>>i was neglected to learn how to drive stick, so for the test drive, i am stuck watching someone do stick or i drive the CVT

 

xzibbet99:
You know if you are flexible on color and options, ask your dealer if they have any inventory that hasn't been sold, or the order cancelled before delivery.
These units they will want ot move fast and just may be willing to negotiate a price under MSRP. Its definately worth asking, all the dealer can say is no.
Give it a try and I would suggest that to anyone ever buying any other car as well!

 

i have been contacting a dealer at stl mini. the guy seems pretty nice, and i have told him on like a billion terms i am not buying at the moment, yet he still persists. hurrah for the dire hard attitude

 

^^ Well, I mean, it IS his job to sell cars...

But if you aren't comfortable with it, start talking to another MA. When I went in to my dealer the first time I was totally ignored (not maliciously--just given time to futz about) and even once I started asking questions (I had very few, I already knew I was buying a MINI) they were answered, the car was explained, and I was left to futz some more. I actually had to approach the MA and tell him I wanted to order. I thought it was great--no pressure at all. So talking to a different MA might get you somewhere closer to the friendly apathy you desire.

 

honestly tho, my dad feels i am wasting the dealers time by knowing i can't even make a decent down payment..



do any of yall feel the same?

 

xzibbit... I know you aren't planning on purchasing the car immediately, but I wouldn't say you're wasting the dealer's time! You are educating yourself--making yourself a good consumer. There's nothing wrong with that. :smile:

I'm assuming you aren't 11 years old or something.... When were you planning on purchasing, if you decide that MINI is right for you? Not that it matters much, I'm just curious

 

going to be 18 in august. well, the planning comes when i have a large enough down payment to make the monthly payments bearable in case i lose my jobs.

as of right now, i am still paying back 1grand to my parents for my computer, so time is slow =(