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tavis1 · Apr 15th, 2003, 02:37 PM

Hello MINI fans!
The Wife and I did a Mini dealer Marathon last Saturday in L.A. to back up and provide more info on So Cal dealers, that i wrote in my first thread in dealer feed back. The first place we stoped was Nick Alexander MINI. Don't let the neighborhood scare you its a very nice place. The sales man name was Shep Nelson. He was sick that day but was very cool, calm and courtious. We told him we haven't heard the Harman/Kardon stereo and he handed us a CD and said we could play it in the MCS in the show room. That stereo rocks! Some cars on the lot did NOT have a mark up but, most had a $3400.00 mark up.customer service a 8, selection on floor a 6, local a 4 (hard to find). Our next stop Long Beach MINI. What can I say.....If the eight Mini dealerships I've been to were resturants they would be a fine steak house; Long Beach Mini would be a McDonalds. It is true they sell at MSRP However, The sales staff looked like high school just let out and they had the aditude to match. The person that helped us, I wont mention a name on this one, was starving to death. the person could not put down the patatoe chips while talking to me. As I was dodging projectiles, I was told it would be a year befor I could even think about even ordering the "S" plus manufacture time. for a total of 15 month wait. Ouch! they had plenty of regular mini's on the lot and no "s"'s except wich was all ready sold. Customer service 2, selection on floor a 5, local 9. Next stop Crevier Mini. This place is A-1 set up. The pepole are absolutely incredible! The guy that helped me here was Ken Feskanich, very nice and "egear" to sell in a enthusdastic way. I talked to him a couple months prior to meeting him. there mark up is still the same $3400 if you order or $5000 off the lot. After talking with him I went to track down my wife I found her talking to Shirin LoshBaugh sales receptionist. She is a very funny nice lady. Unfortunatly, she is leaving next month back to Oregon. We bought a couple of shirts and left. Customer service 10, selection on floor a 7, local 7 (very conjested area). Our last stop Irvine Mini. For the most cars on the lot especialy the "s" this is it! They had a lot of MCS'S their. The man that helped us was Aaron Escarrega, you can tell he was green in the car selling game but, he is a good kid. Polite and took time to think and answere questions. ther mark up is $2500 dollars and nonflexable. They did have a regular Mini for sale on sale for a great price. customer service 8,selection on floor a 10, local 4 ( alot of twisty roads and incomplete roads. real easy to get lost.). If I had to choose it would either be Crevier or Nick Alexander because of customer service and that "good ol' feeling." Yes, they do have a mark up but it is flexable at their dealers. I'm still partial to Roadshow however, because they are at MSRP and have top notch service. The only drag is paying to ship it out here. If I can get either Crevier or Nick Alexander to come down to MSRP I would be willing to give them the extra $1000 that i would have to pay for shiping.
Well Mini fans-thanks, Tavis

dco43054 · Apr 15th, 2003, 06:03 PM

MSRP + $1,000 Shipping + HAVING IT NOW = MORE FUN IMMEDIATELY!

If you are looking to buy out of state and pay to ship, also remember that MINI of the Hamptons on Long Island, NY has both S and Coopers on the lot ready to go. They can ship as well. There may be other dealers as well, but MOTH is the only one I am aware of. Guess the East Coast just hasn't warmed up enough yet to have a lot of volume buying.

Dave

tavis1 · Apr 16th, 2003, 12:52 PM

Thanks for the info Dave. I will most likely have to order because of the small details I want to add to the car. I will keep them in mind when I buy. Thanktou so much for responding
tavis1

GoldMiniDriver · Jun 3rd, 2003, 11:33 AM

Roadshow Mini rocks! They very kindly gave us a free showing of The Italian Job. And the fact that my uncle and cousin own it doesn't influence me one bit.

brave1 · Jun 3rd, 2003, 11:54 AM

So, um, where is Roadshow Mini?? Nice to have family in high places huh?hehehe

tavis1 · Jun 3rd, 2003, 01:37 PM

Roadshow MINI is in Memphis TN in a subberb called German town. Mini USA web sight can give you exact Directions. They are thumbs up all the way.

Tavis1

Darkness · Nov 4th, 2004, 09:20 PM

I live down the street from Roadshow memphis. Lots of great people there willing to help out. Service is the best I've ever seen.

Apr 15th, 2003, 02:37 PM	#1
tavis1 a.k.a Handsome Rob Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Helms Deep Local Time: 10:03 PM Posts: 2,954 Offline	PART 2-- attention so cal future MINI owners. Found a great dealer--in Memphis TN Hello MINI fans! The Wife and I did a Mini dealer Marathon last Saturday in L.A. to back up and provide more info on So Cal dealers, that i wrote in my first thread in dealer feed back. The first place we stoped was Nick Alexander MINI. Don't let the neighborhood scare you its a very nice place. The sales man name was Shep Nelson. He was sick that day but was very cool, calm and courtious. We told him we haven't heard the Harman/Kardon stereo and he handed us a CD and said we could play it in the MCS in the show room. That stereo rocks! Some cars on the lot did NOT have a mark up but, most had a $3400.00 mark up.customer service a 8, selection on floor a 6, local a 4 (hard to find). Our next stop Long Beach MINI. What can I say.....If the eight Mini dealerships I've been to were resturants they would be a fine steak house; Long Beach Mini would be a McDonalds. It is true they sell at MSRP However, The sales staff looked like high school just let out and they had the aditude to match. The person that helped us, I wont mention a name on this one, was starving to death. the person could not put down the patatoe chips while talking to me. As I was dodging projectiles, I was told it would be a year befor I could even think about even ordering the "S" plus manufacture time. for a total of 15 month wait. Ouch! they had plenty of regular mini's on the lot and no "s"'s except wich was all ready sold. Customer service 2, selection on floor a 5, local 9. Next stop Crevier Mini. This place is A-1 set up. The pepole are absolutely incredible! The guy that helped me here was Ken Feskanich, very nice and "egear" to sell in a enthusdastic way. I talked to him a couple months prior to meeting him. there mark up is still the same $3400 if you order or $5000 off the lot. After talking with him I went to track down my wife I found her talking to Shirin LoshBaugh sales receptionist. She is a very funny nice lady. Unfortunatly, she is leaving next month back to Oregon. We bought a couple of shirts and left. Customer service 10, selection on floor a 7, local 7 (very conjested area). Our last stop Irvine Mini. For the most cars on the lot especialy the "s" this is it! They had a lot of MCS'S their. The man that helped us was Aaron Escarrega, you can tell he was green in the car selling game but, he is a good kid. Polite and took time to think and answere questions. ther mark up is $2500 dollars and nonflexable. They did have a regular Mini for sale on sale for a great price. customer service 8,selection on floor a 10, local 4 ( alot of twisty roads and incomplete roads. real easy to get lost.). If I had to choose it would either be Crevier or Nick Alexander because of customer service and that "good ol' feeling." Yes, they do have a mark up but it is flexable at their dealers. I'm still partial to Roadshow however, because they are at MSRP and have top notch service. The only drag is paying to ship it out here. If I can get either Crevier or Nick Alexander to come down to MSRP I would be willing to give them the extra $1000 that i would have to pay for shiping. Well Mini fans-thanks, Tavis

Apr 15th, 2003, 06:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
dco43054 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Local Time: 12:03 AM Posts: 662 Offline	MSRP + $1,000 Shipping + HAVING IT NOW = MORE FUN IMMEDIATELY! If you are looking to buy out of state and pay to ship, also remember that MINI of the Hamptons on Long Island, NY has both S and Coopers on the lot ready to go. They can ship as well. There may be other dealers as well, but MOTH is the only one I am aware of. Guess the East Coast just hasn't warmed up enough yet to have a lot of volume buying. Dave Gotten anything useful from MINI2? How about giving a little something back? '03 MCS BRG/W Anthracite Pkg 1,2,3

Jun 3rd, 2003, 11:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
brave1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: CENTRAL CALIFORNIA Local Time: 10:03 PM Posts: 274 Offline	So, um, where is Roadshow Mini?? Nice to have family in high places huh?hehehe MINI is a way of life!

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Apr 16th, 2003, 12:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
tavis1 a.k.a Handsome Rob Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Helms Deep Local Time: 10:03 PM Posts: 2,954 Offline	Thanks for the info Dave. I will most likely have to order because of the small details I want to add to the car. I will keep them in mind when I buy. Thanktou so much for responding tavis1

Jun 3rd, 2003, 11:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
GoldMiniDriver MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 11:03 PM Posts: 1 Offline	Roadshow Mini rocks! They very kindly gave us a free showing of The Italian Job. And the fact that my uncle and cousin own it doesn't influence me one bit.

Jun 3rd, 2003, 01:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
tavis1 a.k.a Handsome Rob Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Helms Deep Local Time: 10:03 PM Posts: 2,954 Offline	Roadshow MINI is in Memphis TN in a subberb called German town. Mini USA web sight can give you exact Directions. They are thumbs up all the way. Tavis1

Nov 4th, 2004, 09:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Darkness MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Local Time: 11:03 PM Posts: 3 Offline	I live down the street from Roadshow memphis. Lots of great people there willing to help out. Service is the best I've ever seen.

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