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Replying to: JingleJill (Apr 12, 2004 6:45 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 7:52 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 3:50 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 5:05 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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Replying to: bikerider1 (Dec 14, 2003 1:51 pm) I've read some e-mails about folks buying back east and driving their Minis home. I mentioned I would do that if I had to, as I am from CT, originally, and know of a dealership in Hartford who told me flat-out, "Not THIS dealership!", when I asked if they were marking up their Minis. Depending on the news I get from these L.A. county dealers, I may take a trip back home to get my Mini convertible next Spring! |
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Reports from the East Coast are that you can basically order a MCS exactly as you want for MSRP and have the car in a couple months. No big deal. BMW is encouraging custom ordering of cars this way rather than having dealers have inventory on their lot. And the option list is expanding so each car can be customized even further to each owner's taste. Unless you want to walk onto a lot and have a car today, you should have no issues ordering and buying for MSRP. I know nothing about the DC area specifically, so perhaps you might have to drive a couple hours, but you should have plenty of choices in MSRP dealers that are not too far away. On options, most folks don't think the OBC is worth anything what the option costs, especially when bought alone. Likewise, for east coast roads, I'd think twice about the sport-pkg - the standard MCS wheels and suspension are considered the best compromise for rough roads. The base MCS at $20.5K is the real value leader in Minis. - Mark |
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I've been reading the posts here at edmunds for the Mini for about the last two weeks and I've learned a lot. I want to thank those that have given me some pointers. I'm soon to be in the market for a MCS. I have a question about Mini financing. I'm definitely going to go for traditional financing. I would like to know what kind of APRs the dealers are giving. I'll most likely go through a bank, but I'd like to gauge the numbers the dealers are offering. Thanks ahead of time for any help.
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