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2nd Mini · Jan 1st, 2003, 05:14 PM

That's Checkered Flag, Virginia Beach, VA, USA. I stopped by for my weekly test drive fix. My motoring assistant, Coleen, was delivering four various MINIs at mid-day. They had eight S models on the lot besides the ones being delivered and another was delivered from MINI USA and sold the moment its tires hit the lot. Lots of sales...

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AprilWhine · Jan 1st, 2003, 07:13 PM

I'm glad to hear Colleen was having a good day. She's very nice.

I keep looking at their inventory on line, and am amazed. Other dealers have a waiting list while CF has a backlog. Part of that was the required "motoring kit" added at first, and the mandatory $349 bump for nothing. But now, I think they are selling the MC for close to MSRP.

1lil krzr · Feb 16th, 2003, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AprilWhine
I'm glad to hear Colleen was having a good day. She's very nice.

I keep looking at their inventory on line, and am amazed. Other dealers have a waiting list while CF has a backlog. Part of that was the required "motoring kit" added at first, and the mandatory $349 bump for nothing. But now, I think they are selling the MC for close to MSRP.

We got our mini form CF also. Colleen was our saleperson. She was great to work with as are all the salespeople at Checkered Flag. When I got my mini in October 02 they tacked on $1700.00. I hear they have since stopped that practice. Maybe that is why they are one of the few dealers with cars on the lot.

DON

2nd Mini · Feb 16th, 2003, 04:06 AM

Yup, they are now at list for both MC and MCS, with only a $349 registration and paperwork fee. For that, you drive the car off the lot completely registered and with metal license plates.

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CurtP · Feb 16th, 2003, 05:15 AM

I've also found out that for that $349 fee, you'll get the Virginia state inspection for free as long as you own the car. They sent me a smartcard in the mail with a list of all the benes. I keep the card in the glovebox -- I wonder if I could put it in my card reader and get anything off of it

I'll keep the comments about their service department to myself for now -- I'm trying to work out a couple of things with them and I'm giving them a chance and the benefit of the doubt (for now).

AprilWhine · Feb 16th, 2003, 10:46 AM

I'll be happier with the service dept when it is actually close to the MINI dealer. I really don't like going to the overcrowded BMW lot where it is currently.

AprilWhine · Feb 16th, 2003, 10:49 AM

And BTW:

Thanks Richard and Checkered Flag!

They provided some very nice prizes for the upcoming Deja Vu run.

sdmidget · Feb 16th, 2003, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AprilWhine
And BTW:

Thanks Richard and Checkered Flag!

They provided some very nice prizes for the upcoming Deja Vu run.

Any snow shovels???

AprilWhine · Feb 16th, 2003, 03:06 PM

Don't need em here! Hampton Roads area may get as much as an inch if we're very lucky.

sdmidget · Feb 16th, 2003, 03:44 PM

They're talking 2 feet here

1lil krzr · Feb 16th, 2003, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by obehave
Did you still have to pick your 4 "Options" for the $1700?
Why they wouldn't let me get Fogs and Driving lights is beyond me. I even tried to get just those to things and the could take me for the rest but no go, bummer.

I agree on the sales staff though. Nice folks.

Now the service dept........................

We did get to pick four items. We picked the CD changer, floor mats, license frame and the Intertrack System. We later had them take the Intertrack off because it runs the battery dead after the car sits for three days (not that it would ever sit for three days). The dealer knew of the problem when they put it on but said nothing to us until we asked about it. They agreed to replace it with Lo Jack. Not hardly worth $1700.00 but at the time you had to pay it.

DON

Jan 1st, 2003, 05:14 PM	#1
2nd Mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: VA USA Local Time: 03:19 PM Posts: 258 Offline	Checkered Flag was humming yesterday That's Checkered Flag, Virginia Beach, VA, USA. I stopped by for my weekly test drive fix. My motoring assistant, Coleen, was delivering four various MINIs at mid-day. They had eight S models on the lot besides the ones being delivered and another was delivered from MINI USA and sold the moment its tires hit the lot. Lots of sales... 2 "Go not to the elves for counsel for they will say both no and yes." JRR Tolkien

Jan 1st, 2003, 07:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 01:19 PM Posts: 16,078 Offline	I'm glad to hear Colleen was having a good day. She's very nice. I keep looking at their inventory on line, and am amazed. Other dealers have a waiting list while CF has a backlog. Part of that was the required "motoring kit" added at first, and the mandatory $349 bump for nothing. But now, I think they are selling the MC for close to MSRP. Global Moderator

Feb 16th, 2003, 04:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
2nd Mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: VA USA Local Time: 03:19 PM Posts: 258 Offline	Yup, they are now at list for both MC and MCS, with only a $349 registration and paperwork fee. For that, you drive the car off the lot completely registered and with metal license plates. 2nd "Go not to the elves for counsel for they will say both no and yes." JRR Tolkien

Feb 16th, 2003, 10:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 01:19 PM Posts: 16,078 Offline	I'll be happier with the service dept when it is actually close to the MINI dealer. I really don't like going to the overcrowded BMW lot where it is currently. Global Moderator

Feb 16th, 2003, 10:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 01:19 PM Posts: 16,078 Offline	And BTW: Thanks Richard and Checkered Flag! They provided some very nice prizes for the upcoming Deja Vu run. Global Moderator

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Feb 16th, 2003, 03:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
1lil krzr MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: chesapeake, virginia Local Time: 03:19 PM Posts: 43 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AprilWhine I'm glad to hear Colleen was having a good day. She's very nice. I keep looking at their inventory on line, and am amazed. Other dealers have a waiting list while CF has a backlog. Part of that was the required "motoring kit" added at first, and the mandatory $349 bump for nothing. But now, I think they are selling the MC for close to MSRP. We got our mini form CF also. Colleen was our saleperson. She was great to work with as are all the salespeople at Checkered Flag. When I got my mini in October 02 they tacked on $1700.00. I hear they have since stopped that practice. Maybe that is why they are one of the few dealers with cars on the lot. DON

Feb 16th, 2003, 05:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
CurtP MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 03:19 PM Posts: 951 Offline	I've also found out that for that $349 fee, you'll get the Virginia state inspection for free as long as you own the car. They sent me a smartcard in the mail with a list of all the benes. I keep the card in the glovebox -- I wonder if I could put it in my card reader and get anything off of it I'll keep the comments about their service department to myself for now -- I'm trying to work out a couple of things with them and I'm giving them a chance and the benefit of the doubt (for now).

Feb 16th, 2003, 03:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
sdmidget MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lancaster, PA (USA) Local Time: 02:19 PM Posts: 929 Offline	Kewl ... prizes!!!! Quote: Originally posted by AprilWhine And BTW: Thanks Richard and Checkered Flag! They provided some very nice prizes for the upcoming Deja Vu run. Any snow shovels??? 2002 BRG/W [BRidGet] traded in on 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper [?name?] 2005 #1 wrecked by SUV on 6/03/05 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper (2005 #2) [?name?] picked up on 6/24/05

Feb 16th, 2003, 03:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 01:19 PM Posts: 16,078 Offline	Don't need em here! Hampton Roads area may get as much as an inch if we're very lucky. Global Moderator

Feb 16th, 2003, 03:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
sdmidget MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lancaster, PA (USA) Local Time: 02:19 PM Posts: 929 Offline	They're talking 2 feet here 2002 BRG/W [BRidGet] traded in on 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper [?name?] 2005 #1 wrecked by SUV on 6/03/05 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper (2005 #2) [?name?] picked up on 6/24/05

Feb 16th, 2003, 09:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
1lil krzr MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: chesapeake, virginia Local Time: 03:19 PM Posts: 43 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by obehave Did you still have to pick your 4 "Options" for the $1700? Why they wouldn't let me get Fogs and Driving lights is beyond me. I even tried to get just those to things and the could take me for the rest but no go, bummer. I agree on the sales staff though. Nice folks. Now the service dept........................ We did get to pick four items. We picked the CD changer, floor mats, license frame and the Intertrack System. We later had them take the Intertrack off because it runs the battery dead after the car sits for three days (not that it would ever sit for three days). The dealer knew of the problem when they put it on but said nothing to us until we asked about it. They agreed to replace it with Lo Jack. Not hardly worth $1700.00 but at the time you had to pay it. DON

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