Hello Everyone, It's a long story but I would like to see if anyone would like to take my deal and pick up a Mini next week?

I got $1,250.00 (yes) off MSRP I'm just looking for my $1000.00 deposit back and I'm not looking to make a penny on the deal. Below is what just came off the boat yesterday!









My 2009 MINI Cooper

Base MSRP*$18,550Destination & Handling$650 PAINT ITBlack Roof/Mirrors $0Black Bonnet Stripes $100Lightning Blue Body Color $500 PACKAGESCold Weather Package $500 Heated Front Seats Heated Powerfold Mirrors & Washer Jets Convenience Package $1,250 Rain Sensor and Auto Headlamps Comfort Access System Bluetooth and USB/iPod Adapter Universal Garage Door Opener Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror Premium Package $1,250 Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof Automatic AC Leather Sport Wheel w/Multifunction PERFORMANCEDynamic Stability Control STDRear Spoiler $250Front Fog Lamps $250Xenon Headlamps w/Power Wash $500Rear Fog Lamp $1006-Speed Auto w/Agitronic Mode $1,25015" Rotator Spoke (Performance) $0 COCKPITStandard Seats STDChrome Line Interior $250On-Board Computer STD6-spkr AM/FM CD Player STDCenter Arm Rest $250Cream White Color Line $250Leatherette: Black/Grey STDInterior Surface Piano Black $250 TOTAL MSRP AS CONFIGURED*$26,150 GENUINE MOTORING ACCESSORIES**Black Carpet Floor Mats (4) (installation not incl.) $105 TOTAL ACCESSORIES **$105TOTAL MSRP AS CONFIGURED*$26,150 TOTAL COMBINED$26,255

 

I don't see why you wouldn't get your deposit back. just ask your dealer you want your deposit back, when i had to do it back in 2004 they didn't even ask why, just said thank you and mailed me the check.

 

Even when I custom ordered the car?

 

Of course!

 

Why would they give you the deposit back? Doesn't that defeat the purpose of the deposit?

 

you can get your deposit back, but sounds to me since you've already agreed on a price, that you've signed more than just the build quote. Talk to your dealership and see what they will do for you, chances are no matter what you've signed, they will gladly sell the car to someone else... and probably for MSRP, so its a win for them.

 

most state laws allow for you to cancel the order prior to delivery and have your deposit returned. i know in ny and nj, consumer laws are pretty strict and are helpful to the consumer. hopefully you put the deposit on your credit card. if they give you a hard time, dispute it, as long as you dont take delivery the charge will be dropped.

 

If they do refuse to refund your deposit (unlikely, I think), remember that you still have a choice of taking delivery of the car or forfeiting the deposit.

If you take delivery, you will have to pay tax, title, license fee, and any dealer add ons, which are all above MSRP and which you'd be unlikely to recoup when selling. As to whether you'd be able to recover the full MSRP itself (less your $1,250 discount) depends on demand in your local area for that particular build.