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tunerjetta29 · Jun 25th, 2004, 06:52 AM

I am intereted in ordering a Mini Cooper S from a dealer within trhe U.S. (i am in southern california). What do most dealerships require (both in and out of state) for you to place an order of a car to your specs? Do they require a credit check, deposit, contract?? Any help, advice, or recommendations are appreciated as i am looking to order one as soon as possible.

Thank You

minibat · Jun 25th, 2004, 07:12 AM

Neillo in Sac just does a credit check. If it is all good, they will order it, no $ out of pocket. You can also cancel your order at anytime with no recourse. They do charge $1000 over MSRP for a MC and $2500 over on a MCS. Approx 3-4 months to get your car.
East Bay Mini in Pleasanton wants you to put $1000 down. they will refund your $ if you change your mind,however, they do have a 12 month waiting list since they do charge MSRP only....anyone for a '06?

Motor on

EBMCS03 · Jun 25th, 2004, 07:37 AM

In southern Cali most of them all charge over MSRP a few thousands ranging from $2500 to $6000!!!! and as few as no wait to a year wait.

Long Beach MINI is the only dealer in So Cal who doesnt charge over MSRP but they are also the one with the longest wait list. To get on just call them and tell them. No need to put money down no credit check nothing. Call them give them your info and happy waiting...

Out of state it depends... you just have to call around... MINI of the Hamptions in Long Island NY has zero wait list and can order now and you will have your car in about 8 weeks. of course Plus shipping it from NY to So Cal which is about $1000 I myself have priced a fully enclosed transfer at $1800 back in 2003.

Where in "So Cal" are you?

tunerjetta29 · Jun 25th, 2004, 04:21 PM

I am in Covina (about 30 minutes east of L.A.). I am not willing to pay over MSRP and dont mind waiting to get exactly what i want. My big concern with out-of-state is registration, purchasing (financing, shipping, etc.), and that i will not be able to actually look at and drive the car before purchasing it. If anyone has any experience with out-of-state mini buying, could you tell me where you got it, and the process you had to go through (how all the paper work was done and finished). I am really looking to have some idea of what im getting into before i try to contact a specific dealer. Thank You

minniedryver · Jun 25th, 2004, 07:55 PM

See if the CA DMV has registration info/requirements on their website. They should have a list of all paperwork, forms, etc. that will be required to register a car purchased out of state. I recently purchased my MC from a dealership in CT (I'm 3 hours away in RI). The only hiccup was the woman at the DMV...all the right information was there, just not in the spot she wanted it. My dealer sent me a revised bill of sale via overnight courier, and all was well the following day.

EBMCS03 · Jun 25th, 2004, 08:32 PM

Read this thread... http://www.mini2.com/forum/southern-california-region/56057-wha-wha-what-california-dmv-not-registering-new-cars-bought-out-state.html

and heres the info for the DMV registration stuff

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/osreg.htm#BM2561

Jun 25th, 2004, 06:52 AM	#1
tunerjetta29 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 06:07 PM Posts: 2 Offline	U.S. Dealers: Process to Order a New Mini? I am intereted in ordering a Mini Cooper S from a dealer within trhe U.S. (i am in southern california). What do most dealerships require (both in and out of state) for you to place an order of a car to your specs? Do they require a credit check, deposit, contract?? Any help, advice, or recommendations are appreciated as i am looking to order one as soon as possible. Thank You

Jun 25th, 2004, 07:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 06:07 PM Posts: 6,768 Offline	In southern Cali most of them all charge over MSRP a few thousands ranging from $2500 to $6000!!!! and as few as no wait to a year wait. Long Beach MINI is the only dealer in So Cal who doesnt charge over MSRP but they are also the one with the longest wait list. To get on just call them and tell them. No need to put money down no credit check nothing. Call them give them your info and happy waiting... Out of state it depends... you just have to call around... MINI of the Hamptions in Long Island NY has zero wait list and can order now and you will have your car in about 8 weeks. of course Plus shipping it from NY to So Cal which is about $1000 I myself have priced a fully enclosed transfer at $1800 back in 2003. Where in "So Cal" are you? EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Jun 25th, 2004, 08:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 06:07 PM Posts: 6,768 Offline	Read this thread... http://www.mini2.com/forum/southern-california-region/56057-wha-wha-what-california-dmv-not-registering-new-cars-bought-out-state.html and heres the info for the DMV registration stuff http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/osreg.htm#BM2561 EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

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Jun 25th, 2004, 07:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
minibat The S stands for speed! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern California Local Time: 05:07 PM Posts: 260 Offline	Neillo in Sac just does a credit check. If it is all good, they will order it, no $ out of pocket. You can also cancel your order at anytime with no recourse. They do charge $1000 over MSRP for a MC and $2500 over on a MCS. Approx 3-4 months to get your car. East Bay Mini in Pleasanton wants you to put $1000 down. they will refund your $ if you change your mind,however, they do have a 12 month waiting list since they do charge MSRP only....anyone for a '06? Motor on

Jun 25th, 2004, 04:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
tunerjetta29 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 06:07 PM Posts: 2 Offline	I am in Covina (about 30 minutes east of L.A.). I am not willing to pay over MSRP and dont mind waiting to get exactly what i want. My big concern with out-of-state is registration, purchasing (financing, shipping, etc.), and that i will not be able to actually look at and drive the car before purchasing it. If anyone has any experience with out-of-state mini buying, could you tell me where you got it, and the process you had to go through (how all the paper work was done and finished). I am really looking to have some idea of what im getting into before i try to contact a specific dealer. Thank You

Jun 25th, 2004, 07:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
minniedryver MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 09:07 PM Posts: 16 Offline	See if the CA DMV has registration info/requirements on their website. They should have a list of all paperwork, forms, etc. that will be required to register a car purchased out of state. I recently purchased my MC from a dealership in CT (I'm 3 hours away in RI). The only hiccup was the woman at the DMV...all the right information was there, just not in the spot she wanted it. My dealer sent me a revised bill of sale via overnight courier, and all was well the following day.

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