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Sowellman · Nov 5th, 2006, 03:14 PM

There seems to be some confusion here in the states over whether the mood lighting system comes standard or whether it's an option. Can anyone illuminate me on that? Thanks.

ttocs · Nov 5th, 2006, 03:29 PM

In the UK it is an option, but it is included in the Chilli pack. Not sure if this is the same in the States.

Olly. · Nov 5th, 2006, 04:39 PM

Just had a look through all of the option packages and price lists in the US and there is no mention of it, its not even listed as a seperate option

http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...ons-added.html

Juno · Nov 5th, 2006, 07:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sowellman (original)

There seems to be some confusion here in the states over whether the mood lighting system comes standard or whether it's an option. Can anyone illuminate me on that? Thanks.

Gabe has his ear to the ground with regard to MINIs in the U.S. - He's saying it’s not an option, it’s standard for the U.S. market ... this would explain why it's not seen on the option lists.

Pete

Sowellman · Nov 5th, 2006, 08:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Juno (original)

Gabe has his ear to the ground with regard to MINIs in the U.S. - He's saying it’s not an option, it’s standard for the U.S. market ... this would explain why it's not seen on the option lists.

Pete

Thanks for your replies. It's interesting the differences between the package offerings for the UK market and in the US. And how the US list price is less, even without the tax you pay. And how we get the sport button as standard.

In the UK, are you able to haggle over the car's price, or are you paying the asking price? Because of the limited production, US dealers are able to command list price and some add more to that. For most other makes found here, you can negotiate prices. Supply and demand.

Scrogg · Nov 5th, 2006, 09:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sowellman (original)

In the UK, are you able to haggle over the car's price, or are you paying the asking price? Because of the limited production, US dealers are able to command list price and some add more to that. For most other makes found here, you can negotiate prices. Supply and demand.

Very occasionally buyers manage to haggle on the list price of new cars, but mostly not. UK dealers do not, however, charge more than list for new cars, so we're better off there.

Supply & Demand from MINI's point of view is building just enough cars to not have any surplus stocks they need to sell - very clever!

Sowellman · Nov 5th, 2006, 10:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

Supply & Demand from MINI's point of view is building just enough cars to not have any surplus stocks they need to sell - very clever!

It's a brilliant plan.

I know that BMW is trying not to repeat the mistake that Chrysler made in this country. For the past few years, they have been selling a retro 40s model they call the PT Cruiser. The first couple of years they couldn't build them fast enough to meet demand. Then they ramped production up to try and meet the demand.

Then, after a while, people got tired of the car. You just started seeing too many of them around. Now, they can't get rid of them.

BMW didn't want MINI to follow the same fate. And have it be a flash-in-the-pan model popular today but gone tomorrow. And if you don't want to pay list price, then we'll sell this car to someone else who will.

rec · Nov 6th, 2006, 12:05 AM

umm, it comes in the Pepper Pack too guys :]

Nov 5th, 2006, 03:14 PM	#1
Sowellman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oregon Local Time: 09:30 AM Posts: 230 Offline	Lighting package There seems to be some confusion here in the states over whether the mood lighting system comes standard or whether it's an option. Can anyone illuminate me on that? Thanks.

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rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 05:30 PM Posts: 1,217 Offline	umm, it comes in the Pepper Pack too guys :] Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

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Nov 5th, 2006, 03:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
ttocs MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 05:30 PM Posts: 3,677 Offline	In the UK it is an option, but it is included in the Chilli pack. Not sure if this is the same in the States.

Nov 5th, 2006, 04:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 05:30 PM Posts: 3,492 Offline	Just had a look through all of the option packages and price lists in the US and there is no mention of it, its not even listed as a seperate option http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...ons-added.html

Nov 5th, 2006, 07:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Juno MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Local Time: 05:30 PM Posts: 520 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Sowellman (original) There seems to be some confusion here in the states over whether the mood lighting system comes standard or whether it's an option. Can anyone illuminate me on that? Thanks. Gabe has his ear to the ground with regard to MINIs in the U.S. - He's saying it’s not an option, it’s standard for the U.S. market ... this would explain why it's not seen on the option lists. Pete

Nov 5th, 2006, 08:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sowellman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oregon Local Time: 09:30 AM Posts: 230 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Juno (original) Gabe has his ear to the ground with regard to MINIs in the U.S. - He's saying it’s not an option, it’s standard for the U.S. market ... this would explain why it's not seen on the option lists. Pete Thanks for your replies. It's interesting the differences between the package offerings for the UK market and in the US. And how the US list price is less, even without the tax you pay. And how we get the sport button as standard. In the UK, are you able to haggle over the car's price, or are you paying the asking price? Because of the limited production, US dealers are able to command list price and some add more to that. For most other makes found here, you can negotiate prices. Supply and demand.

Nov 5th, 2006, 09:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scrogg What's Next? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 05:30 PM Posts: 15,069 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Sowellman (original) In the UK, are you able to haggle over the car's price, or are you paying the asking price? Because of the limited production, US dealers are able to command list price and some add more to that. For most other makes found here, you can negotiate prices. Supply and demand. Very occasionally buyers manage to haggle on the list price of new cars, but mostly not. UK dealers do not, however, charge more than list for new cars, so we're better off there. Supply & Demand from MINI's point of view is building just enough cars to not have any surplus stocks they need to sell - very clever!

Nov 5th, 2006, 10:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sowellman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oregon Local Time: 09:30 AM Posts: 230 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original) Supply & Demand from MINI's point of view is building just enough cars to not have any surplus stocks they need to sell - very clever! It's a brilliant plan. I know that BMW is trying not to repeat the mistake that Chrysler made in this country. For the past few years, they have been selling a retro 40s model they call the PT Cruiser. The first couple of years they couldn't build them fast enough to meet demand. Then they ramped production up to try and meet the demand. Then, after a while, people got tired of the car. You just started seeing too many of them around. Now, they can't get rid of them. BMW didn't want MINI to follow the same fate. And have it be a flash-in-the-pan model popular today but gone tomorrow. And if you don't want to pay list price, then we'll sell this car to someone else who will.

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