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Hat · Oct 19th, 2006, 10:02 AM

Reports on Motoring File & What Car that there are 'less than 100 Mini Ones' available with production of the new One not due until next year. is there any reality behind this story?

Root Ginger · Oct 19th, 2006, 08:10 PM

I don't see how as it's already been said that MINI can produce both the new and old car on the same production line. As the cars are built to order too seems a bit strange to me.

zyo · Oct 19th, 2006, 08:30 PM

Was this from a dealer trying to flog you a ONE. I remember being told that there were only two Mini 30's in the country back in July/August of 1989 and if i wanted one i'd have to purchase quickly, in the end i bought a new G reg Mini Flame but i noticed that they were still selling Mini 30's on H reg plates so i think the sales man was telling porkies( I know it sounds unlikely, a dealer not telling the truth)

I love MINI, Laura · Oct 20th, 2006, 09:27 AM

I heard that they were running out of Ones and will be out of Ones for a while until the New R56 One comes out next year. This is the reason I sold my MINI One as they were becoming rarer and I thought it was a good idea as they are hard to get hold of.

minicabrio · Oct 20th, 2006, 09:41 AM

I don't know what the final production date is for the current MINI One, but rather than running out of Ones, MINI will be running out of One build slots.

There will be a period between the current model and the R56 next year when Ones will not be available.

SoggyCornFlakes · Oct 20th, 2006, 10:44 AM

My dealer advised (not while trying to sell anything to me) that effectivly that is the case - they have introduced the new model and anticpate having virtually zero stock of old models to sell off. That is brilliant work by BMW, normally a new model comes out and for months after a dealer is flogging the old one cheap as no one wants it.

So yes Hat, what you say may well be accurate - or it may be a dealer flowering the actual numbers a bit to aid selling, but the principle is correct.

Olly. · Oct 20th, 2006, 10:52 AM

I know my dealer ran out of MCS's in August.

I agree it is clever work by MINI, it helps maintain our residuals as well becuase dealers aren't flogging them on the cheap.

*Vikki* · Oct 20th, 2006, 04:55 PM

yes it is true has been like this for awhile now, good few months if not more. Better keep my ONE locked up! just knew this would happen as the new ONE isnt comming out to next year!

Root Ginger · Oct 21st, 2006, 07:07 AM

Ah the build slots makes more sense. Looks like BMW are making sure they have plenty of R56's for launch.

SoggyCornFlakes · Oct 24th, 2006, 08:56 PM

I was in my dealers on Saturday and asked about this, they showed me the available ONEs on the computer ........ all 17 of them

........... and the 82 Coopers !

swamos · Oct 25th, 2006, 04:02 AM

If I was MINI, and I had only a finite number of build slots, I'd definitely be choosing to build the higher "yield" variants like the S and cooper

Smart buisiness.

Leonora · Oct 25th, 2006, 07:39 AM

This is interesting. I went into local dealers about three weeks ago and was told I couldn't order a One as they are not making them any more. So I presume he was actually lying as he did not check the computer or even try to locate one...

He then (admittedly, at my request) priced up a new R56 Cooper for me which took me over my financial limit - but sowed the seed of desire...

Still have not ordered however as am waiting for re-engineered drive; no point in ordering the car before I know whether it can go in the garage (although I nearly gave in during this last visit above and thought "what the hell").

minicabrio · Oct 25th, 2006, 11:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Leonora (original)

This is interesting. I went into local dealers about three weeks ago and was told I couldn't order a One as they are not making them any more. So I presume he was actually lying as he did not check the computer or even try to locate one...

He may not have been lying at all... your dealer will have been given an allocation of 'One' build slots, and if these have all been used and specc'd he won't be able to spec one for you.

Ring round a few dealers as not all will have used up their allocations.

Scrogg · Oct 25th, 2006, 12:12 PM

Production of ALL current model MINI Hatchbacks ceased in September this year, so there are no dealerships anywhere with build slots left.

As of 12:00 this afternoon there are 7 unsold unregistered MINI One Hatchbacks left in the UK dealer network.

Hope this clears everything up?

supa-dupa-cooper · Oct 25th, 2006, 07:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

Production of ALL current model MINI Hatchbacks ceased in September this year, so there are no dealerships anywhere with build slots left.

As of 12:00 this afternoon there are 7 unsold unregistered MINI One Hatchbacks left in the UK dealer network.

Hope this clears everything up?

looks like i made the right decision of having mine earlier than planned

smc · Oct 27th, 2006, 12:36 AM

those who loves the 1.6 ONE I suggest better grap it as the 07model will be 1.4 liters

Sharkattack · Oct 27th, 2006, 12:55 AM

I can't find a new Cooper S anywhere....reluctant to place order for the new model yet.

Anyone know of a new old one?

Any colour any spec considered, must be new though.

Olly. · Oct 27th, 2006, 08:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sharkattack (original)

I can't find a new Cooper S anywhere....reluctant to place order for the new model yet.

Anyone know of a new old one?

Any colour any spec considered, must be new though.

They stopped making the Cooper S in August for UK cars.

Scrogg · Oct 27th, 2006, 08:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sharkattack (original)

I can't find a new Cooper S anywhere....reluctant to place order for the new model yet.

Anyone know of a new old one?

Any colour any spec considered, must be new though.

Just done a quick check of all the unsold Cooper S available across the UK, and there are 50 showing.

Apparently, the two dealerships that sponsor M2 have at least one car each, but if you want to know who else to call you'll need to PM me as I do not want to advertise anyone else.

Must admit though, I am very surprised that your local dealer hasn't offered to look and source a car for you!

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Oct 27th, 2006, 08:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sharkattack (original)

I can't find a new Cooper S anywhere....reluctant to place order for the new model yet.

Anyone know of a new old one?

Any colour any spec considered, must be new though.

If I were without a current MINI and needed a new Cooper S I would go straight to:

Find a dealer

and take the whole day to phone every dealer in the country, if necessary, to track down every last original Cooper S, before it is too late

Good luck

Tigger.

PS Looks like Scrogg has already beaten me to it, but his advice looks like helpful advice to me

Oct 19th, 2006, 10:02 AM	#1
Hat ITS RAINNIN' SIDEWAYS My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 15,920 Offline	MINI Running Out Of Ones Reports on Motoring File & What Car that there are 'less than 100 Mini Ones' available with production of the new One not due until next year. is there any reality behind this story?

Oct 19th, 2006, 08:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 4,634 Offline	I don't see how as it's already been said that MINI can produce both the new and old car on the same production line. As the cars are built to order too seems a bit strange to me. It was acceptable in the 80's

Oct 20th, 2006, 10:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 33,225 Offline	My dealer advised (not while trying to sell anything to me) that effectivly that is the case - they have introduced the new model and anticpate having virtually zero stock of old models to sell off. That is brilliant work by BMW, normally a new model comes out and for months after a dealer is flogging the old one cheap as no one wants it. So yes Hat, what you say may well be accurate - or it may be a dealer flowering the actual numbers a bit to aid selling, but the principle is correct. Click here to Welease Woss and Bwand MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Oct 21st, 2006, 07:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 4,634 Offline	Ah the build slots makes more sense. Looks like BMW are making sure they have plenty of R56's for launch. It was acceptable in the 80's

Oct 24th, 2006, 08:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 33,225 Offline	I was in my dealers on Saturday and asked about this, they showed me the available ONEs on the computer ........ all 17 of them ........... and the 82 Coopers ! Click here to Welease Woss and Bwand MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

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Oct 19th, 2006, 08:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
zyo owt else is just traffic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Edge of Reason Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 1,420 Offline	Was this from a dealer trying to flog you a ONE. I remember being told that there were only two Mini 30's in the country back in July/August of 1989 and if i wanted one i'd have to purchase quickly, in the end i bought a new G reg Mini Flame but i noticed that they were still selling Mini 30's on H reg plates so i think the sales man was telling porkies( I know it sounds unlikely, a dealer not telling the truth)

Oct 20th, 2006, 09:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 3,412 Offline	I heard that they were running out of Ones and will be out of Ones for a while until the New R56 One comes out next year. This is the reason I sold my MINI One as they were becoming rarer and I thought it was a good idea as they are hard to get hold of.

Oct 20th, 2006, 09:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
minicabrio Sing-a-long MINIer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 16,000 Offline	I don't know what the final production date is for the current MINI One, but rather than running out of Ones, MINI will be running out of One build slots. There will be a period between the current model and the R56 next year when Ones will not be available.

Oct 20th, 2006, 10:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 3,458 Offline	I know my dealer ran out of MCS's in August. I agree it is clever work by MINI, it helps maintain our residuals as well becuase dealers aren't flogging them on the cheap.

Oct 20th, 2006, 04:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 2,175 Offline	yes it is true has been like this for awhile now, good few months if not more. Better keep my ONE locked up! just knew this would happen as the new ONE isnt comming out to next year!

Oct 25th, 2006, 04:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 12:06 PM Posts: 4,985 Offline	If I was MINI, and I had only a finite number of build slots, I'd definitely be choosing to build the higher "yield" variants like the S and cooper Smart buisiness.

Oct 25th, 2006, 07:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
Leonora MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 17 Offline	This is interesting. I went into local dealers about three weeks ago and was told I couldn't order a One as they are not making them any more. So I presume he was actually lying as he did not check the computer or even try to locate one... He then (admittedly, at my request) priced up a new R56 Cooper for me which took me over my financial limit - but sowed the seed of desire... Still have not ordered however as am waiting for re-engineered drive; no point in ordering the car before I know whether it can go in the garage (although I nearly gave in during this last visit above and thought "what the hell").

Oct 25th, 2006, 11:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
minicabrio Sing-a-long MINIer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 16,000 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Leonora (original) This is interesting. I went into local dealers about three weeks ago and was told I couldn't order a One as they are not making them any more. So I presume he was actually lying as he did not check the computer or even try to locate one... He may not have been lying at all... your dealer will have been given an allocation of 'One' build slots, and if these have all been used and specc'd he won't be able to spec one for you. Ring round a few dealers as not all will have used up their allocations.

Oct 25th, 2006, 12:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
Scrogg Home Alone Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 16,600 Offline	Production of ALL current model MINI Hatchbacks ceased in September this year, so there are no dealerships anywhere with build slots left. As of 12:00 this afternoon there are 7 unsold unregistered MINI One Hatchbacks left in the UK dealer network. Hope this clears everything up? 27

Oct 25th, 2006, 07:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper S club heaven? Hmm :o( Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 20,888 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original) Production of ALL current model MINI Hatchbacks ceased in September this year, so there are no dealerships anywhere with build slots left. As of 12:00 this afternoon there are 7 unsold unregistered MINI One Hatchbacks left in the UK dealer network. Hope this clears everything up? looks like i made the right decision of having mine earlier than planned UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Oct 27th, 2006, 12:36 AM	#16 (permalink)
smc smcc Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Singapore Local Time: 11:06 AM Posts: 302 Offline	those who loves the 1.6 ONE I suggest better grap it as the 07model will be 1.4 liters

Oct 27th, 2006, 12:55 AM	#17 (permalink)
Sharkattack MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 43 Offline	I can't find a new Cooper S anywhere....reluctant to place order for the new model yet. Anyone know of a new old one? Any colour any spec considered, must be new though.

Oct 27th, 2006, 08:29 AM	#18 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 3,458 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Sharkattack (original) I can't find a new Cooper S anywhere....reluctant to place order for the new model yet. Anyone know of a new old one? Any colour any spec considered, must be new though. They stopped making the Cooper S in August for UK cars.

Oct 27th, 2006, 08:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
Scrogg Home Alone Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 16,600 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Sharkattack (original) I can't find a new Cooper S anywhere....reluctant to place order for the new model yet. Anyone know of a new old one? Any colour any spec considered, must be new though. Just done a quick check of all the unsold Cooper S available across the UK, and there are 50 showing. Apparently, the two dealerships that sponsor M2 have at least one car each, but if you want to know who else to call you'll need to PM me as I do not want to advertise anyone else. Must admit though, I am very surprised that your local dealer hasn't offered to look and source a car for you! 27

Oct 27th, 2006, 08:57 AM	#20 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 4,572 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Sharkattack (original) I can't find a new Cooper S anywhere....reluctant to place order for the new model yet. Anyone know of a new old one? Any colour any spec considered, must be new though. If I were without a current MINI and needed a new Cooper S I would go straight to: Find a dealer and take the whole day to phone every dealer in the country, if necessary, to track down every last original Cooper S, before it is too late Good luck Tigger. PS Looks like Scrogg has already beaten me to it, but his advice looks like helpful advice to me Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

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