[mini_diesel]

Hey Everyone

'm close to getting a Mini Cooper (finally! woohoo).......I'm still going to hold off until I see the Mini Cabrio but I was wondering from past experiences, what is the best possible price I can get for my Mini. I'm living in Vancouver right now so I definately have two choices here: Mini Richmond & Mini Yaletown

Here's the details:

Indi Mini Cooper w/
- Auto trans
- Bonnet Stripes
- Sports Package
- MFS Wheel
- Heated Seat
- Spare Tire
- Panaramic Roof

MFSP: $31,000 taxes incld: about $37, 000 (living in BC)

Any tips!.........definately need to save as much as i can! haha

[mikkol]

Hey welcome!

Your options seem to be very much the same as the ones I have..except the auto-transmission/spare tires.. did you put in the frieght charge which is another 1200 (i think)?

Haven't heard much about people buying minis (tho i saw tons more compared to a year ago) but my guess is that u won't get much discount from it. The best you could do is to get some of the dealer options free (e.g. bonnet stripes, spare tires).. LiddleD just posted smth similar in earlier posts re. the costs which u could check it out. Maybe try to talk to both dealerships and LET THEM KNOW that you've been to the other one already, so that they might be more competitive in terms of pricing. Some say more conversations w/ the salesperson do help too.

When is the cabrio coming to canada anyway.. do you know?

[kyriian]

im praying it'd be the same as the rest of the world.. 2005 is when the cabrio is coming

those look like the options i would've had if i ordered the cooper... i got bout the freight waved by mini markham... after setting down all the numbers... try and get like a high number, without being ridiculous.. and see if they accept it.. i originally wanted 2000 of mine... but wound up only 1000 off... still good i think

[mini_diesel]

thanks!

I was told that the cabrio is scheduled to come out in june/july and will be a 2004 model. that kind of shocked me

In terms of pricing......I heard it would be about a $5000 option

[mikkol]

Quote: Originally Posted by mini_diesel

thanks!

I was told that the cabrio is scheduled to come out in june/july and will be a 2004 model. that kind of shocked me

In terms of pricing......I heard it would be about a $5000 option

I wouldn't expect Canada would've got the cabrio in such early dates!
If Canada got the same first shipment as US got theirs that might be possible..

[mikkol]

Quote: Originally Posted by kyriian

im praying it'd be the same as the rest of the world.. 2005 is when the cabrio is coming

those look like the options i would've had if i ordered the cooper... i got bout the freight waved by mini markham... after setting down all the numbers... try and get like a high number, without being ridiculous.. and see if they accept it.. i originally wanted 2000 of mine... but wound up only 1000 off... still good i think

So you mean u got ur freight waved + you knocked another 1000 off? That's pretty good deal considering you were having a MCS!

[mini_diesel]

Hey Mikkol.......

where did you purchase your mini? Richmond or Yaletown?

I'm debating whether or not to get the Cooper Classic in Pepper White w/ the ragtop

or Indi Blue Mini Cooper with all the pkgs I listed before.........

[mikkol]

Quote: Originally Posted by mini_diesel

Hey Mikkol.......

where did you purchase your mini? Richmond or Yaletown?

I'm debating whether or not to get the Cooper Classic in Pepper White w/ the ragtop

or Indi Blue Mini Cooper with all the pkgs I listed before.........

I actually bought mine @ MINI Victoria coz they got a stock car w/ the options I wanted that time... plus they would ship the car to Vancouver free of charge while offering a competitive quote. I still had to pay a visit to Victoria to pay them tho

Cooper Classic is really a good deal. If I were to have that option when I bought mine I would've chosen one.. and then used the extra cash I saved on aftermarket stuff like wheels stereo etc.. but then the sunroof to me is hard to resist 2..

[mini_diesel]

Wow free shipping to Vancouver?! Thats amazing

Yeah I'm really debating on the classic because of the money saved....but I want the sports Package

I was thinking if I went with the Classic I would get the Folding Cloth Roof that is available

[milliethemini]

mini_diesel,

I got my MCS from MINI Richmond. It was a very good buying experience, I got a decent discount plus some freebies thrown in (rubber car mats, the standard free MINI keychain, even the first oil service), and the sales people were great!

Very good service too from their service department. Arthur Chung is the service manager there, he's taken good care of my MCS and gone the extra mile too.

I highly recommend the sales advisor who sold me my MCS. His name is Jarrod Stark and his email is jstark@minirichmond.ca . Drop him an email and see what he can do for you!!!

[mini_diesel]

Quote: Originally Posted by milliethemini

mini_diesel,

I got my MCS from MINI Richmond. It was a very good buying experience, I got a decent discount plus some freebies thrown in (rubber car mats, the standard free MINI keychain, even the first oil service), and the sales people were great!

Very good service too from their service department. Arthur Chung is the service manager there, he's taken good care of my MCS and gone the extra mile too.

I highly recommend the sales advisor who sold me my MCS. His name is Jarrod Stark and his email is jstark@minirichmond.ca . Drop him an email and see what he can do for you!!!

Great thanks so much!...........I'm really debating whether or not I should save my money and go with the Classic Pkg.........I was thinking about getting the folding ragtop roof

[LiddleD]

hey mini_diesel, in response to mikkol's reference, i definitely think there are deals to be had out there. I suggest going to Mini Yaletown over Richmond, but you should go check out both for sure just to see which you prefer. For me, I was lucky to get the deal I did, I had one of the first 2004's rolling around here I think coz I got mine in late October. My salesperson said I was #2 on his list for ordering. Definitely shop around, build up a good relationship with someone and sometimes don't be afraid to throw in the hint of a discount. Know when to back off tho. Like I mentioned somewhere else, my parents are asian, I think we're born with a bargaining gene built right into us. haha Good luck with everything!

~ Darren

[mikkol]

Quote: Originally Posted by mini_diesel

Wow free shipping to Vancouver?! Thats amazing

Yeah I'm really debating on the classic because of the money saved....but I want the sports Package

I was thinking if I went with the Classic I would get the Folding Cloth Roof that is available

Emm.. I mean free shipping from Victoria to Vancouver.. at least that saves me couple 10s from BC Ferry

Cool I haven't really seen a cloth roof MINI on the street. The only bad thign is that it costs WAY more than the sunroof

[mini_diesel]

Quote: Originally Posted by LiddleD

hey mini_diesel, in response to mikkol's reference, i definitely think there are deals to be had out there. I suggest going to Mini Yaletown over Richmond, but you should go check out both for sure just to see which you prefer. For me, I was lucky to get the deal I did, I had one of the first 2004's rolling around here I think coz I got mine in late October. My salesperson said I was #2 on his list for ordering. Definitely shop around, build up a good relationship with someone and sometimes don't be afraid to throw in the hint of a discount. Know when to back off tho. Like I mentioned somewhere else, my parents are asian, I think we're born with a bargaining gene built right into us. haha Good luck with everything!

~ Darren

Hey LiddleD.....thanks for the tips

I actually emailed you about a week ago........i've been reading your previous posts in the past and man you asked ALL the questions I needed to know

Haha.....the funny this is my parents are asian too so I totally know what you mean (never buy anything NOT on Sale)........Its weird I think we're the same age (20) and I'm thinking of switching to BCIT next semester..........

Do you have msn msger or icq? If you dont mind I mean. I have some few questions about the deal you sweeped! haha........thanks for the info

[LiddleD]

hey yea mini_diesel i got MSN and stuff...just send me a private message and I'll send you the info. I dont think i got your email tho? Unless I accidentally erased it without knowing. but yea we should chat, probably got lots to tell each other. we can compare parents. haha.