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Old 02-13-2009 | 11:21 PM
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Update: After intercession by the general manager of the dealership, everyone is happy. They apologized for the shoddy initial reaction/treatment, and I gave a little of the discount back out of good will. New order received at Oxford and my PW MINI S WITH sunroof should be here hopefully in 6 weeks, just in time for spring!
 
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Old 02-14-2009 | 01:53 AM
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Great to hear!

How all did you configure it?


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Update: After intercession by the general manager of the dealership, everyone is happy. They apologized for the shoddy initial reaction/treatment, and I gave a little of the discount back out of good will. New order received at Oxford and my PW MINI S WITH sunroof should be here hopefully in 6 weeks, just in time for spring!
 
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Old 02-14-2009 | 07:47 AM
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Picking up my 09 MCS today. It was off the lot. MSRP @26,950, got it for 25k plus fees plus miniature rideable MCS for my duaghter .
 
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Old 02-14-2009 | 09:00 AM
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Picking up my 09 MCS today. It was off the lot. MSRP @26,950, got it for 25k plus fees plus miniature rideable MCS for my duaghter .
I have always seen those at the dealership. Nice grab!
 
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Old 02-14-2009 | 03:02 PM
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Good to hear, but looking for feedback on ordered vehicles (see title).

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Picking up my 09 MCS today. It was off the lot. MSRP @26,950, got it for 25k plus fees plus miniature rideable MCS for my duaghter .
 
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Old 02-14-2009 | 05:42 PM
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Thanks, LB.
PW w/ black top and mirrors, convenience, premium, chromeline interior, brushed alloy, black punch leather, dark grey colorline, xenons, DTC, MINI HiFi, smartphone, sport stripes.
The HiFi is clearly not worth $500 but I am not a fan of letting some of the slicers and choppers in the mobile stereo joints get their hands on my baby. BTW did you notice that the model code for the 09 S hardtop is 0911?
 
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Old 02-15-2009 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by lawnboy
Seems to vary really depending on the part of the country. The one new me is still 100% at MSRP and they are moving vehicles. Seems they have been getting a number of them allocated from other dealerships on the East coast where sales are slower.

Should be interesting though as gas prices continue to rise.
Have you checked with the dealers in Maryland?
 
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Old 02-15-2009 | 09:08 AM
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my dealer in CO is still moving new ordered cars at msrp, a little less if y're a repeat customer like me, and are dealing a little more on their lot stock. Nothing has changed. but then they're the only dealer in a 400 mile radius.
 
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Old 02-15-2009 | 12:07 PM
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Yes, Morristown couldn't even come close to them.

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Have you checked with the dealers in Maryland?
 
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Old 02-15-2009 | 12:09 PM
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Yep, really seems to be on the location of the dealer and how things are doing in the area where they are located. Two of the dealerships that are nearest are at MSRP on all orders; maybe SOME discount on those they have in stock, but both locations account for about 85-90% of their sales solely from orders only.


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my dealer in CO is still moving new ordered cars at msrp, a little less if y're a repeat customer like me, and are dealing a little more on their lot stock. Nothing has changed. but then they're the only dealer in a 400 mile radius.
 
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Old 02-16-2009 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by sequence
my dealer in CO is still moving new ordered cars at msrp, a little less if y're a repeat customer like me, and are dealing a little more on their lot stock. Nothing has changed. but then they're the only dealer in a 400 mile radius.

I read somewhere on this site that the CO dealer had around 100 cars on the lot. With that kind of inventory, I think things will loosen up in the near future.

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Old 02-16-2009 | 09:46 AM
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I read somewhere on this site that the CO dealer had around 100 cars on the lot. With that kind of inventory, I think things will loosen up in the near future.

Don
My local dealer had close to 200 in stock. They weren't discounting off MSRP at all. Then after some time their inventory on hand dropped dramatically over the span of a few days. I know they didn't sell it to customers because their floor traffic was non-existent. My guess is they just moved the inventory to other dealers that might be able to sell it.
 
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Old 03-02-2009 | 06:41 AM
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Looks like 4.9% financing has now rolled out.
 
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Old 03-07-2009 | 05:21 PM
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Anyone know March lease numbers?
 
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Old 03-08-2009 | 03:01 AM
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I odered mine last week and got ZERO discount. The only discounted cars were 500 off in stock only.
 
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Old 03-08-2009 | 05:13 PM
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penfed has 3.99 financing
 
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Old 03-08-2009 | 05:29 PM
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Wow Mr Bueno I hope you didn't pay crazy dealer fee's as well. You probably paid 1k over sticker. I hope you keep the car for a long time.
 
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Old 03-08-2009 | 06:01 PM
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Wow Mr Bueno I hope you didn't pay crazy dealer fee's as well. You probably paid 1k over sticker. I hope you keep the car for a long time.
Why would you make assumptions about what was paid and what does it matter to you or any of the rest of us? TBH, sticker price has been the norm since the new MINI's inception and part of the reason for the continued high resale values. That's money back in all of our pockets.
 
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Old 03-08-2009 | 06:24 PM
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penfed has 3.99 financing
good to know.
 
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Old 03-09-2009 | 09:03 AM
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With pen fed which membership should i do? Is the 1 year enough for $20?
 
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Old 03-09-2009 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by flnsx
Wow Mr Bueno I hope you didn't pay crazy dealer fee's as well. You probably paid 1k over sticker. I hope you keep the car for a long time.

There aren't any dealer fees. You build the car on the MINIUSA website and whatever the car costs there is what they charge. The same dealership has the "One-Price/No haggle" system.

It doesn't help that the nearest dealership in any direction is over 500 miles away. They kinda have the market cornered. I'd I just bought the one of the cars on the lot, I would've gotten 500 off, but every car on the lot was either an automatic or loaded with options driving the price well up out of what I was wanting to pay.

This is the same dealership that had ZERO new cars on the lot for about 3-4 months last summer. Everything had to be ordered.

The good news is that the financing looks to be getting a little better. Hopefully, it will be in place when I take delivery of the car in May.
 
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Old 04-07-2009 | 09:22 AM
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So with the current way that things are going, should I be happy with the 1000 off an ordered Mini S that I was offered, or should I try to ask for more? It looks like I will be in the June delivery shipment if I order by next week.
 
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Old 04-07-2009 | 09:41 AM
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Personally, I never assume the sales person is trying to rip me off, unless they are rude and not knowledgeable about the car they are selling-- then I get concerned.

These people have jobs, and they need to make money. I am polite, sugary sweet, and friendly with them and I have NEVER after 4 new car purchases in the past 10 years had to "ask" for MORE money off. They have ALWAYS taken between $1,000 - $1,500 off the sticker price (MSRP) plus given me other goodies as well like free window tinting, rubber floor mats, mud flaps, ipod adapter, etc.

I did not beg for these things. They are not deal breakers for me. One thing I am adament about NOT paying is a dealer "admin" fee. I think that is a bit of a scam since I have never had an adequate answer for why "paperwork" or "using a computer to locate or build a car" or "transferring a liscence" costs $300.00. That is part of their job. I'm a teacher and I don't charge parents or students for marking their homework when I am sitting at home at the kitchen table-- it's part of my job. I knew it would be that way before I became a teacher.

This is what a "good deal" means to me:

If you walk out of a dealership after buying a car and you understand what it is you bought, why you paid that price, and you feel good about it-- then you got a good deal. If saving money is really that important-- buy a cheaper car. I know that sounds rude... I don't mean it to be! That is just how I feel.
 
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Old 04-07-2009 | 10:14 AM
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I agree with Carlisle. It's not necessary to squeeze the last ounce of blood out of the deal. Everyone's got to earn a living. As long as you treated like an adult and with respect and courtesy, the same should be returned. No car is worth debasing yourself for. If the next dealership is half a world away, find another car. BTW, this is why I've never purchased a MBZ. All their dealers in the Bay area used to act like God's gatekeepers unlike my favorite BMW dealer. Results: BMW: 7 cars over 20 years, MBZ: 0. And no amount of kissing *** now, elicited only by this meltdown, is going to change my mind.

A 1000. off for an ordered car is extremely goood. Take it and even if it drops by another 500. by June or July, so what?
 
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Old 04-07-2009 | 10:25 AM
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A 1000. off for an ordered car is extremely goood. Take it and even if it drops by another 500. by June or July, so what?
+1 Agreed! Buying a car should be fun and exciting. Getting a good deal is also nice, but... sometimes the lowest price isn't the best deal. High volume sellers often have bigger discounts but when your car is getting serviced you are treated poorly, they never remember your name, and you don't get a loaner. These are things to consider. I get a BMW 128i to drive around in when my MC is in for service. FUN!
 


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