[Mini Chopo "S"]

Whomever buys this particular vehicles needs his ass wiped , the car is more expensive than the Nissan Altima Damn they jacked all the prices up

[Sejanus]

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Originally posted by FlaggerStan
Just talked to a salesperson at East Bay Mini and they have dropped the requirement for the CD Changer and now only requires the VINEcth (which I thought was called IDEtch) at $289.

I had a similar conversation yesterday. Did he say why the policy had been changed? When I spoke to him he said he was going to post here last night, but so far I haven't seen anything. In any case whether this is a case of a dealer responding to customer complaints or perhaps just a misunderstanding over their policy on our part it is nice to see at least one dealer in the Bay Area who is treating their customers with some sense of decency.

[Sejanus]

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Originally posted by Apial

If I was forced to buy a car that cost me $289 to etch the VIN onto the glass I would pray that the dealer put the wrong number on in error on all the windows. That would serve them right to correct it.

You've got a point, but given that East Bay MINI is the only dealer around here that isn't slapping $1000-$3000 worth of extras onto the cars I really can't get upset about $289.

[eastbaymini]

Hello all,

Well I finally have some time to post. We are indeed taking the CD changers off the customer spec cars at East Bay MINI. The only cars that we are putting CD changers in are the demos that we will have on the floor. The VIN etch will still be on the MINIs and I am proud to say that my insurance company did drop my premium. Its good to know that something so simple can protect your car and pay for itself.
A little bit of info about East Bay MINI:
Test drives are from 10-5 Monday thru Saturday and from noon to four on Sunday.
Ordering a Cooper today (4/13/02) has approx. build month of July.
Ordering a Cooper S today (4/13/02) has approx build month of May 03.

Thanks for all the smiles and fun test drives!! I am sure you can all tell how much I love this car personally.
I am getting a May build Cooper.

Indi Blue
Color matching top
Premium Package
Sport Package
Profile black leather
Navigation system
Xenon Headlights
Sport plus suspension.

Sounds perfect to me...After a few mods here and there

Jarid Perry
East Bay MINI

[Mini Chopo "S"]

Jarid I commend you for having some "cojones" and show your colors I wish you were here in Florida and believe me you would have a extensive line of customers on your list . I have yet heard of a DEALER come up front and write something Kudos for you and your staff . Now I wish I lived on the west coast.

[Mini Chopo "S"]

Jarid make sure you send us a photo Im interested on an ALL same color Indy Blue and Im curious in to how it would look

[jbkone]

I too wish I only had to pay $300 xtra for a Cooper. and post a pic when you get your Coop, I want to see that all blue too! I'm getting the Indi w/ white roof/rims, but the all blue is intriguing.

[eingy]

That is totally awesome, Jarid! Now, *this* is what I had heard about you and East Bay BMW/MINI, that you are all about customer satisfaction and keeping clients for life. You definitely have me as a future repeating customer, as well as a current MINI buyer.

I'm going to write a letter to MINI USA to tell them what a great dealership you are, and direct any future MINI buyers (and I know plenty of them!) to yourdealership.

Thanks a lot!!

[Mini Chopo "S"]

ll Amigos I went today and tried to place an order but had other things to do Greg was not available and Jacckie and her sweet smile attended me. I spoke to her and my intentions were the same I AM NOT planning to pay for the so called ENVIROMENRAL fee We will come to a compromise but I still firmly feel I will buy the Roof Rack , the way she info me is that The rack wiil be drilled and I can remoive them and place plugs in the holesthen again I have last say so. Anyway I promised I would keep most of our conversation discreet but JKbone call me and Melissa also call me and Ill give you the inside SCOOP on this I really would like to JARRID to call me ok @ 904-514-2810 you might get a new customer if they dont go thru I have already mentioned about you and well lets put it this way I rather not say. Anyway amigos I'll keep you posted ok!!

[minirossa]

Jarid,
Thanks for clearing that up! I will continue to
recommend potential customers to you & East Bay Mini.
Alot of my friends & coworkers here in SF are asking about the Mini. San Francisco Mini STILL only maintains an "interest" list?!!!

[jbkone]

Chopo, can't wait to hear the juicy details. I'll call soon.

[veggievirgo]

YEA! I took delivery 3 days ago from Hank Aaron MINI! Only took 7 weeks.... (I had expected it to take 8)

[FlaggerStan]

I was in Sacramento CA Saturday and dropped by the Mini dealer there and drove out with a new Chili Red/white Mini with sports pack. Seems Niello Mini doesn't use waiting lists, just first come first served. Very close to what I wanted, just didn’t have cruise control. Also ordered a second set of 16” wheels and will be looking for a good deal on auto-x tires.

Flaggerstan
No longer waiting (Mine wasen't due until August)

[koopers]

Niello still charging $995 above MSRP?

[FlaggerStan]

Yep! They still do but they give you these very nice floor mats, wheel locks and Paint protection.

BUT I just couldn't help myself. There it sat saying;
BUY ME!

It's now mine. Well mine and the Credit Union.

Flaggerstan
No longer waiting.

[zwoman]

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Originally posted by veggievirgo
YEA! I took delivery 3 days ago from Hank Aaron MINI! Only took 7 weeks.... (I had expected it to take 8)

Hey Veggievirgo - congrats! Did you get an S or Cooper? How was your experience? I've been telling Jeff at Hank Aaron I'm going to the dealer in Memphis and he's telling me I can get moved up on the list. Sounds shady. Anyway have fun! Don't drive down to Montgomery - I'm still hoping to be the first!