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stryder · Jul 24th, 2004, 02:37 PM

I know for a fact some of the decisions on who got MINI dealerships was which BMW dealerships BMWUSA liked.

They basically rewarded the dealerships that they got along well with, with the MINI franchise, as well as the ones willing to spend the money to build a showroom etc. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work for the public's interest. Though I have to admit, it is nice to have the dealership a bit out of the way sometimes, because it makes the cars less popular if people aren't willing to sacrifice.

Jul 24th, 2004, 02:37 PM	#7
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 05:36 PM Posts: 3,267 Offline	I know for a fact some of the decisions on who got MINI dealerships was which BMW dealerships BMWUSA liked. They basically rewarded the dealerships that they got along well with, with the MINI franchise, as well as the ones willing to spend the money to build a showroom etc. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work for the public's interest. Though I have to admit, it is nice to have the dealership a bit out of the way sometimes, because it makes the cars less popular if people aren't willing to sacrifice. Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.