Hello everyone. I'm new to this board and I will be purchasing a Mini Cooper within the next 2 mo. Originally, I wanted to buy an 07 Cooper, but after reading some threads here, turns out that the dealerships don't discount on the cars. I just can't get myself to paying MSRP for a brand new car. Anyways, will probably be looking to buy a 03-05 Cooper base.

 

Welcome to NAM. Hey with the MINI everyone pays MSRP, unless your like in Cali then those dealer inflate above that, so I hear.

 

Welcome and good luck in your search

 

I was hoping that if I can get some money off the price of a new one, it could fall into my budget. Nonetheless, a used Mini falls right in my budget .

 

Welcome to NAM! Good luck in your endeavor to find the perfect MINI for you. Whether new, or used, your baby is out there - waiting for you to find it.

 

Welcome to NAM!! In your search be sure to drive a MC and also a MCS. They are both nice cars. There are still some great deals out there on 06 MINI's and can probably be had well below the MSRP. Do some checking>

 

Howdy and welcome to NAM.
Good luck with the MINI hunt!

 

I would like to get a MCS but I'm trying to maximum fuel efficiency. I guess my other car would be more of my fun car. Don't get me wrong, the Cooper will also be a fun car.

 

Hello and best of luck in your search!

 

Welcome aboard - glad to have ya!! Let us know what you finally find and post some pictures when you get it. Unfortunately - MSRP is the norm for the MINI. Rarely can you get them for under. However, since the 07's are now out and about - you just might be able to negotiate a good price on an 06' sitting on a dealer lot. Check out the Vendor section here on NAM - make some phone calls...

Donna

 

Good luck in your search. Not sure what area your located, but I scan craigslist in our Denver area for a couple different type of cars I find of interest. Lots of MCS and MC forsale in the used market. I noticed a white 05 or 06 forsale at the Porsche dealer in Boulder. So you should find what you want at a good price.

Of course, nothing like the agony and pleasure of ordering an 07 MINI and joining the comarade of tracking your MINI with the others on NAM.

Welcome and good luck again in your search.

Don S. (old81)

 

If you know what to look for, I suggest buying one used at a non mini dealer. They are usually a LOT cheaper, and you can negotiate the price far lower than what they're asking for. I got my MCS '02 for 18,000 back in '05, and still had original warranty on it! The only thing that was wrong with it was the drivers side door wouldn't roll down. It's funny because the dealer thought the power steering pump was failing, when in reality it whines from the electric assist! On the plus, I immediatly went to the nearest mini dealer afterwards, and updated all of the recalls (various rattles, pump wiring loom update, ect) and thay replaced the window motor for free.

 

Welcome to NAM and good luck on your search for that perfect Mini! I bought mine used and it's been good to me. Hope your new Mini serves you as well as my baby has.

 

Thanks all for the suggestions. I live in the Chicago area and there are plenty of used Mini's out there. As a matter of fact, I'll be going to a few dealerships this weekend to look at some. Maybe one will stare me in the eyes and says take me.