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jbensley · Sep 10th, 2004, 12:40 PM

Does anyone have any tips on which BMW/Mini dealer is best in Melbourne? Anyone have any good/bad experiences with any of them?

Also, any person at the dealership you think is good?

Many Thanks

minigolf · Sep 10th, 2004, 02:30 PM

When the Vics get online they'll sort you out, but I had a nice long test drive back in February with Harry at Doncaster MINI. The car ... JCW MCS.

jerms · Sep 10th, 2004, 07:07 PM

Mmmm... JCW

I didn't know you didn't live in Melbourne Liam - now that I actually look at your profile, I see you're from Canberra. I'll probably be heading there sometime post-election... would be good to catch up!

Sorry to steal the post on that jbensley, I'm trying to answer the same question as you at the moment!

I think the best solution in reality is to call around, tell the dealers what you're after and let them come back to you. On any given day, any dealer may beat another as far as price is concerned - I doubt that one would be consistently significantly cheaper/more expensive.

I've heard DJ (Username on MINI2: DJP) from Doncaster Mini Garage is really good, however since he is yet to reply to my message (DJ, if you're reading this, a reply would be awesome mate... lol

) I shall reserve my personal judgement.

Good luck.

Chris

MickyD · Sep 11th, 2004, 02:31 AM

I got mine through Cal Rule at Mini Garage Melbourne on Kings Way, and couldn't fault him. Nice guy, and was very helpful. MGM is also the BMW owned dealership, and I've heard very good reports about their service department. I haven't had my car serviced yet but I've been back a couple of times for very minor things (like a new interior light globe) and they've been excellent.
Like I said to someone else if you tell Cal that Michael Daniel sent you he'll probably only charge you $1000 extra

(jokin'!)

One of the other dealerships (it's 'NERE' the beach, if you get my drift), I've not heard the greatest reports about.... and in fact someone on here was doing some work at BMW head office, and allegedly this other dealer is the only one in the country whose service department does not meet the service levels that BMW demands......

jerms · Sep 11th, 2004, 02:34 AM

That someone else was me, and it was $2000 extra

Todd! · Sep 11th, 2004, 03:35 PM

G'day mate,

My advice wouldbe tostart with the one closest to your house... then worka wy from there.

Dont get the first price and go "Great, where do I sign?" Especially on floorstock.

Shop around.

I got mine from Peck & Stokes. I initially had a really poor experience there, only to be asked back by another salesman... I went from thinking about buying a cooper to purchasing a Cooper S - becasue someone who listened to what I wanted, sold me the car I was asking for, not what they felt was need to be moved from the floor.

If you dont mind a drive - jump on the Geelong road and pop into see Ben at Peck & Stokes Mini Garage... call him first on 03 5221 2111 to make sure he is in, but I'm sure he'll look after you.

Todd

jerms · Sep 12th, 2004, 03:31 AM

My easiest way to get to Geelong is as follows:

Borrow the parents car
Key any metropolitan Melbourne destination into the Satnav
The Satnav will then inevitably take me via Geelong... god knows why but it often does

Chris

Boo · Sep 12th, 2004, 07:14 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by jerms

Mmmm... JCW

I didn't know you didn't live in Melbourne Liam - now that I actually look at your profile, I see you're from Canberra. I'll probably be heading there sometime post-election... would be good to catch up!

That sounds interesting.... A politician huh

Still if you drive a MINI you must know something

Hoping to head to Canberra ??

jerms · Sep 12th, 2004, 07:58 AM

An aspiring politician I guess... still, even at uni politics level it takes up waaay too much of my time.

Getting a federal seat would be great... I was in Canberra for the federal budget earlier in the year, and god, can MP's party! In their ministerial offices, at that.

Ahh well, good to know our taxes are going somewhere beneficial. Oh, wait... what the?? <shuts up>

Todd! · Sep 12th, 2004, 08:02 AM

Where are you at Uni?

Im at RMIT City campus 3 days a week

Todd

jerms · Sep 12th, 2004, 09:11 AM

Just up the road from you... Melbourne.

I'm there pretty much all day, every day, so if you want to catch up one day, let me know!

Chris

minigolf · Sep 12th, 2004, 01:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jerms

...I didn't know you didn't live in Melbourne Liam - now that I actually look at your profile, I see you're from Canberra. I'll probably be heading there sometime post-election... would be good to catch up!...

No worries Chris.

So erm, are your political aspirations Chili Red or Indi Blue?

Hmm, they might even be BRG ... who knows?

jerms · Sep 12th, 2004, 10:19 PM

ROFLMAO!!!

Take a guess... (this could be interesting)

doona · Sep 12th, 2004, 10:49 PM

I had a really, really good experience when I purchased my MCS from David Plant at Doncaster Mini Garage.

minigolf · Sep 12th, 2004, 11:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jerms

ROFLMAO!!!

Take a guess... (this could be interesting)

Haha, that's what I was thinking. I'm just trying to establish if we should keep the discussion strictly to MINIs.

ShermanM · Sep 13th, 2004, 04:42 AM

I can say Doncaster Mini is the way to go. David in sales is really good. Another plus, is the service Manager there Peter. He owns and races a JCWS.

We also go on mini drives relgiously each month form Doncaster Mini.
May be we will see you next month?

Shermanm

CamFitz · Sep 13th, 2004, 05:40 AM

I can strongly recommend Simon and Jeff from Bib Stillwell in South Yarra.

Their service and attention to detail was beyond reproach and I could not speak highly enough of the whole experience. Coming from a service industry myself, it was amazing to experience such great, friendly staff.

KRIZT · Sep 13th, 2004, 10:40 AM

Camfriz.... are you simon or jeff from bib stillwell?!
you sound like promoting something...

BTW, For my experience... MINI GARAGE MELBOURNE is the WORST dealer that i've ever met.
No discount (Straight price. no discount at all).... Long wait ( somehow they need 5-6months for special order but well usually it takes 3 month only.)...NO Service. (The guy would not serve you until you put a deposit in front of him. BAD ATTITUDE) For my test drive, i've been asked to stop becoz they said i'm taking too long. Yeah rite 15mins is long.

Above is all my personal experience, believe it or not. but they are just suxs!!!
I swear i will ever never going back to it.

MickyD · Sep 13th, 2004, 11:59 AM

KRIZT, out of curiosity, is your date of birth in your profile correct?..........

DJP · Sep 13th, 2004, 01:42 PM

Jerms,
You have a pm

Sep 10th, 2004, 12:40 PM	#1
jbensley MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2004 Local Time: 05:28 AM Posts: 672 Offline	Dealership in Melbourne Does anyone have any tips on which BMW/Mini dealer is best in Melbourne? Anyone have any good/bad experiences with any of them? Also, any person at the dealership you think is good? Many Thanks

Sep 10th, 2004, 02:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	When the Vics get online they'll sort you out, but I had a nice long test drive back in February with Harry at Doncaster MINI. The car ... JCW MCS. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Sep 11th, 2004, 03:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 05:28 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	G'day mate, My advice wouldbe tostart with the one closest to your house... then worka wy from there. Dont get the first price and go "Great, where do I sign?" Especially on floorstock. Shop around. I got mine from Peck & Stokes. I initially had a really poor experience there, only to be asked back by another salesman... I went from thinking about buying a cooper to purchasing a Cooper S - becasue someone who listened to what I wanted, sold me the car I was asking for, not what they felt was need to be moved from the floor. If you dont mind a drive - jump on the Geelong road and pop into see Ben at Peck & Stokes Mini Garage... call him first on 03 5221 2111 to make sure he is in, but I'm sure he'll look after you. Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Sep 12th, 2004, 03:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
jerms MINI2 Political Hack Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Local Time: 05:28 AM Posts: 17 Offline	My easiest way to get to Geelong is as follows: Borrow the parents car Key any metropolitan Melbourne destination into the Satnav The Satnav will then inevitably take me via Geelong... god knows why but it often does Chris

Sep 12th, 2004, 07:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 05:28 AM Posts: 1,735 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jerms Mmmm... JCW I didn't know you didn't live in Melbourne Liam - now that I actually look at your profile, I see you're from Canberra. I'll probably be heading there sometime post-election... would be good to catch up! That sounds interesting.... A politician huh Still if you drive a MINI you must know something Hoping to head to Canberra ?? The original SWORKS

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Sep 10th, 2004, 07:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
jerms MINI2 Political Hack Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Local Time: 05:28 AM Posts: 17 Offline	Mmmm... JCW I didn't know you didn't live in Melbourne Liam - now that I actually look at your profile, I see you're from Canberra. I'll probably be heading there sometime post-election... would be good to catch up! Sorry to steal the post on that jbensley, I'm trying to answer the same question as you at the moment! I think the best solution in reality is to call around, tell the dealers what you're after and let them come back to you. On any given day, any dealer may beat another as far as price is concerned - I doubt that one would be consistently significantly cheaper/more expensive. I've heard DJ (Username on MINI2: DJP) from Doncaster Mini Garage is really good, however since he is yet to reply to my message (DJ, if you're reading this, a reply would be awesome mate... lol ) I shall reserve my personal judgement. Good luck. Chris

Sep 11th, 2004, 02:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 3,628 Offline	I got mine through Cal Rule at Mini Garage Melbourne on Kings Way, and couldn't fault him. Nice guy, and was very helpful. MGM is also the BMW owned dealership, and I've heard very good reports about their service department. I haven't had my car serviced yet but I've been back a couple of times for very minor things (like a new interior light globe) and they've been excellent. Like I said to someone else if you tell Cal that Michael Daniel sent you he'll probably only charge you $1000 extra (jokin'!) One of the other dealerships (it's 'NERE' the beach, if you get my drift), I've not heard the greatest reports about.... and in fact someone on here was doing some work at BMW head office, and allegedly this other dealer is the only one in the country whose service department does not meet the service levels that BMW demands......

Sep 11th, 2004, 02:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
jerms MINI2 Political Hack Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Local Time: 05:28 AM Posts: 17 Offline	That someone else was me, and it was $2000 extra

Sep 12th, 2004, 07:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
jerms MINI2 Political Hack Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Local Time: 05:28 AM Posts: 17 Offline	An aspiring politician I guess... still, even at uni politics level it takes up waaay too much of my time. Getting a federal seat would be great... I was in Canberra for the federal budget earlier in the year, and god, can MP's party! In their ministerial offices, at that. Ahh well, good to know our taxes are going somewhere beneficial. Oh, wait... what the?? <shuts up>

Sep 12th, 2004, 08:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 05:28 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	Where are you at Uni? Im at RMIT City campus 3 days a week Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Sep 12th, 2004, 09:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
jerms MINI2 Political Hack Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Local Time: 05:28 AM Posts: 17 Offline	Just up the road from you... Melbourne. I'm there pretty much all day, every day, so if you want to catch up one day, let me know! Chris

Sep 12th, 2004, 01:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jerms ...I didn't know you didn't live in Melbourne Liam - now that I actually look at your profile, I see you're from Canberra. I'll probably be heading there sometime post-election... would be good to catch up!... No worries Chris. So erm, are your political aspirations Chili Red or Indi Blue? Hmm, they might even be BRG ... who knows? Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Sep 12th, 2004, 10:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
jerms MINI2 Political Hack Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Local Time: 05:28 AM Posts: 17 Offline	ROFLMAO!!! Take a guess... (this could be interesting)

Sep 12th, 2004, 10:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
doona ......... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 05:28 AM Posts: 2,802 Offline	I had a really, really good experience when I purchased my MCS from David Plant at Doncaster Mini Garage.

Sep 12th, 2004, 11:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jerms ROFLMAO!!! Take a guess... (this could be interesting) Haha, that's what I was thinking. I'm just trying to establish if we should keep the discussion strictly to MINIs. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Sep 13th, 2004, 04:42 AM	#16 (permalink)
ShermanM MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne Australia Local Time: 05:28 AM Posts: 89 Offline	I can say Doncaster Mini is the way to go. David in sales is really good. Another plus, is the service Manager there Peter. He owns and races a JCWS. We also go on mini drives relgiously each month form Doncaster Mini. May be we will see you next month? Shermanm Remember to accelerateShermanM

Sep 13th, 2004, 05:40 AM	#17 (permalink)
CamFitz MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 4 Offline	I can strongly recommend Simon and Jeff from Bib Stillwell in South Yarra. Their service and attention to detail was beyond reproach and I could not speak highly enough of the whole experience. Coming from a service industry myself, it was amazing to experience such great, friendly staff.

Sep 13th, 2004, 10:40 AM	#18 (permalink)
KRIZT KRIZT Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Melbourne Victoria Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 69 Offline	Camfriz.... are you simon or jeff from bib stillwell?! you sound like promoting something... BTW, For my experience... MINI GARAGE MELBOURNE is the WORST dealer that i've ever met. No discount (Straight price. no discount at all).... Long wait ( somehow they need 5-6months for special order but well usually it takes 3 month only.)...NO Service. (The guy would not serve you until you put a deposit in front of him. BAD ATTITUDE) For my test drive, i've been asked to stop becoz they said i'm taking too long. Yeah rite 15mins is long. Above is all my personal experience, believe it or not. but they are just suxs!!! I swear i will ever never going back to it.

Sep 13th, 2004, 11:59 AM	#19 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 3,628 Offline	KRIZT, out of curiosity, is your date of birth in your profile correct?..........

Sep 13th, 2004, 01:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
DJP 2003 MWC Winner Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Melbourne Local Time: 06:28 AM Posts: 94 Offline	Jerms, You have a pm

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