[azzurribaggio]

Hi guys,

Below is a breakdown of the car I'd like to purchase. Now I have a few questions.
Did everyone who purchased their MINIs here start the negotiations off by asking for a dealers best price above the base INVOICE price (minus the options, just the base price)and work from there? Also this might be a stupid question but has anyone bought their MINIs below INVOICE price? I recently bought a 2004 BMW 330ci and this was my strategy when I bought my car and it worked very well. Now I don't know what the demand for the MINI is but I recently got an email from a dealer where he said straight off the prices on MINIs are not negotiable and that they sell them for the MSRP price and nothing else. I wanted to know if that was true or not.

Also does anyone know if this forum has any resident MINI salespeople which I can ask about these questions?

Thanks so much for the advice I'm looking forward to joining the MINI world are well!!! Great cars!!!

2005 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback


Base Price MSRP:$16,449 INVOICE$14,887
Destination MSRP:$550 INVOICE$550
Selected Options MSRP:$4,350 INVOICE:$3,915
Total Price MSRP:$21,349 INVOICE:$19,352

Selected Options

205 Transmission: CVA MSRP:$1,300 INVOICE:$1,170
609 Navigation System MSRP:$1,700 INVOICE:$1,530
ZPP Premium Package w/547/609 MSRP:$1,350 INVOICE:$1,215

Included Options
STDEN Engine: 1.6L I-4 16V OHC STD STD
STDTR Tires:175/65R15 All SeasonSTD STD
306 Wheels: 15" 7-Hole Alloy STD STD
STDST Front Bucket Seats STD STD
K7~~ Leatherette Upholstery STD STD
PAINT Monotone Paint Application STD STD
382 White Roof N/C N/C


Selected Colors
Description MSRP Invoice

Exterior Chili Red N/C N/C
Interior Leatherette Black

[Rennie]

I'm currently awaiting delivery of my MC which I ordered in the US (NJ) on Nov 20, 2004. From my experience, and from what I've read on these forums, the price for a MINI is the MSRP, and even higher in some areas (like California). Also, your base invoice price for an MC of $16,449 has been raised to 16,950. And I believe beginning this month, the base invoice price is being raised to $17,500 (or may have been raised already....I read this at motoringfile.com). I'm sure there are many people on this forum who can give you better information.

[Themikanic]

Hey Azzurribaggio, try posting your message on one of the other more popular sections of the Forum. EG the Mini Cooper section, you'll probably get more responses there........Mike

[Rakey]

I ordered in November, I went round 4 dealers, none were able to move on price even though I told them I had a £23k order to place if someone gave me the better deal.

The only thing that is up for discussion is dealer fit parts

[Hat]

..... & possibly TLC, although officially they're not allowed to discount on this

ssshhhh...