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Scargo · Jun 27th, 2003, 06:22 PM

So before i got my car i tried to get the floor matt set and rubber boot liner thrown in free... needless to say it was a no go and the dealer told me NO WAY do they give away free stuff since he said "I could take the car to CA and sell it 3500 over msrp why would we offer any thing free?"

Anyway picked my car up 3 days ago (best car ive ever ownd by the way, im all grins driving that thing)
AND it had all the mini logo floor matts AND the rubber boot matt.

my question is, are those items standard with any new cooper? or did the dealer feel nice and throw them in free for me? or did the lines of communication get messed up and someone put them in thinking i had ordered them and left them in even after the sales manager said i couldnt have them free.

I checked over my paperwork already and i didnt pay for them thats for sure.
sorry for the long post just trying to see if i get soemthing for nothing or if its standard!

thanks

-Charles

Qamper · Jun 27th, 2003, 06:40 PM

You got a freebie. They don't come with the car. I pick my S up on Thursday and have to buy the rubber mats.

Congrats!

stryder · Jun 27th, 2003, 07:14 PM

Your dealer gave you a bit over a $100 freebie (that's what wholesale price on the mats are..)

And I don't think $3500 over MSRP is quite what they're at on the west coast anymore, but doesn't really matter.

Spy Car · Jun 27th, 2003, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by stryder

And I don't think $3500 over MSRP is quite what they're at on the west coast anymore, but doesn't really matter.

The worst dealers here (Universal MINI) are Still trying to get $6000 over for a MCS. Only now they are negotiating, before it was take it or leave it.

I "left it" and went to Long Beach MINI (the only SoCal dealer selling at MSRP). Now Universal wants $7000 for the JCW kit, so the rip-off continues

Spy Car · Jun 27th, 2003, 08:33 PM

Forgot to mention if you pay $6000 over list you DO get floormats included

LJFowler · Jun 27th, 2003, 08:38 PM

Here in San Antonio I got the front and back carpet mats for free (and I noted the other salesmen were doing the same at the Mini-Center). Probably for not hassling them about the MSRP (but it is a great little car worth every penny of the MSRP).

Qamper · Jun 27th, 2003, 09:22 PM

I've heard a lot of nasty stuff about Universal. I'm just happy to live on the East Coast now rather than L.A. so I don't have to put up with that type of price-gouging. Ever file a complaint against them with MiniUSA? I would think that kind of sleazy practice goes against the ethos of Mini (I know, I know...a car dealer/company with ethics?...hehe). $7000 for the JCW kit is absolutely ridiculous. That's truly disgusting.

MiniMan7 · Jun 27th, 2003, 09:28 PM

Take your Mini, and don't look back!

Just kidding. The dealer maybe got told by a person higher up to give the free floor mats. Who knows, all I know is you got damn lucky as did I. I got the floor mats for free, but I bought the boot mat 7 months down the road.

Adam

stryder · Jun 27th, 2003, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Spy Car
The worst dealers here (Universal MINI) are Still trying to get $6000 over for a MCS. Only now they are negotiating, before it was take it or leave it.

Sad really, So if you're negociating, you could get it down to $3500... Oh well.

I wonder if the people who bought there are both to embarressed to post on here, or b. just into the car for non-enthusiast reasons and are willing to pay that much.

Where's that guy who keeps complaining about his $500 discount.. He should go to Universal and haggle with them, clearly they're the ones not listening...

Anyway, seems like its a good thing we're now moving into free boot mats as well.

Scargo · Jun 28th, 2003, 02:26 AM

Nope, no hidden fees

beats me.. free floor matts rock!

tavis1 · Jun 28th, 2003, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Qamper
I've heard a lot of nasty stuff about Universal. I'm just happy to live on the East Coast now rather than L.A. so I don't have to put up with that type of price-gouging. Ever file a complaint against them with MiniUSA? I would think that kind of sleazy practice goes against the ethos of Mini (I know, I know...a car dealer/company with ethics?...hehe). $7000 for the JCW kit is absolutely ridiculous. That's truly disgusting.

Mini USA dosen't care. Mini USA just suggests a price hence the name MSRP.What the dealers do is up to themselves. Its sad they got to rip people off and personaly it should be against the law IMO. The only thing you can do is not buy from them. our choice is to either buy from Long Beach over one year wait, or buy from East Bay in San Francisco and from what I understand they are shady also. The other alternitive is to order from the east coast but have to pay for shipping and deal with DMV hassels(we have the worst in the country laws,regulations and they just tripled the car registration fees)
Tavis1

WhaaWhoo · Sep 15th, 2004, 02:31 AM

So does anyone have a good web site where I can purchase rubber floor and boot mats? I have looked all over, even at miniusa.com, and can't find them. No doubt my dealer would charge me more than an internet site. Thanks.

lukebuzzy · Sep 15th, 2004, 03:26 AM

^^^ Call up classic mini in ohio. The sale parts for 20% off.

speedynz · Sep 15th, 2004, 04:52 AM

Standard discount over here without going to hard is $1000, floor mats are free.

Truth be told they can't shift the things for love nor money.

My dealer recently told me he'd had a massive month as he'd sold three.

Oh yeah no wait either, showrooms full of 'em.

Wobert · Sep 15th, 2004, 10:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Qamper

$7000 for the JCW kit is absolutely ridiculous. That's truly disgusting.

Hmmmm....

$7000 / 1.85 = £3783........

Which is what we pay for the JCW conversion in the UK........

So are you trying to say that we are being ripped off for JCW.......I think you are!

Out of interest, what does the JCW usually retail at?

Robert

lukebuzzy · Sep 15th, 2004, 04:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wobert123

Hmmmm....
Out of interest, what does the JCW usually retail at?

Usually $6000 installed.

Wobert · Sep 15th, 2004, 05:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by lukebuzzy

Usually $6000 installed.

$6000 / 1.85 = £3243........BARGIN! Is that installed price......???

10hrs labour @ say $100 / hr = $1000

$5000 / 1.85 = £2702

So on my next jolly over t'other side of pond.....it looks like I'll be putting an order in......and fit it myself!

stryder · Sep 15th, 2004, 11:03 PM

MSRP for the kit is $4500 actually, without the installation.

There's certainly a benefit to the exchange rate. Of course in the US I'm pretty sure they still expect the old parts back, or they charge you extra. (Who knows what they do with them, but they want them)

Wobert · Sep 16th, 2004, 08:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by stryder

MSRP for the kit is $4500 actually, without the installation.

There's certainly a benefit to the exchange rate. Of course in the US I'm pretty sure they still expect the old parts back, or they charge you extra. (Who knows what they do with them, but they want them)

So $1500 for fitting.....this is getting better by the day....

So $4500 / 1.85 = £2432.......

<------ Runs off to raid son's piggy bank.....

Jun 27th, 2003, 06:22 PM	#1
Scargo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pittsburgh Local Time: 08:23 PM Posts: 88 Offline	Cooper S come with Floor matts? So before i got my car i tried to get the floor matt set and rubber boot liner thrown in free... needless to say it was a no go and the dealer told me NO WAY do they give away free stuff since he said "I could take the car to CA and sell it 3500 over msrp why would we offer any thing free?" Anyway picked my car up 3 days ago (best car ive ever ownd by the way, im all grins driving that thing) AND it had all the mini logo floor matts AND the rubber boot matt. my question is, are those items standard with any new cooper? or did the dealer feel nice and throw them in free for me? or did the lines of communication get messed up and someone put them in thinking i had ordered them and left them in even after the sales manager said i couldnt have them free. I checked over my paperwork already and i didnt pay for them thats for sure. sorry for the long post just trying to see if i get soemthing for nothing or if its standard! thanks -Charles

Jun 27th, 2003, 06:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Qamper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Philadelphia Local Time: 08:23 PM Posts: 137 Offline	You got a freebie. They don't come with the car. I pick my S up on Thursday and have to buy the rubber mats. Congrats! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...r/mcsflare.jpg

Jun 27th, 2003, 07:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 07:23 PM Posts: 3,267 Offline	Your dealer gave you a bit over a $100 freebie (that's what wholesale price on the mats are..) And I don't think $3500 over MSRP is quite what they're at on the west coast anymore, but doesn't really matter. Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

Jun 27th, 2003, 09:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Qamper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Philadelphia Local Time: 08:23 PM Posts: 137 Offline	I've heard a lot of nasty stuff about Universal. I'm just happy to live on the East Coast now rather than L.A. so I don't have to put up with that type of price-gouging. Ever file a complaint against them with MiniUSA? I would think that kind of sleazy practice goes against the ethos of Mini (I know, I know...a car dealer/company with ethics?...hehe). $7000 for the JCW kit is absolutely ridiculous. That's truly disgusting. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...r/mcsflare.jpg

Jun 27th, 2003, 09:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:23 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Take your Mini, and don't look back! Just kidding. The dealer maybe got told by a person higher up to give the free floor mats. Who knows, all I know is you got damn lucky as did I. I got the floor mats for free, but I bought the boot mat 7 months down the road. Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

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Jun 27th, 2003, 08:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spy Car I miss Ruthie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of the Angels Local Time: 04:23 PM Posts: 6,425 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by stryder And I don't think $3500 over MSRP is quite what they're at on the west coast anymore, but doesn't really matter. The worst dealers here (Universal MINI) are Still trying to get $6000 over for a MCS. Only now they are negotiating, before it was take it or leave it. I "left it" and went to Long Beach MINI (the only SoCal dealer selling at MSRP). Now Universal wants $7000 for the JCW kit, so the rip-off continues

Jun 27th, 2003, 08:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Spy Car I miss Ruthie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of the Angels Local Time: 04:23 PM Posts: 6,425 Offline	Forgot to mention if you pay $6000 over list you DO get floormats included

Jun 27th, 2003, 08:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
LJFowler MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Local Time: 06:23 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Here in San Antonio I got the front and back carpet mats for free (and I noted the other salesmen were doing the same at the Mini-Center). Probably for not hassling them about the MSRP (but it is a great little car worth every penny of the MSRP).

Jun 27th, 2003, 11:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 07:23 PM Posts: 3,267 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Spy Car The worst dealers here (Universal MINI) are Still trying to get $6000 over for a MCS. Only now they are negotiating, before it was take it or leave it. Sad really, So if you're negociating, you could get it down to $3500... Oh well. I wonder if the people who bought there are both to embarressed to post on here, or b. just into the car for non-enthusiast reasons and are willing to pay that much. Where's that guy who keeps complaining about his $500 discount.. He should go to Universal and haggle with them, clearly they're the ones not listening... Anyway, seems like its a good thing we're now moving into free boot mats as well. Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

Jun 28th, 2003, 02:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
Scargo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pittsburgh Local Time: 08:23 PM Posts: 88 Offline	Nope, no hidden fees beats me.. free floor matts rock!

Jun 28th, 2003, 06:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
tavis1 a.k.a Handsome Rob Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Helms Deep Local Time: 05:23 PM Posts: 2,948 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Qamper I've heard a lot of nasty stuff about Universal. I'm just happy to live on the East Coast now rather than L.A. so I don't have to put up with that type of price-gouging. Ever file a complaint against them with MiniUSA? I would think that kind of sleazy practice goes against the ethos of Mini (I know, I know...a car dealer/company with ethics?...hehe). $7000 for the JCW kit is absolutely ridiculous. That's truly disgusting. Mini USA dosen't care. Mini USA just suggests a price hence the name MSRP.What the dealers do is up to themselves. Its sad they got to rip people off and personaly it should be against the law IMO. The only thing you can do is not buy from them. our choice is to either buy from Long Beach over one year wait, or buy from East Bay in San Francisco and from what I understand they are shady also. The other alternitive is to order from the east coast but have to pay for shipping and deal with DMV hassels(we have the worst in the country laws,regulations and they just tripled the car registration fees) Tavis1

Sep 15th, 2004, 02:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
WhaaWhoo MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Local Time: 12:23 AM Posts: 6 Offline	WhaaWhoo So does anyone have a good web site where I can purchase rubber floor and boot mats? I have looked all over, even at miniusa.com, and can't find them. No doubt my dealer would charge me more than an internet site. Thanks.

Sep 15th, 2004, 03:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
lukebuzzy Motoring since 8/4/04 :) Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 12:23 AM Posts: 553 Offline	^^^ Call up classic mini in ohio. The sale parts for 20% off. UK Expat - Oi Oi 2005 DS/DS MCS

Sep 15th, 2004, 04:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
speedynz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 12:23 PM Posts: 208 Offline	Standard discount over here without going to hard is $1000, floor mats are free. Truth be told they can't shift the things for love nor money. My dealer recently told me he'd had a massive month as he'd sold three. Oh yeah no wait either, showrooms full of 'em.

Sep 15th, 2004, 10:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
Wobert Mr 120d Sport Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chester, UK Local Time: 12:23 AM Posts: 4,539 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Qamper $7000 for the JCW kit is absolutely ridiculous. That's truly disgusting. Hmmmm.... $7000 / 1.85 = £3783........ Which is what we pay for the JCW conversion in the UK........ So are you trying to say that we are being ripped off for JCW.......I think you are! Out of interest, what does the JCW usually retail at? Robert

Sep 15th, 2004, 04:21 PM	#16 (permalink)
lukebuzzy Motoring since 8/4/04 :) Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 12:23 AM Posts: 553 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wobert123 Hmmmm.... Out of interest, what does the JCW usually retail at? Usually $6000 installed. UK Expat - Oi Oi 2005 DS/DS MCS

Sep 15th, 2004, 05:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
Wobert Mr 120d Sport Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chester, UK Local Time: 12:23 AM Posts: 4,539 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by lukebuzzy Usually $6000 installed. $6000 / 1.85 = £3243........BARGIN! Is that installed price......??? 10hrs labour @ say $100 / hr = $1000 $5000 / 1.85 = £2702 So on my next jolly over t'other side of pond.....it looks like I'll be putting an order in......and fit it myself!

Sep 15th, 2004, 11:03 PM	#18 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 07:23 PM Posts: 3,267 Offline	MSRP for the kit is $4500 actually, without the installation. There's certainly a benefit to the exchange rate. Of course in the US I'm pretty sure they still expect the old parts back, or they charge you extra. (Who knows what they do with them, but they want them) Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

Sep 16th, 2004, 08:20 AM	#19 (permalink)
Wobert Mr 120d Sport Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chester, UK Local Time: 12:23 AM Posts: 4,539 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by stryder MSRP for the kit is $4500 actually, without the installation. There's certainly a benefit to the exchange rate. Of course in the US I'm pretty sure they still expect the old parts back, or they charge you extra. (Who knows what they do with them, but they want them) So $1500 for fitting.....this is getting better by the day.... So $4500 / 1.85 = £2432....... <------ Runs off to raid son's piggy bank.....

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