a water bottle, cheap Mini model and some floor mats value $8.12 total

 

I will have to see when I pickup my car. I guess I could threaten to not buy the car but I am sure they can see right through me as I would never do that.

 

I got a key chain, rubber floor mats, and a hand shake.

 

Anybody know... do the MA's work on commission like salesmen for most of those other, less special automobiles ? Or are they salaried ?

If they're on commission, I would think they'd be much more likely to sweeten the pot to keep their customers happy.

My MA responded with free dealer-installed options, but only AFTER I reminded him I was buying over $50K worth of MCs from him.

 

I got bonnet stripes, mp3 adapter, all weather mats, and cash off the deal. That watch sounds sweet and so does the stuffed animal.

 

cooper girl,

I bought from Prestige in Mahwah.

 

And they didn't give you anything???? I'm surprised by that...

I bought from Motown and had to ask my MA like 6 times (seriously) for a stupid key chain....

 

Nadda...not a single thing. Oh wait, my wife and I got a couple of those Mini bottled waters...

We're a pretty easy going couple too...so it's not as if we went in there with lots of high maintenance attitude and gave them a hard time.

However, excluding the issue of freebies, I can say that the overall sales experience was above average.

 

commission people make money when they GET more cash /profit from you. they get a lot less by giving you freebies. At least on the % of sale.

no one sells cars without commission. I'm a salseman myself of appliances and electronics 1-2 days a week still. It's all commisioned. they give you bonuses for quantity of cars in a 1/4 or in a month, a base bonus for any certain type of car sold, and normally, a % of the % of profit. The dealer gets other incentives and usually more hidden profit % if they have good relations with people and sell well. Mini cant be that different, not with the caliber of MA's there. You know you are in a non commissioned store when the salespeople are ghetto, generally ignorant and dont know a blessed thing about the products. Also, they dont encourage the deal to be closed or money to be exchanged. they just look at the clocks and think about break schedules. aka, Best Buy

 

I also got the handshake and a month or so later a payment letter from BMW Credit, but I also made a pretty good deal with no extra dealer add-ons.

 

Um, actually the floor mats are about $100....

 

So, I know nothing about cars, but these build sheets have a natal, time-of-conception type feel. Exactly what are they, how likely is it that my dealer will have them, do they ever fight about giving them up? Would like to be able to speak about them as if I know what I'm talking about

Also, what is the stock key chain? The thin strip of metal and mini logo, or do they just hand you the keys solo?

 

A non working window, the day I got it. Though Ididnt buy the party bus new.....

 

Reading all of these, I wish you said WHERE you bought your mini, it would be very interesting, and very helpfull.

Talking to my MA about Floor Mats, Rubber, he says 'oooo the problem is we don't make them..."

What, you don't make them in your showroom? No kidding! So I'm about to drop 32K on a new MCSC - and you cannot toss me a bone or two?

The more I think about it, the more likely I'm going to Nationalize my search for a new car; Hell, I'll fly 1000 miles and drive it home on general principles.

 

I got a little bag of goodies that included a model cooper and a carabiner key chain. My bonnet stripes too. I also noticed the big cupholder in my car when I picked it up and my MA said "they used to charge people for them, but now everyone gets it for free." I also got the carpet floor mats which was a pleasant surprise. I didn't ask for or expect anything, so these were very nice bonuses!

Jenny

 

I got about 1/8 a tank of gas

 

i got free floor mats and the keay chains... and when the car was delivered there was an extra cup holder- thats nice but i really didnt want it- but its removable so i can pop it back in when i have a second person ridin with a big gulp- not that sticky drinks are alowed in Minnie...
i wish i had gotten cookies- oh well- ill motor down to the store to get some

 

I'll punch my ma in the heAd if he puts that cup holder in the car for free. That and the slippery armrest are hassles! wait a second! my mini dealership is called Hassel Mini! oh no!

 

Got a nice leather keychain, license plate frames, gas, and a freshly printed up window sticker.
Wanted a stuffed bulldog.

 

[QUOTE=yonahleyah;1166452]So, I know nothing about cars, but these build sheets have a natal, time-of-conception type feel. Exactly what are they, how likely is it that my dealer will have them, do they ever fight about giving them up? Would like to be able to speak about them as if I know what I'm talking about

I'm curious what you find out... I'd like to have my natal papers to my car too. And as our cars are pretty much "twins", it would be nice to see your pictures when you get your MINI.

Where did you get the miniature model MINI that you are kissing in the photo you've posted? I want one!!!

 

Actually, my ex boyfriend gave it to me. Even though we're broken up, I've promised to take him for a ride in Billy. Is it the same one some people are getting complimentary when they're buying their car?

 

Full tank of gas, front license plate frame, floor mats, aux input, laminated window sticker. Didn't ask, these were waiting for me.

 

Man, I'm really starting to feel gypped.

 

I guess I got lucky. Upon picking up my Mini last weekend, I got carpet floormats, the cup holder, the bulldog keychain, a shirt, mints, and a bag of promotional/informational pamphlets including stickers. Yesterday I just got a mini bunt cake delivered to me with the message, "'Mini' Thanks", lol! It's so small and cute that I don't want to eat it. Anyway, I purchased my Mini from South Bay Mini in Torrance, CA. Overall, I'm satisfied with the gifts and experience, but they did biff my OTD price, so maybe that's why they gave me so much including the bunt cake. Who knows?