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Cold Weather
LSD
DSC
Xenon
Convenience Pkg
Multi Function Steering Wheel
MSRP: $24550
Cap Cost: $24069
Residual: 0.734
Money Factor: 0.00265
Term: 24
Monthly: $377
Sec Dep: $400
Other Fees: $90
Total Initial: $1689
I think this is better than the last one I got from Fairfield Mini. What do you guys think?
I'm in NYC on the upper west side and in the past few months have started to notice Mini's EVERYWHERE. Like on any given block there is probably 1 or 2 parked...sometimes more.
I'm LOVING mine.
My average speed in NYC is 19 mph and the average gas mileage in the city appears to be 24 mpg. SO FABULOUS for parking and lots of people talk to me about my car.
my 'check engine' light hasn't seem to come on again in about 3 weeks, which is good.
I can almost buy one for that. Now, it's for 60 months of course, but I could sell the Mini at any time after 6 months and actually get all of my money back.
See, you own the Mini and can resell it in two years for $20-22K in a heartbeat. That effectively makes your cost to own something like $150 a month($100 a month for a base model)!
Also, you don't need gap insurance with a Mini, either, or can drop it after six months as you'll be right-side-up on your loan by then. Now, if it was a $200 or more difference in payment, leasing might be an oiption, but we're talking $50 more per month out of your pocket to own and drive as many miles as you want and/or use it like you want.
It's high on my list because of this, in fact. I can buy it and resell it almost like putting money into a savings account($100 a month to the car, $300 a month into savings in effect). As far as I know, no other non-exotic car has this lack of depreciation, which is why it works.
Does anyone know if its possible to update a 2007 mini cooper S with this new technology?
http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/mini/mini-to-benefit-from-bmw’s-fuel-saving-tech/
I live in NYC and this option/upgrade would make a difference in my daily driving.
Is this mini thing a fad or a true bullet proof car?
Also, can a BMW dealer service it,My state dosen't sell them .
Anecdotally, you could be lucky, since some people have bought them and had no problems they care to comment on.
You have to take it to a Mini dealer (not just BMW) for warranty service.
The Comfort Access feature you mentioned is available as a factory installed option as of August, 2007. As of right now, there is not a dealer installed retrofit kit for this option. I would suggest staying in touch with your MINI dealer to see when this kit becomes available.
If there are further questions I can assist with, please feel free to drop me an e-mail. I will be happy to lend a hand.
LET’S MOTOR.
since I got my car off the lot, I got the comfort access---I LOVE IT! it's awesome NEVER having to dig for your key when you enter the car. You can actually program it to open and unlock in a variety of ways, but it's a really excellent option--I would have never paid to order it but now that I have it--I wouldn't miss it. Same with Bluetooth phone--it's AWESOME.
and the dim-rearview mirror that does it itself is awesome too, also the automatically headlights. Basically it does all these things for you so you never have to forget to turn things off or remember to do them. It's a little subtle, but actually worth it for an easier driving experience.
3 yr / 36K mi lease
Chilli Red with Black Bonnet stripes
Premium Package
Cold weather package
Anthracite roofliner
Brushed alloy interior
16" bridge spoke w/ performance tires
$2500 out-of-pocket includes first month's payment. $291/month.
Has anyone else leased similarly priced 2007 MCS, if so, how much???
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Mini Cooper S Pepper Wht 6spd 16" bridge spoke(performance)
Cold Weather
Convenience pkg
DSC
Xenon
Limited Slip
Park Distance
Leather Sports wheel w/ Multifunction
Magnetc Stone Guards
Map Light
MSRP $25800
Cap Cost $24863
No Acq fee
Rate 0.0027
Term 24month
15K miles
Residual 72%
Out of pocket: $1606.53
Monthly: $379.25
Got them to throw in PDC, map light and stone guards, floor mats for only about $2 more per month. Car will arrive in approx 6 weeks. How'd I do?
I've been intensely shopping around lately and have finally gotten my financing in order to be able to purchase the 07 MCS (black or silver with sport, premium, HIFO) I've wanted for a long time. I've gotten MSRP quotes from Long Beach and Universal City, although both dealerships often seem to add on lojack and/or an alarm to increase the price. Both are unnecessary to me. Bob Smith in Calabasas is closest to me, so I'll be heading there first. Any experience with them? They also quoted me @ MSRP...
Any other last minute tips or pointers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! :shades:
What rates are they offering on a 60 month finance?
What can I expect to pay on a lease? 12k per year, total walk in cash of $1000.00, term, what ever is the best deal. 24-48 month?
Just want to have some ammo, before I start the negotiations.
Has anyone ever dealt with Otto's Mini, in West Chester PA?
1. The sales guy told me that there is no way I'm going to be able to buy a Mini for MSRP and all are probably sold for more. Is that true? Are people paying more than MSRP?
2. Crevier has a bunch of add ons which I don't care for such as paint sealer - the warranty on the paint is 12 years form the manufacturing company, it seems like a waste of money to me.
3. The car has a mark up - he did no say how much, for extending the service plan from 3 years to 4 years like BMWs. If I were to order my car, can they force me to buy it with their extended service plan?
4. He mentioned that since the stretch version is going to be built in the same assembly line, slots for ordering cars will be fewer and therefore it will take much longer to get your car delivered. Is this accurate?
5. I do want to order my car so I can customize it, I would like to deal with internet sales people as I've done before. Is this possible if I'm ordering the car?
6. How much down would I have to give in order to place an order?
Thanks in advance to anyone that can help,
1. The sales guy told me that there is no way I'm going to be able to buy a Mini for MSRP and all are probably sold for more. Is that true? Are people paying more than MSRP?
No. You can get a Cooper S in so cal for MSRP. Getting below MSRP is tough.
2. Crevier has a bunch of add ons which I don't care for such as paint sealer - the warranty on the paint is 12 years form the manufacturing company, it seems like a waste of money to me.
It is. You don't want any of it. Say no. If they won't remove the junk, move on. Brecht Mini in Escondido took off their worthless lojack and other garbage for me. I worked with their internet department. Saw the car online and set up the deal via email.
3. The car has a mark up - he did no say how much, for extending the service plan from 3 years to 4 years like BMWs. If I were to order my car, can they force me to buy it with their extended service plan?
Nope. Walk away.
4. He mentioned that since the stretch version is going to be built in the same assembly line, slots for ordering cars will be fewer and therefore it will take much longer to get your car delivered. Is this accurate?
Nope. He wants to move product immediately. Walk away.
5. I do want to order my car so I can customize it, I would like to deal with internet sales people as I've done before. Is this possible if I'm ordering the car?
You bet. Contact the so cal dealers and request exactly what you want and what you'll pay. They'll call back. If they don't, keep moving.
6. How much down would I have to give in order to place an order?
$0.00 from a good dealer. Some will say $500 refundable deposit. Your call if it's worth letting them have $500 of your money for a few months.
go back in the posts and see my details, I bought it on May 1 so posts in ?april and may
my question is: is it possible to get a great car deal in southern california?
any dealers to avoid?
anyone bought a mini under MSRP? and if so, where? and who was your car sales man?
what is considered a great deal on a mini cooper s (not convertible)?
i need some help because i dont want to end up with a toyota just because i couldnt find a good deal on a mini cooper. i know its out there!!!!
Monrovia will give you one for MSRP but only if you order one from them and wait. Pretty painless process, so I hear. OTOH, their used ones and stock on the lot - silly prices.
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07 Mini Cooper
Black/Black roof
Chrome interior and exterior
Premium Package
Leatherette
Cold package
dsc
sport seats
white turn lights
rear spolier
MSRP 2370
Price Paid 23200
30 month lease
289/mo
residual 71%
12K miles
Also The mini cooper does not have an alarm currently. According to the dealer. Would folks advise on lojack for $695 ? ( I am in NYC and Westchester County)
Crevier is the only one that rejected my MSRP offer and told me that they have no problem selling their cars above MSRP and told me to go elsewhere. I took their advice.
MSRP 20,350.
Lease for 36 months 12K:
out of pocket first payment and bank fees = $1278
$299/mo +tax
Is this a good deal? It looks inflated to me.
Car_man or others, please, tell me what you think/.
red Cooper 2007, automatic trans, with only Cold Weather Package
MSRP 20,350.= sale price
Lease for 36 months 12K:
$299/mo +tax
acquisition fee waived!!
but money factor 0.00375 (they say this is their best MF)
first month and doc fee at signing (about $400)
Can it get any better than this?
That money factor - 0.00375 is the equivalent of a 9% interest rate. Run! They're robbing you blind. Buy the car and just use ANY credit union to get a better rate. 5-6% is easily found at credit unions.
That's 12k in payments. There's no way a Mini will lose over 50% of its value in 3 years. You're overpaying.
thanks for your advice. I told them that people are getting standard MF 0.00275 for MINI leases. I was surprised they even told me the MF over email. BTW, they are using residual of 71% in the calculations, which is correct. With .00275 my payments should be around 270/mo. So I am going to stick to this number. They say they don't sell bellow MSRP, they waived the bank fee, so the only thing to negotiate is the MF, correct?
Just trying to get some feedback. My husband and I are just starting our Mini search. We are looking to get an 07 just basic with a few perks. My husband is looking for a fun car that has great gas mileage. I have been seeing that the Mini's really never sell below invoice, I was wondering if that is true for those paying cash as well? We aren't rich, just decided to take a second mortage out for the car and some other stuff. Also our local mini dealer is on Ebay, anyone ever do this?
We are in Baltimore, MD and would use Towson Mini/BMW.
Thanks!
That stated, I agree with blueguy... the MINI is a car you want to buy, rather than lease..
regards,
kyfdx
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