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~sugar~ · Jul 16th, 2002, 11:10 PM

I went to my dealership today. I was informed that there WILL be an increase in price for the 2003 mini's starting in September. Due to our monsoons and their satellite going out, she was unable to tell me the price difference and what changes will be made to the coopers. Therefore, I am going to put my deposit down by the end of this month so I can have a 2002 Cooper. Yeah!!!!

If I get any more info I will post it, but I doubt it. Might want to contact other dealers for more info, they probably attended the satellite meeting.

EBMCS03 · Jul 17th, 2002, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ~sugar~
Therefore, I am going to put my deposit down by the end of this month so I can have a 2002 Cooper. Yeah!!!!

Ya I heard about that too.. but putting down a deposit now will get u a 2002? sept isnt very far away... where are u ordering from that u can get a car before sept build? I actually know a place too but wasnt able to work out a delivery I wanted so 2003 for me.

~sugar~ · Jul 17th, 2002, 07:53 AM

Yeah, if I order it this week it will go into the august production and I will receive it October/November. I'm ordering from Mini of Scottsdale here in AZ.

spanky2k · Jul 17th, 2002, 07:57 AM

The 2003 will surely have less problems and will only be a few quid more. £50 tops methinks.

Gary Tate · Jul 17th, 2002, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by spanky2k
The 2003 will surely have less problems and will only be a few quid more. £50 tops methinks.

it seems that most of the troubles posted here have been outside of the US....few exceptions 5sp linkage, cold start and a few cracked windscreens...these being resolved by BMW.
are there different specs for the US cars?

~sugar~ · Jul 17th, 2002, 08:07 AM

They said there was going to be changes. But nobody could tell me what they were.

eltel · Jul 17th, 2002, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gary Tate

it seems that most of the troubles posted here have been outside of the US....few exceptions 5sp linkage, cold start and a few cracked windscreens...these being resolved by BMW.
are there different specs for the US cars?

Just one big one - LHD

MGB Boy · Jul 17th, 2002, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by spanky2k
The 2003 will surely have less problems and will only be a few quid more. £50 tops methinks.

£50 tops may be the case in the UK, but dealers in the US and Canada have been talking in the range of 2-4% increase in base price costs, and 0% increase on options. 3% on the $16300 base price of a Cooper is $489 (£310), 3% on the $19300 base price of a Cooper S is $579 (£367). Not huge, but worth thinking about. That's more than the Cold Weather Package costs, for example...

-Ricardo

EBMCS03 · Jul 17th, 2002, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MGB Boy

but dealers in the US and Canada have been talking in the range of 2-4%

Hummm I just spoke with my salesman today and I asked him about the up in price for the 03' and he said he was told $100 plus an extra Key...

Wait so the 2002 MINIs come with just 1 key right now? and only $100 increase?? anyone else heard the same information?? thats not what I've been reading here... I've read 2-4% increase several times...

MGB Boy · Jul 17th, 2002, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by UCSDxB0i

Wait so the 2002 MINIs come with just 1 key right now? and only $100 increase?? anyone else heard the same information?? thats not what I've been reading here... I've read 2-4% increase several times...

I've heard the second key thing, but nothing firm on the price. They come with three keys, but only one fancy key. One full-featured key with the little built in remote stuff, one standard key with no extra stuff (just a normal key), and one credit card type plastic emergency key. A lot of people have been cheesed off because a second fancy key is really really expensive...

-Ricardo

AidenL · Jul 17th, 2002, 05:13 PM

I think the extra remote key alone would be well worth $100.00.......

MGB Boy · Jul 17th, 2002, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
I think the extra remote key alone would be well worth $100.00.......

Absolutely, given that US dealers are currently charging more than that to buy a second one!

-Ricardo

Mini1380 · Jul 17th, 2002, 05:28 PM

$128 for my second key. The best part about the second key (full function) is that you aren't forced to lock the car door by using the key in the exterior lock. The car makers way of making sure stupid people won't lock their car keys in the car.

Technomage · Jul 17th, 2002, 06:23 PM

I just called Long Beach MINI (reviewed on this forum as one of the best MINI Dealers in the US) and they said they have not gotten any offical word on 2003 models. I have a good relationship with them and all they know is that cars ordered in September will almost deffinatly be 2003's. They expect the cupholder to be changed and all changes that have been made in the 2002 models (fixed seats, ect...) will be in the 2003's but thats only what they expect, not know for sure.

EBMCS03 · Jul 17th, 2002, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Technomage
I just called Long Beach MINI (reviewed on this forum as one of the best MINI Dealers in the US) and they said they have not gotten any offical word on 2003 models.

Hahah Oh ya?? who'd u talk to? thats also my dealer... LOL I spoke with Anthony today... thats just what he told me...

Technomage · Jul 17th, 2002, 08:27 PM

UCSDxB0i,
Matt is my guy there, realy great to deal with. It seems everyone at Long Beach is cool to work with.

binkydognose · Jul 17th, 2002, 08:28 PM

Sigh....
Mini North Scottsdale mentioned that they would know more about 2003 models/pricing after a video conference to have occurred yesterday afternoon. Also said that it could be 10 months before we get to order our MCS ...sigh...
We placed a deposit in May of this year. On the bright side they've also petitioned MINI to increase their current allotment of 10 MCSs per month.
Looking forward to motoring with the other Phoenix Minis!

Mike

EBMCS03 · Jul 17th, 2002, 08:34 PM

Technomage: haha Ya I wanted to deal with Matt becuase of the good things I heard abour him from this board... but then the day i called he wasnt in... I was told he would be in at 4 and then when i called back at 4 i was told he left for the day alredy... So i was like WHAT!!! and i got impatient and just talked with Anthony who put me on the list... Very Nice guy to talk to... very helpful... so I dont mind... like you said I'm sure everyone at Long Beach is GREAT!! Cant wait cant wait!!!

binkydognose: Ya I was told 6 to 8 months at Long Beach too... YIKES...

but I ask them realisticly... will it take that long and they said no.. hehehe told me to keep in touch with them hopefully it really wont take taht long. cuz i cant wiat that long!!

Technomage · Jul 17th, 2002, 09:14 PM

My 7 months of waiting will be up in September at Long Beach. Im around 530 on there list.

Mark_Ohio · Jul 18th, 2002, 08:41 AM

don't most auto makers keep the specs pretty close for model changes, atleast for the first few years. I haven't ever heard of a car that has went through major changes every new model year.

Mark_Ohio

Jul 16th, 2002, 11:10 PM	#1
~sugar~ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Local Time: 01:36 PM Posts: 317 Offline	2003 production I went to my dealership today. I was informed that there WILL be an increase in price for the 2003 mini's starting in September. Due to our monsoons and their satellite going out, she was unable to tell me the price difference and what changes will be made to the coopers. Therefore, I am going to put my deposit down by the end of this month so I can have a 2002 Cooper. Yeah!!!! If I get any more info I will post it, but I doubt it. Might want to contact other dealers for more info, they probably attended the satellite meeting.

Jul 17th, 2002, 01:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 01:36 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Re: 2003 production Quote: Originally posted by ~sugar~ Therefore, I am going to put my deposit down by the end of this month so I can have a 2002 Cooper. Yeah!!!! Ya I heard about that too.. but putting down a deposit now will get u a 2002? sept isnt very far away... where are u ordering from that u can get a car before sept build? I actually know a place too but wasnt able to work out a delivery I wanted so 2003 for me.

Jul 17th, 2002, 07:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
spanky2k MINI2 Crash Test Driver Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brighton Local Time: 09:36 PM Posts: 1,384 Offline	The 2003 will surely have less problems and will only be a few quid more. £50 tops methinks. Spanky2k Officially the worst MINI driver in the Universe!!!

Jul 17th, 2002, 08:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Gary Tate MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Millington TN Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 285 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by spanky2k The 2003 will surely have less problems and will only be a few quid more. £50 tops methinks. it seems that most of the troubles posted here have been outside of the US....few exceptions 5sp linkage, cold start and a few cracked windscreens...these being resolved by BMW. are there different specs for the US cars? Gary from Memphis – Chili Red S White top SP/PP delivered 7/30/2002

Jul 17th, 2002, 10:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
MGB Boy heterochromic & loving it Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: at the rink Local Time: 04:36 PM Posts: 4,226 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by spanky2k The 2003 will surely have less problems and will only be a few quid more. £50 tops methinks. £50 tops may be the case in the UK, but dealers in the US and Canada have been talking in the range of 2-4% increase in base price costs, and 0% increase on options. 3% on the $16300 base price of a Cooper is $489 (£310), 3% on the $19300 base price of a Cooper S is $579 (£367). Not huge, but worth thinking about. That's more than the Cold Weather Package costs, for example... -Ricardo 06 MCS-W/77 MGB/69 MGB-GT "2 minutes by yourself and...you feel shame, you know...and then you get free"

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Jul 17th, 2002, 07:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
~sugar~ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Local Time: 01:36 PM Posts: 317 Offline	Yeah, if I order it this week it will go into the august production and I will receive it October/November. I'm ordering from Mini of Scottsdale here in AZ.

Jul 17th, 2002, 08:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
~sugar~ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Local Time: 01:36 PM Posts: 317 Offline	They said there was going to be changes. But nobody could tell me what they were.

Jul 17th, 2002, 08:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 06:36 AM Posts: 1,593 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Gary Tate it seems that most of the troubles posted here have been outside of the US....few exceptions 5sp linkage, cold start and a few cracked windscreens...these being resolved by BMW. are there different specs for the US cars? Just one big one - LHD

Jul 17th, 2002, 02:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 01:36 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MGB Boy but dealers in the US and Canada have been talking in the range of 2-4% Hummm I just spoke with my salesman today and I asked him about the up in price for the 03' and he said he was told $100 plus an extra Key... Wait so the 2002 MINIs come with just 1 key right now? and only $100 increase?? anyone else heard the same information?? thats not what I've been reading here... I've read 2-4% increase several times...

Jul 17th, 2002, 05:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
MGB Boy heterochromic & loving it Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: at the rink Local Time: 04:36 PM Posts: 4,226 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by UCSDxB0i Wait so the 2002 MINIs come with just 1 key right now? and only $100 increase?? anyone else heard the same information?? thats not what I've been reading here... I've read 2-4% increase several times... I've heard the second key thing, but nothing firm on the price. They come with three keys, but only one fancy key. One full-featured key with the little built in remote stuff, one standard key with no extra stuff (just a normal key), and one credit card type plastic emergency key. A lot of people have been cheesed off because a second fancy key is really really expensive... -Ricardo 06 MCS-W/77 MGB/69 MGB-GT "2 minutes by yourself and...you feel shame, you know...and then you get free"

Jul 17th, 2002, 05:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 09:36 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	I think the extra remote key alone would be well worth $100.00....... *Global Moderator*

Jul 17th, 2002, 05:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
MGB Boy heterochromic & loving it Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: at the rink Local Time: 04:36 PM Posts: 4,226 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL I think the extra remote key alone would be well worth $100.00....... Absolutely, given that US dealers are currently charging more than that to buy a second one! -Ricardo 06 MCS-W/77 MGB/69 MGB-GT "2 minutes by yourself and...you feel shame, you know...and then you get free"

Jul 17th, 2002, 05:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mini1380 Living in Mini Wasteland Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arkansas Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 346 Offline	$128 for my second key. The best part about the second key (full function) is that you aren't forced to lock the car door by using the key in the exterior lock. The car makers way of making sure stupid people won't lock their car keys in the car. Sold the Cooper. Now driving the Traveller. I mean Clubman.

Jul 17th, 2002, 06:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
Technomage CVT is gone, S hole now.. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Culver City, CA Local Time: 01:36 PM Posts: 181 Offline	I just called Long Beach MINI (reviewed on this forum as one of the best MINI Dealers in the US) and they said they have not gotten any offical word on 2003 models. I have a good relationship with them and all they know is that cars ordered in September will almost deffinatly be 2003's. They expect the cupholder to be changed and all changes that have been made in the 2002 models (fixed seats, ect...) will be in the 2003's but thats only what they expect, not know for sure. -Technomage turned due to CVT problems Now Stylein in MCS CR/W All options except NAV and PDC. Garmin 2610 NAV. My MINI Adventure so far: http://www.bradherman.net/MINI

Jul 17th, 2002, 07:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 01:36 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Technomage I just called Long Beach MINI (reviewed on this forum as one of the best MINI Dealers in the US) and they said they have not gotten any offical word on 2003 models. Hahah Oh ya?? who'd u talk to? thats also my dealer... LOL I spoke with Anthony today... thats just what he told me...

Jul 17th, 2002, 08:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
Technomage CVT is gone, S hole now.. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Culver City, CA Local Time: 01:36 PM Posts: 181 Offline	UCSDxB0i, Matt is my guy there, realy great to deal with. It seems everyone at Long Beach is cool to work with. -Technomage turned due to CVT problems Now Stylein in MCS CR/W All options except NAV and PDC. Garmin 2610 NAV. My MINI Adventure so far: http://www.bradherman.net/MINI

Jul 17th, 2002, 08:28 PM	#17 (permalink)
binkydognose Dry Heat Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Phoenix Arizona USA Local Time: 01:36 PM Posts: 198 Offline	Sigh.... Mini North Scottsdale mentioned that they would know more about 2003 models/pricing after a video conference to have occurred yesterday afternoon. Also said that it could be 10 months before we get to order our MCS ...sigh... We placed a deposit in May of this year. On the bright side they've also petitioned MINI to increase their current allotment of 10 MCSs per month. Looking forward to motoring with the other Phoenix Minis! Mike

Jul 17th, 2002, 08:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 01:36 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Technomage: haha Ya I wanted to deal with Matt becuase of the good things I heard abour him from this board... but then the day i called he wasnt in... I was told he would be in at 4 and then when i called back at 4 i was told he left for the day alredy... So i was like WHAT!!! and i got impatient and just talked with Anthony who put me on the list... Very Nice guy to talk to... very helpful... so I dont mind... like you said I'm sure everyone at Long Beach is GREAT!! Cant wait cant wait!!! binkydognose: Ya I was told 6 to 8 months at Long Beach too... YIKES... but I ask them realisticly... will it take that long and they said no.. hehehe told me to keep in touch with them hopefully it really wont take taht long. cuz i cant wiat that long!!

Jul 17th, 2002, 09:14 PM	#19 (permalink)
Technomage CVT is gone, S hole now.. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Culver City, CA Local Time: 01:36 PM Posts: 181 Offline	My 7 months of waiting will be up in September at Long Beach. Im around 530 on there list. -Technomage turned due to CVT problems Now Stylein in MCS CR/W All options except NAV and PDC. Garmin 2610 NAV. My MINI Adventure so far: http://www.bradherman.net/MINI

Jul 18th, 2002, 08:41 AM	#20 (permalink)
Mark_Ohio MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ohio Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 53 Offline	don't most auto makers keep the specs pretty close for model changes, atleast for the first few years. I haven't ever heard of a car that has went through major changes every new model year. Mark_Ohio

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