[MonkeyMan]

I put my deposit down for an MCS at Rasmussen Mini of Portland, Oregon. They gave me a 8-10 month wait estimate (better than the 21 month wait from Mini of Seattle). Does anyone have experience with this dealership? Can I trust their estimate or is there too much that can go wrong to trust their estimate at this stage in the game?

[Eric B]

I got the same timeframe (ordered just last week). So far they have been courtious and patient (cause I called them about 10 times in 2 days asking questions).

So far so good, now it is just hurry and wait.

[Eric B]

Well, looks like I will end up in the Nov or Dec production group. About 50 people ahead of me in the list and they get anywhere from 10 - 30 cars allocated a month (30 last time but they average 20) so if they get 30 in the Sept and Oct I'll be in Oct but if they get less I will be in Nov and if they get a lot less then it will be Dec

[MonkeyMan]

I checked in and was told I'm 10 back on the wait list. They're waiting on the October allocation and will know what they're getting at the end of August. Let's hope it's more than 10!

[Eric B]

RIGHT ON!

Looks like a early Christmas present for you! The offer to switch places is still open

[ScottinBend]

I placed my order for my EB/MCS in june and just recently got a production date of Oct. So it looks like I will get mine in Nov (crosses all toes and fingers.......lol)

[Sejanus]

Who have you guys been dealing with at Rasmussen?

[MonkeyMan]

I've been dealing with Amy Rasmussen who has been very helpful.

[Eric B]

I have been dealing with Mikkel. Nice guy, helpful but won't give me MonkeyMans place in line the dirty bastage

Everyone I have talked to there has been quite nice

[Sejanus]

I was just wondering because one of the sales people (Jarid) from the Bay Area who I had found to be very helpful had moved up there.

[ScottinBend]

I have been dealing with Amy also. She has been very helpful so far.

Scott

[NoisyCow]

There is no better dealer, anywhere, than Rasmussen Mini in Portland.

[John in Vancouver]

When we went in for our test drive, Mikkel was busy with other folks, so Amy did all the paperwork for the deposit and specs. Yesterday I received a letter and 2005 spec sheet from Mikkel. They are both great and they answer your emails and your questions. Just wish they had a shorter wait time

[Eric B]

Quote: Originally Posted by John in Vancouver

When we went in for our test drive, Mikkel was busy with other folks, so Amy did all the paperwork for the deposit and specs. Yesterday I received a letter and 2005 spec sheet from Mikkel. They are both great and they answer your emails and your questions. Just wish they had a shorter wait time

Mikkel was my MA. He was great.

My friend Mark's MA (not sure who) even saved the window stick in pristine condition so he could have it framed (sorry I think this is cool, I am a dork after all)

[AKmini]

I orginally placed my order with Northwest Mini in Tacoma. They jerked me around about my delivery date. I switched to Mini of Murray in Salt Lake City. Picked up my Indi blue cooper about three months after placing my order.

Had a great trip flying from Alaska to Salt Lake in Februay and sking in Salt Lake for a few days then driving to Seattle and flying home. The cooper caught a ship to Anchorage, AK. I had all my break in miles accomplished before I got to Seattle.

Mini of Murray treated me great and had a much shorter wait for both Coopers and MCS models. You might considering giving them a call if you don't mind driving from Salt Lake to Seattle.

[Batgirl555]

I bought Tony from Rassmussen with a wait of 9 months and primarily delt with Mikkel. He's been wonderful (hooked me up with lots of goodies!) as is everyone else there. Since picking Tony up we're there about every week and a half for minor things or I'm getting things added or buying fun stuff (Oscar the puppy sits on my back window shelf now). I think I know all the MA's and service people there now (they know who I am and always ask how Tony's doing when I call) and they're all great! No complaints from me about Rassmussen.

Plus Mikkel let me have 2 or 3 test drives and they were WILD.

[LowFuel]

Does this dealer charge a markup over MSRP?

I'm actually in Southern California but it's hard to find a dealer without a 1000$ extortion fee and a reasonable waiting list....

My wife and I would actually rather fly to Portland (or anything in the west really) and drive the car home than buy it locally and pay a markup. It's the principal of the thing.

[ScottinBend]

Rasmussen does NOT charge any additional fees. But the wait is long. Last I heard it was 10-12 months for an S. Got mine last year from Amy and have had nothing but great service since.

Scott

[GianniB]

Have they changed their policy recently? When I talked to them in June it was $175 over MSRP (you get a tank of gas and floor mats, woo hoo) and a $50 "documentation fee". So basically $225 over MSRP and a 9 - 11 month wait for an S at that point in time. I'm getting ready to pull the trigger and order from them, so I hope they've changed it.

Ciao,

[ScottinBend]

Last I heard back in August was that the was no additional mark-up. They may have you buy the floor mats and such now. But it is much better than most dealerships.