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Old 05-20-2002, 12:23 PM
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Anybody have any dealings with MINI of Univesal City? They are my closest dealer, (literally right down the street), but if anybody knows about
their pricing policies, etc, I would greatly appreciate the info.
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Old 05-20-2002, 01:27 PM
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I don't know anything about Universal City, but I have been dealing with BMW Irvine, and aside from the elusive Mini dealers their pricing is pretty much the same as the Mini USA website aside from tax and a few other extras. Hope this helps. :smile:
 
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Old 05-20-2002, 02:00 PM
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I picked up my Mini "S" from this dealer on May 1st.
I dealt with Jim and he was great. Paid about 4800$
over sticker and this car is worth every penny. It's White
Top/Dark Silver. It's on page 2 on the Member's Mini
section. I took it to a car show last weekend...WoW...
I'll tell more as soon as I get my pictures ready...
Good Luck, Have Fun and Happy Motoring....
RS
 
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This is what I am affraid of..... SUPPLY & DEMAND the dealer charging way over list........because someone is willing to pay... and someone buying off ebay @ 24,900
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1829585954


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Old 05-20-2002, 02:54 PM
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Yes, I actually had my picture taken with that car. Yes It is quite beautiful. And certainly on of my two choices, dark silver S with either the white or black roof. I can't say I am thrilled about the 4800 over sticker, but hopefully that will drop when the S is officially rolled out next month.
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Old 05-20-2002, 03:14 PM
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Wow, $5k over sticker is a lot, makes me glad the dealers over here in NC are selling at the sticker price. This is supposed to be a fun cheap car.
 
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Hi. I just called Universal City Mini. The guy told me Mini S STARTS at $6,000 over sticker price! For that, I could spend a few weeks in England or Canada, buy a Mini, bring it over, and still make out like a bandit. So, Irvine is sticker price. And North Carolina is sticker price. I assume that means because of the shortage that we're lucky for sticker price. Anyone else in California or neighboring states know of reasonable prices?
 
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Old 05-20-2002, 05:35 PM
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Hey. What does that mean, "elusive Mini dealers"? Were they tough to deal with? And what kind of extras are they tacking on?
 
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Come on everyone...Let's MOTOR!!!
 
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Universal was the worst dealer I had any contact with, PERIOD. I could go on for ever about them. Attitude was terrible, prices were high. After I bought elsewhere, they wouldn't service my car. Their excuses were beyond ridiculous. They're the closest to me, too. I drove an hour away to buy.
Stay awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay from these guys.
 
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