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#75 of 1085 I HAVE NOT PAID OVER MSRP!!!! by mfullmer Jul 13, 2004 (11:22 am)
First off, I haven't even gotten or purchased my MINI yet, it is ordered. I fully intend to negotiate that Dealer Prep fee down.   I KNOW MY EXPERIENCE HERE IN ATLANTA SO UNLESS YOU HAVE PURCHASED SEVERAL VEHICLES HERE THEN YOU KNOW SQUAT ABOUT WHAT THE DEALERS TRY AND CHARGE HERE AS A "CUSTOM".   Second, I've been in the car business over 20 years and I know what "purchase price" is and what "dealer add-ons" are, especially where taxes are concerned and how they are calculated.   I thought I was entering the "MINI world" where people weren't quite as uptight as some. I guess not. It's probably typical of most boards. The people who have a few car purchases under their belts think that they have the entire process nailed.
#76 of 1085 by steve_ HOST Jul 13, 2004 (12:09 pm)
fwiw, Edmunds shows MSRP to be the National Base Price without the destination charge. So MSRP for a MINI CooperS 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M) would be $19,899. Destination is $550. link (you have to select a color and go to the next page to see the destination fee).   There's a footnote about ad fees but I don't think that applies to the MINI.   My memory is a bit fuzzy but I think we used to consider that MSRP included destination. The National Base Price stuff is only a year or so old.   My sister is still thinking about one, but she's not rushing into anything.   Steve, Host
#80 of 1085 Received Production Number by mfullmer Jul 14, 2004 (5:57 am)
I've received my production number and am now tracking my MINI!   Since I haven't yet paid anything or signed any contract I'll definitely negotiate that "Dealer Prep" fee. I've done it in the past and, it seems, here in Atlanta where every dealer I've dealt with puts it in, they pretty much expect you to.
#81 of 1085 Congratulations Mike on yor Mini order by rayt2 Jul 15, 2004 (10:31 am)
The add on charges are always hot topics and "BS' charges to me also. I paid $195 in "document fees" additonal after my MSRP purchase of my Mini way back in April of 03, that was at Prestige Mini in N.J.. They would not negotiate that fee whatsoever even as ridiculous as it was. I swallowed hard and made the buy based on my need for a good gas mileage commuter and the "fun factor" of driving this oversized go cart. I don't regret it but the fees are ridiculous. $50 I can understand but not over or above that.   I hope all the warranty repairs I've had done are'nt indicative of things to come after my warranty runs out! I already have 33k after just 15 months. Maybe time to trade up to a MCS at the end of warranty...hmmmm !   Ray T. Replies to this message: Sylvia (Jul 15, 2004 2:38 pm) micweb (Jul 16, 2004 8:46 am)
#82 of 1085 Re: Congratulations Mike on yor Mini order [rayt2] by Sylvia STAFF Jul 15, 2004 (2:38 pm)
Replying to: rayt2 (Jul 15, 2004 10:31 am) Hey Ray - some states regulate the doc fees. People have discussed it over in the Smart Shopper board. Just a side note.
#83 of 1085 Re: Congratulations Mike on yor Mini order [rayt2] by micweb Jul 16, 2004 (8:46 am)
Replying to: rayt2 (Jul 15, 2004 10:31 am) Hey Rayt2,   Can you detail your warranty issues? There aren't many owners who have run up 33k miles, so I'd like to know what to expect (although rumor has it the quality control has been steadily improving). You have a 2003, right?
#84 of 1085 micweb & Sylvia (Host) by rayt2 Jul 16, 2004 (11:47 am)
Sylvia..........thanks, haven't been to that discussion yet...so much to do so little time.....   As of this date dealer in Ramsey, New Jersey charges $16449 base sticker plus the $550 destination & their "optional documentary fee" of $211, broken down as "clerical expense" & registration fee, for a Cooper with no extras.   MicWeb,   Go to the "Problems and Solutions" on this board, I posted the warranty issues there. #122   I'd like to think as time passes the problems will become less. The down side being that dealers don't have to tell you about TSB's (Technical Service Bulletins) which deal with particular reoccurring problems with instructions for technicians to follow, but don't warrant a recall notice. The only way you find out is if you state a particular problem which mimics the criteria for that TSB. I did not know they have had 23 "PCM" upgrades until I mentioned a stalling problem. Service ticket showed they did the upgrade #23. Had I not mentioned this problem and was out of warranty I'd had to pay for it.   Enough off topic discussion for now...... I still love this car !   Let's Motor !   Ray T.

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