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Strangehate · Mar 26th, 2006, 07:19 AM

Hi,

I am looking at a 2005 Mini Cooper with the premium package and cockpit chrono.

It has 5700 kms.

They are asking $28,000 and I was wondering if you would consider this to be a good deal or not.

Humourl3ss · Mar 26th, 2006, 11:40 AM

Given that a Cooper with those two options new is only $28,340, I would say emphatically no. $340 is a paltry savings.

Unless, of course, something is missing from your spec.

xtremepsionic · Mar 26th, 2006, 02:52 PM

Well, Cooper new is $28340 + delivery, prep, tire/ac tax and GST/PST on top of it?

Ferroequine · Mar 26th, 2006, 03:50 PM

If it is a private sale, you would not pay GST on it. Like Xtreme said, you'd also be saving the delivery ($1,600), environmental taxes & PDI. If its a dealer, you pay GST though...

Strangehate · Mar 26th, 2006, 05:49 PM

It is at a dealership and has climate control.

Plus I am not seeing a ton of used in Alberta unless some of you know of some good resources.

The $28,000 includes everything.

heli_guy · Mar 26th, 2006, 08:01 PM

Unforutanetly for buyers (good for sellers though) the resale value is very high on these. Given that, I would say it is a little high, and you may be able to knock it down a touch, but otherwise, it's the way it is.

You will like the Mini.

YQTYYZ · Mar 27th, 2006, 02:31 AM

Seems high to me as well. Maybe you can save for another month and spec one out for yourself?

Strangehate · Mar 27th, 2006, 02:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by YQTYYZ

Seems high to me as well. Maybe you can save for another month and spec one out for yourself?

A new one with specs will run about $32,000. Another dealership has a similar Cooper with 10k priced out at $30k. And so far none are dealing much.

faster,Tobias! · Mar 27th, 2006, 03:24 AM

This must be the black on black at Crowfoot. Who's your MA, Strangehate? On the MINI or the BMW side of the dealership?

Strangehate · Mar 27th, 2006, 03:28 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias!

This must be the black on black at Crowfoot. Who's your MA, Strangehate? On the MINI or the BMW side of the dealership?

MA?

faster,Tobias! · Mar 27th, 2006, 03:31 AM

'Motoring Advisor' - posh MINI speak for sales rep!!

Strangehate · Mar 27th, 2006, 03:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias!

'Motoring Advisor' - posh MINI speak for sales rep!!

I have been talking to Sean.

faster,Tobias! · Mar 27th, 2006, 03:45 AM

heli_guy got his MINI from Sean.

Strangehate · Mar 27th, 2006, 03:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias!

Heli-Guy got his MINI from Sean.

Yeah, so far he has been informative and helpful. What do you think about the price?

Right now I am considering this mini or another car and right now the only thing I am concerned about is my budget and pricing.

beken · Mar 27th, 2006, 05:34 AM

If it's from a dealer, then it is probably a demo. 5700 kms on the odo means it's barely broken in so you are essentially getting a new car. The price seems a bit high but if you're willing to pay that price, I would suggest you ask the dealer to throw in a few extras like maybe a set of rubber floor mats (for the winter) and a boot mat, especially useful if you do any skiing. Even maybe extend the warranty and see if you can get the first oil service covered.

At 5700kms, I would at least ask them to do an oil change as you don't know how the car was broken in.

These work out to a few hundred dollars worth of perks and you're doing the dealer a favour, so probably wouldn't be too much a problem getting. It doesn't hurt to ask.

Keep us posted on what you decide.

MRC2K6 · Mar 27th, 2006, 09:48 AM

I'm puttting in my 2 1/2 cents - I think the deal isn't as bad as it first sounds. Covering taxes and delivery charges, etc. the price ain't half bad - it's all still covered right? And I LOVE my climate control !!! I know it isn't that expensive an option and a lot of people don't like it, but I love it. Turn a button once ... drive on ... no thought ... just the right temp ...

heli_guy · Mar 27th, 2006, 04:43 PM

I did get mine from Sean, and mine was used too. I was basically in the same position as you were. You do save a little, get practically a new car, and get options that you probably would not get had you ordered a new one (as MiniMorison said the climate control is perhaps expensive, and nice, and is an added bonus by getting the used one).

You are right, they don't deal much, but the service is pretty good.

Sean your ears burning yet???

Trevor.

Redwytch · Mar 27th, 2006, 04:56 PM

If it was me, I'd go for the MINI over any other ar anyday!! Huge grins come as standard when driving her and the looks you get from other jealous motorists certainly make you feel really special!

RS3TURN · Mar 27th, 2006, 05:13 PM

The price seems reasonable....not outstanding though.
However if it were me, I would be hesitant to buy a Demo vehicle...

Strangehate · Mar 27th, 2006, 07:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Redwytch

If it was me, I'd go for the MINI over any other ar anyday!! Huge grins come as standard when driving her and the looks you get from other jealous motorists certainly make you feel really special!

It is actually between two mini's. The other has the a couple of more features (upgraded sound system) but 17k kms. So right now it is coming down to who offers the better price.

Mar 26th, 2006, 07:19 AM	#1
Strangehate MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 13 Offline	Mini Cooper Purchase Hi, I am looking at a 2005 Mini Cooper with the premium package and cockpit chrono. It has 5700 kms. They are asking $28,000 and I was wondering if you would consider this to be a good deal or not.

Mar 26th, 2006, 11:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Humourl3ss Now With More Cowbell Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada City Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 1,767 Offline	Given that a Cooper with those two options new is only $28,340, I would say emphatically no. $340 is a paltry savings. Unless, of course, something is missing from your spec. Global Moderator

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MRC2K6 drive drive drive ... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 351 Offline	I'm puttting in my 2 1/2 cents - I think the deal isn't as bad as it first sounds. Covering taxes and delivery charges, etc. the price ain't half bad - it's all still covered right? And I LOVE my climate control !!! I know it isn't that expensive an option and a lot of people don't like it, but I love it. Turn a button once ... drive on ... no thought ... just the right temp ... Driving is Everything ... Anything else is just waiting around ...

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Redwytch Having a Mini Adventure!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Manchester, UK Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 595 Offline	If it was me, I'd go for the MINI over any other ar anyday!! Huge grins come as standard when driving her and the looks you get from other jealous motorists certainly make you feel really special! 2005 Cooper Redwytch's Raving's Redwytch's Website Was It You?

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Mar 26th, 2006, 02:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
xtremepsionic Vroom! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 1,038 Offline	Well, Cooper new is $28340 + delivery, prep, tire/ac tax and GST/PST on top of it?

Mar 26th, 2006, 03:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ferroequine Formerly known as MiniVee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 1,319 Offline	If it is a private sale, you would not pay GST on it. Like Xtreme said, you'd also be saving the delivery ($1,600), environmental taxes & PDI. If its a dealer, you pay GST though...

Mar 26th, 2006, 05:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Strangehate MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 13 Offline	It is at a dealership and has climate control. Plus I am not seeing a ton of used in Alberta unless some of you know of some good resources. The $28,000 includes everything.

Mar 26th, 2006, 08:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
heli_guy Fly Heli's they're fun! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 174 Offline	Unforutanetly for buyers (good for sellers though) the resale value is very high on these. Given that, I would say it is a little high, and you may be able to knock it down a touch, but otherwise, it's the way it is. You will like the Mini.

Mar 27th, 2006, 02:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
YQTYYZ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 195 Offline	Seems high to me as well. Maybe you can save for another month and spec one out for yourself?

Mar 27th, 2006, 02:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
Strangehate MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 13 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by YQTYYZ Seems high to me as well. Maybe you can save for another month and spec one out for yourself? A new one with specs will run about $32,000. Another dealership has a similar Cooper with 10k priced out at $30k. And so far none are dealing much.

Mar 27th, 2006, 03:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 1,162 Offline	This must be the black on black at Crowfoot. Who's your MA, Strangehate? On the MINI or the BMW side of the dealership?

Mar 27th, 2006, 03:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
Strangehate MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 13 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias! This must be the black on black at Crowfoot. Who's your MA, Strangehate? On the MINI or the BMW side of the dealership? MA?

Mar 27th, 2006, 03:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 1,162 Offline	'Motoring Advisor' - posh MINI speak for sales rep!!

Mar 27th, 2006, 03:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
Strangehate MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 13 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias! 'Motoring Advisor' - posh MINI speak for sales rep!! I have been talking to Sean.

Mar 27th, 2006, 03:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 1,162 Offline	heli_guy got his MINI from Sean.

Mar 27th, 2006, 03:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
Strangehate MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 13 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by faster,Tobias! Heli-Guy got his MINI from Sean. Yeah, so far he has been informative and helpful. What do you think about the price? Right now I am considering this mini or another car and right now the only thing I am concerned about is my budget and pricing.

Mar 27th, 2006, 05:34 AM	#15 (permalink)
beken 05 MCS BEP Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delta, BC, Canada Local Time: 04:17 PM Posts: 1,195 Offline	If it's from a dealer, then it is probably a demo. 5700 kms on the odo means it's barely broken in so you are essentially getting a new car. The price seems a bit high but if you're willing to pay that price, I would suggest you ask the dealer to throw in a few extras like maybe a set of rubber floor mats (for the winter) and a boot mat, especially useful if you do any skiing. Even maybe extend the warranty and see if you can get the first oil service covered. At 5700kms, I would at least ask them to do an oil change as you don't know how the car was broken in. These work out to a few hundred dollars worth of perks and you're doing the dealer a favour, so probably wouldn't be too much a problem getting. It doesn't hurt to ask. Keep us posted on what you decide.

Mar 27th, 2006, 04:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
heli_guy Fly Heli's they're fun! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Calgary Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 174 Offline	I did get mine from Sean, and mine was used too. I was basically in the same position as you were. You do save a little, get practically a new car, and get options that you probably would not get had you ordered a new one (as MiniMorison said the climate control is perhaps expensive, and nice, and is an added bonus by getting the used one). You are right, they don't deal much, but the service is pretty good. Sean your ears burning yet??? Trevor.

Mar 27th, 2006, 05:13 PM	#19 (permalink)
RS3TURN Shizzak ma blizzak? Join Date: Nov 2005 Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 414 Offline	The price seems reasonable....not outstanding though. However if it were me, I would be hesitant to buy a Demo vehicle...

Mar 27th, 2006, 07:29 PM	#20 (permalink)
Strangehate MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 13 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Redwytch If it was me, I'd go for the MINI over any other ar anyday!! Huge grins come as standard when driving her and the looks you get from other jealous motorists certainly make you feel really special! It is actually between two mini's. The other has the a couple of more features (upgraded sound system) but 17k kms. So right now it is coming down to who offers the better price.

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