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My sister in Virginia is kicking around the idea of buying a base MINI. Her nearest dealer is Sterling near Dulles and they are over MSRP/TMV it seems (three in stock today, but I don't know if they are base or S models/options etc.). They are estimating 10 weeks if she orders one. She's in no hurry; I'm thinking a blast fax for an order at MSRP to the few dealers in her area and letting the dealer have the holdback but no ADM. Thoughts? Steve, Host |
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I am trying to find out if all minis in the US meet California emissions requirements. I have spoken with a dealer on the east coast who is selling at about MSRP, he says he ships to CA all the time, but I just can't find confirmation that I will be able to register it here. If someone in another state could just take a peak at their EPA tag (lift your bonnet and look for a little tag near the windshield on the drivers side)and let me know if it says California OK, no modifications required that would be just great or if someone just knows the answer. The prices in California are way to inflated and I just can't wait 10 months. I want my MINI! |
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You have nothing to worry about. The sticker does say "meets CA emissions standards" and hundreds of people have done what you're about to do without a single one reporting any issue with registration. - Mark |
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Replying to: markjenn (Jan 14, 2004 2:09 am) We were quite happy with the way we were treated. Also received nice key fobs and a parts dept gift card.
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Replying to: crunch (Apr 12, 2004 7:05 am)
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Replying to: JingleJill (Apr 12, 2004 7:45 am) So you had to go to Fl to get yours at MSRP? Somehow, given the time and hassels of buying out-of-state, I think that what I paid over MSRP was worth it FOR ME. We each have our limits. I don't really like paying MSRP much less MSRP Plus but in this case I paid a little for my impatience AND I DID drive it home same day! Unfortunately, here in Dallas, its still a seller's market for the Mini. |
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Replying to: crunch (Apr 12, 2004 8:52 am) Just find it funny that you had to pay above MSRP because the car was on the lot. You would think they would do MSRP whether you ordered or not. (Just my opinion)
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Replying to: JingleJill (Apr 13, 2004 4:50 am) At John Roberts, its sort of a 'pay for impatience' thing it think. If you have the patience to wait 2 to 4 months you can pay MSRP. If you've got to have the one available, TODAY, pay a little more. Sort of a 'supply and demand' thingie. I hit the dealer at at time when there were several available but I have been there when the only option was to wait. The most important point I wanted to make here was that I was treated well by the dealership, no pressure, no hassles, very polite and helpful and I was told UP FRONT that if I wanted a lower price that I would have to settle for a car that wasn't on the lot at the time and wait. It didn't necessarily have to be a special order. It could be a car that was already build and allocated but not delivered, just not on the lot that day. At least that is the way I understood it.
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Replying to: crunch (Apr 13, 2004 6:05 am) They did not pay for shipping, but they did recommend a company and I was very pleased with them. When I told my local dealership that I found my car somewhere else and wanted my deposit back they basically laughed and said there is no way you found an MCS not already sold. I even told them where so that if they wanted my business they could mabye arrange a trade, etc... Again, they didn't believe me and then they suggested they wouldn't service my car because I didn't purchase from them. They did the same thing with both my BMWs. Good thing service and sales are seperate. I know dealer allocations are based somewhat on CSI's. I have a theory the reason the local dealer has such a long wait is because of poor CSI's. With the attitude they've had every time I've tried to purchase a car from them (3 times now), I can see why the wait is so long... |
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Hi all, I live and work in the DC Metro area. I have been dreaming about owning a Mini Cooper S since about a year before it came to the States, but I have a car that is barely 5 years old now and I won't buy for at least another year and a half. My question is to those in the DC area. How much over MSRP did you have to pay? Could you order a Mini and get it at MSRP? If so, how long was the wait? I know Minis are very popular, but I also know that I'm not going to get ripped off if I can help it. Oh yeah, also, could you get specific options or did the dealer force you to buy packages, spending more than you wanted to? I want the Sport Package and the on-board computer (w/o having to buy the Premium Package). That's all. Thanks for any help. |
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