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Mikerpm · Oct 31st, 2005, 04:18 PM

The wife has decided it's time to get a new car and is considering the Mini. We're off to Crowfoot tonight to take a look...anyone we should talk to in particular? I see looking at the dealership's website they have a few 05's left and a couple of used 03's. Does anyone know the history on the 03's they have there? She's not sure whether to buy new or used so we're pretty much open on choice. Doesn't look like there are many used Mini's through private sale these days.

Any words of advice for a prospective Mini purchaser?

Thanks!

Mike.

xtremepsionic · Oct 31st, 2005, 06:10 PM

I bought my MINI Cooper off Craig (an English chap), very nice guy

Sean is a good guy to talk to as well.

I think most of the used MINIs are slightly overpriced, unless it is EXACTLY what you want, you should consider getting a new one. Usually people who buys Minis are pretty picky about what they want to get, so lots of people custom order their MINIs from england and wait about 2 months for them. So if you get one from Crowfoot's inventory, they should be able to give you a better deal than ordering one.

Mikerpm · Oct 31st, 2005, 06:18 PM

Thanks for the info. I agree, some of the ones I've seen are overpriced! It would be nice if we could find an 05 Cooper sitting on a lot without a ton of options. Susan's fairly flexible on color & options so I think it will come down to the cheaper the better. She's also not in any rush so ordering may be the way to go...2 months doesn't seem too bad.

Ferroequine · Oct 31st, 2005, 07:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mikerpm

She's also not in any rush so ordering may be the way to go...2 months doesn't seem too bad.

Yes, but with all the build & shipping tracking & hanging out on MINI2, those 2 months seem to go agonizingly slow...

And yes, make sure you talk to that English feller up at MINI Crowfoot...

Both him and Sean also own MINIs.

MINI Artist · Oct 31st, 2005, 08:48 PM

Yes Craig is fantastic. Was very good with our son too. He's 4 and very busy.
I do hope you get one. Tell Susan we need more females here!

T

Mikerpm · Oct 31st, 2005, 11:25 PM

Thanks Clive for the offer but based on the options you have I think you would want more than what Susan wants to pay. She's thinking in the $25k +/- range. If she decides to get a brand new one it would most likely be just the Cooper. I did see that Crowfoot has a 03 Cooper S for $25,900 and Honda West has an 03 Cooper S for $26,900.

If she decides to buy a Mini I'm not sure if she'd come to a meet. She's attended a few S2000 meets with me but hates the drives (she's not a speed person). Loves watching F1 so I'll forgive her.

xtremepsionic · Nov 1st, 2005, 12:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mikerpm

Thanks Clive for the offer but based on the options you have I think you would want more than what Susan wants to pay. She's thinking in the $25k +/- range. If she decides to get a brand new one it would most likely be just the Cooper. I did see that Crowfoot has a 03 Cooper S for $25,900 and Honda West has an 03 Cooper S for $26,900.

If she decides to buy a Mini I'm not sure if she'd come to a meet. She's attended a few S2000 meets with me but hates the drives (she's not a speed person). Loves watching F1 so I'll forgive her.

Hmm, I bought a brand new MC, $28k out the door. The problem is MINI rips you off with their "$2000" shipping and handling (well I suppose thats what feeds the people working in the dealership), so be prepared to pay a lot more than $25k out the door for a new cooper (with tax)

SYZMTRS · Nov 1st, 2005, 03:13 AM

The dealership does charge $1600 for Freight & PDI - after all we do have to ship the MINI's over from Oxford England! Not a bad deal considering how far it has to travel.
The '06 MINI's just arrived last week so we are fresh on stock! MINI Crowfoot currently has the largest inventory of any MINI dealer in Canada. If you are considering purchasing a MINI - now is the best time of year as you have your pick of the litter.

If you have any other questions - please just give us a call at the dealership and we would be happy to assist. Cheers.

The BOSS · Nov 1st, 2005, 03:21 AM

I hear Mike is pretty awesome too!

Mini Steve · Nov 1st, 2005, 03:53 AM

Yeah.. I hear Mike is pretty cool, too

Ferroequine · Nov 1st, 2005, 04:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mikerpm

If she decides to buy a Mini I'm not sure if she'd come to a meet. She's attended a few S2000 meets with me but hates the drives (she's not a speed person). Loves watching F1 so I'll forgive her.

If she's considering a MINI, and likes F1, she must appreciate a fine handling automobile! And we're usually not as speedy as in October; it is just spirited motoring!

Nov 1st, 2005, 04:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mikerpm

If she decides to buy a Mini I'm not sure if she'd come to a meet. She's attended a few S2000 meets with me but hates the drives (she's not a speed person). Loves watching F1 so I'll forgive her.

I attended one of the S2000 meets a while back. Think it was 2 meets ago. Good turn out....
We copied your meet location for our MINI meets. Parking lot by chapters crowfoot.

Country Hills Toyota had a MCS on the lot last time I was there. Think they were asking around 25K for it.

zerofighter · Nov 1st, 2005, 05:11 AM

From england? I thought the cars were maybe in germany?

xtremepsionic · Nov 1st, 2005, 05:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by SYZMTRS

The dealership does charge $1600 for Freight & PDI - after all we do have to ship the MINI's over from Oxford England! Not a bad deal considering how far it has to travel.

I suppose so, don't you wish the car would come quicker than 8 weeks though? hehe

Mikerpm · Nov 1st, 2005, 02:44 PM

Thanks to Craig for spending a long time with us last night. Susan's looking at her options and may end up ordering an 06 Cooper. She wants to try one for a longer test drive to see if it's exactly what she wants. Will probably do the longer test drive this weekend so we'll see.

Nov 1st, 2005, 03:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by zerofighter

From england? I thought the cars were maybe in germany?

even wonder why the hood release is on the wrong side?

xtremepsionic · Nov 1st, 2005, 04:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mikerpm

Thanks to Craig for spending a long time with us last night. Susan's looking at her options and may end up ordering an 06 Cooper. She wants to try one for a longer test drive to see if it's exactly what she wants. Will probably do the longer test drive this weekend so we'll see.

Yeah, Craig is a good guy, and a very cool MINI owner too

Mikerpm · Nov 1st, 2005, 10:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by xtremepsionic

Hmm, I bought a brand new MC, $28k out the door. The problem is MINI rips you off with their "$2000" shipping and handling (well I suppose thats what feeds the people working in the dealership), so be prepared to pay a lot more than $25k out the door for a new cooper (with tax)

For $28k out the door did you get any options? Did you buy a Cooper Classic?

Does anyone know much the dealership willing to deal on a Cooper with only the Premium package (factory order)?

xtremepsionic · Nov 1st, 2005, 10:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mikerpm

For $28k out the door did you get any options? Did you buy a Cooper Classic?

Does anyone know much the dealership willing to deal on a Cooper with only the Premium package (factory order)?

Bear in mind my car was sitting on the lot in Winnipeg for a little while. I got a Cooper (non classic), so with Xenon, headlight washer... I have heated seats and the Multifunction steering wheel, Bonnet stripes, spare tire.

They say if you order one, they won't buldge on the price

I like Craig so I think what he told me is right

faster,Tobias! · Nov 2nd, 2005, 02:52 AM

Germany? That exhaust note has a decidedly English accent, Zero.

Oct 31st, 2005, 04:18 PM	#1
Mikerpm MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 10 Offline	Thinking of buying a Mini in Calgary The wife has decided it's time to get a new car and is considering the Mini. We're off to Crowfoot tonight to take a look...anyone we should talk to in particular? I see looking at the dealership's website they have a few 05's left and a couple of used 03's. Does anyone know the history on the 03's they have there? She's not sure whether to buy new or used so we're pretty much open on choice. Doesn't look like there are many used Mini's through private sale these days. Any words of advice for a prospective Mini purchaser? Thanks! Mike.

Nov 1st, 2005, 05:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
xtremepsionic Vroom! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 1,036 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SYZMTRS The dealership does charge $1600 for Freight & PDI - after all we do have to ship the MINI's over from Oxford England! Not a bad deal considering how far it has to travel. I suppose so, don't you wish the car would come quicker than 8 weeks though? hehe Last edited by xtremepsionic : Nov 2nd, 2005 at 12:28 AM.

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Oct 31st, 2005, 06:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
xtremepsionic Vroom! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 1,036 Offline	I bought my MINI Cooper off Craig (an English chap), very nice guy Sean is a good guy to talk to as well. I think most of the used MINIs are slightly overpriced, unless it is EXACTLY what you want, you should consider getting a new one. Usually people who buys Minis are pretty picky about what they want to get, so lots of people custom order their MINIs from england and wait about 2 months for them. So if you get one from Crowfoot's inventory, they should be able to give you a better deal than ordering one.

Oct 31st, 2005, 06:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mikerpm MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 10 Offline	Thanks for the info. I agree, some of the ones I've seen are overpriced! It would be nice if we could find an 05 Cooper sitting on a lot without a ton of options. Susan's fairly flexible on color & options so I think it will come down to the cheaper the better. She's also not in any rush so ordering may be the way to go...2 months doesn't seem too bad.

Oct 31st, 2005, 07:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ferroequine Formerly known as MiniVee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 1,320 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mikerpm She's also not in any rush so ordering may be the way to go...2 months doesn't seem too bad. Yes, but with all the build & shipping tracking & hanging out on MINI2, those 2 months seem to go agonizingly slow... And yes, make sure you talk to that English feller up at MINI Crowfoot... Both him and Sean also own MINIs.

Oct 31st, 2005, 08:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
MINI Artist MINI watercolour Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary Alberta Local Time: 02:46 PM Posts: 256 Offline	Yes Craig is fantastic. Was very good with our son too. He's 4 and very busy. I do hope you get one. Tell Susan we need more females here! T

Oct 31st, 2005, 11:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mikerpm MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 10 Offline	Thanks Clive for the offer but based on the options you have I think you would want more than what Susan wants to pay. She's thinking in the $25k +/- range. If she decides to get a brand new one it would most likely be just the Cooper. I did see that Crowfoot has a 03 Cooper S for $25,900 and Honda West has an 03 Cooper S for $26,900. If she decides to buy a Mini I'm not sure if she'd come to a meet. She's attended a few S2000 meets with me but hates the drives (she's not a speed person). Loves watching F1 so I'll forgive her.

Nov 1st, 2005, 12:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
xtremepsionic Vroom! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 1,036 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mikerpm Thanks Clive for the offer but based on the options you have I think you would want more than what Susan wants to pay. She's thinking in the $25k +/- range. If she decides to get a brand new one it would most likely be just the Cooper. I did see that Crowfoot has a 03 Cooper S for $25,900 and Honda West has an 03 Cooper S for $26,900. If she decides to buy a Mini I'm not sure if she'd come to a meet. She's attended a few S2000 meets with me but hates the drives (she's not a speed person). Loves watching F1 so I'll forgive her. Hmm, I bought a brand new MC, $28k out the door. The problem is MINI rips you off with their "$2000" shipping and handling (well I suppose thats what feeds the people working in the dealership), so be prepared to pay a lot more than $25k out the door for a new cooper (with tax)

Nov 1st, 2005, 03:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
SYZMTRS Sean Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 02:46 PM Posts: 59 Offline	The dealership does charge $1600 for Freight & PDI - after all we do have to ship the MINI's over from Oxford England! Not a bad deal considering how far it has to travel. The '06 MINI's just arrived last week so we are fresh on stock! MINI Crowfoot currently has the largest inventory of any MINI dealer in Canada. If you are considering purchasing a MINI - now is the best time of year as you have your pick of the litter. If you have any other questions - please just give us a call at the dealership and we would be happy to assist. Cheers.

Nov 1st, 2005, 03:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
The BOSS MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 3 Offline	I hear Mike is pretty awesome too!

Nov 1st, 2005, 03:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mini Steve MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Local Time: 02:46 PM Posts: 42 Offline	Yeah.. I hear Mike is pretty cool, too

Nov 1st, 2005, 04:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
Ferroequine Formerly known as MiniVee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 1,320 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mikerpm If she decides to buy a Mini I'm not sure if she'd come to a meet. She's attended a few S2000 meets with me but hates the drives (she's not a speed person). Loves watching F1 so I'll forgive her. If she's considering a MINI, and likes F1, she must appreciate a fine handling automobile! And we're usually not as speedy as in October; it is just spirited motoring!

Nov 1st, 2005, 04:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
CLiVE Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by Mikerpm If she decides to buy a Mini I'm not sure if she'd come to a meet. She's attended a few S2000 meets with me but hates the drives (she's not a speed person). Loves watching F1 so I'll forgive her. I attended one of the S2000 meets a while back. Think it was 2 meets ago. Good turn out.... We copied your meet location for our MINI meets. Parking lot by chapters crowfoot. Country Hills Toyota had a MCS on the lot last time I was there. Think they were asking around 25K for it.

Nov 1st, 2005, 05:11 AM	#13 (permalink)
zerofighter MINI no more Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary, AB canada Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 129 Offline	From england? I thought the cars were maybe in germany?

Nov 1st, 2005, 02:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mikerpm MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 10 Offline	Thanks to Craig for spending a long time with us last night. Susan's looking at her options and may end up ordering an 06 Cooper. She wants to try one for a longer test drive to see if it's exactly what she wants. Will probably do the longer test drive this weekend so we'll see.

Nov 1st, 2005, 03:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
CLiVE Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by zerofighter From england? I thought the cars were maybe in germany? even wonder why the hood release is on the wrong side?

Nov 1st, 2005, 04:14 PM	#17 (permalink)
xtremepsionic Vroom! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 1,036 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mikerpm Thanks to Craig for spending a long time with us last night. Susan's looking at her options and may end up ordering an 06 Cooper. She wants to try one for a longer test drive to see if it's exactly what she wants. Will probably do the longer test drive this weekend so we'll see. Yeah, Craig is a good guy, and a very cool MINI owner too

Nov 1st, 2005, 10:00 PM	#18 (permalink)
Mikerpm MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 10 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by xtremepsionic Hmm, I bought a brand new MC, $28k out the door. The problem is MINI rips you off with their "$2000" shipping and handling (well I suppose thats what feeds the people working in the dealership), so be prepared to pay a lot more than $25k out the door for a new cooper (with tax) For $28k out the door did you get any options? Did you buy a Cooper Classic? Does anyone know much the dealership willing to deal on a Cooper with only the Premium package (factory order)?

Nov 1st, 2005, 10:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
xtremepsionic Vroom! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 1,036 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mikerpm For $28k out the door did you get any options? Did you buy a Cooper Classic? Does anyone know much the dealership willing to deal on a Cooper with only the Premium package (factory order)? Bear in mind my car was sitting on the lot in Winnipeg for a little while. I got a Cooper (non classic), so with Xenon, headlight washer... I have heated seats and the Multifunction steering wheel, Bonnet stripes, spare tire. They say if you order one, they won't buldge on the price I like Craig so I think what he told me is right

Nov 2nd, 2005, 02:52 AM	#20 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 1,165 Offline	Germany? That exhaust note has a decidedly English accent, Zero.

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