When is the best time to buy a Mini (other than ASAP?)
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1st Gear
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From: Hoffman Estates, IL
When is the best time to buy a Mini (other than ASAP?)
I am in the process of buying my first Mini and I'm curious to know if anyone has had a better negotiating experience based on the time of year of the purchase. Anything such as a year-end sale on Mini's even exist? I have heard of up to $6000 off for other cars.
Are prices the same in different locations/regions? I would jump on a plane if it meant I could spend more money on options and mods for my new Mini.
Thanks!!
Are prices the same in different locations/regions? I would jump on a plane if it meant I could spend more money on options and mods for my new Mini.
Thanks!!
6th Gear
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From: SoCaL (Agoura Hills)
I am in the process of buying my first Mini and I'm curious to know if anyone has had a better negotiating experience based on the time of year of the purchase. Anything such as a year-end sale on Mini's even exist? I have heard of up to $6000 off for other cars.
Are prices the same in different locations/regions? I would jump on a plane if it meant I could spend more money on options and mods for my new Mini.
Thanks!!
Are prices the same in different locations/regions? I would jump on a plane if it meant I could spend more money on options and mods for my new Mini.
Thanks!!
4th Gear
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From: Southern AZ
You might get a better interest rate on the previous year's models or extra freebies around the 1st of the year, but I think you'll find that when it comes to resale value, etc, MINIs hold their value, so you won't find the same deals that you would elsewhere. Search for threads with freebies or discounts in the title. You'll see that the most *on average* that people get off MSRP is about $500.
The best time to buy is about 6 to 8 weeks before you want to take delivery.
Order it and have it built just for you!
The best time to buy is about 6 to 8 weeks before you want to take delivery.
Order it and have it built just for you!
If you're really looking to save some serious money, then you would be better off buying a used one. There are some really good deals out there if you look hard enough. And trust me, unless you're into having all the latest bells and whistles, the first gen MINI's are still a lot of fun.
Here's an almost perfect example of what I'm talking about.
Ok, so you may not think it's cheap, but look what ya get!!!!
This is a (109K) lovingly maintained, highly modified car. Originally equipped with cold weather package, Panther black leather seats, multi function steering wheel, trip computer, R88 16" wheels. There are 2 small dents in the front and rear bumper covers and the front end was resprayed at 75K to cover the ravages of New England winter driving nicks and paint chips. There was also a repair to the drivers side to repair a full length scrape while parked.Oil changes done every 5K religiously at MINI of Peabody. Service records available upon request. More pics in my gallery.
The after market bits include:
-B&M short shift
-Billet aluminum pedal set
-H-sport 22 MM rear sway bar
-Uni chip
-Denso IK 22 plugs
-Brand new optima red top battery
-Alta intake (with tube)
Alta catch can
-Alta 15% reduction Supercharger pulley
-Remus exhaust
-European parcel shelf
-Glove box organizer
-2 sets of wheels and tires(summer and winter):
R88 wheels with Bridgestone potenza S03 PP
5 spoke Borbet alloy wheels with Blizzaks
-Autobahn clear bra
-Cravenspeed MINI dipper (dip stick)
-a # 173 Tee shirt that came with the car
-cf look mirror caps
Xtra equipment included:
-1 set of mildly used front drilled rotors
-1 set of new EBC green stuff pads
-1 Bentley manual
-1 Belt tensioner tool (customized )
-1 K&N filter (used)
-car cover (new)
-Ian's "auto up" window circuit
-a MINI cookoo clock
-and more swag than you can believe, including every issue of MC2'd
PM email address for pictures and questions.(I'm getting a clubman in April!) Car is located in the northeastern seacoast region of Massachusetts, shipping elsewhere is on you.
$10,000 firm.23K when new, 10K spent. 198 HP when last dyno'd
Jock Holden(ontoit)
This is a (109K) lovingly maintained, highly modified car. Originally equipped with cold weather package, Panther black leather seats, multi function steering wheel, trip computer, R88 16" wheels. There are 2 small dents in the front and rear bumper covers and the front end was resprayed at 75K to cover the ravages of New England winter driving nicks and paint chips. There was also a repair to the drivers side to repair a full length scrape while parked.Oil changes done every 5K religiously at MINI of Peabody. Service records available upon request. More pics in my gallery.
The after market bits include:
-B&M short shift
-Billet aluminum pedal set
-H-sport 22 MM rear sway bar
-Uni chip
-Denso IK 22 plugs
-Brand new optima red top battery
-Alta intake (with tube)
Alta catch can
-Alta 15% reduction Supercharger pulley
-Remus exhaust
-European parcel shelf
-Glove box organizer
-2 sets of wheels and tires(summer and winter):
R88 wheels with Bridgestone potenza S03 PP
5 spoke Borbet alloy wheels with Blizzaks
-Autobahn clear bra
-Cravenspeed MINI dipper (dip stick)
-a # 173 Tee shirt that came with the car
-cf look mirror caps
Xtra equipment included:
-1 set of mildly used front drilled rotors
-1 set of new EBC green stuff pads
-1 Bentley manual
-1 Belt tensioner tool (customized )
-1 K&N filter (used)
-car cover (new)
-Ian's "auto up" window circuit
-a MINI cookoo clock
-and more swag than you can believe, including every issue of MC2'd
PM email address for pictures and questions.(I'm getting a clubman in April!) Car is located in the northeastern seacoast region of Massachusetts, shipping elsewhere is on you.
$10,000 firm.23K when new, 10K spent. 198 HP when last dyno'd
Jock Holden(ontoit)
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