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#9 of 1305 MINI PURCHASE by alanmini Aug 11, 2003 (3:56 pm)
I ordered my 2004 Mini July 1 and am told delivery will be early to mid September. I paid list price, no discount, but no premium either. It came to approximately $1850 including white five-spoke wheels, sunroof and red body color. Includes destination, registration & fees and taxes. From Mini of Fairfield County (Connecticut), about 60 miles from NYC. Seems like a good deal. Can't wait to drive it! Alanmini.
#10 of 1305 by onegvu001 Aug 13, 2003 (10:30 pm)
Paid MSRP for a Cooper with no options. Placed order in May, received in August. Pleasanton, CA.
#11 of 1305 Any discount on 2004 MINI around in NYC? by yes22 Sep 14, 2003 (6:23 pm)
Hi! I am about to shop around for MINI, I read message posted by NYMINI about a $500 discount from the dealer he ordered from.   Can you tell me which dealer gives out discount in NYC area?   A million thanks. (Just want to feel better if I don't have to pay MSRP :>)
#12 of 1305 yes22 and the NYC metro area by ontheroadagain Sep 18, 2003 (3:09 pm)
Too bad this particular part of the board is so quiet. It must be because all of the MINI owners are so taken with their MINI's that they can't bring themselves to waste time being online!   I've been interested in a MINI for a long time...even sat in one in the dealership in NYC, but haven't test driven one yet as I figured I'd probably get hooked. But now that I'm pondering the tenuous quality of life, I'm thinking I really ought to!   Let me know if you have any luck with your purchase!
#13 of 1305 by revka Sep 18, 2003 (5:14 pm)
ontheroadagain - Check our Mini Cooper (S & Base Styles) discussion. You'll find more activity there. Happy motoring!   Revka Host of Hatchbacks & Wagons
#14 of 1305 Disparity in Markets by markjenn Oct 14, 2003 (8:29 pm)
I'm in the market for a Mini S and the difference between markets on the West and East coasts is quite remarkable. The waiting list in Seattle is reported to be > 12 months with a $500 markup with similar waiting lists and/or much higher markups for Calif. Yet, I hear of people buying for MSRP with no or short waits in the New York/New Jersey area.   I'd like to get something in the next 3-4 months for MSRP and not have to travel too far. If anyone has any leads on dealers with reasonable lists and MSRP prices, hopefully W. of the Mississippi, please let me know.   - Mark
#15 of 1305 for those shopping... by tgrcub Nov 23, 2003 (2:27 pm)
I have the hots to get rid of my current car (01 Focus ZX3) and get into a Cooper S, even though the Focus has been a positive experience so far... but my question... how have the dealerships handled trade-ins and the like? I know that I will pay MSRP and have a two month wait, but how have the overall dealership experiences been? Any word on the two in the Greater Boston Area?
#16 of 1305 Mini is not only a blast but an excellant value by bikerider1 Nov 24, 2003 (7:00 pm)
I recently went to Edmunds and Blue book to see how the Mini holds it's value. It was an eye opening experience. I purchased a new 2002 Dodge Stratus about the same time the Mini hit the street. The sticker on the Dodge was over $23,000, or in the range of a decently optioned Mini S. The Dodge's average retail is now around $11,000 the Mini, using the same mileage factor and "good" condition lists at $21,000. Try it with any other auto out there, the Mini will beat it in this "test".
#17 of 1305 True, but ... by markjenn Nov 24, 2003 (7:29 pm)
True, but a Dodge Status is about worst case. Civics, Proteges, Corollas, etc. have held up much better.   Also, try going out and getting $21K for a 2002 Mini. Now that they're starting to be in more plentiful supply, there aren't that many people willing to spend nearly a new price for a 2-year old car that is gaining quite a reputation as being a headache to keep running. A more realistic price for a 2002 Mini that retailed for $22K is around $18K.   And if the bloom wears off the Mini, look out! Resale values 1- and 2-yr old New Beetles were looking pretty good until last year or so and now the bottom has fallen out. When you own a trendy car, you live and die with the trends. The blue chippers are the Hondas and Toyotas.   None of this matters to me. I don't buy cars based on resale as I generally keep them long enough that it doesn't matter and I don't view cars as much of an investment anyway.   - Mark Replies to this message: elysiumgirlie (Dec 05, 2004 8:13 am)
#18 of 1305 bikerider by rayt2 Nov 25, 2003 (2:04 pm)
The Mini's are popular but not much negotiating room on price if any at all other than MSRP. As far as the statement made "there aren't that many people willing to spend nearly a new price for a 2-year old car that is gaining quite a reputation as being a headache to keep running"   I don't know what crystal ball he's using but Iv'e heard and read nothing that proves the Mini to be a headache to keep running. All new cars go thru transitions, and there are lemons too the Mini is no different. If it's what your looking for Go For It !   Ray T.

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