I live in Mechanicsburg Pa and I would like to buy a one year old mini hardtop with very little mileage on it. Where would I look to buy one close by?

 

Dealers, Craigslist, and the Marketplace here.

 

i'd try little lots... start on auto trader and go from there. Got a good deal on mine at a small mom an pop lot here in FLa

 

I've got one for sale but it's in Kansas City...

 

Sounds like a dealer is your place to go. One year old cars can be dealer demos (driven by owner and staff) Not that many folks trade in a car so soon, but you never know. Look everywhere.

 

I think dealers should still have 2010 MINIs in stock...

 

Their is no dealer near Mechanicsburg, PA

 

Then I wouldn't touch a MINI with a ten foot pole if there is no dealer around. Expensive to fix and very high maint. I've had mine in the shop at least 11 times since i bought it in Oct '09. You name it, its been broke. And I drive it fairly easy and take care of it.....But don't let me talk you out of it. As much as i've been in the dealer i've made friends with just about everyone there and I really like my MINI. Luckliy I literally live 2 miles from the dealer.

 

Don't let ballandchain discourage you, I've had mine for 1 1/2 years with no visits to the service department except for the free one year oil change. Hit the car lots, newspaper ads, the NAM Marketplace, just start looking and you will find one.

 

If I buy a mini in Alexandria, Va and live in PA do I have to get it serviced there? Can it be serviced at a local BMW dealership?

 

No, only if it has MINI dealership/service dept with it. BMW tech's won't touch a MINI.

 

no. at least not under warranty.
There is a dealership in Allentown, PA. Looks about an hour and a half from where you are.
http://www.miniofallentown.com/

I have to drive an hour to MINI of Pittsburgh.

 

I love the Mini, but it sounds like if you have a problem, who wants to drive a hour to get it fixed.

 

Meh. I have to drive an hour each way to work every day too.

If that was the attitude, not many people would have MINIs because there aren't many dealers.