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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 02:20 PM
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I got two MINI baseball caps, a metal key chain, an accessory credit worth $200 (used this toward rubber mats and stripes+install), and a tin of cookies delivered to my door just the other day!
 
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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 02:20 PM
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I was offered Bonnet stripes, but i didnt want them at the time.. but about 2 days ago I ordered a set
 
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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by running4amini
But how on earth did you talk your MA's to give you all that stuff?
Before I even ordered I said to my MA, I know that MSRP is the bottom line, but is there any kind of wiggle room anywhere else? Thinking maybe they'd budge on the doc/dealer prep fee - but he threw in the $200 accessory credit without any pressure, saying that it was what they do as a goodwill gesture. The caps, key chain and cookies came without any asking.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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Thanks Doodlez, I will probably be asking the same question. When I was debating over the options before I ordered I asked about the installation cost of the White Sunroof Graphic, but it was more than I wanted to pay so I turned it down...that would have been a great way for my MA to win some mad points with me.

Oh and BTW, great color choice.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by overtimed
my dad milked the salesman when he bought me my mini, he got 2 watches, that robot model thing, a license plate holder, Cooper S floor Matt's and some other stuff i cant remember. did anyone else get some cool stuff while bargaining?
Too much to mention publicly.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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Don't know how you guys wiggled so much out of your dealers. I paid MSRP got a miniature version of my car (brg/w) and a metallic key chain (that does nothing but drop keys every ten seconds so I dont even use it). They did find the car for me at another dealer and bring it in though, so I guess I should be grateful....
 
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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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I got the coolest most fun to drive car Ive ever owned!
 
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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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got a bottle of champaigne and a keychain...
 
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 12:44 AM
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Damn. well check this out:

I havent picked it up yet. I got 400 dollars off of MSRP without asking. I got floor mats, the carpet ones. (I will pick up a set of S rubber mats before it snows). I also got the ok to swap out my wheels and tires there for free. They are doing it on pick up day be nice to come home in full Konig Rewind bling.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by El_Jefe
Damn. well check this out:

I havent picked it up yet. I got 400 dollars off of MSRP without asking. I got floor mats, the carpet ones. (I will pick up a set of S rubber mats before it snows). I also got the ok to swap out my wheels and tires there for free. They are doing it on pick up day be nice to come home in full Konig Rewind bling.
El-Jefe
Where did you get your MINI? Was it Keeler by chance? Thanks Steve
 
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 06:35 AM
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A full tank of gas, keychain, rubber floor mats, a wind-up Indi Blue MINI, a Margarita set (long story) and then when I announced I was pregnant, sweetheart Julie sent me a MINI Bulldog. The MINI bulldog is proudly displayed in our son's room! So yeah, I feel like I got quite a few goodies!
 
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 08:31 AM
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A handshake and a full tank o gas.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 09:01 AM
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Where did you get your MINI? Was it Keeler by chance? Thanks Steve
Hassel Mini in Freeport, LI
MA: Dennis Miniero (best of the best)

I never have heard of Keeler.

Where do you live?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by WannaMini_
A full tank of gas, keychain, rubber floor mats, a wind-up Indi Blue MINI, a Margarita set (long story) and then when I announced I was pregnant, sweetheart Julie sent me a MINI Bulldog. The MINI bulldog is proudly displayed in our son's room! So yeah, I feel like I got quite a few goodies!

thats cool
 
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by running4amini
But how on earth did you talk your MA's to give you all that stuff?
I didn't! It was purely luck on my part... My MA offered the bonnet stripes and rubber mats when I went in to discuss ordering a car. The tint was done when I picked up my car and they didn't even mention it (well other than I shouldn't roll down my windows a lot and to check if any defects appear), so I didn't really discuss it other than that I'm guessing they did it because I had to wait over a week to pick it up after it came in due to 'scheduling' conflicts on their part

I got the mints and keyring in the car (they were sitting in the cupholder!), and then the houseplant just arrived at my door on Saturday... Oh, and I forgot I did get a couple of (pretty cheap mind you) licence plate holders and a tank of gas...

Only bad thing I experienced is that they got my address wrong when they registered my car, so I'm hoping they can fix it and I don't have to and stand in line because of their one-digit mistake
 
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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I got a $50 gift certificate (used it on the glove box organizer and two key chains), rubber S floor mats (my MA actually paid for these himself), all of the documentation that came along with my car (including a laminated version of my window sticker, the original window sticker, and all the build sheets from the Oxford plant), and a gift basket at my door a couple weeks later which included a MINI hat, two Starbucks travel mugs, some coffee, biscottis, a can of assorted nuts, pretzel/chip bar mix, and a business card holder. [Whew, that's a long sentence!] Oh yeah, and the coolest car in my neighborhood
 
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Turcicus
all of the documentation that came along with my car (including a laminated version of my window sticker, the original window sticker, and all the build sheets from the Oxford plant),
That is a great thing to have, I am so glad you mentioned the build sheets from the plant, I will definately want that with my car. So does the car have the window sticker on from the factory if it was a customer order?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by El_Jefe
Hassel Mini in Freeport, LI
MA: Dennis Miniero (best of the best)

I never have heard of Keeler.

Where do you live?
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I reside in upstate NY, in a town called Pulaski. Keeler MINI is the closest Dealer to me and they are in Albany NY.Thanks Steve
 
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Turcicus
I got a $50 gift certificate (used it on the glove box organizer and two key chains), rubber S floor mats (my MA actually paid for these himself), all of the documentation that came along with my car (including a laminated version of my window sticker, the original window sticker, and all the build sheets from the Oxford plant), and a gift basket at my door a couple weeks later which included a MINI hat, two Starbucks travel mugs, some coffee, biscottis, a can of assorted nuts, pretzel/chip bar mix, and a business card holder. [Whew, that's a long sentence!] Oh yeah, and the coolest car in my neighborhood
Do you mind if I cut and paste this and send it to my MA ???
 
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 08:10 AM
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we got floor mats and a $50 gift certificate which i used on new exhaust tips.

my wife and sister both got MINI t-shirts.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by THE ITCH
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I reside in upstate NY, in a town called Pulaski. Keeler MINI is the closest Dealer to me and they are in Albany NY.Thanks Steve
ooo thats far away. I have to go to a town called Troy this fall. I think it is near something you are near
 
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 09:53 AM
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They took a family photo, gave us two key rings (thin wire and yellow paper with stock numbers/ description) a full tank of gas, and a monthly payment!

No clothing, no extras
 
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by everytimeidie027
my dad milked the salesman when he bought me my mini, he got 2 watches, that robot model thing, a license plate holder, Cooper S floor matts and some other stuff i cant remember. did anyone else get some cool stuff while bargaining?
Ummm, can I borrow your dad when I buy my next Mini?
 
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 08:26 AM
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I didn't get a single freebie when I purchased in NJ. It was especially dissappointing because I could have gone to a dealer 10 minutes away, but chose the one 1.5 hours away because of all the great things I heard about the service and freebies.

Granted, I didn't ask for anything...but didn't feel like I should have to from what info I heard or read. It's not a "courtesy gift" if you have to ask for it, is it?
 
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by dwj5
I didn't get a single freebie when I purchased in NJ. It was especially dissappointing because I could have gone to a dealer 10 minutes away, but chose the one 1.5 hours away because of all the great things I heard about the service and freebies.

Granted, I didn't ask for anything...but didn't feel like I should have to from what info I heard or read. It's not a "courtesy gift" if you have to ask for it, is it?
Where did you buy from? I think we probably bought from the same place.....
 
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