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Jan 31st, 2003, 10:48 PM

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 · Jan 31st, 2003, 10:56 PM

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 · Jan 31st, 2003, 10:58 PM

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 · Jan 31st, 2003, 11:16 PM

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 · Feb 1st, 2003, 12:21 PM

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 · Feb 1st, 2003, 12:35 PM

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 · Feb 1st, 2003, 12:39 PM

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

Regards
Christopher

COOPERation · Feb 1st, 2003, 01:13 PM

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 · Feb 1st, 2003, 01:28 PM

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 · Feb 1st, 2003, 01:31 PM

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

Feb 1st, 2003, 06:00 PM

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

Mugami · Feb 1st, 2003, 07:13 PM

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

Jan 31st, 2003, 10:48 PM	#1
Picky Posts: n/a	A crazy idea? 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?
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Jan 31st, 2003, 10:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
waynef Buy a Fabia vRS instead! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: West Midlands, UK Local Time: 05:14 AM Posts: 654 Offline	Is it nice in your world? 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 Wayne Faults: BK52MXM, BN53ZDZ

Jan 31st, 2003, 10:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 5,365 Offline	Re: A crazy idea? 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? Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Jan 31st, 2003, 11:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
waynef Buy a Fabia vRS instead! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: West Midlands, UK Local Time: 05:14 AM Posts: 654 Offline	A crazy idea? Yes! 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. Wayne Faults: BK52MXM, BN53ZDZ

Feb 1st, 2003, 07:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mugami MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 1,215 Offline	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 02 MCS DS/W (Totaled November 02 on Fall Folage Run) 03 MCS DS/W (See my MINI Profie for extensive list of mods)

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Feb 1st, 2003, 12:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chris Williams MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 05:14 AM Posts: 796 Offline	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

Feb 1st, 2003, 12:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 02:14 PM Posts: 5,548 Offline	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

Feb 1st, 2003, 12:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chris Williams MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 05:14 AM Posts: 796 Offline	Bit of a drastic option!! Any wealthy elderly relatives!! Regards Christopher

Feb 1st, 2003, 01:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
COOPERation MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 1,401 Offline	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...

Feb 1st, 2003, 01:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chris Williams MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 05:14 AM Posts: 796 Offline	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

Feb 1st, 2003, 01:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chris Williams MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 05:14 AM Posts: 796 Offline	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

Feb 1st, 2003, 06:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
Picky Posts: n/a	ok ok message recieved loud and clear. work too much and squeeze every penny. and be nice to mummy and daddy

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