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minigolf · Mar 22nd, 2004, 08:07 AM

I've not long placed my order for my MCS and was initially surprised when the dealer asked for a 10% deposit (around AU$4000). In the end I secured my order with a little under 5%, or AU$2000. In a country where $500 is usually enough to secure the deal I was just wondering what experiences other people have had in regard to placing a deposit on a new MINI.

JTT · Mar 22nd, 2004, 08:09 AM

£1000

dmanmulder · Mar 22nd, 2004, 01:06 PM

It was $500 USD to order the car. Also, that was refundable if you chose not to buy the car when it came in.

lespurgeon · Mar 23rd, 2004, 12:25 AM

$2K US,
other dealer it was $500 US.

And that just buys you a spot in line for 6 months (first dealer) or a year (second dealer).

Dutchy · Mar 23rd, 2004, 12:41 AM

I had to put down $1000 at the time of ordering and then another $1000 when the car went into production (about 9 mths later). This was from the Adelaide MINI garage.

Dutchy.

minigolf · Mar 23rd, 2004, 01:30 AM

Man that sounds like a very long wait you had there Dutchy.

brett · Mar 23rd, 2004, 01:30 AM

I put down about $3000 at Brisbane BMW. But I Just phoned up and gave them $500 every month or so. I had the big long wait ie ordered it first day it was annouced ie pricing, dates etc... and picked it up about 7 months latter

Dutchy · Mar 23rd, 2004, 03:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

Man that sounds like a very long wait you had there Dutchy.

I was also going to add, but didn't, my girlfriend and I decided to wait for 12 months to get our finances in order. At least we got onto the list early ,although still a 9 months wait min anyway.
We got the car in June last year and have enjoyed every second since.

Dutchy.

poki · Mar 23rd, 2004, 11:22 AM

They relieved me of $2000 when I ordered.

PmP · Mar 23rd, 2004, 04:37 PM

mini dealers in other countries must be very untrusting, here in northen ireland I paid zero deposit, for my first cooper, or for my cooper S second time round.

Farley · Mar 23rd, 2004, 10:34 PM

I paid $1,000 and like dmanmulder it was refundable at any time before it arrived.

ScottyB · Mar 23rd, 2004, 11:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

I've not long placed my order for my MCS and was initially surprised when the dealer asked for a 10% deposit (around AU$4000). In the end I secured my order with a little under 5%, or AU$2000. In a country where $500 is usually enough to secure the deal I was just wondering what experiences other people have had in regard to placing a deposit on a new MINI.

My dealer asked me how much I wanted to deposit. They initially suggested AUD $500, but I opted for $1000.

Windshadow · Mar 23rd, 2004, 11:26 PM

$1000

shanemcr · Mar 24th, 2004, 01:04 AM

$500 US for the car (fully refundable)

$1000 US to get them to order the JCW kit.

RickP · Mar 26th, 2004, 03:56 PM

Baron BMW/Mini in Kansas City requests a $500 refundable deposit. I'm making mine today!

moola · Mar 26th, 2004, 09:55 PM

$500 refundable deposit at Patrick MINI in Chicago. $1000 at jerky Motor City MINI in Detroit. Yet another reason not to go with them...

AidenL · Mar 26th, 2004, 11:39 PM

No deposit here..............just a phone call.................

Mini Lou · Mar 27th, 2004, 01:16 AM

Ive ordered mine in Dub, Eire too, paid €550 deposit. Only really had to pay €500 but by paying the extra €50, it means I "only" owe 29k even....I've only 1 week and 5 days to wait now!!!!

sequence · Apr 4th, 2004, 10:05 PM

$500 (Ref.) to get name on list
$500 when spec' time rolls around (non-ref this point on)

Jimbo

MickyD · Apr 5th, 2004, 02:23 AM

i paid no deposit, but then I'm ordering it through a lease company so they do all the work.

as an aside, if I lose my job or just choose not to keep the car (yeah right), I can pay $110 at anytime and hand the car back.

Mar 22nd, 2004, 08:07 AM	#1
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 09:39 PM Posts: 14,066 Offline	How much deposit did your dealer want? I've not long placed my order for my MCS and was initially surprised when the dealer asked for a 10% deposit (around AU$4000). In the end I secured my order with a little under 5%, or AU$2000. In a country where $500 is usually enough to secure the deal I was just wondering what experiences other people have had in regard to placing a deposit on a new MINI. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Mar 23rd, 2004, 12:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dutchy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nelson Bay N.S.W Local Time: 10:39 PM Posts: 334 Offline	I had to put down $1000 at the time of ordering and then another $1000 when the car went into production (about 9 mths later). This was from the Adelaide MINI garage. Dutchy. Sadly INIMINI is gone, but never forgotten.

Mar 23rd, 2004, 01:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 09:39 PM Posts: 14,066 Offline	Man that sounds like a very long wait you had there Dutchy. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Mar 23rd, 2004, 01:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 09:39 PM Posts: 2,410 Offline	I put down about $3000 at Brisbane BMW. But I Just phoned up and gave them $500 every month or so. I had the big long wait ie ordered it first day it was annouced ie pricing, dates etc... and picked it up about 7 months latter 1968 Mk1 Morris Cooper S 1310cc Downton Lake Green - White 1974 Leyland Mini 1098c Country Cream 2008 MINI Cooper S Chilli Pepper White - Black Roof

Mar 23rd, 2004, 03:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dutchy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nelson Bay N.S.W Local Time: 10:39 PM Posts: 334 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf Man that sounds like a very long wait you had there Dutchy. I was also going to add, but didn't, my girlfriend and I decided to wait for 12 months to get our finances in order. At least we got onto the list early ,although still a 9 months wait min anyway. We got the car in June last year and have enjoyed every second since. Dutchy. Sadly INIMINI is gone, but never forgotten.

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Mar 22nd, 2004, 08:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
JTT Mini B'atch Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In Da Club Local Time: 11:39 AM Posts: 218 Offline	£1000

Mar 22nd, 2004, 01:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
dmanmulder D-man Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 06:39 AM Posts: 39 Offline	It was $500 USD to order the car. Also, that was refundable if you chose not to buy the car when it came in.

Mar 23rd, 2004, 12:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
lespurgeon Off changing a nappy... Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: HI, USA Local Time: 01:39 AM Posts: 1,076 Offline	$2K US, other dealer it was $500 US. And that just buys you a spot in line for 6 months (first dealer) or a year (second dealer).

Mar 23rd, 2004, 11:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 09:39 PM Posts: 2,993 Offline	They relieved me of $2000 when I ordered.

Mar 23rd, 2004, 04:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 12:39 PM Posts: 2,698 Offline	mini dealers in other countries must be very untrusting, here in northen ireland I paid zero deposit, for my first cooper, or for my cooper S second time round.

Mar 23rd, 2004, 10:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
Farley I love my mini Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: West Hartford, CT Local Time: 06:39 AM Posts: 312 Offline	I paid $1,000 and like dmanmulder it was refundable at any time before it arrived. Coming soon to a road near you! IB/W, chrome bumper inserts, premium & cold weather packages, sport seats, DSC, spoiler!

Mar 23rd, 2004, 11:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 09:39 PM Posts: 191,616 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf I've not long placed my order for my MCS and was initially surprised when the dealer asked for a 10% deposit (around AU$4000). In the end I secured my order with a little under 5%, or AU$2000. In a country where $500 is usually enough to secure the deal I was just wondering what experiences other people have had in regard to placing a deposit on a new MINI. My dealer asked me how much I wanted to deposit. They initially suggested AUD $500, but I opted for $1000.

Mar 23rd, 2004, 11:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
Windshadow MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Newcastle Maine Local Time: 07:39 AM Posts: 2,450 Offline	$1000 S BRG/W Randolph 3 PAC NAV Mid Coast Maine, U.S.A.

Mar 24th, 2004, 01:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
shanemcr on a three hour tour Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sunny Seattle Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 1,291 Offline	$500 US for the car (fully refundable) $1000 US to get them to order the JCW kit.

Mar 26th, 2004, 03:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
RickP MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 05:39 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Baron BMW/Mini in Kansas City requests a $500 refundable deposit. I'm making mine today!

Mar 26th, 2004, 09:55 PM	#16 (permalink)
moola MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Local Time: 06:39 AM Posts: 72 Offline	$500 refundable deposit at Patrick MINI in Chicago. $1000 at jerky Motor City MINI in Detroit. Yet another reason not to go with them... '04 MINI Cooper BRG/W, CVT, cold weather package - MINE! ALL MINE!! BWA-HA-HA-HA-HAAAAAA!

Mar 26th, 2004, 11:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 12:39 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	No deposit here..............just a phone call................. *Global Moderator*

Mar 27th, 2004, 01:16 AM	#18 (permalink)
Mini Lou MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dublin Local Time: 12:39 PM Posts: 840 Offline	Ive ordered mine in Dub, Eire too, paid €550 deposit. Only really had to pay €500 but by paying the extra €50, it means I "only" owe 29k even....I've only 1 week and 5 days to wait now!!!!

Apr 4th, 2004, 10:05 PM	#19 (permalink)
sequence No Steenkin Preevileeg Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Makin' Killer Tacos Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 662 Offline	Schomp in Denver $500 (Ref.) to get name on list $500 when spec' time rolls around (non-ref this point on) Jimbo

Apr 5th, 2004, 02:23 AM	#20 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 09:39 PM Posts: 3,772 Offline	i paid no deposit, but then I'm ordering it through a lease company so they do all the work. as an aside, if I lose my job or just choose not to keep the car (yeah right), I can pay $110 at anytime and hand the car back.

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