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minitek · Mar 14th, 2003, 08:29 PM

I'm just glad the closest dealer I chose (East Bay Mini) had good reviews. Plus I didn't have the luxury to shop around the bay area time-wise + cost-wise ($2.40/gallon!!!)

mars31971 · Mar 19th, 2003, 09:43 AM

I went with a dealer with the quickest turn around. Just ordered mine ( MCS ) 10 days ago with no wait time. Dreyer & Reinbold in Indianapolis,In. I am in Denver,Co. so I am going to fly out when it arrives. I wanted mine for the summer and to auto cross, so I called around. Also the staff there is very friendly and helpful.

Bonjour · Mar 19th, 2003, 07:20 PM

I went to Stephen James in Enfield as I thought it was a good area for a test drive. My nearest dealer's in Highgate but I thought that'd be a terrible area to take the car for a spin.

Mini8 · Mar 22nd, 2003, 07:11 AM

I chose Sitner Solihull as the salesman was very good, no bulls**t and gave me a test drive...........unlike Rydale Central where the women was probably more concerned about the zit on her face than giving me information!

deej · Apr 14th, 2003, 11:26 PM

i chose my local dealer cos he....

strawbs · Apr 14th, 2003, 11:46 PM

I chose Stephen James in Enfield cos i had to have a MCS as soon as was humanly possible. So i grabbed a colleague's place in the queue and got one 3mths earlier than i would have had i waited for Neep to get one.

Skinnyrunt · Apr 15th, 2003, 02:14 AM

I chose my second nearest dealer because my closest one....
Wouldn't let me have a test drive(it was around the first recall to do with the fuel tanks etc),
I didn't like the salesguy.....he told me he could give me a discount but didn't want to!!!!,
The other dealer agreed to fit my radio etc as way of a discount,

KTC · Apr 15th, 2003, 08:43 AM

I had been to my dealer originally on a curiosity test drive while I was home in NJ one weekend. When I was ready to buy I was going to go to the closest dealer (Boston) but they don't do test drives on weekends. So I bought in NJ. After a horrible service experience in Boston since then, I'm really glad I didn't buy from them.

Marts · May 1st, 2003, 02:54 AM

they were my local

LeeH · May 3rd, 2003, 04:42 PM

After trawling through a lot of dealers, I chose Scotthall Leeds as the salesman knew more about the car than any other dealer I spoke to and offered the best prices. They certainly were not my nearest dealer.

I'm still staggered when I talk to dealers just how many people who sell the MINI don't know a whole lot about it....I'm sure these types will be looking for work when the waiting list subsides... and rightly so.

Lee.

Polmear · May 9th, 2003, 01:48 AM

only dealer in the state

brave1 · Jun 2nd, 2003, 01:14 PM

I'm still trying to find the "right" dealer..luckily I read all about Niello in Sacramento..that had been where I planned on going. So now my goal is to buy my Indi Blu Mini Cooper from a dealer who can get me what I want, which includes all 3 packages offered...in a decent amount of time and not for way over MSRP. I don't mind payineg $900 to get one delivered from back east if I have to, as long as I get the one I want..so any of you order your mini's from a distance and have it trucked to you? Which dealership do you recommend to buy a Mini? I'm ready to buy if I can just find the right place..help?

Grimfool · Jun 17th, 2003, 12:11 AM

Mini Towson was the nearest dealer to me. So far the experience has been OK. Ben Edwards the MA has been great and the price is MSRP. No doubt I will find out more when I get delivery

BartMack · Jun 19th, 2003, 06:50 AM

Checkered Flag BMW is right next to where I work, and where MINIs are prepped at. Checkered Flag MINI is just a few miles down the street.

I highly recommend Graham Hardwick, a Brit, as a great MINI salesman.

I have been hearing not-too-good-at-all feedback about Checkered Flag Service,(at the BMW site) though.

BartMack · Jun 19th, 2003, 07:20 AM

Hey youze guys better get them shaped up right soz when I have to go in there therez no prob, you see?

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AprilWhine · Jun 19th, 2003, 07:24 AM

I haven't had the problems these other guys have, but then, I'm a lot more forgiving. Add to that, I haven't had problems with my car that needed a trip back to service.

brave1 · Jun 19th, 2003, 10:41 AM

I finally settled on Concord Mini and am very happy so far..I take delivery in Aug-September..

waynef · Jun 23rd, 2003, 07:08 PM

I went to Rydale Central because they had shown me nothing but good service in previous years, when I ran a couple of Company BMW 318SE's.

They gave me many test drives, never hassled me, and were always supportive: even though the knew that I never had anything to do with the places where they were purchases/leased from.

Their post-sales Service department are unbelievable too. Second to none. Truely they have the patience of saints to deal with my picky nature. And their mechanics and valets do a brilliant job on an excellent product as well.

*** You should all be proud at Rydale Central ***

When I eventually had a chance to to buy a car of my own, the decision to buy a MINI Cooper S was an easy one. I hadn't got any chance of getting a 'discount' from any dealer in the UK, but I truely felt like I owed Rydale Central the sale. So that's what I did. I bought it from them - and their Service ever since has been - dare I say it - EVEN BETTER STILL!!!

Many thanks,

gromit · Jun 23rd, 2003, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AprilWhine
I haven't had problems with my car that needed a trip back to service.

Quite a bit easier!

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Feb 28th, 2003, 04:54 AM	#21
jerrygee MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Julian, CA Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 14 Offline	! Last edited by jerrygee : Mar 8th, 2003 at 11:36 PM.

Apr 14th, 2003, 11:26 PM	#26 (permalink)
deej Sewer Surfer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 10:59 PM Posts: 3,661 Offline	i chose my local dealer cos he.... SCONE

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strawbs MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: chelmsford,essex Local Time: 10:59 PM Posts: 67 Offline	I chose Stephen James in Enfield cos i had to have a MCS as soon as was humanly possible. So i grabbed a colleague's place in the queue and got one 3mths earlier than i would have had i waited for Neep to get one. EB/W MCS. outguns AUDI TT's on the straight..........sometimes.

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Marts MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: just moving to Great Local Time: 10:59 PM Posts: 516 Offline	they were my local http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/index.php?gallery=Marts

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Mar 14th, 2003, 08:29 PM	#22 (permalink)
minitek CTRL+ALT+DEL!!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Local Time: 02:59 PM Posts: 62 Offline	I'm just glad the closest dealer I chose (East Bay Mini) had good reviews. Plus I didn't have the luxury to shop around the bay area time-wise + cost-wise ($2.40/gallon!!!)

Mar 19th, 2003, 09:43 AM	#23 (permalink)
mars31971 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Aurora , Colorado Local Time: 03:59 PM Posts: 18 Offline	I went with a dealer with the quickest turn around. Just ordered mine ( MCS ) 10 days ago with no wait time. Dreyer & Reinbold in Indianapolis,In. I am in Denver,Co. so I am going to fly out when it arrives. I wanted mine for the summer and to auto cross, so I called around. Also the staff there is very friendly and helpful.

Mar 19th, 2003, 07:20 PM	#24 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 10:59 PM Posts: 1,613 Offline	I went to Stephen James in Enfield as I thought it was a good area for a test drive. My nearest dealer's in Highgate but I thought that'd be a terrible area to take the car for a spin.

Mar 22nd, 2003, 07:11 AM	#25 (permalink)
Mini8 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Birmingham, UK Local Time: 10:59 PM Posts: 43 Offline	I chose Sitner Solihull as the salesman was very good, no bulls**t and gave me a test drive...........unlike Rydale Central where the women was probably more concerned about the zit on her face than giving me information!

Apr 15th, 2003, 02:14 AM	#28 (permalink)
Skinnyrunt M2 Bapmaster Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: cheshire/staffs bord Local Time: 10:59 PM Posts: 3,145 Offline	I chose my second nearest dealer because my closest one.... Wouldn't let me have a test drive(it was around the first recall to do with the fuel tanks etc), I didn't like the salesguy.....he told me he could give me a discount but didn't want to!!!!, The other dealer agreed to fit my radio etc as way of a discount,

Apr 15th, 2003, 08:43 AM	#29 (permalink)
KTC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern MA Local Time: 04:59 PM Posts: 53 Offline	I had been to my dealer originally on a curiosity test drive while I was home in NJ one weekend. When I was ready to buy I was going to go to the closest dealer (Boston) but they don't do test drives on weekends. So I bought in NJ. After a horrible service experience in Boston since then, I'm really glad I didn't buy from them.

May 3rd, 2003, 04:42 PM	#31 (permalink)
LeeH Under the sky Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Starbucks Local Time: 10:59 PM Posts: 431 Offline	After trawling through a lot of dealers, I chose Scotthall Leeds as the salesman knew more about the car than any other dealer I spoke to and offered the best prices. They certainly were not my nearest dealer. I'm still staggered when I talk to dealers just how many people who sell the MINI don't know a whole lot about it....I'm sure these types will be looking for work when the waiting list subsides... and rightly so. Lee.

May 9th, 2003, 01:48 AM	#32 (permalink)
Polmear MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Michigan Local Time: 05:59 PM Posts: 276 Offline	only dealer in the state

Jun 2nd, 2003, 01:14 PM	#33 (permalink)
brave1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: CENTRAL CALIFORNIA Local Time: 02:59 PM Posts: 274 Offline	I'm still trying to find the "right" dealer..luckily I read all about Niello in Sacramento..that had been where I planned on going. So now my goal is to buy my Indi Blu Mini Cooper from a dealer who can get me what I want, which includes all 3 packages offered...in a decent amount of time and not for way over MSRP. I don't mind payineg $900 to get one delivered from back east if I have to, as long as I get the one I want..so any of you order your mini's from a distance and have it trucked to you? Which dealership do you recommend to buy a Mini? I'm ready to buy if I can just find the right place..help? MINI is a way of life!

Jun 17th, 2003, 12:11 AM	#34 (permalink)
Grimfool MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Baltimore Local Time: 04:59 PM Posts: 185 Offline	Mini Towson was the nearest dealer to me. So far the experience has been OK. Ben Edwards the MA has been great and the price is MSRP. No doubt I will find out more when I get delivery Bill BRG/W MCS with UJ decal & white bonnet stripes

Jun 19th, 2003, 06:50 AM	#35 (permalink)
BartMack #1647 of 1960 Join Date: May 2003 Location: teh YOO ESS AAY Local Time: 05:59 PM Posts: 3,380 Offline	Checkered Flag BMW is right next to where I work, and where MINIs are prepped at. Checkered Flag MINI is just a few miles down the street. I highly recommend Graham Hardwick, a Brit, as a great MINI salesman. I have been hearing not-too-good-at-all feedback about Checkered Flag Service,(at the BMW site) though.

Jun 19th, 2003, 07:20 AM	#36 (permalink)
BartMack #1647 of 1960 Join Date: May 2003 Location: teh YOO ESS AAY Local Time: 05:59 PM Posts: 3,380 Offline	Hey youze guys better get them shaped up right soz when I have to go in there therez no prob, you see? :

Jun 19th, 2003, 07:24 AM	#37 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Black Hills S Dakota Local Time: 03:59 PM Posts: 16,780 Offline	I haven't had the problems these other guys have, but then, I'm a lot more forgiving. Add to that, I haven't had problems with my car that needed a trip back to service. Global Moderator Last edited by AprilWhine : Jun 19th, 2003 at 04:53 PM.

Jun 19th, 2003, 10:41 AM	#38 (permalink)
brave1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: CENTRAL CALIFORNIA Local Time: 02:59 PM Posts: 274 Offline	I finally settled on Concord Mini and am very happy so far..I take delivery in Aug-September.. MINI is a way of life!

Jun 23rd, 2003, 07:08 PM	#39 (permalink)
waynef Buy a Fabia vRS instead! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: West Midlands, UK Local Time: 10:59 PM Posts: 654 Offline	Rydale Central (Birmingham) I went to Rydale Central because they had shown me nothing but good service in previous years, when I ran a couple of Company BMW 318SE's. They gave me many test drives, never hassled me, and were always supportive: even though the knew that I never had anything to do with the places where they were purchases/leased from. Their post-sales Service department are unbelievable too. Second to none. Truely they have the patience of saints to deal with my picky nature. And their mechanics and valets do a brilliant job on an excellent product as well. * You should all be proud at Rydale Central * When I eventually had a chance to to buy a car of my own, the decision to buy a MINI Cooper S was an easy one. I hadn't got any chance of getting a 'discount' from any dealer in the UK, but I truely felt like I owed Rydale Central the sale. So that's what I did. I bought it from them - and their Service ever since has been - dare I say it - EVEN BETTER STILL!!! Many thanks, Wayne Faults: BK52MXM, BN53ZDZ

Jun 23rd, 2003, 07:22 PM	#40 (permalink)
gromit Bad Dog, Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rochester, NY USA Local Time: 03:59 PM Posts: 838 Offline	That makes it ... Quote: Originally posted by AprilWhine I haven't had problems with my car that needed a trip back to service. Quite a bit easier! Chili Red / Black Roof Cooper "S", delivered Aug 5, 2002. If you have read this far you are obsessed - Make a donation to MINI2 and become a sponsor! Enjoy every sandwich. - Warren Zevon

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