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Re: Order Time [dbacksfan1]
by canada10
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May 29, 2008 (12:47 pm)
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Replying to: dbacksfan1 (May 27, 2008 2:28 pm)
3 months seems like a really long time but maybe we got in on the last order for a monthly allotment. Have you considered ordering from another dealer? We live in Florida but we were going to fly up to Virginia and drive back. We go there a few times a year anyway. In fact they were supposed to get back with us with the total price and we kept waiting to hear from them when the dealership in Florida contacted us again and we decided we didn't want to wait any longer.
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Re: Order Time [canada10]
by dbacksfan1
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May 29, 2008 (6:37 pm)
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Replying to: canada10 (May 29, 2008 12:47 pm)
The closest dealerships that I'd be willing to consider are in southern California, at least a 6 hour drive. And from what I'm reading, they are generally at MSRP or above in many cases. I think that it cost me substantially move to cover the one-way air fare plus travel and time to get back home. At this point, I think I might wait for the 09 model. The MINI MA is confirm this - but he thinks that if I order one in September, it will be shipped in October. If that's the case, I'd only be waiting an extra two months. However, I'm a little concerned about what the new pricing will for the new model. And the way MINI reconfigures the option packages, it's a crap shoot.
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Re: dealer markups [canada10]
by pictureperfect
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Jun 05, 2008 (2:24 pm)
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Replying to: canada10 (May 14, 2008 2:22 pm)
Which dealership in FL, were you dealing with?
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Re: Order Time [canada10]
by bahollings
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Jun 08, 2008 (4:50 pm)
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Replying to: canada10 (May 29, 2008 12:47 pm)
I ordered a mini cooper from the Scottsdale dealer last week and I was told it would be 4 MONTHS (gulp) and I had to put $2000 down!
Oh well.
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Manual vs. Auto
by gtechie
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Jun 09, 2008 (7:45 pm)
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Does anyone know what % of Clubmans are manual vs. auto? I am undecided on which way to go.
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Re: dealer markups [daedalus34r]
by dustman9000
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Jun 13, 2008 (12:53 am)
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Replying to: daedalus34r (May 10, 2008 2:26 pm)
I went to Brecht Mini in Escondido (San Diego area) and I'm seeing similar "Dealer Markups". The Salespeople seemed completely unwilling to negotiate the prices down at all, stating it's a matter of "Supply and Demand". Someone did call me back and wanted to continue working with me and offered to sell one at MSRP (which is still over invoice), but required some additional Dealer "Addons" such as LoJack and some interior exterior coating. I'm pretty sure I can negotiate these out of the deal though.
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Re: Ordered Mini Clubman [feliciatwo]
by dustman9000
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Jun 13, 2008 (1:00 am)
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Replying to: feliciatwo (May 14, 2008 9:30 am)
Too bad you'll have to wait years for the Tiguan Diesel. VW still hasn't really produced the Jetta TDI in big numbers yet either due to some factory fire.
They are already selling the Mini Cooper/Clubman D (Diesel) in Europe and I bet the Mini will beat VW to the North American Diesel market.
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Re: dealer markups [pictureperfect]
by canada10
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Jun 13, 2008 (8:21 am)
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Replying to: pictureperfect (Jun 05, 2008 2:24 pm)
We bought our mini in Palm Harbor. We were happy with the experience. They gae us $500.00 off of MSRP and mats. We can't wait to get our mini which is in production. The dealership was great. We would have gone to Richmond but they didn't call us back
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2008 MINI Clubman S Owners?
by car_girl
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Aug 15, 2008 (2:35 pm)
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Like many who venture into these forums, we're considering a purchase of a MINI Clubman S. Does anyone here own one who could share insights as to the pros and cons of the vehicle's features? There are so many choices, it's difficult to know of some of them are worth the extra money. Thanks in advance!
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Re: 2008 MINI Clubman S Owners? [car_girl]
by pictureperfect
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Aug 15, 2008 (2:45 pm)
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Replying to: car_girl (Aug 15, 2008 2:35 pm)
My wife and I purchased a Clubman S and we both love the car.
We selected the convenience group option and the silver bonnet stripes.
If we drive conservatively we can get 35-40 MPG on the highway.
The s has plenty of power for us and the sport button is very nice when you want to play. An optional chrome air intake accessory is on back order.
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