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IBMiniG · Oct 14th, 2002, 03:28 PM

I am waiting to take delivery in November, (I hope) just wonderd what I should look forward to, good, bad, ugly???

thanks for the comments......

motoring · Oct 14th, 2002, 04:29 PM

I didn't buy from them, but have had service. They did my 10,000 oil change and warrantee replacement of my windshield. Everything went great other than some confusion over how early they would be open the next day.

Great people. Excited about MINI's

IBMiniG · Oct 15th, 2002, 03:21 PM

Nice to know, so far they have been great, but I havent bought the car....anyone care to share their purchasing experiences at MINI NORTHWEST.......

Meeka · Nov 4th, 2002, 09:03 PM

Hi, I've been following mini2 for monthes and found it VERY informative. You'll probably be filling me in on how NW MINI is after the sale closes. I finally gave in and went over there in Aug.'02. Checked em out and took a ride in a Cooper and an "S". Twenty minutes later I'd ordered an "S" ($500 deposit gets you on THE list) Delivery date of FEB/March give or take. I go by every other week or so to check in, flip em some lip about where my car is, and tell em I need a fix, "Let's go thrash a demo". They take it well!!! I've since checked out a couple of other dealerships. Sacramento is out!! Frisco we're a bunch or arrogant jerks. Portland wasn't gonna come up with what I wanted any sooner than NW MINI. Getting to your question, can't answer, but my gut feeling is they're playing straight and just going through growing pains.

psnewman · Nov 5th, 2002, 09:01 PM

I went in there in May. Totally indifferent floor help. I asked how I could get on the list. They directed me to a legal pad where I wrote my name, e-mail and number. 5 weeks later after they hadn't contacted me I called. They looked me up and only had the wrong telephone number and e-mail. They fixed it. I put down a $1000 deposit. I'm told to expect delivery in March for a Cooper. They want a $500 extra fee cuz they can. I contact Brian Harris MINI in Baton Rouge, LA. They can get me the same speced car in October at MSRP. I'm now driving a great car, had a great road trip back from Louisiana and the pleasure of not having over-paid at NW MINI.

I'm sure they are "average" but that's about it.

Peter

Meeka · Nov 6th, 2002, 12:22 AM

Damn...........Hope that was just "growing pains". Coopers are still a bit more numerous than the "S" and they've got an ever changing inventory now. I left out that I'm waiting for an 03BLK/BLK/BLK. The price is MSRP+what you put on it. Got that in writing (we'll see what that's worth)

Tim Meyer · Nov 12th, 2002, 12:23 AM

In September we put our deposit down at NM Mini...the process was simple and the sales staff professional. The April 2003 delivery date was perfect timing so time will tell how the sales experience will be...so far so good.

psnewman · Nov 12th, 2002, 12:53 AM

I'm sure NW Mini will work out just fine for you. It's probably growing pains, which all new dealers experience. 5 months isn't too long a wait, though I'm not sure why it's a few months longer in some regions than in others. I ordered some touch-up pain from NW Mini and they can through. A good dealership after all

Logan5 · Nov 15th, 2002, 10:25 PM

I bought a MINI from them last Sunday (11/10/02). They were fantastic. The staff was friendly as can be, and very cool.

I've called them regarding a couple of small issues since then, and they've been responsive and very helpful. I'm taking my car in for some minor repairs (the taillight seals are bad... a common problem from what I can see). I'll certainly let you know if their service dept is bad, but I sincerely doubt it. The guy I talked to on the phone to schedule the appt was very cool.

I have yet to deal with anyone that was unprofessional, surly or even indifferent. They were busy (most of the staff was at the Seattle Auto Show last Sunday), but they were very, very nice. I have nothing but great things to say about them!

And no, I'm not the owner!

911ETR · Nov 21st, 2002, 03:29 AM

I also bought my cooper S and waiting for the boat to unload her in early December. I cant say enough about Tim at NW Mini. They are honest and have surely gone the extra mile for me with Aftermarket parts.

It was well worth the 500.00 fee. Some are charging more and frankly I want them to stay in business so I dont have to go to Portland.

Also love to flip them crap at the parties they throw.

GoMiniGo · Nov 24th, 2002, 02:03 AM

Just do NOT trade a car in with them. PM will get you the story. Other than that, they are great. All the guys there are extremely helpful and seem to be genuine Mini nuts.

Except one person

.

Tim Meyer · Nov 24th, 2002, 03:46 AM

Although we have our car for sale private party we were considering a trade in at NW Mini. Can you offer more detail on why not to trade in with them?

Great to see NW is a good team...we are anxious to get our Indi Blue Cooper!

911ETR · Nov 24th, 2002, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tim Meyer
Although we have our car for sale private party we were considering a trade in at NW Mini. Can you offer more detail on why not to trade in with them?

Great to see NW is a good team...we are anxious to get our Indi Blue Cooper!

What trim color did you choose????? The typical white or did you get crazy and do the black or body color??? LOL

Logan5 · Nov 24th, 2002, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Except one person

Yikes... care to name names? I haven't run across anyone yet that was not cool. I was there yesterday to get some minor stuff done, and they were great.

GoMiniGo · Nov 24th, 2002, 01:16 PM

Send me a PM and I will respond. Then it is up to you if you think I am wrong or not.

Tim Meyer · Nov 24th, 2002, 06:54 PM

Cooper with the Premium Package, chrome, and sport seats. Indi blue with the white top and silver 8-spoke wheels. Any advantage of the 8-spoke vs. 7-hole wheel? Although we have picked the 8 I am wavering on this small detail.

We are excited and looking forward to an April homoecoming.

Tim

motoring · Nov 24th, 2002, 07:38 PM

The 7 hole wheels are much lighter, and lighter is better. I also think they look better as well.

Oct 14th, 2002, 03:28 PM	#1
IBMiniG MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 12:12 PM Posts: 871 Offline	any feedback for MINI NORTHWEST, Fife WA.? I am waiting to take delivery in November, (I hope) just wonderd what I should look forward to, good, bad, ugly??? thanks for the comments...... WARNING-Objects in rear view mirror have a tendency to disappear! 9/20 build '03 MCS IB/W/W, everything but the NAV & Sunroof

Oct 14th, 2002, 04:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
motoring Autox Monster Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Des Moines, WA Local Time: 12:12 PM Posts: 617 Offline	I didn't buy from them, but have had service. They did my 10,000 oil change and warrantee replacement of my windshield. Everything went great other than some confusion over how early they would be open the next day. Great people. Excited about MINI's IB/W MC with the really big checkered flag on top 2004 H Stock National Champion

Oct 15th, 2002, 03:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
IBMiniG MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 12:12 PM Posts: 871 Offline	thanks Nice to know, so far they have been great, but I havent bought the car....anyone care to share their purchasing experiences at MINI NORTHWEST....... WARNING-Objects in rear view mirror have a tendency to disappear! 9/20 build '03 MCS IB/W/W, everything but the NAV & Sunroof

Nov 12th, 2002, 12:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
psnewman MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oregon Coast Local Time: 07:12 PM Posts: 21 Offline	! I'm sure NW Mini will work out just fine for you. It's probably growing pains, which all new dealers experience. 5 months isn't too long a wait, though I'm not sure why it's a few months longer in some regions than in others. I ordered some touch-up pain from NW Mini and they can through. A good dealership after all

Nov 24th, 2002, 02:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
GoMiniGo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rainy WA state Local Time: 12:12 PM Posts: 310 Offline	Really good dealership... Just do NOT trade a car in with them. PM will get you the story. Other than that, they are great. All the guys there are extremely helpful and seem to be genuine Mini nuts. Except one person . 02 RED/WHITE MCS and motoring since Sept 7, 2002

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Nov 4th, 2002, 09:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Meeka MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Port Orchard Wa. Local Time: 11:12 AM Posts: 15 Offline	Hi, I've been following mini2 for monthes and found it VERY informative. You'll probably be filling me in on how NW MINI is after the sale closes. I finally gave in and went over there in Aug.'02. Checked em out and took a ride in a Cooper and an "S". Twenty minutes later I'd ordered an "S" ($500 deposit gets you on THE list) Delivery date of FEB/March give or take. I go by every other week or so to check in, flip em some lip about where my car is, and tell em I need a fix, "Let's go thrash a demo". They take it well!!! I've since checked out a couple of other dealerships. Sacramento is out!! Frisco we're a bunch or arrogant jerks. Portland wasn't gonna come up with what I wanted any sooner than NW MINI. Getting to your question, can't answer, but my gut feeling is they're playing straight and just going through growing pains.

Nov 5th, 2002, 09:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
psnewman MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oregon Coast Local Time: 07:12 PM Posts: 21 Offline	I went in there in May. Totally indifferent floor help. I asked how I could get on the list. They directed me to a legal pad where I wrote my name, e-mail and number. 5 weeks later after they hadn't contacted me I called. They looked me up and only had the wrong telephone number and e-mail. They fixed it. I put down a $1000 deposit. I'm told to expect delivery in March for a Cooper. They want a $500 extra fee cuz they can. I contact Brian Harris MINI in Baton Rouge, LA. They can get me the same speced car in October at MSRP. I'm now driving a great car, had a great road trip back from Louisiana and the pleasure of not having over-paid at NW MINI. I'm sure they are "average" but that's about it. Peter

Nov 6th, 2002, 12:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
Meeka MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Port Orchard Wa. Local Time: 11:12 AM Posts: 15 Offline	Damn...........Hope that was just "growing pains". Coopers are still a bit more numerous than the "S" and they've got an ever changing inventory now. I left out that I'm waiting for an 03BLK/BLK/BLK. The price is MSRP+what you put on it. Got that in writing (we'll see what that's worth)

Nov 12th, 2002, 12:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tim Meyer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 11:12 AM Posts: 29 Offline	In September we put our deposit down at NM Mini...the process was simple and the sales staff professional. The April 2003 delivery date was perfect timing so time will tell how the sales experience will be...so far so good.

Nov 15th, 2002, 10:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Logan5 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kent, WA Local Time: 12:12 PM Posts: 155 Offline	I bought a MINI from them last Sunday (11/10/02). They were fantastic. The staff was friendly as can be, and very cool. I've called them regarding a couple of small issues since then, and they've been responsive and very helpful. I'm taking my car in for some minor repairs (the taillight seals are bad... a common problem from what I can see). I'll certainly let you know if their service dept is bad, but I sincerely doubt it. The guy I talked to on the phone to schedule the appt was very cool. I have yet to deal with anyone that was unprofessional, surly or even indifferent. They were busy (most of the staff was at the Seattle Auto Show last Sunday), but they were very, very nice. I have nothing but great things to say about them! And no, I'm not the owner!

Nov 21st, 2002, 03:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
911ETR MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 11:12 AM Posts: 607 Offline	I also bought my cooper S and waiting for the boat to unload her in early December. I cant say enough about Tim at NW Mini. They are honest and have surely gone the extra mile for me with Aftermarket parts. It was well worth the 500.00 fee. Some are charging more and frankly I want them to stay in business so I dont have to go to Portland. Also love to flip them crap at the parties they throw.

Nov 24th, 2002, 03:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
Tim Meyer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 11:12 AM Posts: 29 Offline	NW Mini Trade In? Although we have our car for sale private party we were considering a trade in at NW Mini. Can you offer more detail on why not to trade in with them? Great to see NW is a good team...we are anxious to get our Indi Blue Cooper!

Nov 24th, 2002, 03:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
911ETR MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 11:12 AM Posts: 607 Offline	Re: NW Mini Trade In? Quote: Originally posted by Tim Meyer Although we have our car for sale private party we were considering a trade in at NW Mini. Can you offer more detail on why not to trade in with them? Great to see NW is a good team...we are anxious to get our Indi Blue Cooper! What trim color did you choose????? The typical white or did you get crazy and do the black or body color??? LOL

Nov 24th, 2002, 12:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
Logan5 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kent, WA Local Time: 12:12 PM Posts: 155 Offline	Quote: Except one person Yikes... care to name names? I haven't run across anyone yet that was not cool. I was there yesterday to get some minor stuff done, and they were great.

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Nov 24th, 2002, 01:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
GoMiniGo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rainy WA state Local Time: 12:12 PM Posts: 310 Offline	names.. not in a public forum Send me a PM and I will respond. Then it is up to you if you think I am wrong or not. 02 RED/WHITE MCS and motoring since Sept 7, 2002

Nov 24th, 2002, 06:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
Tim Meyer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 11:12 AM Posts: 29 Offline	My Mini Cooper with the Premium Package, chrome, and sport seats. Indi blue with the white top and silver 8-spoke wheels. Any advantage of the 8-spoke vs. 7-hole wheel? Although we have picked the 8 I am wavering on this small detail. We are excited and looking forward to an April homoecoming. Tim

Nov 24th, 2002, 07:38 PM	#17 (permalink)
motoring Autox Monster Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Des Moines, WA Local Time: 12:12 PM Posts: 617 Offline	The 7 hole wheels are much lighter, and lighter is better. I also think they look better as well. IB/W MC with the really big checkered flag on top 2004 H Stock National Champion

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