I am wondering what you think about Mini of Charleston. Should I buy from them or Flow Motors. Who is the best person to work with at the dealership? I did find out that they are running a special on the John Cooper Works kit, $4995 installed.

 

I just picked up my MC and was pleased by my motoring Advisor Dana Prato. I know nothing about Flow.

 

What color did you get? Marcus DeBiasi was very helpfull for me. I got a Silver S. I am considering the JWC. Installed for under $5000 is a steal. What do you think? SHould I do that or go with aftermarket parts and try to save money.

 

Well I got a solid gold MC, 5sp, 123, Aero Kit, R90, Rain Sensing Wipers- Auto dimming mirror and I retained the chrome on the front grill. I like the looks of my girl she shines.:smile: :smile: :smile:

 

Oh yeah from what I have read here. The JCW is good because of the warranty, but lacking in other areas. So it would be a good deal.:smile:

 

Well if and only if you are extemely concerned about the warranty then I would go with the JCW. However personally I feel that the kit is a rip-off. Only 200hp for the price of a twincharge conversion. I mean come on that is almost ridiculous from my stand point. You can have the same results for less then $2000. I would go aftermarket but it's all personal preference about the warranty however.

 

Hey Chucktown!

Welcome to the MINIhood in Charleston! It is nice to see more people from Charleston involved. I didn't buy from them because I found what I wanted in stock at Century but they have been real nice and Brad Davis, the manager there is super to talk with!

You should join us at the ice palace on Feb 1st for the autocross class. If nothing else you get to see some other MINI's in Charleston!

Cheers

Chris

 

I've heard nothing but good about MINI of Charleston. I've also experienced very good with Hendrick MINI in Charlotte and great with Century MINI in Greenville. I have not heard good things about Flow MINI.. Hope this helps..

 

Hello!! I would only have positive votes for Mini of Charleston. My Tootles is a souvenior from an April '04 vacation. I never intended to purchase a vechicle during that vacation and was just going "window shopping" before heading home. No pressure at all to purchase the model on lot but just fell in love with the car. Price paid over sticker was less than $200 and have had 19000+ miles of great trouble free motoring . Distance of service not a problem for myself since Charleston is one of my favorite towns and good excuse to go down. The visit for the 10,000 service date was very enjoyable being made to feel like family and even had some options turned on at no charge. Highly recommend to anyone Mini of Charleston

 

I can only give you feed back on Flow. I put an order in the end of May 2003 and the car was built in July and I picked it up in August. I paid MSRP with no add ons. There is nothing special about Flow other then MSRP and no extra fees. If you are just concerned about price, they're good there, but if your the kind that needs to feel all warm and fuzzy about your purchase, pay the extra fees totaling as much as $800 . No thanks--I'm cheap.


I've always shopped cheap and I've never had a problem with service from any BMW dealer from FL to NC. Dealers don't treat you any less because you didn't buy the car from them and that includes getting loaners. Just my 2 cents.

Cheers,
Debi

 

I agree!
Michelle

 

I haven't had the the best experience with Flow; I've never dealt with MINI of Charleston, but I've heard nothing but good things about them.

 

i purchased my mcs from them. they were great to deal with, no hassle with the dmv details here in ca. i actually flew there and picked up the car and drove it back. great trip. martha crosby is wonderful to deal with. they payed for my hotel and i had the car 45 minutes after i arrived at their office...
i would go aftermarket unless you have the cash :smile:
they offered $5000 installed last year as well

 

Ordered my 05 MCS yesterday from Mini of Charleston, went down there twice to look at them, test drive and ask questions. Martha, Dana, Marcus were very helpful in helping me make my decision, would highly recommend Mini Of Charleston for your purchase...:smile:

 

I ordered my '05 MCS from Hendrick Mini in Charleston because my son and his family live in Charleston. I've had a very good experience. Martha Crosby has really helped me through a marred passenger seat. Jennifer in service has been swell to work with to get a cracked windshield fixed. Also Chad Mathews in service has worked out how to install the rear fog light (my car is a July'04 build), so I'm very impressed.