A crazy idea? (scheme to buy a MINI)

Everyday, whether it be at uni or at work im trying to think of mad schemes to raise cash for a mini that little bit quicker.

I read a story where a guy wanted a Focus cheap from a dealer, so he went on the internet and got a cheap genuine offer. He then went to his local ford dealer and showed the dealer. the dealer said that he had no choice but to match the offer.

Could i do the same, or is hard work still the only solution to getting a mini?

[waynef]

Is it nice in your world?

If you think that a British company or dealer will source you a discounted MINI - dream on!

I think that might happen in about 2005 once the hullabalu surrounding the Cabriolet release in 2004 has eased.

All the best though

[Cape Cod MINI]

Quote:

Originally posted by Picky

Could i do the same, or is hard work still the only solution to getting a mini?

Hard work and fair play has always worked for me.

Are dealers in the UK reducing prices so that you can bargain?

[waynef]

Quote:

Originally posted by Cape Cod MINI
Are dealers in the UK reducing prices so that you can bargain?

No.

What's the need? Whilst there's people out there that are in the market to buy a [Ford] Focus - there's a lot of other people that are prepared to wait for something a little special - no matter what the cost.

And believe me Picky, you'll not regret waiting for your MINI. Then watch your discounted Ford Focus friends face!

Mark my words.

[Chris Williams]

I think you might have to think of another plan!! Sadly or rather gladly from a residuals point of view there is no discount and no real benefit save maybe a couple of £100 (and then losing out on the TLC) on importing a MINI.

Regards
Christopher

[swamos]

Simple, move to Australia. They discount them here Mind you they charge more than a Subaru WRX for them here, so they kind of have too

[Chris Williams]

Bit of a drastic option!! Any wealthy elderly relatives!!

Regards
Christopher

[COOPERation]

Quote:

Originally posted by Picky
The dealer said that he had no choice but to match the offer.

First of all you would have to find a MINI dealer that makes the statement "We'll match any other offer". Good luck on that one...

[Chris Williams]

Personally speaking I think thats rare even for a Ford dealer to say they'll match an internet price...unless of course its a UK sourced car. Again in my view long may the MINI not be discounted!!

Regards
Christopher

[Chris Williams]

Picky,

I think the overwhelming opinion (and fact) is that you won't get a discount on a MINI from a UK dealer....best you can do which is what I did with Howarth's in Newcastle under Lyme was get my private plates made up free of charge, a full tank of petrol and an item of my choice from the MINI catalogue..this was the difference between Howarth's and Bluebell in Crewe. Admittedly all in all this is worth about £100 but still worth asking.

Regards
Christopher

ok ok message recieved loud and clear. work too much and squeeze every penny. and be nice to mummy and daddy

[Mugami]

you can always try something i did. After my first Mini which i wrecked i place a jar on my desk at work saying "Driver suffering from Mini-Withdraw Please Donate". Doing this as a Joke im quite pls that in the 3 months ive had the jar on my desk Ive collected 243.15 worth of donations and have ordered a spring lowering kit for my New mini S which is due in late march early april