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McD · Oct 26th, 2003, 10:22 AM

I shopped at Niello last January and the salesman gave me some excellent advice.
He advised me that if I wanted to pay MSRP, I should go to East Bay MINI.

(I did. Ordered an MCS and have been waiting ever since.)

Sejanus · Oct 27th, 2003, 04:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by McD

I shopped at Niello last January and the salesman gave me some excellent advice.
He advised me that if I wanted to pay MSRP, I should go to East Bay MINI.

(I did. Ordered an MCS and have been waiting ever since.)

Cool.

So are there any MINIs in Dixon yet?

McD · Oct 27th, 2003, 09:09 AM

Last week of January, 2003 - Order MCS from East Bay MINI
Last week of July, 2003 - In driveway washing 4Runner, the garage door across the street starts opening and see 2002 BRG MC in garage as neighbors pull in their driveway.
Last week of July, 2003 - (10 seconds later) make rude exclamation, then go across the street to congratulate them on their new purchase.

So to answer your question, there's at least one in Dixon that I know of. Next month there will be two, right across the street from each other. (Mine's on the OTELLO. Should be going through the Panama Canal about now)

Sejanus · Oct 28th, 2003, 05:18 AM

Good for you! The wait is murder ain't it? Anyway, If you see a red/white MC cruising around H st. that'll be me visiting some friends.

WillWander · Nov 1st, 2003, 02:31 AM

Okay, thanks Olddad. I can clearly see your argument. Curious, can the Portland dealer get you a Calif. Spec. Mini (smog)? Are you getting a better deal on sales tax too? 'Cause THAT would be real cool! Motor-on!

tavis1 · Nov 1st, 2003, 05:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by WillWander

Okay, thanks Olddad. I can clearly see your argument. Curious, can the Portland dealer get you a Calif. Spec. Mini (smog)? Are you getting a better deal on sales tax too? 'Cause THAT would be real cool! Motor-on!

It does not matter what state you buy it from you have to have it smoged in CA, don't worry though, every MINI is "smog leagal" its just a matter of the certificate. For the taxes you have to pay there taxes if you drive it off the lot and they give you a certificate and you have to make up the differance between CA and ORG taxes. For example: If ORG charges $1500 and then when you go to register it, they take how much the taxes would have been if you bought it here, say $2000, and they subtract $1500 so that leaves $500 you have to pay at registration. If you have it trucked in, then you don't have to pay ORG taxes but, have to pay the whole $2000 in one shot at registration.

Tavis1

lotatoys · Nov 3rd, 2003, 02:22 PM

Just a quick FYI...Oregon has no sales tax, the main reason many Californians chose to purchase there. You're right about having to pay the taxes if you return to California right away. There are two options however! First one is to join the military and make Oregon your home of record. Gets you out of paying the California tax if you're stationed here. Of course that may not be worth the hassle to most folks so the other way is to keep the vehicle out of state for 90 days. After that, it can be registered as a used car with the one-time fees California charges (environmental impact, plus registration I think).
Don't quote me on this as the rules always seem to change. Good luck (you'll need it) to anyone buyig from Niello.

mczinn · Nov 4th, 2003, 05:41 PM

I would be interested in hearing people's service experiences at Niello. I just got my MSC and will most likely be taking it here for most of the services. Are they courteous? Have they been able to fix most problems on the first try (without causing other damage)? Are they knowledgeable about MINI problems? Do they fix things without question or do they try to say that everything is "normal" when it isn't? Thanks!

Sejanus · Nov 4th, 2003, 09:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mczinn

I would be interested in hearing people's service experiences at Niello. I just got my MSC and will most likely be taking it here for most of the services. Are they courteous? Have they been able to fix most problems on the first try (without causing other damage)? Are they knowledgeable about MINI problems? Do they fix things without question or do they try to say that everything is "normal" when it isn't? Thanks!

Check out this thread...

Niello Service Dept.

and to those comments I'd add I've had good service since then as well.

Rikshaman · Nov 4th, 2003, 09:42 PM

Yeah EAST BAY MINI rocks
Thats where i bought my Silver MC from them for 26 out the door,

Fully loaded, we got a great by,
( Some poor man mist have lost his job because he couldnt pay for it)
BUT now we got it

Oct 26th, 2003, 10:22 AM	#241
McD MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dixon, CA Local Time: 03:12 PM Posts: 38 Offline	Good Advice from Niello I shopped at Niello last January and the salesman gave me some excellent advice. He advised me that if I wanted to pay MSRP, I should go to East Bay MINI. (I did. Ordered an MCS and have been waiting ever since.)

Nov 1st, 2003, 02:31 AM	#245 (permalink)
WillWander MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern California Local Time: 02:12 PM Posts: 5 Offline	Ahh... Okay, thanks Olddad. I can clearly see your argument. Curious, can the Portland dealer get you a Calif. Spec. Mini (smog)? Are you getting a better deal on sales tax too? 'Cause THAT would be real cool! Motor-on!

Nov 3rd, 2003, 02:22 PM	#247 (permalink)
lotatoys MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Northern California Local Time: 03:12 PM Posts: 204 Offline	Just a quick FYI...Oregon has no sales tax, the main reason many Californians chose to purchase there. You're right about having to pay the taxes if you return to California right away. There are two options however! First one is to join the military and make Oregon your home of record. Gets you out of paying the California tax if you're stationed here. Of course that may not be worth the hassle to most folks so the other way is to keep the vehicle out of state for 90 days. After that, it can be registered as a used car with the one-time fees California charges (environmental impact, plus registration I think). Don't quote me on this as the rules always seem to change. Good luck (you'll need it) to anyone buyig from Niello. '03 "S" DS/DS. NAV, Sport, Cold & Premium packages. Love it!

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Oct 27th, 2003, 04:12 AM	#242 (permalink)
Sejanus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 03:12 PM Posts: 4,231 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by McD I shopped at Niello last January and the salesman gave me some excellent advice. He advised me that if I wanted to pay MSRP, I should go to East Bay MINI. (I did. Ordered an MCS and have been waiting ever since.) Cool. So are there any MINIs in Dixon yet?

Oct 27th, 2003, 09:09 AM	#243 (permalink)
McD MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dixon, CA Local Time: 03:12 PM Posts: 38 Offline	Last week of January, 2003 - Order MCS from East Bay MINI Last week of July, 2003 - In driveway washing 4Runner, the garage door across the street starts opening and see 2002 BRG MC in garage as neighbors pull in their driveway. Last week of July, 2003 - (10 seconds later) make rude exclamation, then go across the street to congratulate them on their new purchase. So to answer your question, there's at least one in Dixon that I know of. Next month there will be two, right across the street from each other. (Mine's on the OTELLO. Should be going through the Panama Canal about now)

Oct 28th, 2003, 05:18 AM	#244 (permalink)
Sejanus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 03:12 PM Posts: 4,231 Offline	Good for you! The wait is murder ain't it? Anyway, If you see a red/white MC cruising around H st. that'll be me visiting some friends.

Nov 1st, 2003, 05:26 AM	#246 (permalink)
tavis1 a.k.a Handsome Rob Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Helms Deep Local Time: 03:12 PM Posts: 2,946 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by WillWander Okay, thanks Olddad. I can clearly see your argument. Curious, can the Portland dealer get you a Calif. Spec. Mini (smog)? Are you getting a better deal on sales tax too? 'Cause THAT would be real cool! Motor-on! It does not matter what state you buy it from you have to have it smoged in CA, don't worry though, every MINI is "smog leagal" its just a matter of the certificate. For the taxes you have to pay there taxes if you drive it off the lot and they give you a certificate and you have to make up the differance between CA and ORG taxes. For example: If ORG charges $1500 and then when you go to register it, they take how much the taxes would have been if you bought it here, say $2000, and they subtract $1500 so that leaves $500 you have to pay at registration. If you have it trucked in, then you don't have to pay ORG taxes but, have to pay the whole $2000 in one shot at registration. Tavis1

Nov 4th, 2003, 05:41 PM	#248 (permalink)
mczinn MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Davis, Calif. Local Time: 02:12 PM Posts: 189 Offline	I would be interested in hearing people's service experiences at Niello. I just got my MSC and will most likely be taking it here for most of the services. Are they courteous? Have they been able to fix most problems on the first try (without causing other damage)? Are they knowledgeable about MINI problems? Do they fix things without question or do they try to say that everything is "normal" when it isn't? Thanks!

Nov 4th, 2003, 09:37 PM	#249 (permalink)
Sejanus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 03:12 PM Posts: 4,231 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mczinn I would be interested in hearing people's service experiences at Niello. I just got my MSC and will most likely be taking it here for most of the services. Are they courteous? Have they been able to fix most problems on the first try (without causing other damage)? Are they knowledgeable about MINI problems? Do they fix things without question or do they try to say that everything is "normal" when it isn't? Thanks! Check out this thread... Niello Service Dept. and to those comments I'd add I've had good service since then as well.

Nov 4th, 2003, 09:42 PM	#250 (permalink)
Rikshaman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose CA Local Time: 03:12 PM Posts: 50 Offline	Yeah EAST BAY MINI rocks Thats where i bought my Silver MC from them for 26 out the door, Fully loaded, we got a great by, ( Some poor man mist have lost his job because he couldnt pay for it) BUT now we got it

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