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Poisonedwell · Jun 16th, 2004, 01:18 AM

How do you guys feel about placing orders for 05' Coopers without the updated MSRPs and prices of options/packages. For me, I wasn't that concerned about the prices, I just wanted one REALLY BAD . I mean I knew they wouldn't go up that much but still - anybody holding out til' Mini releases the prices?

sequence · Jun 16th, 2004, 02:37 AM

Yeah, I'm getting sick of this interim BS wait while M-USA wrings their hands over pricing. They really need to announce this soon here; it's been near two months since M-INT announced the changes and the natives are REALLY getting restless

I'm supposed to place my order sometime after 7/1 (after 6 mo wait), and I was assured that I'd be able to spec and price an 05 S by that time.

Did your MA say that you'll pay MSRP? If so, I wouldn't sweat it too much because I don't see the base going up more than $450 (remember they snuck in a price hike of around that much 6 mos ago) and packages $25-50, if that.

I actually believe there will be another hike 1/05 when certain new OEM options are introduced, like the LSD and armrest. Perhaps. Jimbo

Poisonedwell · Jun 16th, 2004, 09:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sequence

Did your MA say that you'll pay MSRP? I

Yes, but they didn't know exactly what that will be. The manager thinks it will be about 3% over 04' pricing.

sequence · Jun 17th, 2004, 02:18 AM

yah, that's what I've heard, aboot 2.5-3%. Oh well at least we'll get some improvements, unlike the previous price hike that surprised many

And yes it does bug me that a car can be formally ordered and sold to a consumer without accurate and final price disclosure. I was in the car biz many years and for a company to do this is downright weird (and perhaps illegal in some states?)

Hopefully very soon here we'll know. Jimbo

pure_mcs · Jun 17th, 2004, 08:35 PM

I ordered mine on June 1st. Supposedly it's due for production in build week 28 (july 5th-ish) with a delivery of mid August. I was a little bit uncomfortable ordering without set prices, but I had priced everything out according to 2004 specs so I have a rough idea. The only thing the dealer couldn't provide me with a price for was the chrono pack (extra gauges in the center, speedo moved over to the steering column with the tachometer). The dealer was under the impression that it was going to be in the $500 (USD) range, so i skipped it.

sequence · Jun 18th, 2004, 12:09 AM

Wow. $500 for that? Yikes, what a rip.

Poisonedwell · Jun 18th, 2004, 01:58 AM

Yeah, mine quoted me $350 for the chrono pack. I liked the fact the speedo would be in front of me but not for that much

sequence · Jun 19th, 2004, 02:21 AM

Check out www.motoringfile.com 2005 prices have been released! Big surprise, guys

Poisonedwell · Jun 21st, 2004, 01:20 AM

thanks sequence

sequence · Jun 21st, 2004, 03:54 AM

neat, eh? My spec'd 05 S went up $50 over my 04 spec. Kewl

Jun 16th, 2004, 01:18 AM	#1
Poisonedwell I will crush you Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Woodbridge, NJ, USA Local Time: 09:16 PM Posts: 558 Offline	How do you feel about ordering w/out pricing? How do you guys feel about placing orders for 05' Coopers without the updated MSRPs and prices of options/packages. For me, I wasn't that concerned about the prices, I just wanted one REALLY BAD . I mean I knew they wouldn't go up that much but still - anybody holding out til' Mini releases the prices? http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/19494/41887.jpg AZ Summer 05', here I come

Jun 16th, 2004, 09:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Poisonedwell I will crush you Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Woodbridge, NJ, USA Local Time: 09:16 PM Posts: 558 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by sequence Did your MA say that you'll pay MSRP? I Yes, but they didn't know exactly what that will be. The manager thinks it will be about 3% over 04' pricing. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/19494/41887.jpg AZ Summer 05', here I come

Jun 17th, 2004, 02:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
sequence No Steenkin Preevileeg Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Makin' Killer Tacos Local Time: 07:16 PM Posts: 662 Offline	of gas, milk, and other price hikes yah, that's what I've heard, aboot 2.5-3%. Oh well at least we'll get some improvements, unlike the previous price hike that surprised many And yes it does bug me that a car can be formally ordered and sold to a consumer without accurate and final price disclosure. I was in the car biz many years and for a company to do this is downright weird (and perhaps illegal in some states?) Hopefully very soon here we'll know. Jimbo

Jun 18th, 2004, 01:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
Poisonedwell I will crush you Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Woodbridge, NJ, USA Local Time: 09:16 PM Posts: 558 Offline	Yeah, mine quoted me $350 for the chrono pack. I liked the fact the speedo would be in front of me but not for that much http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/19494/41887.jpg AZ Summer 05', here I come

Jun 19th, 2004, 02:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
sequence No Steenkin Preevileeg Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Makin' Killer Tacos Local Time: 07:16 PM Posts: 662 Offline	FINALLY!! 2005 Prices Check out www.motoringfile.com 2005 prices have been released! Big surprise, guys

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Jun 16th, 2004, 02:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
sequence No Steenkin Preevileeg Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Makin' Killer Tacos Local Time: 07:16 PM Posts: 662 Offline	Yeah, I'm getting sick of this interim BS wait while M-USA wrings their hands over pricing. They really need to announce this soon here; it's been near two months since M-INT announced the changes and the natives are REALLY getting restless I'm supposed to place my order sometime after 7/1 (after 6 mo wait), and I was assured that I'd be able to spec and price an 05 S by that time. Did your MA say that you'll pay MSRP? If so, I wouldn't sweat it too much because I don't see the base going up more than $450 (remember they snuck in a price hike of around that much 6 mos ago) and packages $25-50, if that. I actually believe there will be another hike 1/05 when certain new OEM options are introduced, like the LSD and armrest. Perhaps. Jimbo

Jun 17th, 2004, 08:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
pure_mcs MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NYC Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 31 Offline	I ordered mine on June 1st. Supposedly it's due for production in build week 28 (july 5th-ish) with a delivery of mid August. I was a little bit uncomfortable ordering without set prices, but I had priced everything out according to 2004 specs so I have a rough idea. The only thing the dealer couldn't provide me with a price for was the chrono pack (extra gauges in the center, speedo moved over to the steering column with the tachometer). The dealer was under the impression that it was going to be in the $500 (USD) range, so i skipped it.

Jun 18th, 2004, 12:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
sequence No Steenkin Preevileeg Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Makin' Killer Tacos Local Time: 07:16 PM Posts: 662 Offline	Wow. $500 for that? Yikes, what a rip.

Jun 21st, 2004, 01:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
Poisonedwell I will crush you Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Woodbridge, NJ, USA Local Time: 09:16 PM Posts: 558 Offline	thanks sequence http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/19494/41887.jpg AZ Summer 05', here I come

Jun 21st, 2004, 03:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
sequence No Steenkin Preevileeg Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Makin' Killer Tacos Local Time: 07:16 PM Posts: 662 Offline	neat, eh? My spec'd 05 S went up $50 over my 04 spec. Kewl

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