Credit Crunch

[1 AJC]

According to The Times today MINI bucked the new car sales trend this quarter. Whilst most other manufacturers were down substantially, MINI reported a 21.2% increase.

Thats put a spanner in the works for my plans to play the credit crunch to my advantage and achieve a decent discount!

[Ant FR]

only reason is due to increased sells of Cooper d's and the ranges overall lower Co2 levels and better fuel economy meaning cheaper tax.

Theres not many cars that mix desirability with low emissions.

[billy.batson]

Also Clubman deliveries have boosted MINI sales over the same quarter last year, having increased overall MINI sales by 25%.

[KenL]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original)

only reason is due to increased sells of Cooper d's and the ranges overall lower Co2 levels and better fuel economy meaning cheaper tax.

Theres not many cars that mix desirability with low emissions.

Is that your feel for it or official figures?

I would like to see the official numbers of how many ONE/Cooper/D/S/Clubman/Cabrio are sold.

Not just info from one dealer but the full breakdown for the UK.

[KenL]

Quote: Originally Posted by billy.batson (original)

Also Clubman deliveries have boosted MINI sales over the same quarter last year, having increased overall MINI sales by 25%.

Really?

If that is the case it is an amazing return for MINI.

How did the factory manage to up overall production like that, I wonder?