Yes it is finally over as today I picked up my new 2009 PS/B MCSa on a trade assist worked out between me,MINI USA and Vista MINI in exchanging my former problem 2008 CR/CR MCSa.My MA Giorgio at Vista MINI made the transaction extremely smooth and trouble free!!

Here is one pic taken last night with my MCSa and Giorgio's '09 Mini JCW in front of the Mini dealership:

Me in front of my '09 PS/B MCSa and my former '08 CR/CR MCSa in the background:

^^Mini JCW front grille added above along with the MINI JCW side scuttles below plus premium floor mats for no charge:


The car has Grey/Carbon black leatherette seats,xenon headlights,rear fogs,Steptronic auto trans,Premium Package which includes the MFSW, dual sunroofs and auto a/c,17" flame spoke wheels and black bonnet stripes.

Anyway it is so great to enjoy driving a Mini once again and my new car runs fantastic and not a hint of heat in the driver footwell or on the pedals while driving(original reason for the exchange in a separate thread).

 

Great to see that MINI-USA and Vista MINI have resolved your 'Lemon' issue.

May this beautiful 2009 MCSa be as trouble-free as I'm sure most MINIs are.

 

Congratulations!!! I am glad to see things resolved! It gives me an easier feeling to try Mini again when it's time to trade my '05 in for a Clubman! Enjoy your new ride!

 

Congrats to all parties involved,enjoy your car..

 

Thank you everyone for your posts.

Outside of doing the new paperwork not a penny was put down and it is actually costing me a bit less each month then before.My MA Giorgio,Vista MINI and MINI USA really worked hard for me to make sure I was very happy,which I certainly am.

Next up adding limo tint to the back and side windows and the sunroofs,a clear bra again on the hood and mirror caps plus installing my Kuda mount for my Garmin Nuvi 760 GPS from my prior MCSa.

 

Very nice car! I've really heard nothing but good things about Vista. I wish I could have stopped by during MTTS this past summer.

 

I was just reading your previous thread, so congrats on getting exactly what you wanted, but I'm curious what happened with the about face from MINI USA as they had said they didn't want to sell you another Mini from fears of the same heat complaint?

 

Congrats man!! Love the wheels. not many MINIs with those!!

 

Jim.. Happy Motoring Ahead...Thank you for giving me the chance.

You have picked the best combo possible... LOL

Cheers!


PS: The scuttle add about 10HP be careful!

 

Vista MINI is awesome! They hosted a nice little party for everyone on the way to MTTS that was very much appreciated!

 

I'm glad you enjoyed the pre-MTTS stop/party at VISTA. We should do it again sometime!!

Greg
VISTA MINI -Tech.

 

Thank you

Plus that was the original impression I was getting from them but with multiple trips to the dealership and assistance from everyone there they finally worked out a trade assist for me.

 

And thank you once again Giorgio for all of your support and hard work in making it all happen for me

The color combo does remind me of a certain '09 MINI JCW with a JCW body kit and sunroof graphic and 18" black rims on it.Hmm I wonder whose?..LOL

Yes the JCW side scuttles (thank you) do add some more style and some extra oomph.....VROOM!!

 

Thank you all for your additional posts and comments

 

I've been researching this forum for some time (this may be my first post in fact) but for a south florida prospective mini buyer coming from a BMW 330i, this thread is helpful. Nice to see Vista supported you as noted. I'll be visiting Braman in WPB as well and am wondering how they would compare.

 

First welcome to NAM

When I bought my first Mini Cooper S back in April I shopped Braman MINI,Lauderdale MINI and Vista MINI.Now here is my personal perspective Braman MINI has a lot of Mini Coopers in stock which is good by offering a nice selection if you want to buy from their lot.But when I went there they did have a big dealer markup on all of their cars with specific add ons over MSRP that isn't negotiable.I then went to Lauderdale MINI because they offered me a good deal on a car on their lot.I made the deal and was going to pick the car up the following day but stopped off at Vista MINI first on the way home and showed them the deal and they beat that price by a big margin.I bought from Vista MINI and have been thrilled by their entire sales staff.I do highly recommend Vista MINI and Giorgio my MA.

Now keep in mind I didn't order a Mini Cooper S as I bought one off the lot so ordering one might bypass the dealer markups on them.Best of luck and shop around for the best deal that you can get and feel free to ask questions here on NAM as everyone is extremely helpful.

 

sweet ride,...

 

^^Thank you

 

Jim - thanks for the advice and comments. I'll be shopping Vista and Braman as I know Mr. Levine at Vista from when he sold BMW and I know a good sales guy at Braman, although as I understand it they can't sell Mini. I don't usually pit one against the other, I ask they give me their best shot. I go in knowing all the lease numbers, etc. so hopefully can cut to the chase. Although the money factor I was quoted recently as their base rate wasn't the same as I'm seeing on the websites.

I'll see ya around the streets of boca.

 

^^jank5 you are very welcome.

That is great that you know Burton Levine as he was very helpful in my trade assist along with Giorgio my MA and Lino Menendez in the business office.

Keep us posted when you can on your decision and definitely see you in the streets in the Boca area