[Andy@Ross-Tech.com]

I picked up my MCS from Habberstad Mini yesterday (ask for George). I emailed them last Wednesday, requesting a quote and timeframe for ordering a loaded DS/DS MCS. On Thursday, I got a call from George stating that they had the very car in stock! It had come off the truck on Wednesday and the intended customer had cancelled.

I took delivery yesterday at MSRP and was treated with respect and courtesy. I asked about ordering cars and there is apparently no waiting list and cars to spec are expected in early January at the latest!

They also have at least one Cooper S and several Coopers on the lot.

Here's my new pride and joy:

http://www.ross-tech.com/Andys-Stuff/mymini.html

[Andy@Ross-Tech.com]

To add one more nice comment about Habberstad, even though I am from a different state, they got my PA registration and license plate for me, and FedEx'ed them over here! They had given me a NY temp tag in the meantime. First class service.

[bonehead]

I also had a great experience with Habberstad. I dealt with Maria and she couldn't have been nicer. I was very satisfied with the whole thing. Love the car and have been back for parts, and also had an easy time there.

[minirossa]

Interesting. Saw a small ad in the back of Autoweek
stating that they can get a MINI in 2 months after ordering.

I've been considering going to an out of state dealer for
an S.

If anyone out there has more info on this dealer I would really appreciate it!! Thanks

[jxlxr]

Has anybody used an outside financing company such as peoplefirst or eloan while purchasing at Habberstad? I have heard that they do not but wanted to see if pressure is put they will.

[RHelkowski]

My grandson Ryan and I ordered our 2004 Mini Cooper thru MARIA at Habberstad on 9/6/2003. (Jet Black) (Due to land tomorrow 10/8 aboard the Tosca.) Maria could not have done more for us. Her insight and recommedations addressed all our needs. No over-selling. Together with George and Teri, Maria answered all our concerns. A very professional operation with a young and vibrant staff. I would suggest you go not only to view the Minis but also to see the staff. Both are worth the view. My grandson, who is nine, is in love. (I think with the Mini)

[Horseladywhoa]

Ordered my pre-owned MINI out-of-state (I'm PA) and they were very good. Motoring Advisor Michael Dunne (ask for him!!) was excellent and called as often as possible to make sure I knew what was going on. Handled the shipping arrangements I made and everything was discussed and paperwork through FedEx. You do get a few more chips/dings etc. on a pre-owned but I love my car. Order new no hesitations.
Thanks guys!!.

[Andy@Ross-Tech.com]

Why did you have the MINI shipped from Huntington Station, NY to Chester County, PA? That should be maybe a 2.5 hr drive.

[D_Nyholm]

I just went there yesterday and spoke to Ann. She was very professional and was not pushy at all. When we decide to get the car, we will be going back to her. She told me that if we ordered today, we would get the car in January. We are thinking that it will be worth it to wait until January and get the newer options that are available.

Have any of you tried the other dealerships in the area?? Freeport? Hamptons??