You are here: Forums Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences MINI Cooper Prices Paid and Buying Experience

MINI Cooper Prices Paid and Buying Experience

1096 messages,  Last post on Sep 05, 2008 at 8:12 PM

You are in the Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum. Your Hosts are car_man & kyfdx

What is this discussion about? MINI Cooper, Coupe, Hatchback

Messages Page 96 of 111 1 ... 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 ... 111 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#942 of 1096 Re: Dealer Prep fees [floridabeep] by denrog Dec 11, 2007 (4:52 pm)
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.
#943 of 1096 Deciding between Cooper S and Cooper by goody39 Dec 13, 2007 (8:42 am)
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 Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (Dec 13, 2007 8:48 am) denrog (Dec 13, 2007 4:17 pm)
#944 of 1096 Re: Deciding between Cooper S and Cooper [goody39] by blueguydotcom Dec 13, 2007 (8:48 am)
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.
#945 of 1096 Re: Deciding between Cooper S and Cooper [goody39] by denrog Dec 13, 2007 (4:17 pm)
Replying to: goody39 (Dec 13, 2007 8:42 am) Hi Jason,   I have one of the previous post and I said the same thing when I test drove them three weeks ago. I decided to go back and drive them again but to drive them harder such as the on-ramp to the highway and passing. I did feel a difference when comparing them in that fashion so I ordered the "S". I"m sure the non turbo would have been fine but with the bonnet stripes that I wanted to get I though that I would want a little more go than just show.   Dennis
#946 of 1096 color choices vs. whats inside by bijoubaby05 Dec 13, 2007 (4:55 pm)
unfortunately, i am stuck btw two available cars and i cannot decide.   my choice is btw   Black 2007 MCS xenon lights and arm rest automatic   vs.   Real Silver 2007 MCS only sunroof automatic   which one is the best for me? i am 24 grad student, working and studying in los angeles. ive read and responded to the sunroof complaints. are they legit? should i just get the black color... but my fear is that the car is small, the black will make it a target for bad drivers in parking lots because they cannot easily spot the vehicle parked?   i would option out for the silver. in the perfect world, my car would have a comfort package but alas, unless i built it what i want is not available to me.   should i just settle for the black? anyone on this board have an all black mini S and have opinions, i am open to hear them.   thanks!   im going car shopping tomorrow night. i am eager and excited but unsure. Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (Dec 13, 2007 7:05 pm) bijoubaby05 (Dec 14, 2007 11:42 am) blueguydotcom (Dec 14, 2007 2:00 pm)
#947 of 1096 Re: color choices vs. whats inside [bijoubaby05] by blueguydotcom Dec 13, 2007 (7:05 pm)
Replying to: bijoubaby05 (Dec 13, 2007 4:55 pm) Is there some reason you're only looking at on-the-lot and at just one location? Why can't you order? In socal we have more mini dealers than anywhere else in the country. You have a very wide variety of choices and most dealers show their inventory online.   Why a new car for a grad student?   What does the color have to do with getting hit? I'm on many boards and I've never heard this. Also, you can always park your mini at the edge of the spot so people will see you; that's even in mini's silly little Owner's Handbook. Replies to this message: bijoubaby05 (Dec 14, 2007 11:42 am) blueguydotcom (Dec 14, 2007 2:00 pm)
#948 of 1096 I ordered a 2008 Black on Black Mini Cooper on Dec. 5. by chrisj102 Dec 14, 2007 (11:17 am)
Im so excited! How long does it usually take to receive the car? My sales person told me 6 to 8 weeks, but from reading other messages, it seems like it could take much longer. Replies to this message: minipak (Dec 14, 2007 6:55 pm)
#949 of 1096 Re: color choices vs. whats inside [blueguydotcom] by bijoubaby05 Dec 14, 2007 (11:42 am)
Replying to: blueguydotcom (Dec 13, 2007 7:05 pm) a new car for a grad student because i also have a great job. im getting my mba for job advancement/ salary increase.   i never realized that i had such a nervous personality, i guess im anxious since ive never made a purchase like this before.   on the lot because i dont want to order and wait, ive waited long enough for a new car.   and the two cars are at completely different dealers. i am hoping i can leverage that as well as the fact that it is an 2007 and they need to move the cars off the lot to my advantage.   any thoughts? Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (Dec 14, 2007 2:00 pm)
#950 of 1096 Re: color choices vs. whats inside [bijoubaby05] by blueguydotcom Dec 14, 2007 (2:00 pm)
Replying to: bijoubaby05 (Dec 14, 2007 11:42 am) As I bought off-the-lot (I got rid of my 2006 330i and decided that same week the Cooper S was my choice), I would suggest with a purchase of this kind that you closely weigh the importance of features v. price. Had I known I wanted I Cooper S sooner I would have ordered and I'd have 2 feature I dearly miss - comfort access and a LSD. This would have meant a delay but I know the car I dig now, I'd love even more.   Sometimes a savings in time or $ isn't worth it in the long run.   I don't know the negotiation on the 07s v. 08s, so I'm sorry but I can't be of any help on pricing 07s.   I wouldn't be concerned about the color and parking situations. The mini is quite common in so cal.
#951 of 1096 Re: I ordered a 2008 Black on Black Mini Cooper on Dec. 5. [chrisj102] by minipak Dec 14, 2007 (6:55 pm)
Replying to: chrisj102 (Dec 14, 2007 11:17 am) I have ordered '08 MC a three weeks ago. The salesman indicated to me the same delivery term: about 6-8 weeks. I hope my car will arrive on time. But, due to the holidays, it could take a couple weeks longer. Status of my order is: "Awaiting Transport". I will be very happy if my car will be delivered to me by the middle of January.

Messages Page 96 of 111 1 ... 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 ... 111 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences MINI Cooper Prices Paid and Buying Experience