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Re: Mini Cooper Clubman Purchase [tslbmw]
by wpcooper
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Apr 25, 2008 (1:34 pm)
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Replying to: tslbmw (Apr 25, 2008 12:34 pm)
You are very wrong...virtually every dealer will negotiate off MSRP...you just need to leverage out of town dealers and be willing to potentially drive a few hours to pick up your vehicle. However, at the end the end of the day, EVERY dealer I spoke with was willing to match their out of town dealers discounted price. Do most of your negotiating via email and don't be afraid to forward your out of town quotes to your local dealer...they will very likely match. Anyone who pays anywhere close to MSRP is being robbed blind by a very slick car salesman. By the way...I ordered my customized car yesterday and ended up with $1,000 off MSRP plus $100's in free accessories and NO doc charges. Don't believe your dealer...everything is negotiable.
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mpg???
by cooldog2
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Apr 25, 2008 (2:29 pm)
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I was wondering if any of you lucky  new clubman owners were using reg gas in your new baby and if so what kind of gas mpg and performance you were getting???
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Re: Mini Cooper Clubman Purchase [wpcooper]
by tslbmw
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Apr 25, 2008 (5:36 pm)
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Replying to: wpcooper (Apr 25, 2008 1:34 pm)
Sorry man, I'm just passing along what I've heard. But, good for you on getting a solid deal. Like I said, I got about $800 off MSRP....but, honestly, I would have paid MSRP.....the car is that good to me.
Anyway, a lot of folks that have purchased a Clubman paid at over even above MSRP. I'm sure that "everything is negotiable," but there is something to supply and demand and some areas of the country are easier to negotiate than others.
Anyway, I'm just a little more laid back about it than you are and was very happy with my dealer experience here in Richmond....and I didn't have to call all over the region to get a good deal. I might be in the minority, but I wouldn't drive a couple of hundred miles just to save a few hundred bucks.
happy motoring....enjoy your car.
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Re: mpg??? [cooldog2]
by tslbmw
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Apr 25, 2008 (5:37 pm)
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Replying to: cooldog2 (Apr 25, 2008 2:29 pm)
sorry, I only use the good stuff.....and I get about 28-29 in town and 34-35 on the hwy.
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Clubman or Clubman S
by dmargo2
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Apr 26, 2008 (10:35 am)
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I know its "personal preference", but I'm trying to decide between the Clubman/Clubman S.....just would like to know what influenced people to do one or the other and if you are happy with your choice. Thanks
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Re: Mini Cooper Clubman Purchase [tslbmw]
by canada10
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Apr 27, 2008 (5:53 am)
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Replying to: tslbmw (Apr 25, 2008 12:36 pm)
My daughter lives in Richmond Va. so we test drove one there. We really liked that dealership. Really knew what they were talking about and let us have the keys and a map and told us to enjoy the ride which we did. Here in Palm Harbor the person we were referred to mainly sold BMW's so could not tell us much. We are now trying to decide between the Clubman and the Clubman S Would like to be able to get what we want so will try different dealerships for best price. Loved Richmond by the way.
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Re: Mini Cooper Clubman Purchase [wpcooper]
by canada10
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Apr 27, 2008 (5:59 am)
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Replying to: wpcooper (Apr 25, 2008 1:34 pm)
Thanks so much for letting us know what you were able to buy your car for. In these times I don't know why they wouldn't deal even if there car is soooo wonderful. The advice on Edmunds says the sales people will tell youthat they won't deal but that is not true. Would like to spend any money we save on traveling in our new mini. Could you tell me what area you live in? Saw many Coopers on the road in Richmond and very few here in Tampa.
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Re: Clubman or Clubman S [dmargo2]
by canada10
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Apr 27, 2008 (6:03 am)
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Replying to: dmargo2 (Apr 26, 2008 10:35 am)
Thanks for your post we are also trying to decide between the two. Did not feel a hesitation in the first Clubman we drove in Va. but felt one in the one we drove in Palm Harbor. Then we drove the Clubman S and my husband fell in love so think we are headed that way, but would also like to know what influenced people one way or the other.
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Re: Mini Cooper Clubman Purchase [canada10]
by wpcooper
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Apr 27, 2008 (4:21 pm)
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Replying to: canada10 (Apr 27, 2008 5:59 am)
We emailed dealers in Ohio, PA and New York...all initially said they only sold the Clubman at MSRP plus a few freebies. However, after leveraging out of state quotes, EVERY single dealer matched the price, then discounted the price even further and/or added even more freebies. Every single dealer will tell you that they discount...it is just part of their very slick strategy to sell at full you at full MSRP. Don't believe the dealer...you can save at least $1,000 plus another $500+ in free goods for about 1 hours worth of work emailing various dealers. Good luck.
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Re: Mini Cooper Clubman Purchase [canada10]
by tslbmw
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Apr 28, 2008 (7:57 am)
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Replying to: canada10 (Apr 27, 2008 5:53 am)
wow, small world. We love Richmond as well; my wife and I (and now kids) have lived here since 98. I was very impressed with the service at CrownMini as well. I also really enjoyed the test drive route they send you on....lots of could esses off of West Broad St.
To be honest with you in ref to the Clubman vs Clubman S question, I never really gave the base Clubman a chance. My heart/mind were set on the S before I got there. The flat power curve and no turbo lag really sold me on the S. Plus, with two kids and a little bit of gear (and the extra 150 lbs of wieght the Clubman adds over the the Cooper Coupe), I figured the base engine would be a little strained. But, I have heard that many folks are perfectly happy with the base engine.
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