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1139 messages, Last post on Nov 16, 2008 at 9:22 AM
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Apr 10, 2008 11:45 am)  For my example, my configuration by building my car is 24,000 of MSRP in the miniuas.com, the dealer says I could get 500 discount...so suppose the deal is $23,500 now, how much extra cost do I need to consider before geting to OTD price (as far as I know, 6% tax, and property tax for CT...), could you estimate how much is reasonable for the rest of the fee generally? Because I try to reply my dealer by offering the OTD price, but I have little knowledge of all kind of transaction fee. I just don't want to win the discount part and actually lose the fee part...thank you! 
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Replying to: liz_ww (Apr 10, 2008 12:07 pm) Well.. you know about the sales tax.. Property tax? Do you pay that upfront? Check with someone in Connecticut that owns a car.. Connecticut dealers are pretty famous for charging a "conveyance fee". That is a fancy name for a dealer fee or document fee.. It's just added profit.. Most often, I see around $250-$300 for this.. (kind of cuts into that $500 discount, huh?) The easiest way to do this? Ask them for a quote that itemizes every charge, including taxes, etc.... and a breakdown.. On a MINI, there isn't going to be much negotiation room, anyway... That way, you'll know what to expect, and you'll be able to tell if they are adding any "fluff". regards, kyfdx
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Replying to: kyfdx (Apr 10, 2008 12:34 pm) kyfdx. your information is quite useful! I would figure out the fee I need to pay by asking them the breakdown. learned a lot from this forum. Thanks!
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Replying to: liz_ww (Apr 10, 2008 12:53 pm) What sort of options and color combo?
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Replying to: kyfdx (Apr 10, 2008 1:04 pm) MINI base ZPP Premium Package 205 Automatic Transmission 210 Dynamic Stability Control comfort asscess 302 Alarm System 507 Park Distance Control 431 Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror 4BF Interior Surface Brushed Alloy 927 All Season Tires not sure Xenon Headlights necessry...
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Replying to: liz_ww (Apr 10, 2008 1:18 pm) You can reach out from the driver's seat... almost to the back bumper...  Other than the slushbox, a nicely optioned car.. not too much wasted.. I think all-season tires are standard, unless you get the sport package.. then, they are a no-cost option. I'd drop the alarm and the PDC, and get Xenons... But, wait.... that would be my configuration.. What color?
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Replying to: kyfdx (Apr 10, 2008 1:28 pm)  Yes...I am stil considering the Xenons...but why the alarm unnecessary? People in US don't normally add that? would it protect the car from stealing? the car is 85% possibility chili red...and lightening blue is also one of my consideration, will figure out at the test drive.
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Replying to: liz_ww (Apr 10, 2008 1:42 pm)
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Replying to: waterflame (Apr 11, 2008 6:44 am) I believe minis CG program is identical to those offered by BMWs. in the past they have done small discounts on rates for leases and purchases.
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Replying to: ej1111 (Apr 11, 2008 10:48 am) The discount was available on the 2 remaining models of the Clubman S(I think it was an S but I could be wrong) and was offered because the cars were part of some kind of promotional campaign when the Clubman initially came out.
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