Which MINI? Which would you choose?
#26
Yea, I know the op bought the car, but for future reference...
If it were me,
1.) I'd have seen if any of the cars could be put in the Certified Preowned program. (CPO) Yes it would cost a bit more, but extending the factory bumper to bumper warranty to 6 years, 100,000 miles might be worth it. The extended service warranty not so much.
2.) You really need to compare all the options, and see which are must haves for you. Again, IMO, the Bi-xenon lights are a deal breaker. I'll NEVER EVER get another car without them. When I bought my 2010 HT S, there were no cars in the country that had the exact options I wanted. No I did not want to compromise and do without. So I ordered the car, and I waited. 10 weeks later I got it. The only thing I skipped at the time was the mechanical LSD for $500. Well that turned out to be a $1500 mistake. (had a Quaife LSD installed later...lol)
3.) Lastly, relationships. Yea, I know. You can buy a car from anywhere, and get warranty done at a local dealer, but there is something to be said for developing a relationship at a dealer.
If it were me,
1.) I'd have seen if any of the cars could be put in the Certified Preowned program. (CPO) Yes it would cost a bit more, but extending the factory bumper to bumper warranty to 6 years, 100,000 miles might be worth it. The extended service warranty not so much.
2.) You really need to compare all the options, and see which are must haves for you. Again, IMO, the Bi-xenon lights are a deal breaker. I'll NEVER EVER get another car without them. When I bought my 2010 HT S, there were no cars in the country that had the exact options I wanted. No I did not want to compromise and do without. So I ordered the car, and I waited. 10 weeks later I got it. The only thing I skipped at the time was the mechanical LSD for $500. Well that turned out to be a $1500 mistake. (had a Quaife LSD installed later...lol)
3.) Lastly, relationships. Yea, I know. You can buy a car from anywhere, and get warranty done at a local dealer, but there is something to be said for developing a relationship at a dealer.
#28
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#33
I can finally introduce Baxter to everyone!
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I'm waiting on my vanity plate and plate frame. Then maybe some stripes!
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I'm waiting on my vanity plate and plate frame. Then maybe some stripes!
#36
Decisions, decisions...
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