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#465 of 1305 Re: Silver MINI S Convertible on the lot since 3/06: Red Flag? [bobo_c] by markjenn Aug 26, 2006 (8:51 am)
Replying to: bobo_c (Aug 25, 2006 11:57 am) It may be that a relatively lightly-loaded convertible (e.g., no leather) isn't a very popular car as most drop-top buyers are looking for more bling. Or perhaps the dealer is leaving it on the lot as a semi-demo model - they may be selling it as new, but I wouldn't be surprised if it has a few hundred miles on it. There is no hard rule on how many miles a car can have and still be sold as "new".   Yes, you can use the time it has sat or the demo miles on the car as negotiating tools. How much discount can you expect? Hard to say. Assuming the car has less than 50 miles or so and assuming it is the car you want, I'd start with maybe $2K off and see what they say. My guess is that they'll come off a grand at most.   Dealers will discount models that are not moving, but you're not going to get them to take $5K off or anything. They know what the car is worth and they understand that eventually a butt walks through the door for every seat. They're in the business and aren't going to be panic-selling anything at a fire-sale price. They'll probably negotiate, but have reasonable expectations. It all depends on the local supply/demand situation and it varies from month-to-month and even day-to-day.   - Mark
#466 of 1305 Rear bicycle rack? Anyone have one of these with the Rear Park Distance? by bfromhold Sep 03, 2006 (1:37 pm)
I've just been notified that my Mini Cooper S is making it's way across the Ocean. I'm s-o-o-o-o excited!   I'm still debating whether to add the bike rack that fits on the rear of the Mini. Does anyone have this accessory on their Mini? How about installing one with the Rear Park Distance Control? I was told by my dealer that the "alarm" would only sound if I had bikes on the rack. Another dealer told me the opposite (that it would sound all the time whether there were bikes on the rack or not). Does anyone have any experience with this that wants to give me their take on it?   Thanks in advance...
#469 of 1305 Mini Cooper S GP Edition - Future Value by leeshuck Sep 04, 2006 (10:14 am)
One of my local dealers has one Mini Cooper S GP Edition available for $7,500 over the MSRP of $31,150 They are going to put another one on the floor for $10,000 over MSRP. The cars are supposed to arrive in late October.   Since only 2000 Mini Cooper S GP Editions are being produced worldwide, with 415 coming to the US, what do you think this car will be worth short term and long term?   Thanks,   Lee Replies to this message: markjenn (Sep 04, 2006 10:35 am)
#470 of 1305 Re: Mini Cooper S GP Edition - Future Value [leeshuck] by markjenn Sep 04, 2006 (10:35 am)
Replying to: leeshuck (Sep 04, 2006 10:14 am) Hard to say. But I don't see these ever being worth the money to justify these markups. In fact, I wonder if, once the hoopla dies down, that they'll be able to sustain anything over MSRP. It's a cool Mini, but I don't see very many people paying $40K for a FWD souped-up econobox. There are just too many wonderful cars available for this kind of silly money. We're talking BMW 335i money here. I think this dealer is fishing for a sucker.   And you've got the new turbo cars coming - it's quite possible that within a year or two, Mini will produce a variant of the new model for $26K which blows the doors off this model for $14K less. This just feels like a last-gasp attempt to inject some new life in the old model.   - Mark
#471 of 1305 Buying 2006 Mini Cooper S by jaydeepb Sep 12, 2006 (5:15 pm)
Hi,   I'm interested in custom odering a 2006 Mini Cooper S and wanted to know how the experience has been. Is there anything that can be done with pricing? I'm in the Tri-State area.   Thanks for the help!   Jaydeep Replies to this message: markjenn (Sep 12, 2006 9:57 pm) jaydeepb (Sep 17, 2006 8:42 am) gazoo93 (Sep 22, 2006 8:56 pm) bgates222 (Oct 21, 2006 9:51 pm)
#473 of 1305 Re: Buying 2006 Mini Cooper S [jaydeepb] by markjenn Sep 12, 2006 (9:57 pm)
Replying to: jaydeepb (Sep 12, 2006 5:15 pm) If you want one of the current-generation 06's you're proabbly past the ordering deadline. The factory is starting the conversion over to the new 07's which are heavily revised, including a completely new engine.   - Mark Replies to this message: jaydeepb (Sep 17, 2006 8:42 am) gazoo93 (Sep 22, 2006 8:56 pm) bgates222 (Oct 21, 2006 9:51 pm)
#474 of 1305 Re: Buying 2006 Mini Cooper S [markjenn] by jaydeepb Sep 17, 2006 (8:42 am)
Replying to: markjenn (Sep 12, 2006 9:57 pm) Quick update! I went to Mini of Manhatten and ordered my 2006 Hyperblue Mini Cooper S. it will be develivered mid to end of October!! I'm really excited and can't wait! Didn't want to buy a car from the lot.   Jaydeep Replies to this message: gazoo93 (Sep 22, 2006 8:56 pm) bgates222 (Oct 21, 2006 9:51 pm)

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