Hello fellow MINI-goers in the greater Chicagoland area. I hope everyone is well... It's been a while since I've visited/posted on MINI2.

I'll get to the point - I'm looking to buy a MINI Cooper S sometime within the next month as I'm going to start teaching (dance) in the suburbs and need transportation. I'm a huge MINI fanatic and would like some help regarding sales, loans, insurance, etc that other MINI owners in Chicago have had good experiences with.

I would greatly appreciate all the help possible as this is my first buy... A little nervous.... Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Jhortin, check out the Chicago MINI Motoring Club: http://chicagominiclub.com/. They're a great bunch of guys and can definitely direct you to the best places to go!

Call Patrick MINI in Schaumburg IL.

I'd buy from Patrick if I were doing it again, and I'd avoid Knauz.
Patrick services the MINI I bought from Knauz.

Interesting..... why would you be down on Knauz? They have been great for our 2 Minis! and they give you 15% off on accessories... Nice sales staff, and great selection of cars to test and pick from! (Ask for Dave or Eric)
As far as MINIs go... the S is higher for insurance... for obvious reasons.:tongue:
Might want to ask whats available on the latest shipments coming over the big puddle if you can't get your hands on one right now... have some preferences in mind, and see whats available... definitely can save you the frustration of waiting 8 weeks!

http://www.chicagominiclub.com/

Good luck and hope to hear you're motoring soon!
p.s. Don't skimp on the Cold Weather package in Chicago. You will never be sorry!!