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1094 messages, Last post on Aug 26, 2008 at 1:28 PM
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Replying to: tica (Mar 24, 2008 11:13 am) How much would a new one be? If you can get out for $24K or less (before taxes), then get the new one.. One extra year of warranty, one extra year of free maintenance, and exactly what you want... I'm assuming you are going to buy this time (because you are never going to get a MINI lease for under $300/mo. again..  ). regards, kyfdx |
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Replying to: busiris (Mar 24, 2008 3:13 pm) Nope, not a noob. Neither thing is an issue. This is a problem with the car's sensors. I've had another sensor go wonky on me in my first 12 months of ownership. Shrug. Compared to my Bimmers, this car has been near flawless... |
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Comfort Access is THE BEST., I never would have thought I needed it/wanted it, it came with the car cuz I got the one off the lot. But it is AWESOME. You are grateful every single time you open the door. You never have to dig for keys in your purse, if you are carrying a bunch of stuff you don't have to juggle it all whhile you find your key and open. you can open and close really quick and lock it quick. I think it's great for women, especially from a security standpoint. I don't think I could live without it now. Seems like a lazy thing but there you have it. Once you go Comfort, you never go back! As far as my lease, yes, I had no idea how rare and great that 169/mth deal was. And yes, the new quotes have been in the 300s, so might as well buy. I am, gasp, thinking about the Smart Car too--for NYC--even better for parking--however, I think I might be terrified of driving on the freeway with it. Unfortunately I can't have too cars. I do have to decide in the next month or before since my lease is running out. So yes, the new car with only options I want would be less than 24K with taxes. Maybe more like 22ish, so I guess it's worth it? yikes, such pressure. thanks |
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Replying to: joem5 (Jun 11, 2007 11:19 am) Just test drove the Clubman here in ft. lauderdale. You see the cooper everywhere. I suspect that will increase as the Buba pickups and Giant Suv's sales sag. I am considering a Clubman while I wait for a clean diesel "that I like", to come to the USA. Consumer reports give the Mini the same reliability as the Toyota, Honda and Subaru. I presently own an Outback which I want to sell and a toyota Sienna(for work). The Clubman is great fun to drive. And safety is good for a small car. would like to hear from other s on their Mini experiences.
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Just ordered a Mini Clubman S from Peabody Mini in MA and was told the wait is 3 months withan earlt June delivery. This seems a little long and was wondering what the usual delivery times are? Test drove a Mini S and Clubman with the Clubman superior for ride and room. While the price is high, the key is how you option it. rtb |
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Replying to: feliciatwo (Mar 25, 2008 3:25 pm) Only service problem was a temp sending unit that began leaking at 25 K miles (now at 30 K miles) and was fixed hassle-free at the local dealership, no charge. She has been involved in 2 accidents, neither her fault, and no injuries. 1st was a rear-ender, with a Ford F-150 P/U sliding up her butt. Minimal damage to the Mini (new trunk lid and bumper), but it broke the hell out of the F-150 front end. 2nd incident was on the right side, with a 75 year old lady deciding she wanted the lane my wife was currently in...immediately! This time, she got a new right-side door. This car is bright red with white bonnet stripes and a black cloth top, and you would think it would be highly visible... The only issue in repairs was an extra 2 week wait on the rear bumber backup sensors being shipped from England. Evidently, they must be painted at the factory in order to work correctly. In both repairs, the dealer's body shop performed the work, and I promise you cannot tell the auto was ever in an accident. I was amazed how well they matched the red color. Being in our 50's, my wife isn't into high speed performance driving, so that may explain why no problems, or it could be that the car is really well built. Being a convertible, it is a bit noisy and has some of the expected convertible squeaks and rattles, but overall, its very tight...and the tops opening/closing performance is superior to any other convertible that I have ever driven. Great gas mileage, too...Usually around 35 MPG in both city and hwy driving. |
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Replying to: waterflame (Mar 23, 2008 2:50 pm) I have to say you should see the Stock Clubman's at your Dealer before you think you cannot afford a Clubman 08. I was shocked myself at the prices at my Mini Dealer. I have been on the Miniusa site a thousand times for research of each model 07, 08. I have built many Mini's online via the Mini Site. After logging over 1000 hours online in researching Auto's ...for my New Purchase I found I kept coming back to the Mini Cooper. The Miniusa site allows you to build them and I almost always came up with a figure I could not afford. However going to the Dealership * BMW MINI COOPER Dealer* I found that I had many choices with many Mini's including the Clubman that were affordable and had many packages on them. I just purchased a 2007 * built 10/07 Mini Cooper this Month with - Sport Pack, Cold Weather Pack, Black Leather Seats, All Black Gloss Inlay of Dash and interior, Chrome kit exterior,Duel Moon Roof, IPOD, the list goes on and on ... Has Everything plus +++++. Not to mention all the incredible Adds that BMW offers when you purchase a vehicle from them. Was a Win Win for Me. 23k MSRP. When I built a similar on line it came up over 29k +. Think of this - at least - Green Rating Mileage - which is top Depreciation on any Mini Cooper is little to none comparative to any other Car on the Road today.  My Purchase of a Mini came with no cost added - Bumper to Bumper free Maint -55k miles, Free Oil Changes for 3 yrs, 24/7 Road Service from BMW for the duration of owning the Vehicle, its worth going to the Dealership and hearing the bottom line and Seeing the actual Vehicles .. Then YOU Can see what is feasible for you to Buy, Lease etc...... I have had my MINI for a few Weeks Now and It's Better than I ever could Expect it to be. It Puts a Smile on My Face Every Time I drive it. I Love MY Car and I cannot even state how Good it feels to know my purchase of this vehicle "for once" .. I have no regrets on how I spent my money on a vehicle. I am tired of investing in Bic Lighter Auto's ..that the Vehicle itself Runs out of Worth before the loan is paid. Time For You too .. Make Your Money work For You
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Replying to: ksmoto (Mar 31, 2008 11:38 am) It's funny to see someone else spending hours on the Mini website as well. I must have at least 10 different configurations from the past 3 months. It does get addictive..tinkering around, adding features you want and then making up for the extra cost by cutting back on stuff you weren't sure about. It's astounding that you got a $6000 dollar discount on your fully loaded Mini.Its great to know that buying a previous years model does result in major dealer price cuts.I plan on keeping my Mini for a few years so the instant depreciation of buying a previous years model doesn't really bother me. Do you mind me asking where you got your Mini from?
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Replying to: waterflame (Mar 31, 2008 10:18 pm) Where I purchased my Brand New Baby - Motor City Mini in Michigan. Its the Only Mini Dealer in MI. I checked Kelly Blue book even prior to purchasing my Mini. I checked first a 2006 Model - It had less than 1000.00 in depreciation ... even purchasing it 2nd party. I know for a fact that any other car would depreciate up to 7000K just from signing and driving it off the Dealer lot. My Dad sold Cars for 47 yrs .. Yes he did. And I learned throughout the years from him. My Mini Purchase was my First purchase of a Car in my life that I had " purchase power" on my own. Meaning I was able to Chose the vehicle of my choice on my Own without others inside you should, you could blah blah. I live in Michigan Automotive STATE ... Used to be our Motto. Its not the Automotive State any longer ...I can say. I worked in Automotive for 9 yrs myself. I know the inside of what is within the Build of a car - how many hours of design, engineering ..etc.. and it's really amazing that Any One can afford to Purchase any Vehicle at all. Seems to all come together in the End on the Window Sticker Keep in Touch Waterflame K S is MOTO ..and Loving it
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Replying to: ksmoto (Mar 31, 2008 10:46 pm) Towne Mini in Buffalo is offering $800 off MSRP on a Cooper S.
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