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#91 of 1350 Re: MFullmer [rayt2] by mfullmer Jul 29, 2004 (7:06 pm)
Replying to: rayt2 (Jul 29, 2004 4:08 pm) Thanks for the input. I guess I'm not so mad at the dealer it just really stunk to be treated so badly by the members of the MINI group here in Atlanta. I swear, because I had the balls to say anything negative about the MINI and the dealership and their charges, I swear that they treated me like I was rejecting god himself! There were a few moments and posts when I felt like these people were "posessed by MINI"!!!!   All kidding aside. I love a lot of vehicles but I've found that the perfect vehicle and/or dealership just isn't out there. There are a lot of great things about every vehicle and a lot of not so great things. Replies to this message: blackhat (Sep 25, 2004 3:11 pm)
#93 of 1350 Re: MFullmer [mfullmer] by blackhat Sep 25, 2004 (3:11 pm)
Replying to: mfullmer (Jul 29, 2004 7:06 pm) Man - o - man... I HATE hearing stories like yours! I ran into some real thieves back in 2000 when I was interested in the PT Cruiser... and boy, was I "taken for a ride" ( no pun intended!). Unscrupulous, double-talking, con artists if there ever were any!   This all happend in L.A. county (so, big surprise THERE!).... Luckily, I found an honest dealership out here - Mini of Longbeach. They will not charge a premium of any sort for a Mini. You configure it, you order it, and they'll get it for you at MSRP.   Just out of curiosity, I contacted another L.A. dealership - Mini of Universal City - yesterday to see what they would do for me. They charge $2,000.00 over sticker for a Cooper... and it was explained that this represents 1.) extended warranty, 2.) a LoJack, and 3.) factory floor mats(?)....   I decided not to even bother with these folks. When I told them that I wanted to pay sticker for a car that will order to my specs, I was told that "they are very reasonable and will negotiate with me..." WHOAH!!! Stopped right then and there! No negotiating - no need to when there is a sticker on the window! I learned my lesson from the Chrysler nightmare.   Anyway... sorry you won't be getting your Mini. I will be going out of my way to get mine. I'm sure there are honest Mini dealers somewhere not too far from you.
#95 of 1350 It's here, but.... by hollyg Oct 16, 2004 (5:54 am)
Hi. My mini just came in and the salesperson is talking to me about purchasing an "autobahn bra" to protect the front of the car. He says they are more prone to knicks and scatches because they are low to the ground and their physical structure. Also, he suggested insurance for my runs flats and rims. These are the only 2 things he's suggested with any real emphasis. Advise me! thanks
#96 of 1350 by steve_ HOST Oct 16, 2004 (7:40 am)
Check out Car front end protective bras & film.   How much did you pay - MSRP?   Steve, Host
#97 of 1350 by markjenn Oct 16, 2004 (5:10 pm)
I'd advise against both.   The bra will protect the front end from scratches, but has its own problems. Dirt can work its way behind the bra, and over time, sand the paint, and there is the issue of uneven fading of the paint between the covered and uncovered surfaces. Many bras don't fit that well either. Finally, they're ugly, but that's a personal thing. I think the best bet is to accept that the front of your car is going to get some nicks and just live with them, or touch the car up with some touch-up paint. You can go with protective film, but that's got problems also.   The wheel insurance is simply a rip off - expensive for what you get. They hard sell this because the chances of you cashing in on it are slim.   If you decide you do want either of these items, I'd shop around rather than buying them when you buy the car. They're pushing these items because the markups are incredible - probably over 50% of what you pay for the wheel insurance will go directly to the salesman and finance guy.   - Mark Replies to this message: crunch (Oct 16, 2004 5:46 pm) hollyg (Oct 18, 2004 3:09 pm)
#98 of 1350 Re: Wheel insurance by crunch Oct 16, 2004 (5:46 pm)
Replying to: markjenn (Oct 16, 2004 5:10 pm) I agree that the wheel insurance can be a rip off. Think about it, when was the last time you needed a new wheel? If it was 2 or 3 times in the last year or so, then maybe you need it. If you can't remember ever needing a new wheel (like me) maybe its worth the risk. If I really needed one and couldn't afford it, my comprehensive would cover it anyway.
#99 of 1350 04 vs 05 tranny change ? by pad Oct 17, 2004 (12:02 pm)
Does anyone know if the manual transmission gear ratios were changed in the 05 base model ? What kind of rpm's does it turn at 65 mph in 5th or 6th if you have the S model ? Also do dealers charge a "prep" fee in Texas, if so how much ? Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: crunch (Oct 17, 2004 2:10 pm)
#100 of 1350 Re: Texas Dealers by crunch Oct 17, 2004 (2:10 pm)
Replying to: pad (Oct 17, 2004 12:02 pm) I can only speak for my dealer, John Roberts MINI in Dallas. I purchased two MINIs, no prep fees. They typically charge MSRP for an ordered car. MSRP +1K for a 'in stock' MC and MSRP +2K for an 'in stock' MCS. Some negotiating can be done.

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