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moO moO nEL · Sep 10th, 2007, 02:45 PM

Hi guys,

Quick question.
I am about to place order for a brand new 2nd Gen MCS...
How much discount (% off the rrp) I should push for?

The Artist · Sep 11th, 2007, 01:12 AM

None. You don't walk into a clothes shop and try and haggle them down on their prices do you?

minigolf · Sep 11th, 2007, 03:17 AM

Don't listen to The Artist, he has a vested interest.

As for a %, dunno, whatever you can get I suppose. Good luck.

21Blue · Sep 11th, 2007, 07:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by The Artist (original)

None. You don't walk into a clothes shop and try and haggle them down on their prices do you?

Oh yes you do

. Youd be surprised by the amount of hagglers I get at work...it happens all the time.

Quickbrick · Sep 11th, 2007, 09:12 AM

Try using someone like Union Shopper - I met a girl at the Show & Shine who got $4000 off her new Cooper by doing this. That's more than 10%

...or you could go and see Matt at Motorline & pay full price like you do in the clothing stores

Mike Clarke · Sep 11th, 2007, 09:42 AM

Just remember if you screw the dealer then come service time don't complain if the dealer screws you

andrewhyperblue · Sep 12th, 2007, 01:55 AM

You're more likely to get a discount if you buy 'off the shop floor'. You're second most likely to get a discount if the dealer already has specified the car and it's 'in the pipeline' on its way to AUS. I don't think you're likely to get a discount at all if you want to spec a car and have it built. My last MINI was in the second of these categories and I scored about $2k off; my current MINI was in the third category and I got $0 discount.

BTW, I am a believer in asking for a discount, pretty much anywhere. In fact, after returning to AUS from a trip to India, I made it a point to ask for a discount and, in the space of a week, saved about $200 on everyday purchases, like wine (from a supermarket, of all places), an outdoor umbrella, a shirt etc. So if you're into saving money, it's a good approach!

minigolf · Sep 12th, 2007, 04:25 AM

I reckon you should be able to squeeze some sort of discount from a new built to order car. I know it's over 3 years ago now, but I negotiated about $3500 from the driveaway price from our MINI. It helped going in with a ready to sign attitude. The whole process took less than 5 minutes. We had a price in mind, we specced the car, nominated our price--even better it was a bit below--and hey presto, we had a deal!

brett · Sep 12th, 2007, 11:30 AM

don't dealers give clubmini members 10% discount on servicing, parts, fitting?
so if we order just a body shell and parts seperatly shouldn't the car come in 10% cheaper???

swamos · Sep 12th, 2007, 11:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by brett (original)

don't dealers give clubmini members 10% discount on servicing, parts, fitting?
so if we order just a body shell and parts seperatly shouldn't the car come in 10% cheaper???

I'm pretty sure it's only parts, but nice try!

im_dave · Sep 12th, 2007, 01:25 PM

Nice.

Don't you already have a z4, 323i sport, and a R50/53 MINI?

You lucky *******!

moO moO nEL · Sep 24th, 2007, 11:41 AM

Yes the Z4 sits in the garage gaining dust.
So I made my move today...trading in both the Z4 + the R50 MC for the 2nd Gen MCS.

Specs:
MCS chilli
Lighting blue/white
Bonnet stripes
Automatic
Sunroof
Rain sensor + auto lights
Parking sensors
Bluetooth
Chrome interior
Anthracite roof lining

ETA: in 2 weeks time

brett · Sep 24th, 2007, 11:46 AM

Gee you could have loaned the Z4 for me to drive instead of it gathering dust!! what will happen when your middle aged??

Sep 10th, 2007, 02:45 PM	#1
moO moO nEL MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2005 Local Time: 07:08 AM Posts: 116 Offline	Gen2 MCS pricng Hi guys, Quick question. I am about to place order for a brand new 2nd Gen MCS... How much discount (% off the rrp) I should push for?

Sep 11th, 2007, 03:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:08 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Don't listen to The Artist, he has a vested interest. As for a %, dunno, whatever you can get I suppose. Good luck. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Sep 11th, 2007, 07:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
21Blue MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brisbane, Melbourne Local Time: 07:08 AM Posts: 816 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by The Artist (original) None. You don't walk into a clothes shop and try and haggle them down on their prices do you? Oh yes you do. Youd be surprised by the amount of hagglers I get at work...it happens all the time.

Sep 11th, 2007, 09:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Quickbrick MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:08 AM Posts: 344 Offline	Try using someone like Union Shopper - I met a girl at the Show & Shine who got $4000 off her new Cooper by doing this. That's more than 10% ...or you could go and see Matt at Motorline & pay full price like you do in the clothing stores QuickBrick

Sep 12th, 2007, 04:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:08 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	I reckon you should be able to squeeze some sort of discount from a new built to order car. I know it's over 3 years ago now, but I negotiated about $3500 from the driveaway price from our MINI. It helped going in with a ready to sign attitude. The whole process took less than 5 minutes. We had a price in mind, we specced the car, nominated our price--even better it was a bit below--and hey presto, we had a deal! Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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Sep 11th, 2007, 01:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
The Artist MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:08 AM Posts: 317 Offline	None. You don't walk into a clothes shop and try and haggle them down on their prices do you?

Sep 11th, 2007, 09:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 05:08 AM Posts: 5,065 Offline	Just remember if you screw the dealer then come service time don't complain if the dealer screws you

Sep 12th, 2007, 01:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
andrewhyperblue MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 08:08 PM Posts: 3 Offline	You're more likely to get a discount if you buy 'off the shop floor'. You're second most likely to get a discount if the dealer already has specified the car and it's 'in the pipeline' on its way to AUS. I don't think you're likely to get a discount at all if you want to spec a car and have it built. My last MINI was in the second of these categories and I scored about $2k off; my current MINI was in the third category and I got $0 discount. BTW, I am a believer in asking for a discount, pretty much anywhere. In fact, after returning to AUS from a trip to India, I made it a point to ask for a discount and, in the space of a week, saved about $200 on everyday purchases, like wine (from a supermarket, of all places), an outdoor umbrella, a shirt etc. So if you're into saving money, it's a good approach!

Sep 12th, 2007, 11:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 06:08 AM Posts: 2,390 Offline	don't dealers give clubmini members 10% discount on servicing, parts, fitting? so if we order just a body shell and parts seperatly shouldn't the car come in 10% cheaper???

Sep 12th, 2007, 11:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:08 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by brett (original) don't dealers give clubmini members 10% discount on servicing, parts, fitting? so if we order just a body shell and parts seperatly shouldn't the car come in 10% cheaper??? I'm pretty sure it's only parts, but nice try!

Sep 12th, 2007, 01:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
im_dave trust me, I'm a doctor... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:08 AM Posts: 245 Offline	Nice. Don't you already have a z4, 323i sport, and a R50/53 MINI? You lucky *******! long live the supercharger

Sep 24th, 2007, 11:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
moO moO nEL MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2005 Local Time: 07:08 AM Posts: 116 Offline	Made my move today Yes the Z4 sits in the garage gaining dust. So I made my move today...trading in both the Z4 + the R50 MC for the 2nd Gen MCS. Specs: MCS chilli Lighting blue/white Bonnet stripes Automatic Sunroof Rain sensor + auto lights Parking sensors Bluetooth Chrome interior Anthracite roof lining ETA: in 2 weeks time

Sep 24th, 2007, 11:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 06:08 AM Posts: 2,390 Offline	Gee you could have loaned the Z4 for me to drive instead of it gathering dust!! what will happen when your middle aged??

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