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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 05:15 PM
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Best dealership for discounted floor mats?

I was wondering if anyone knows which mini dealer has the best discounts on OEM parts. Specifically I'm looking at buying floor/boot mat and a few other odds and ends. i know Best dealer to order OEM parts at discount? I heard Classic MINI (in Cleveland) gives 20% off to NAM members but does anyone give more?

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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Autologic
I heard Classic MINI (in Cleveland) gives 20% off to NAM members but does anyone give more?
Doubtful.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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Classic seems to have the best deal. It may be worth it for some parts, but you might not save enough on floor mats to make it worthwhile. Perhaps you can create a shopping list and consolidate on shipping and handling.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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I got my OEM floor mats and boot mat from Ebay. The dealer in Denver, Schomp, has multiple auctions going on all the time. I got the front, rear and boot rubber mats for less than MSRP which I would have paid at my local dealer. That was even with the shipping costs.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 09:50 AM
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dealer and discount?

wow, interesting. I didn't think you could say "dealer" and "discount" in the same sentence....
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I got my OEM floor mats and boot mat from Ebay. The dealer in Denver, Schomp, has multiple auctions going on all the time. I got the front, rear and boot rubber mats for less than MSRP which I would have paid at my local dealer. That was even with the shipping costs.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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wow, interesting. I didn't think you could say "dealer" and "discount" in the same sentence....
OH, you always could....as in the dealer will not give a discount.

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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Autologic
I was wondering if anyone knows which mini dealer has the best discounts on OEM parts. Specifically I'm looking at buying floor/boot mat and a few other odds and ends. i know Best dealer to order OEM parts at discount? I heard Classic MINI (in Cleveland) gives 20% off to NAM members but does anyone give more?

Thanks in advance.
I say try CLASSIC MINI. I bought something from them a few weeks ago with no problem.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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Hmmm the world of MINI is very different than the Subaru community. There are several Subaru dealerships across the country that will sell parts at just over cost and always run specials and discounts. I told the gf it wouldn't be a problem to score some floor mats for 40% off but apparently mini dealers don't like to (or don't have to) discount parts. Thanks for everyone’s input.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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all that the 20 percent that classic gives goes towards taking off the shipping cost, your still paying full price, just without shipping. its a joke, just got to the local dealer, save yourself the hassle.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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Just purchased from Classic Mini. 20% savings equaled $359.89; freight was $129.32. No sales tax. Georgia has 7% sales tax. If I had bought at Global Mini, Atlanta it would have cost me $1925.41. Total savings $356.53. I think I'll continue losing money with Classic
 
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