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Re: I took the plunge! [denrog]
by minipak
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Dec 08, 2007 (9:44 pm)
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Replying to: denrog (Dec 08, 2007 7:29 pm)
I have '08 model on order for a couple of weeks and, hopefully, by the end of January, it will be available for delivery. This is going to be a basic MC model with automatic transmission, BRG color with white roof and mirrors, no stripes, Premium and Sport packages, 16 inches tires and a couple other things, including Alarm System, front/rear Mud Flaps and a basic optional GPS. I have decided do not take the CWP. Price is MSRP with a some discount for the accessories. This is going to be my first experience with the MINI Cooper. Do you know if the standard MINI Cooper has a tinted glass? Are you going to utilize a premium or regular gas? My dealer told me that, after first 1.5K miles, I can safely fill it up with a regular gas. But, it could be very much just a "sales" trick. What do you think about this issue?
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Re: I took the plunge! [minipak]
by denrog
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Dec 09, 2007 (11:22 am)
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Replying to: minipak (Dec 08, 2007 9:44 pm)
Hi, this is my first Mini/BMW car also. I have done lots of reading on the message boards the last month to get a feel for what to expect. I debated getting the CWP especially seeing that last year it was $300 and went up to $500 for 08. Heated seats are no big deal to me but maybe when the snow and ice come the heated mirrors and washer jets will come in handy. The other packages had things I didn't need and I wanted my Mini to be economical in price and fuel. When I priced both models with the same features the "S" was $1900 more for the turbo basically. Seeing that they recommend 91 octane for both I decided on the "S" though my driving style probably wont take full advantage of it. I didn't see or hear anything about tinted glass in the brochures or online but I guess you can have it done at an auto glass business. As far as the gas issue from what I've read you can use regular safely but your mini wont perform as well and your gas mileage will suffer. The higher octane burns cleaner and to tell you the truth I have in the past used a few tanks of premium in my truck and it seemed to run better and the mileage was a tad better.
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Re: I took the plunge! [denrog]
by minipak
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Dec 10, 2007 (8:06 pm)
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Replying to: denrog (Dec 09, 2007 11:22 am)
Hello, thanks a lot for your reply and advise. Basically, I agree with your opinion on the CWP and gas issues. I don't real need the heated seats, but heated mirrors will be a very good option for me. Looks like HMs are not available alone, only in the CWP. I am commuting mostly on the pretty flat highway with a medium traffic. The distance and gas are only an issue for me at this time. 
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Dealer Prep fees
by floridabeep
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Dec 11, 2007 (6:17 am)
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Who has paid what ? I see some strange numbers out there from different dealers.
Thanks !
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- #939 of 1056
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Re: Dealer Prep fees [floridabeep]
by blueguydotcom
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Dec 11, 2007 (8:37 am)
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Replying to: floridabeep (Dec 11, 2007 6:17 am)
Assume MSRP. Anything more is too much. Anything less, good job.
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Re: Dealer Prep fees [floridabeep]
by kyfdx HOST
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Dec 11, 2007 (8:43 am)
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Replying to: floridabeep (Dec 11, 2007 6:17 am)
In Florida? The dealers there have some crazy document fees... $399... all the way up to $799..
Just consider it part of the selling price.. That said, if every MINI dealer in Florida is adding that to the MSRP, then you may have to go out of state to get a better deal.
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Re: Dealer Prep fees [kyfdx]
by floridabeep
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Dec 11, 2007 (9:28 am)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Dec 11, 2007 8:43 am)
You appear to be right on. I have one quote of 350 and 3 hours away on the left coast it's 650. I can't figure it out !
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Re: Dealer Prep fees [floridabeep]
by denrog
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Dec 11, 2007 (4:52 pm)
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Replying to: floridabeep (Dec 11, 2007 9:28 am)
I live in Ct. but bought across the border in RI. I ordered my MCS Saturday but before signing I told them to wright everything down...my out the door price. I was not going to pay for anything other than document fees. No vin etching, paint sealant, undercoating, dealer prep, etc. They were good and my paperwork fees were $95. He did balk at giving me front and boot mats but I was ready to walk, even over such a little thing.
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Deciding between Cooper S and Cooper
by goody39
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Dec 13, 2007 (8:42 am)
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Hi -
First time MINI leasee here. I was wondering what I should expect between the Cooper and Cooper S? I drove them both in the city and didn't feel too much of a difference.
You guys/girls seem to know what you are talking about, could you please provide some insight?
Thanks,
Jason
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Re: Deciding between Cooper S and Cooper [goody39]
by blueguydotcom
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Dec 13, 2007 (8:48 am)
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Replying to: goody39 (Dec 13, 2007 8:42 am)
You didn't feel much of a difference? Well, if you can't feel the horsepower difference, then go with the car you like most. There's no reason to opt for an S if you do not see value in the turbo.
I've been given the standard cooper twice while my 07 is in the shop (non-maintenance issues) and both times I felt like the Cooper was decent. I couldn't live with it but then again, at times my Cooper S feels underpowered.
Driving style and what you desire in the car will probably decide which car you'll decide to buy/lease.
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