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Paul · Jan 20th, 2004, 05:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tracy

I have just ordered a new mini one

... dealer told me there were definatley no free bees, the profit margin was too small

! Anyway, after alot of 'umming' and 'arring'

and looking sorry for myself

I was promised a free key ring and free fitting for my chrome exhaust tail pipe - big deal when I'd spent nearly £12,000!

Well, as you can see from this post, that's rubbish, many dealers seem happy with their profit margins.

I'd print out some great examples from this and take them with you.

Milk it, and before they get your money. The tighter the dealer, the harder you should squeeze (in my opinion).

Majestic · Jan 21st, 2004, 05:04 AM

Hmmm, this thread makes depressing reading.
All I got was the dealer's business card.

azimmerm · Jan 21st, 2004, 05:18 AM

according to kbb.com dealer invoice for a cooper is 14,887 USD and a cooper S is 17,992 USD. this is plus options of course. this makes for about an 11% markup.

smartbomb · Jan 21st, 2004, 01:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by J1JPE

Here goes (first post here) Thanks to Robbie @ Blue Bill Mini Wilmslow UK I managed to get: chrome exhaust trim fitted, 3 key rings, REMOTE CONTROLLED CAR, private reg transfer done and paid for inc new number plates, 12 months road tax, tank of gas, personalised car computer settings, nice orange bag for all my bumph, touch up paint set, first aid kit, cup of tea, PLUS £500 off the price .... sure there was more but brain hurts from too much thinking

NOW HAVE A FANTASTIC Silver Mini One Salt, lthr, cd & boost, a/c alloys, asc, alarm, spots that's worth as much (if not more than I paid for it) One Click ECU & Pipercross filter added are both brilliant

J1JPE

Superb bit of dealing ! Seems to be the best haul so far.

Have fun with your ONE.

Miniweee · Jan 23rd, 2004, 02:20 AM

I got Mini floor mats(worth 100.00), 250.00 off MSRP, full tank of gas.

And a big bill.....But I love my Mini.

smartbomb · Jan 24th, 2004, 08:37 PM

The bill is the scary bit, least that's free !

nattypang · Jan 26th, 2004, 12:28 AM

whats included in the rucksack?

adamlondon · Jan 26th, 2004, 01:31 AM

I got pretty much sweet f a from my dealer. No flowers, no champagne. I had to leave in a hurry when I picked the car up, and he said he had a Mini umbrella for me and that he would drop it to my home some time (as the dealership is close by), but I will believe it when I see it! I got 2 Mini keyrings, one of which I have already given away (they dont even fit the key properly, as the plastic loop on the key is too small), and a full tank of petrol. To be honest though, I dont really care, I have my car now and that is all that really matters.

All the best,

Adam

AtomicKiwi · Jan 28th, 2004, 02:34 AM

When we picked up our MINI in August we got:

- 6 red roses
- full tank of gas
- a MINI keychain

And later recieved in the mail:
- MINI mug (orange)
- MINI car Bingo game
- Travel journal
- pen
- notecards/notepad of MINI messages

smartbomb · Jan 28th, 2004, 12:17 PM

The US seems to be a bit more generous than our dealers here. I've only received mailshots in the post since owning the car, no follow up goodies...
Did OK when I collected my car, I know it's all about the car, but free is free !

smartbomb · Jan 29th, 2004, 09:04 PM

Happy Birthday free stuff 2 today

alicantecooper · Jan 30th, 2004, 09:08 AM

I see some of you got petrol. We got a voucher for 10 euros only! We drove out of the showroom and had to stop in the garage just 200 metres away and fill up. We handed in the voucher and that was that!

We also got however was 800 euros off the total price...about 550 quid. we got a rucksack, a womans nightie, a big soft cuddly version of a mini, and a keyring with the mini logo.

That was it! Maybe though the dealers here aren't so stingy!

poki · Jan 30th, 2004, 10:05 AM

I got half a tank of fuel and a bottle of wine.

I also got a sweet but incredibly cheesy dancing introduction to all of the sales staff at the dealership, complete with those little popper things fully of exploding crepe paper being popped all over my car.

smartbomb · Jan 31st, 2004, 12:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by poki

I got half a tank of fuel and a bottle of wine.

I also got a sweet but incredibly cheesy dancing introduction to all of the sales staff at the dealership, complete with those little popper things fully of exploding crepe paper being popped all over my car.

The dance routine is a first !

Not sure how you can interpret the value of such a gesture !!

Mega Mini · Jan 31st, 2004, 04:30 PM

I got nothing thrown in. I wish I had read this before picking the car up. The car was late so I was told I could have the mini cookoo clock which I love. That is worth £45 so i will put that down as my freebie.
I can't believe some of the things you guys got. I think rubber mats, supaguard and free tlc are the most practical freebies though !

cook1e · Jan 31st, 2004, 11:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cook1e

I took the wife and two kids along to Barons Mini Farnborough when I placed my Mini Cooper order and left it up to my wife to blag the goodies!

We ended up with:-

1. Two Mini rucksacks filled with cleaning stuff in each for the grown ups.
2. A fluffy mini cushion in indie blue to match my car for my 9 month old daughter.
3. A yellow fluffy mini rucksack for my 2 yearl old boy.
4. A 1/2 bottle of Mini Champagne which we saved and cracked open on new years eve.
5. Four tiny pull back & Go/fridge magnet model minis.
6. A bag of sweets for my boy.

I reckon this was pretty generous, not sure if this is the norm or whether it was the cute factor of having the kids there or just an attempt to try and keep them quiet and stop my boy clambering all over the showroom display car!

All I need now is the car which is currently estimated for delivery later this month, -
Indie Blue Cooper, White roof & Mirrors, Cooper bonnet stripes, Chili Pack, Black half leather interior, Silver int trim, Chrome line exterior, Panoramic Sunroof, Manual Air Con, Sports Suspension +, Radio Boost/CD. Can't wait my old Rover 200 is getting very boring so please don't let it be delivered late!!!

Cookie

OK Just picked the new Cooper up today so it's time to update my list of freebies as I got a few more with the car!!

As well as the above, got a big bunch of flowers for the missus, another 1/2 bottle of MINI champagne, a couple of natty little MINI key rings and an extra week's road tax so that I got the full 12 months.

Overall I was pleased with Barons @ Farnborough both on Free Goodies and overall service.

Now what excuse can I find to tell the misus that I need to go out for another drive!!!!!!!!!!!

Cookie

Trina · Feb 1st, 2004, 06:47 PM

Picked up my MINI yesterday from East Bay MINI in Pleasanton, CA. What a GREAT car-buying experience! I highly recommend them.

They spent at least 2 hours going over the car and manuals with me.

As my MA (Matt Peterson) opened the trunk, I spied a cute MINI shopping bag. What a great surprise! I got: a cool MINI baseball hat, a MINI Mug, a miniature MINI model (that matched my car) and a full tank of gas! Very nice!

mgemie · Feb 1st, 2004, 07:00 PM

I also managed to get some free stuff from my mini dealer:

1. Full tank of petrol
2. BMW F1 Team Umbrella
3. MINI 6CD Multichanger (long story dont ask!)
4. MINI Mousemat
5. extra 1 week road tax

i think thats everything.........

S33BBY · Feb 2nd, 2004, 12:21 AM

I just wanted to add to this post

On collection of my MINI One on Saturday, I was given a free MINI pen set worth £20!

poki · Feb 2nd, 2004, 09:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by smartbomb

The dance routine is a first !

Not sure how you can interpret the value of such a gesture !!

I guess it can only be put down to one of those mastercard moments.

One of them was even carrying a big pink plastic magic wand!

Jan 20th, 2004, 05:45 PM	#281
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 40,352 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Tracy I have just ordered a new mini one ... dealer told me there were definatley no free bees, the profit margin was too small ! Anyway, after alot of 'umming' and 'arring' and looking sorry for myself I was promised a free key ring and free fitting for my chrome exhaust tail pipe - big deal when I'd spent nearly £12,000! Well, as you can see from this post, that's rubbish, many dealers seem happy with their profit margins. I'd print out some great examples from this and take them with you. Milk it, and before they get your money. The tighter the dealer, the harder you should squeeze (in my opinion). Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jan 21st, 2004, 05:18 AM	#283 (permalink)
azimmerm MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Local Time: 02:20 PM Posts: 441 Offline	Dealer Invoice (according to Kelley Blue Book) according to kbb.com dealer invoice for a cooper is 14,887 USD and a cooper S is 17,992 USD. this is plus options of course. this makes for about an 11% markup.

Jan 28th, 2004, 02:34 AM	#289 (permalink)
AtomicKiwi Aimee Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stamford, CT Local Time: 03:20 PM Posts: 256 Offline	When we picked up our MINI in August we got: - 6 red roses - full tank of gas - a MINI keychain And later recieved in the mail: - MINI mug (orange) - MINI car Bingo game - Travel journal - pen - notecards/notepad of MINI messages http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/15663/36778.jpg Last edited by AtomicKiwi : Feb 1st, 2004 at 07:26 PM.

Jan 30th, 2004, 09:08 AM	#292 (permalink)
alicantecooper Newbie no more! Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 09:20 PM Posts: 48 Offline	Stingy dealers I see some of you got petrol. We got a voucher for 10 euros only! We drove out of the showroom and had to stop in the garage just 200 metres away and fill up. We handed in the voucher and that was that! We also got however was 800 euros off the total price...about 550 quid. we got a rucksack, a womans nightie, a big soft cuddly version of a mini, and a keyring with the mini logo. That was it! Maybe though the dealers here aren't so stingy!

Jan 31st, 2004, 11:25 PM	#296 (permalink)
cook1e MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fleet, Hampshire, UK Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 640 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cook1e I took the wife and two kids along to Barons Mini Farnborough when I placed my Mini Cooper order and left it up to my wife to blag the goodies! We ended up with:- 1. Two Mini rucksacks filled with cleaning stuff in each for the grown ups. 2. A fluffy mini cushion in indie blue to match my car for my 9 month old daughter. 3. A yellow fluffy mini rucksack for my 2 yearl old boy. 4. A 1/2 bottle of Mini Champagne which we saved and cracked open on new years eve. 5. Four tiny pull back & Go/fridge magnet model minis. 6. A bag of sweets for my boy. I reckon this was pretty generous, not sure if this is the norm or whether it was the cute factor of having the kids there or just an attempt to try and keep them quiet and stop my boy clambering all over the showroom display car! All I need now is the car which is currently estimated for delivery later this month, - Indie Blue Cooper, White roof & Mirrors, Cooper bonnet stripes, Chili Pack, Black half leather interior, Silver int trim, Chrome line exterior, Panoramic Sunroof, Manual Air Con, Sports Suspension +, Radio Boost/CD. Can't wait my old Rover 200 is getting very boring so please don't let it be delivered late!!! Cookie OK Just picked the new Cooper up today so it's time to update my list of freebies as I got a few more with the car!! As well as the above, got a big bunch of flowers for the missus, another 1/2 bottle of MINI champagne, a couple of natty little MINI key rings and an extra week's road tax so that I got the full 12 months. Overall I was pleased with Barons @ Farnborough both on Free Goodies and overall service. Now what excuse can I find to tell the misus that I need to go out for another drive!!!!!!!!!!! Cookie Cook1e http://cars.cookiehome.co.uk/

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Jan 21st, 2004, 05:04 AM	#282 (permalink)
Majestic MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 05:20 AM Posts: 28 Offline	Hmmm, this thread makes depressing reading. All I got was the dealer's business card.

Jan 21st, 2004, 01:22 PM	#284 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 2,421 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by J1JPE Here goes (first post here) Thanks to Robbie @ Blue Bill Mini Wilmslow UK I managed to get: chrome exhaust trim fitted, 3 key rings, REMOTE CONTROLLED CAR, private reg transfer done and paid for inc new number plates, 12 months road tax, tank of gas, personalised car computer settings, nice orange bag for all my bumph, touch up paint set, first aid kit, cup of tea, PLUS £500 off the price .... sure there was more but brain hurts from too much thinking NOW HAVE A FANTASTIC Silver Mini One Salt, lthr, cd & boost, a/c alloys, asc, alarm, spots that's worth as much (if not more than I paid for it) One Click ECU & Pipercross filter added are both brilliant J1JPE Superb bit of dealing ! Seems to be the best haul so far. Have fun with your ONE.

Jan 23rd, 2004, 02:20 AM	#285 (permalink)
Miniweee Crazynurse Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Anacortes,Wa Local Time: 12:20 PM Posts: 71 Offline	I got Mini floor mats(worth 100.00), 250.00 off MSRP, full tank of gas. And a big bill.....But I love my Mini.

Jan 24th, 2004, 08:37 PM	#286 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 2,421 Offline	The bill is the scary bit, least that's free !

Jan 26th, 2004, 12:28 AM	#287 (permalink)
nattypang MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 02:20 PM Posts: 26 Offline	whats included in the rucksack?

Jan 26th, 2004, 01:31 AM	#288 (permalink)
adamlondon MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 425 Offline	I got pretty much sweet f a from my dealer. No flowers, no champagne. I had to leave in a hurry when I picked the car up, and he said he had a Mini umbrella for me and that he would drop it to my home some time (as the dealership is close by), but I will believe it when I see it! I got 2 Mini keyrings, one of which I have already given away (they dont even fit the key properly, as the plastic loop on the key is too small), and a full tank of petrol. To be honest though, I dont really care, I have my car now and that is all that really matters. All the best, Adam

Jan 28th, 2004, 12:17 PM	#290 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 2,421 Offline	The US seems to be a bit more generous than our dealers here. I've only received mailshots in the post since owning the car, no follow up goodies... Did OK when I collected my car, I know it's all about the car, but free is free !

Jan 29th, 2004, 09:04 PM	#291 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 2,421 Offline	Happy Birthday free stuff 2 today

Jan 30th, 2004, 10:05 AM	#293 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 2,885 Offline	I got half a tank of fuel and a bottle of wine. I also got a sweet but incredibly cheesy dancing introduction to all of the sales staff at the dealership, complete with those little popper things fully of exploding crepe paper being popped all over my car.

Jan 31st, 2004, 12:49 PM	#294 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 2,421 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by poki I got half a tank of fuel and a bottle of wine. I also got a sweet but incredibly cheesy dancing introduction to all of the sales staff at the dealership, complete with those little popper things fully of exploding crepe paper being popped all over my car. The dance routine is a first ! Not sure how you can interpret the value of such a gesture !!

Jan 31st, 2004, 04:30 PM	#295 (permalink)
Mega Mini Proud New Mini Owner Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bath Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 191 Offline	I got nothing thrown in. I wish I had read this before picking the car up. The car was late so I was told I could have the mini cookoo clock which I love. That is worth £45 so i will put that down as my freebie. I can't believe some of the things you guys got. I think rubber mats, supaguard and free tlc are the most practical freebies though !

Feb 1st, 2004, 06:47 PM	#297 (permalink)
Trina MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Local Time: 12:20 PM Posts: 730 Offline	Goodies! Picked up my MINI yesterday from East Bay MINI in Pleasanton, CA. What a GREAT car-buying experience! I highly recommend them. They spent at least 2 hours going over the car and manuals with me. As my MA (Matt Peterson) opened the trunk, I spied a cute MINI shopping bag. What a great surprise! I got: a cool MINI baseball hat, a MINI Mug, a miniature MINI model (that matched my car) and a full tank of gas! Very nice!

Feb 1st, 2004, 07:00 PM	#298 (permalink)
mgemie Dude with a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 194 Offline	I also managed to get some free stuff from my mini dealer: 1. Full tank of petrol 2. BMW F1 Team Umbrella 3. MINI 6CD Multichanger (long story dont ask!) 4. MINI Mousemat 5. extra 1 week road tax i think thats everything......... 2004 IB/IB MINI

Feb 2nd, 2004, 12:21 AM	#299 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 2,883 Offline	I just wanted to add to this post On collection of my MINI One on Saturday, I was given a free MINI pen set worth £20! JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Feb 2nd, 2004, 09:21 AM	#300 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 2,885 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by smartbomb The dance routine is a first ! Not sure how you can interpret the value of such a gesture !! I guess it can only be put down to one of those mastercard moments. One of them was even carrying a big pink plastic magic wand!

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