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speacock · Feb 24th, 2004, 05:41 AM

We ordered July 23rd, our production number was for August 8th, and we picked him up in NY the 3rd of September. However the east coast is about 1 1/2 weeks closer to England due to shipping delays. So 8-10 weeks sounds reasonable.

Long Beach has a delay because of the line of people in front of you. Out of state is the best option if you want MSRP and now.

Sean

naparish · Feb 24th, 2004, 05:44 AM

I picked my MINI up in Baton Rouge 7 weeks after I placed my order, and then drove it home in 72 hours. If you want to save $$$ and time, go out of state for your MINI.

buz · Feb 24th, 2004, 05:56 AM

The economic assessment says place your order out of state.

plugot · Feb 24th, 2004, 07:32 AM

Eight to ten weeks is the normal order to delivery time. Most out of state dealers do have open allocations and will sell at MSRP. The best advice is to get on the MINIUSA website, check out their dealers listing and then call them. Tell them what you want, and ask their delivery time. Obviously closer dealers such as Phoenix and Las Vegas are more desirable as you can fly out and drive home the same day. Check out the dealer listings on this and the NAM site. A lot of people have been in the same place as you before, so take advantage of their experience. Unfortunately the SoCal dealers are pigs. So f**k 'em. Buy out of state and service it here.

billrisdon · Apr 12th, 2006, 12:21 AM

Bob Smith is now charging $3000 over MSRP. So much for establishing yourself. The salesperson did say he "might" be able to get me another $500 for my trade in. What a guy.

jimskater · Apr 30th, 2006, 06:31 PM

Brecht MINI in Escondido is now selling online via the Costco website to residents of Orange, San Diego & Riverside counties.

No mark up, no dealer add ons, no GP--but only if you go through Costco.com

Jim Ray · Apr 30th, 2006, 08:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jimskater

Brecht MINI in Escondido is now selling online via the Costco website to residents of Orange, San Diego & Riverside counties.

No mark up, no dealer add ons, no GP--but only if you go through Costco.com

That's great news Jim, now I know where our next next MINI is coming from. Our dealer here has been great to deal with, we may just buy from them and drive back to Vegas. No affiliation, just my dealer. Check their inventory online, Google for Checkered Flag MINI. Fly back here Southwest, and it will be broken in by the time you drive it back to the west coast.

Jimskater, they have one GP with no deposit placed....

Vegas in 2007!

minifan2 · Apr 30th, 2006, 10:28 PM

anyone interested in getting MINIs from herb chambers in boston?
they're advertising a S for 22, or a regular for 18....
horror service stories, but not like we're going to be getting service from there anyways
looking for folks to share shipping cost....

jimskater · Apr 30th, 2006, 11:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jim Ray

That's great news Jim, now I know where our next next MINI is coming from. Our dealer here has been great to deal with, we may just buy from them and drive back to Vegas. No affiliation, just my dealer. Check their inventory online, Google for Checkered Flag MINI. Fly back here Southwest, and it will be broken in by the time you drive it back to the west coast.

Jimskater, they have one GP with no deposit placed....

Vegas in 2007!

Costco is for residents of SD/Orange & Riverside counties, only, Jim Ray.

I have a deal in place for a GP.

Jim Ray · May 1st, 2006, 12:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by jimskater

I have a deal in place for a GP.

AprilWhine · May 1st, 2006, 12:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by jimskater

Costco is for residents of SD/Orange & Riverside counties, only, Jim Ray.

I have a deal in place for a GP.

Maybe Costco will make the same deal with Desert MINI, otherwise we'll just keep buying from Checkered Flag and driving the long way home.

gugy · May 4th, 2006, 05:43 PM

I went to Long Beach Mini, the sales person said that they don not over charge the MSRP. The only thing they charge extra is for few accessories like Ipod connection ($400) ouch! , the bonnet stripes etc.
Brecht Mini in San Diego charges over MSRP but they would not say how much over the phone.
I asked about the Costco deal, they said they will honor but I don't know if that discount will offset the overcharge.

One question: If buy out of state , do I avoid CA sales tax? On a $30k car is good money.

MINIAC · May 4th, 2006, 06:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by gugy

If buy out of state , do I avoid CA sales tax? On a $30k car is good money.

NOPE ... you have to pay sales tax to register the car

gugy · May 4th, 2006, 06:22 PM

They are smarter than us!

3dgMINI · May 4th, 2006, 06:36 PM

I live in Nevada and they wanted an extra $1,000 atleast also. I ended up ordering mine through Mini of Murray in Salt Lake City and didn't have to pay anything extra. I ordered in Feb. and it got there May 1st. So I will pick it up the 13th. Can't wait. Not bad at all for timing. I didn't mind waiting if it saved me money.

gugy · May 4th, 2006, 07:16 PM

Hi all,
I just want to let you know that I contact Costco and they said that the only MINI dealers that they offer their auto buying programs are the one in Utah and one in North Carolina.
I am puzzled by Brecth saying that they belong to the program. Are they trying to fool me?

jimskater · May 8th, 2006, 07:02 AM

Go here: http://www.costcoauto.com/index.asp?

Punch in your San Diego/Orange/Riverside County zip code & submit.

Next page will let you select "MINI" as your make, pick your model & Costco will put you in touch with the dealer.

yobtoh1977 · Feb 17th, 2007, 02:05 AM

Hi yáll,

I'm visiting from the land of OZ and was wondering if there were any good Performance parts shops around the San Diego area.
Any help would be much appreciated.

All replies thru PM please

Paul

Tit · Feb 18th, 2007, 08:32 AM

Hey Paul - try NAM as well - lots of Americans on there

jimskater · Feb 18th, 2007, 08:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by yobtoh1977 (original)

Hi yáll,

I'm visiting from the land of OZ and was wondering if there were any good Performance parts shops around the San Diego area.
Any help would be much appreciated.

All replies thru PM please

Paul

yobtoh,

All the mod work I've done to my cars has been done with mail order parts. Mini Mania, Alta, HK, etc. Ordered from the various on-line vendors. Work done by "wrenchers" in the clubs I belong to .

You'll find that's pretty much the case, I think. MINI - specific stuff is fairly rare in the stores here. Mini Mania is headquartered approx 5 - 6 hours drive north of San Diego.

Feb 24th, 2004, 05:41 AM	#21
speacock MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Riverside, CA Local Time: 12:21 PM Posts: 123 Offline	We ordered July 23rd, our production number was for August 8th, and we picked him up in NY the 3rd of September. However the east coast is about 1 1/2 weeks closer to England due to shipping delays. So 8-10 weeks sounds reasonable. Long Beach has a delay because of the line of people in front of you. Out of state is the best option if you want MSRP and now. Sean Last edited by speacock : Feb 24th, 2004 at 03:38 PM.

Feb 24th, 2004, 05:44 AM	#22 (permalink)
naparish MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oakland, CA Local Time: 12:21 PM Posts: 97 Offline	Ordering time I picked my MINI up in Baton Rouge 7 weeks after I placed my order, and then drove it home in 72 hours. If you want to save $$$ and time, go out of state for your MINI. Forget world peace -- visualize using your turn signals! Late 2003 BRG/W MCS from Brian Harris Mini in Baton Rouge, LA now at home in Oakland, CA

Feb 24th, 2004, 07:32 AM	#24 (permalink)
plugot MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SoCal Local Time: 12:21 PM Posts: 163 Offline	Eight to ten weeks is the normal order to delivery time. Most out of state dealers do have open allocations and will sell at MSRP. The best advice is to get on the MINIUSA website, check out their dealers listing and then call them. Tell them what you want, and ask their delivery time. Obviously closer dealers such as Phoenix and Las Vegas are more desirable as you can fly out and drive home the same day. Check out the dealer listings on this and the NAM site. A lot of people have been in the same place as you before, so take advantage of their experience. Unfortunately the SoCal dealers are pigs. So f**k 'em. Buy out of state and service it here. 2004 Chilli Red MCS/ White. Cordoba Leather Interior. Sport, premium, cold package, driving lights, & stripes. visit us at USBLUESTATES.COM

Apr 30th, 2006, 06:31 PM	#26 (permalink)
jimskater 'til death do us part Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 11:21 AM Posts: 6,534 Offline	Brecht MINI in Escondido is now selling online via the Costco website to residents of Orange, San Diego & Riverside counties. No mark up, no dealer add ons, no GP--but only if you go through Costco.com www.scmm.org GP 0101

Apr 30th, 2006, 11:25 PM	#29 (permalink)
jimskater 'til death do us part Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 11:21 AM Posts: 6,534 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jim Ray That's great news Jim, now I know where our next next MINI is coming from. Our dealer here has been great to deal with, we may just buy from them and drive back to Vegas. No affiliation, just my dealer. Check their inventory online, Google for Checkered Flag MINI. Fly back here Southwest, and it will be broken in by the time you drive it back to the west coast. Jimskater, they have one GP with no deposit placed.... Vegas in 2007! Costco is for residents of SD/Orange & Riverside counties, only, Jim Ray. I have a deal in place for a GP. www.scmm.org GP 0101

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Feb 24th, 2004, 05:56 AM	#23 (permalink)
buz Poco Loco Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern California Local Time: 12:21 PM Posts: 137 Offline	The economic assessment says place your order out of state.

Apr 12th, 2006, 12:21 AM	#25 (permalink)
billrisdon MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Local Time: 07:21 PM Posts: 1 Offline	Bob Smith is now charging $3000 over MSRP. So much for establishing yourself. The salesperson did say he "might" be able to get me another $500 for my trade in. What a guy.

Apr 30th, 2006, 08:24 PM	#27 (permalink)
Jim Ray AprilWhine's Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Where the wind blows Local Time: 12:21 PM Posts: 1,531 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jimskater Brecht MINI in Escondido is now selling online via the Costco website to residents of Orange, San Diego & Riverside counties. No mark up, no dealer add ons, no GP--but only if you go through Costco.com That's great news Jim, now I know where our next next MINI is coming from. Our dealer here has been great to deal with, we may just buy from them and drive back to Vegas. No affiliation, just my dealer. Check their inventory online, Google for Checkered Flag MINI. Fly back here Southwest, and it will be broken in by the time you drive it back to the west coast. Jimskater, they have one GP with no deposit placed.... Vegas in 2007!

Apr 30th, 2006, 10:28 PM	#28 (permalink)
minifan2 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Local Time: 07:21 PM Posts: 3 Offline	anyone interested in getting MINIs from herb chambers in boston? they're advertising a S for 22, or a regular for 18.... horror service stories, but not like we're going to be getting service from there anyways looking for folks to share shipping cost....

May 1st, 2006, 12:10 AM	#30 (permalink)
Jim Ray AprilWhine's Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Where the wind blows Local Time: 12:21 PM Posts: 1,531 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jimskater I have a deal in place for a GP.

May 1st, 2006, 12:37 AM	#31 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 01:21 PM Posts: 16,078 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jimskater Costco is for residents of SD/Orange & Riverside counties, only, Jim Ray. I have a deal in place for a GP. Maybe Costco will make the same deal with Desert MINI, otherwise we'll just keep buying from Checkered Flag and driving the long way home. Global Moderator

May 4th, 2006, 05:43 PM	#32 (permalink)
gugy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Local Time: 12:21 PM Posts: 17 Offline	I went to Long Beach Mini, the sales person said that they don not over charge the MSRP. The only thing they charge extra is for few accessories like Ipod connection ($400) ouch! , the bonnet stripes etc. Brecht Mini in San Diego charges over MSRP but they would not say how much over the phone. I asked about the Costco deal, they said they will honor but I don't know if that discount will offset the overcharge. One question: If buy out of state , do I avoid CA sales tax? On a $30k car is good money.

May 4th, 2006, 06:13 PM	#33 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 11:21 AM Posts: 8,615 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by gugy If buy out of state , do I avoid CA sales tax? On a $30k car is good money. NOPE ... you have to pay sales tax to register the car

May 4th, 2006, 06:22 PM	#34 (permalink)
gugy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Local Time: 12:21 PM Posts: 17 Offline	They are smarter than us!

May 4th, 2006, 06:36 PM	#35 (permalink)
3dgMINI MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Local Time: 12:21 PM Posts: 7 Offline	Mini of Murray - Salt Lake City I live in Nevada and they wanted an extra $1,000 atleast also. I ended up ordering mine through Mini of Murray in Salt Lake City and didn't have to pay anything extra. I ordered in Feb. and it got there May 1st. So I will pick it up the 13th. Can't wait. Not bad at all for timing. I didn't mind waiting if it saved me money.

May 4th, 2006, 07:16 PM	#36 (permalink)
gugy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Local Time: 12:21 PM Posts: 17 Offline	Hi all, I just want to let you know that I contact Costco and they said that the only MINI dealers that they offer their auto buying programs are the one in Utah and one in North Carolina. I am puzzled by Brecth saying that they belong to the program. Are they trying to fool me?

May 8th, 2006, 07:02 AM	#37 (permalink)
jimskater 'til death do us part Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 11:21 AM Posts: 6,534 Offline	Go here: http://www.costcoauto.com/index.asp? Punch in your San Diego/Orange/Riverside County zip code & submit. Next page will let you select "MINI" as your make, pick your model & Costco will put you in touch with the dealer. www.scmm.org GP 0101

Feb 17th, 2007, 02:05 AM	#38 (permalink)
yobtoh1977 And I'm off again........ My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Adelaide Local Time: 05:51 AM Posts: 54 Offline	Hi yáll, I'm visiting from the land of OZ and was wondering if there were any good Performance parts shops around the San Diego area. Any help would be much appreciated. All replies thru PM please Paul

Feb 18th, 2007, 08:32 AM	#39 (permalink)
Tit Still kickin' along Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 06:21 AM Posts: 3,087 Offline	Hey Paul - try NAM as well - lots of Americans on there

Feb 18th, 2007, 08:14 PM	#40 (permalink)
jimskater 'til death do us part Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 11:21 AM Posts: 6,534 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by yobtoh1977 (original) Hi yáll, I'm visiting from the land of OZ and was wondering if there were any good Performance parts shops around the San Diego area. Any help would be much appreciated. All replies thru PM please Paul yobtoh, All the mod work I've done to my cars has been done with mail order parts. Mini Mania, Alta, HK, etc. Ordered from the various on-line vendors. Work done by "wrenchers" in the clubs I belong to . You'll find that's pretty much the case, I think. MINI - specific stuff is fairly rare in the stores here. Mini Mania is headquartered approx 5 - 6 hours drive north of San Diego. www.scmm.org GP 0101

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