s are being offered? If so, when will that be? 2) Is there any dealer in CA (I'm in SF but am willing to go to either border) that sells for MSRP? The one here does not, and I'm yet to call the other three in the area. 3) I would like to trade in my car during this fiasco. I've bought new cars before, but never "ordered" one. Can I do a traade in for this? 4) If there is not a dealer in CA that will sell at MSRP, I will likely go to Wisconsin (have family there). Does anyone know what it will cost me to then bring it back into CA? Thanks guys
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This has been rehashed several times, but in a nutshell, no, I wouldn't by a 2007 (They'll probably be available in January). I'd either get a 2006 or wait and get a Mini in 2008. When the new Mini came out in 2002, it was plagued by a number of problems all over the car--from build quality, to engine stumble and yo-yo. It really wasn't until 2004 (for the base Mini) or 2005 (For the Mini S) that the major issues were sorted out. The 2007 will be new from the ground up, and done by a different design team that created the first Mini--I'd wait at least until 2008, or even better, 2009, to get the bugs worked out--the new engine is an order of magnitude more complicated than the old one. Either way, if you decide to buy in Wisconsin, International Motors is very, very good--that's where I got mine (at MSRP with mats thrown in--that's it). Knauz in Chicago (Not too far from Milwaukee) is also a wonderful dealer.
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