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Riccardo · Aug 20th, 2003, 11:16 AM

Guys,

I have been told by my dealer (Hexagon E. Finchley) that delivery of a new Cooper takes about 2 months between placing the order and receiving the car.

Does this sound about right?

Also, as each dealer receives and allocation, is there any point in trying to search for a big dealer hoping they get allocated more cars? I have thought about buying from Park Lane in Mayfair as it seems quite a big dealer.

Anyone have experience with P Lane?

Thanks in advance,
Riccardo

Martin L · Aug 20th, 2003, 11:21 AM

2mths seems pretty good to me

I would however still try all other local dealerships regardless of their size

Park Lane should give you excellent service as they are the only direct BMW/MINI dealer. All the others are franchised.

Riccardo · Aug 20th, 2003, 11:25 AM

Martin,

Thanks for the quick response. I just phoned Park Lane and they did seem quite speedy, he said it would be about 6 weeks, though he did insist they are the quickest for delivery in the UK because, as you point out, they're owned directly by BMW.

A few years ago I went to look at a BMW also in P Lane and was impressed with their pre-sales service. I hope its just as good in the post-sales!

Riccardo

snuffy · Aug 20th, 2003, 11:26 AM

I was fobbed off with "I expect you'll get it mid September, at the latest early October" - so I signed the order...

I'm now expecting delivery on the 15th October.

8 weeks today :'(

Riccardo · Aug 20th, 2003, 12:02 PM

Snuffy, was that from Park Lane, or your local dealer? When did you place the order?

Another question, is the £1k deposit refundable in case I change my mind?

Kinster · Aug 20th, 2003, 12:13 PM

When I was getting a replacement they said a Cooper will usually take 2 months while a Cooper S would take longer!

1k is kinda steep for a deposit!

GeordieNick · Aug 20th, 2003, 12:18 PM

£1000 is steep for deposit. I placed my order for a MCS about a month ago with dleivery scheduled for mid October. The dposit used to eb £500 but they now only ask for £250. I ordered through Scothall BMW/MINI in Leeds.
Roll on October ....

goonermini · Aug 20th, 2003, 12:20 PM

I bought mine from PL for three reasons:

1) It says Park Lane on the number plate

2) They could get them about two months quicker than my local dealer
3) You feel like the business pulling out on to PL in a brand new car

We had a bit of a falling out when I picked up my car - they mucked me about a bit - but I think it was because the dealer who I ordered with had since left before the car was delivered.

I paid a £1k deposit but I was quite pleased cos I could put that bit on my credit card so I got some air miles!

I would go back to PL to buy another car.... (But next time it will be a Porsche! What? I can dream can't I!?!)

gm

MilkmanDan · Aug 20th, 2003, 12:35 PM

Ordered my Cooper S last week, due 10th october.

The last time I ordered one was oct 02 and the wait was 6 months, so I can't complain really.

Cooper T/Wells ask for a £500 deposit minimum

Tinkerbell · Aug 20th, 2003, 01:01 PM

When I went to order my MCS I was told 6 weeks approx for delivery...but I was v.lucky to get my hands on a cancelled order. However, for a new order my dealer wanted £1k deposit and not a penny less....

Tinkerbell

Bonjour · Aug 20th, 2003, 01:27 PM

£1k deposit seems way too much to me. If I remember correctly I only put down £400 deposit on my Cooper, taking delivery of the car ~8 weeks later.

This was back in March and was with Stephen James of Enfield.

chancer · Aug 20th, 2003, 01:36 PM

i have been quoted mid September delivery today, for a specced up S

Kinster · Aug 20th, 2003, 01:55 PM

I think he's talking about a Cooper

snuffy · Aug 20th, 2003, 02:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Riccardo

Snuffy, was that from Park Lane, or your local dealer? When did you place the order?

Another question, is the £1k deposit refundable in case I change my mind?

nah it was from Lind in Maidstone.

One of the salesman also had a word with me because I have added 3 options to the car since I signed the dotted line. I thought - why bother? I'm spending more on the car and you have a go at me about this?!

I feel like I want to cancel the order and go elsewhere

London isn't that far from me

northandy · Aug 20th, 2003, 03:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by snuffy

nah it was from Lind in Maidstone.

One of the salesman also had a word with me because I have added 3 options to the car since I signed the dotted line. I thought - why bother? I'm spending more on the car and you have a go at me about this?!

I feel like I want to cancel the order and go elsewhere

London isn't that far from me

I take it you mean they weren't very complimentary ?... I tell them to stick their order where the sun dont shine !!!, I changed my colour twice, and added about 4 options between order and delivery (7 months)... be careful you dont lose your deposit though !

snuffy · Aug 20th, 2003, 03:42 PM

i reckon i'd lose the deposit

jimmyjp · Aug 20th, 2003, 10:11 PM

£1000 deposit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is well steep. I paid £100 upfront for my MC from the dealer in Kirkcaldy. A bit far for you to go I guess, a very long way from Kent

Their delivery times are pretty good as well, about 6-8 weeks.

12 days to go till the big day.........

Cheers
JJP

Bullett · Aug 21st, 2003, 08:05 AM

£500 deposit on my S and I changed to colour once and the spec twice between ordering and deliver.

chancer · Aug 21st, 2003, 08:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bullett

£500 deposit on my S and I changed to colour once and the spec twice between ordering and deliver.

i paid £1k deposit on mine yesterday. opted for end October delivery from large dealer rather than mid September from small dealer - it got me a nice discount

Riccardo · Aug 21st, 2003, 10:13 AM

Chancer,

You mean you got a discount on your order?? I thought they weren't giving any discounts. What kind of % if I may ask? Am not too far from H Wyc, so could be worth a visit

If I don't get replies on this thread I may start a new thread on this.

By the way, thanks to all for the feedback!

Ricco

Aug 20th, 2003, 11:16 AM	#1
Riccardo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 53 Offline	Delivery times (UK) Guys, I have been told by my dealer (Hexagon E. Finchley) that delivery of a new Cooper takes about 2 months between placing the order and receiving the car. Does this sound about right? Also, as each dealer receives and allocation, is there any point in trying to search for a big dealer hoping they get allocated more cars? I have thought about buying from Park Lane in Mayfair as it seems quite a big dealer. Anyone have experience with P Lane? Thanks in advance, Riccardo Riccardo 12/02 Cooper Indi Blue/White

Aug 20th, 2003, 11:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 13,635 Offline	2mths seems pretty good to me I would however still try all other local dealerships regardless of their size Park Lane should give you excellent service as they are the only direct BMW/MINI dealer. All the others are franchised. MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Aug 20th, 2003, 11:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Riccardo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 53 Offline	Martin, Thanks for the quick response. I just phoned Park Lane and they did seem quite speedy, he said it would be about 6 weeks, though he did insist they are the quickest for delivery in the UK because, as you point out, they're owned directly by BMW. A few years ago I went to look at a BMW also in P Lane and was impressed with their pre-sales service. I hope its just as good in the post-sales! Riccardo Riccardo 12/02 Cooper Indi Blue/White

Aug 20th, 2003, 12:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Riccardo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 53 Offline	Snuffy, was that from Park Lane, or your local dealer? When did you place the order? Another question, is the £1k deposit refundable in case I change my mind? Riccardo 12/02 Cooper Indi Blue/White

Aug 20th, 2003, 12:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kinster BarWeetGarNarWeetNinnyBon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 2,709 Offline	When I was getting a replacement they said a Cooper will usually take 2 months while a Cooper S would take longer! 1k is kinda steep for a deposit! Hyper Blue/Blue MCSC with Chilli 'No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself' A. Carnegie

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Aug 20th, 2003, 11:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
snuffy meow mini2 meow Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 579 Offline	I was fobbed off with "I expect you'll get it mid September, at the latest early October" - so I signed the order... I'm now expecting delivery on the 15th October. 8 weeks today :'(

Aug 20th, 2003, 12:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
GeordieNick MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Leeds, UK Local Time: 04:37 AM Posts: 37 Offline	£1000 is steep for deposit. I placed my order for a MCS about a month ago with dleivery scheduled for mid October. The dposit used to eb £500 but they now only ask for £250. I ordered through Scothall BMW/MINI in Leeds. Roll on October .... GeordieNick

Aug 20th, 2003, 12:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
goonermini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London Local Time: 04:37 AM Posts: 294 Offline	I bought mine from PL for three reasons: 1) It says Park Lane on the number plate 2) They could get them about two months quicker than my local dealer 3) You feel like the business pulling out on to PL in a brand new car We had a bit of a falling out when I picked up my car - they mucked me about a bit - but I think it was because the dealer who I ordered with had since left before the car was delivered. I paid a £1k deposit but I was quite pleased cos I could put that bit on my credit card so I got some air miles! I would go back to PL to buy another car.... (But next time it will be a Porsche! What? I can dream can't I!?!) gm Very special 'chillied' red and white Cooper, 17" alloys, and a very proud owner Born on 3 January 2003.

Aug 20th, 2003, 12:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
MilkmanDan MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 44 Offline	Ordered my Cooper S last week, due 10th october. The last time I ordered one was oct 02 and the wait was 6 months, so I can't complain really. Cooper T/Wells ask for a £500 deposit minimum Was 02 CR/W MCS Owner. Now 04 DS/B Aero MCS Owner - Got it and loving it even more (2 weeks and 400 miles later)

Aug 20th, 2003, 01:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tinkerbell MINI-no-more Join Date: May 2003 Location: Devon Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 1,454 Offline	When I went to order my MCS I was told 6 weeks approx for delivery...but I was v.lucky to get my hands on a cancelled order. However, for a new order my dealer wanted £1k deposit and not a penny less.... Tinkerbell

Aug 20th, 2003, 01:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 1,613 Offline	£1k deposit seems way too much to me. If I remember correctly I only put down £400 deposit on my Cooper, taking delivery of the car ~8 weeks later. This was back in March and was with Stephen James of Enfield.

Aug 20th, 2003, 01:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
chancer casual beancounter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: High Wycombe Local Time: 04:37 AM Posts: 263 Offline	i have been quoted mid September delivery today, for a specced up S xxxxxxxxxxxxxxllikxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxsevlesruoyxxxxxxxxxxxx

Aug 20th, 2003, 01:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
Kinster BarWeetGarNarWeetNinnyBon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 2,709 Offline	I think he's talking about a Cooper Hyper Blue/Blue MCSC with Chilli 'No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself' A. Carnegie

Aug 20th, 2003, 02:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
snuffy meow mini2 meow Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 579 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Riccardo Snuffy, was that from Park Lane, or your local dealer? When did you place the order? Another question, is the £1k deposit refundable in case I change my mind? nah it was from Lind in Maidstone. One of the salesman also had a word with me because I have added 3 options to the car since I signed the dotted line. I thought - why bother? I'm spending more on the car and you have a go at me about this?! I feel like I want to cancel the order and go elsewhere London isn't that far from me

Aug 20th, 2003, 03:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 14,644 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by snuffy nah it was from Lind in Maidstone. One of the salesman also had a word with me because I have added 3 options to the car since I signed the dotted line. I thought - why bother? I'm spending more on the car and you have a go at me about this?! I feel like I want to cancel the order and go elsewhere London isn't that far from me I take it you mean they weren't very complimentary ?... I tell them to stick their order where the sun dont shine !!!, I changed my colour twice, and added about 4 options between order and delivery (7 months)... be careful you dont lose your deposit though !

Aug 20th, 2003, 03:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
snuffy meow mini2 meow Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 579 Offline	i reckon i'd lose the deposit

Aug 20th, 2003, 10:11 PM	#17 (permalink)
jimmyjp MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fife Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 58 Offline	£1000 deposit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is well steep. I paid £100 upfront for my MC from the dealer in Kirkcaldy. A bit far for you to go I guess, a very long way from Kent Their delivery times are pretty good as well, about 6-8 weeks. 12 days to go till the big day......... Cheers JJP

Aug 21st, 2003, 08:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
Bullett MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 212 Offline	£500 deposit on my S and I changed to colour once and the spec twice between ordering and deliver.

Aug 21st, 2003, 08:22 AM	#19 (permalink)
chancer casual beancounter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: High Wycombe Local Time: 04:37 AM Posts: 263 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bullett £500 deposit on my S and I changed to colour once and the spec twice between ordering and deliver. i paid £1k deposit on mine yesterday. opted for end October delivery from large dealer rather than mid September from small dealer - it got me a nice discount xxxxxxxxxxxxxxllikxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxsevlesruoyxxxxxxxxxxxx

Aug 21st, 2003, 10:13 AM	#20 (permalink)
Riccardo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 53 Offline	Chancer, You mean you got a discount on your order?? I thought they weren't giving any discounts. What kind of % if I may ask? Am not too far from H Wyc, so could be worth a visit If I don't get replies on this thread I may start a new thread on this. By the way, thanks to all for the feedback! Ricco Riccardo 12/02 Cooper Indi Blue/White

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