Hey guys. I understand some of the commentary above. I am not a complete impulse buyer but I would lie if I were to say that I am not, at times, impulsive. I have considered, though not VERY seriously, the Mini for some time now.

Ironically enough, I received yet another email from the salesman last night. He asks..."How far away are we from what you want to get for your trade-in?" I am in a great position right now because I don't really need or have to have a Mini....again, I will move on it if it feels right. I already REALLY like the Mini and wouldn't be pursuing this for fun as I am just as BUSY with life as the next guy.

So...I'll keep you posted. I gave the salesman a number that I thought was fair and reasonable and told him that if the dealership wanted to pursue the deal to let me know. So....we'll see if I hear anything back. At the very end of the day, you have a tough and uncertain economy and a niche car in a niche pricing market. I would think that this is the VERY best time to try an get a deal on one of these cars. We'll see if I can do it....

 

Great news! I believe that we have come to a deal! This all happened so fast TODAY! Persistence has appeared to pay off! I am scheduled to sign the paperwork tomorrow! This deal was made, for inquiring minds, on an ordered CooperS. Not one from off the lot. I am very happy with the final offering(S). Thank you all again for your patience and input!

 

Congratulations! Now we need pics!

 

Will,
I am waiting to get the full rundown on the numbers. I want to walk in and be ready to sign. The car is an order so I am looking at 4-6 weeks before I can snap any pictures.

 

I just finished reading over this entire thread over lunch. (A lunch hour has how many minutes again?)

I found the input to be very informative as it came from various angles of life/business experiences.

I think every business transaction will be different based on numerous factors, but I will certainly try to keep some of this info in mind when I'll negotiate a contract for my future Cooper S!

Congrats!

 

Thank you! I just walked through the door after signing the paperwork! I am very excited. It appears that the car will be here within 4-6 weeks. I am very excited!

 

Well, okay, then how about details from your build sheet?

 

Not following... Are you excited?!

And yes, we want the deets!!!

 

Very busy in the office this afternoon but I will post the details tonight after the kids are in bed...

 

Congrats!

Welcome to the madness!

 

Congrats on the purchase!

Once again, patience pays off!

 

Thanks everybody...here is the spec sheet:
2010 Mini Cooper S

Paint:
Black roof/mirrors
Dark Silver Body color

Packages:
Sport Package
White turn signals
Xenon headlights w/power wash
Dynamic Traction Control
17" Crown Spoke Black
Black bonnet stripes

Performance:
Rear fog lamp
6-spd Getrag
Dynamic Stability Control
Front Fog lights

Cockpit:
OBC
6-speaker am/fm CD player
Anthracite Headliner
Leatherette: Black/grey
Leather sport wheel w/multifunction
interior surface: piano black
interior color: carbon black
sport seats

Accessories:
Black carpet floor mats
FR & RR mud flaps

 

Well...I am pretty excited. The dealership called and the car is in! I am slated to pick it up at some point next week!

 

OK...so how did "very excited" go to "pretty excited"??!!

 

no reason...just different use of words I assume. I am very excited....have coilovers, JCW factory full exhaust, swaybar and some other goodies in the garage waiting arrival.

 

Congrats from a fellow Dark Silver owner! I just read through this thread and it was probably one of the better novelettes I've had the pleasure to read. Full of excitement, sadness, frustration, disappointment, jubilation, and a happy ending! That made my weekend.

 

Ok, I just wanted to make sure that your MINI is all you are thinking about 'right now and every Second in Between'!!

 

silhouette88,
Thanks! Glad you take something from it.

RJK,
I am certainly excited. Maybe not consuming EVERY single thought in my head but pretty damn close!

I will post some pictures once I have the car the way I like it.