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Dutchy · Dec 3rd, 2004, 12:57 AM

Howdy all.
I was just reading on the News.com.au website that in Jan 05, the import duty/tax for cars is set to drop from 15% to 10%. They went on to say how some car manufacturers are including more goodies while maintaining their price, and others may reduce prices. MINI's view:
Mini: Pricing of the hardtop range was set in September and will continue into 2005.

So that means that there won't be a drop in price in the forseeable future, but will they add more extras? Maybe revise the Chilli pack?

Dutchy.

Todd! · Dec 3rd, 2004, 01:00 AM

I think BMW had some forewarning of this, so modified the range ages ago to counteract this...

Todd

Dutchy · Dec 3rd, 2004, 01:18 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS

I think BMW had some forewarning of this, so modified the range ages ago to counteract this...

Todd

Todd,
Do you believe that this is why the Chilli pack was introduced? From rough estimates, I think I came up with about a $1000 saving from normal MCS (with all options of Chilli) to MCS Chilli.

Being up here in Darwin, I don't see any commercials for the MINI (except maybe on SBS), so I'm not sure how they are selling the fact that their prices maybe cheaper now - or more cost efficient.

Dutchy.

Mike Clarke · Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:16 AM

As long as MINI Australia continues to sell it's meagre allocation of cars each year then there is no incentive to drop the price.

tommyb · Dec 3rd, 2004, 03:57 PM

agreed mike.

no reason to change things. as have so little distributed to oz.

MINI should stay strong in comparison to others who may become nervous and fold depending on how hard their hit.

T.

erichui · Dec 7th, 2004, 01:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dutchy

Todd,
Do you believe that this is why the Chilli pack was introduced? From rough estimates, I think I came up with about a $1000 saving from normal MCS (with all options of Chilli) to MCS Chilli.

Being up here in Darwin, I don't see any commercials for the MINI (except maybe on SBS), so I'm not sure how they are selling the fact that their prices maybe cheaper now - or more cost efficient.

Dutchy.

no. its not the chilli pack i believe, the actual base model of the car dropped in price as well.. as well as the chilli pack, i know it because i was affected by the price change.
as i bought the car with the chilli pack prior the price change...... so i got the dealer to throw in some goddies such as stripes, tinted windows and minor price discount again.

Dec 3rd, 2004, 12:57 AM	#1
Dutchy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nelson Bay N.S.W Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 324 Offline	MINI's won't drop in price Howdy all. I was just reading on the News.com.au website that in Jan 05, the import duty/tax for cars is set to drop from 15% to 10%. They went on to say how some car manufacturers are including more goodies while maintaining their price, and others may reduce prices. MINI's view: Mini: Pricing of the hardtop range was set in September and will continue into 2005. So that means that there won't be a drop in price in the forseeable future, but will they add more extras? Maybe revise the Chilli pack? Dutchy. Sadly INIMINI is gone, but never forgotten.

Dec 3rd, 2004, 01:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	I think BMW had some forewarning of this, so modified the range ages ago to counteract this... Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Dec 3rd, 2004, 01:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dutchy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nelson Bay N.S.W Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 324 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS I think BMW had some forewarning of this, so modified the range ages ago to counteract this... Todd Todd, Do you believe that this is why the Chilli pack was introduced? From rough estimates, I think I came up with about a $1000 saving from normal MCS (with all options of Chilli) to MCS Chilli. Being up here in Darwin, I don't see any commercials for the MINI (except maybe on SBS), so I'm not sure how they are selling the fact that their prices maybe cheaper now - or more cost efficient. Dutchy. Sadly INIMINI is gone, but never forgotten.

Dec 7th, 2004, 01:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
erichui MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 631 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Dutchy Todd, Do you believe that this is why the Chilli pack was introduced? From rough estimates, I think I came up with about a $1000 saving from normal MCS (with all options of Chilli) to MCS Chilli. Being up here in Darwin, I don't see any commercials for the MINI (except maybe on SBS), so I'm not sure how they are selling the fact that their prices maybe cheaper now - or more cost efficient. Dutchy. no. its not the chilli pack i believe, the actual base model of the car dropped in price as well.. as well as the chilli pack, i know it because i was affected by the price change. as i bought the car with the chilli pack prior the price change...... so i got the dealer to throw in some goddies such as stripes, tinted windows and minor price discount again. 05 PW/B chilli. finally here.

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Dec 3rd, 2004, 02:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 05:33 AM Posts: 5,065 Offline	As long as MINI Australia continues to sell it's meagre allocation of cars each year then there is no incentive to drop the price.

Dec 3rd, 2004, 03:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
tommyb MININUTTTA Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Coast, NSW Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 54 Offline	agreed mike. no reason to change things. as have so little distributed to oz. MINI should stay strong in comparison to others who may become nervous and fold depending on how hard their hit. T.

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