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Lexuslover · Nov 1st, 2002, 09:37 AM

Just phoned to place an order for the new Mini convertable at my local BMW/Mini dealer and was told they want £500 deposit. As I am new to Mini's (currently drive a Lexus LS400), could anyone advise me as to whether this is normal practice?
Thanks
Nick

chiph · Nov 1st, 2002, 09:42 AM

Pretty standard - My dealer here in the US wanted $500.

How long until the Cabrio comes out?

Chip H.

Lexuslover · Nov 1st, 2002, 09:45 AM

I was given an approximate 'ready' date of April 2004.
My wife is 40 in March 2004 so here's hoping they can bring it forward a bit!
Nick

Vix · Nov 1st, 2002, 11:50 AM

£500 seems to be the standard, I'm afraid. I did hear some dealers (not mine) were charging £1K non-refundable - shame on you, you know who you are.

Sausagefingers · Nov 2nd, 2002, 05:38 PM

Paid a $2,000.00 deposit for my S!!

NEMINI · Nov 2nd, 2002, 06:35 PM

When I ordered my Cooper I had to put down $1000 (100% fully refundable for any reason, but who would ever change their minds? lol)

Bad Manners · Nov 7th, 2002, 07:54 PM

I can't speak for a deposit on the MINI Cabriolet, but I've only had to pay £250 deposit for my current Cooper and £250 for my future Cooper S.

Both my deposits were refundable - although I wouldn't dare ask for my deposit back after the Cooper S goes spec non-changeable in a few weeks time.

It's up to each dealer what they want to charge.

s1m0n · Nov 8th, 2002, 09:21 AM

I only paid £100 deposit for my ONE.

DaveH · Nov 8th, 2002, 09:23 AM

£200 for me

Neil's Missus · Nov 14th, 2002, 05:24 PM

Scotthall Cambridge. £250 deposit now then £250 more when you start to spec it up. Dealers ask for chunky deposits to stop people ordering one at every dealer in the country hoping to get ahead in the queue.

nc c/o the missuses login

KenL · Nov 14th, 2002, 05:31 PM

I paid a £500 deposit. Didn't ask if it was refundable as there was no way I was going to change my mind

Lexuslover · Nov 15th, 2002, 10:02 AM

Thanks for the replies everyone - looks like £500 isn't that unusual - although I guess if I phoned around I could have reserved one for less.

So, I guess I've now got a year and a bit to decide the specification - looking at the options list, I may not have enough time!

Nick

Jacquesmontoya · Nov 15th, 2002, 04:53 PM

Sounds like a rip to me.....Contact Mini.com and ask if there is a deposit requirement for the Cabrio. My wife is #1 on the "list" for a Cabrio Mini here in the USA (Cincinnati, OH). There is NO deposit yet. When our S was actually "on order" back in March 02, we did have to have a $1000 deposit.
best
David
jacquesmontoya@mini2.com MAXI Electric Blue MCS /w/ White roof.

Bad Manners · Nov 15th, 2002, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jacquesmontoya
[b]Sounds like a rip to me.....Contact Mini.com and ask if there is a deposit requirement for the Cabrio. My wife is #1 on the "list" for a Cabrio Mini here in the USA (Cincinnati, OH). There is NO deposit yet. When our S was actually "on order" back in March 02, we did have to have a $1000 deposit.

We've covered above that deposits are dealer-dependant. Basically, it's up to each individual dealer to choose how they wish to handle waiting lists, deposits, build order lists.

It's up to each individual would-be buyer to choose whether they wish to place an order and/or depost with any one given dealer.

Jacquesmontoya · Nov 15th, 2002, 05:04 PM

Sounds like a rip to me.....Contact Mini.com and ask if there is a deposit requirement for the Cabrio. My wife is #1 on the "list" for a Cabrio Mini here in the USA (Cincinnati, OH). There is NO deposit yet. When our S was actually "on order" back in March 02, we did have to have a $1000 deposit.
best
David
jacquesmontoya@mini2.com MAXI Electric Blue MCS /w/ White roof.

Bad Manners · Nov 15th, 2002, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jacquesmontoya
[b]Sounds like a rip to me.....Contact Mini.com and ask if there is a deposit requirement for the Cabrio. My wife is #1 on the "list" for a Cabrio Mini here in the USA (Cincinnati, OH). There is NO deposit yet. When our S was actually "on order" back in March 02, we did have to have a $1000 deposit.

We've covered above that deposits are dealer-dependant. Basically, it's up to each individual dealer to choose how they wish to handle waiting lists, deposits, build order lists.

It's up to each individual would-be buyer to choose whether they wish to place an order and/or depost with any one given dealer.

tip · Nov 15th, 2002, 06:46 PM

For my cooper in canada it was only a $100.00 for the deposit. Pretty resonable if you ask me.

Nov 1st, 2002, 09:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 06:57 AM Posts: 1,574 Offline	Pretty standard - My dealer here in the US wanted $500. How long until the Cabrio comes out? Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

Nov 1st, 2002, 11:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Vix MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 58 Offline	£500 seems to be the standard, I'm afraid. I did hear some dealers (not mine) were charging £1K non-refundable - shame on you, you know who you are. Got it and I LOVE IT!

Nov 2nd, 2002, 05:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sausagefingers MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Provo, Utah Local Time: 03:57 AM Posts: 232 Offline	Paid a $2,000.00 deposit for my S!! The waits over!! Frosted the Mini Cooper S arrived 11/05/02!!!

Nov 2nd, 2002, 06:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 7,911 Offline	When I ordered my Cooper I had to put down $1000 (100% fully refundable for any reason, but who would ever change their minds? lol) NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Nov 7th, 2002, 07:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bad Manners MINI2 prodigal son Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Surrey, UK Local Time: 11:57 AM Posts: 2,692 Offline	I can't speak for a deposit on the MINI Cabriolet, but I've only had to pay £250 deposit for my current Cooper and £250 for my future Cooper S. Both my deposits were refundable - although I wouldn't dare ask for my deposit back after the Cooper S goes spec non-changeable in a few weeks time. It's up to each dealer what they want to charge. http://www.terminalbraindrain.com/mini2/banner.gif

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Nov 1st, 2002, 09:37 AM	#1
Lexuslover MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:57 AM Posts: 64 Offline	500 pound deposit required for Mini Cab Just phoned to place an order for the new Mini convertable at my local BMW/Mini dealer and was told they want £500 deposit. As I am new to Mini's (currently drive a Lexus LS400), could anyone advise me as to whether this is normal practice? Thanks Nick

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Nov 1st, 2002, 09:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lexuslover MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:57 AM Posts: 64 Offline	I was given an approximate 'ready' date of April 2004. My wife is 40 in March 2004 so here's hoping they can bring it forward a bit! Nick

Nov 8th, 2002, 09:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
s1m0n MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Manchester Local Time: 11:57 AM Posts: 13 Offline	I only paid £100 deposit for my ONE.

Nov 8th, 2002, 09:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
DaveH MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Geordieland Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 248 Offline	£200 for me DS/Blk;Auto Air; Sunroof; S Spokes; Full Leather;heated washer jets,mirrors and seats,Boost, CD and Changer,DSC,MFSW,Chili Pack,Rally lights Delivery Date: Jan 2003(now Nov 2002)

Nov 14th, 2002, 05:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Neil's Missus MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Linton, Cambs Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 49 Offline	Scotthall Cambridge. £250 deposit now then £250 more when you start to spec it up. Dealers ask for chunky deposits to stop people ordering one at every dealer in the country hoping to get ahead in the queue. nc c/o the missuses login

Nov 14th, 2002, 05:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 11:57 AM Posts: 5,210 Offline	I paid a £500 deposit. Didn't ask if it was refundable as there was no way I was going to change my mind Red/Black R56 Cooper

Nov 15th, 2002, 10:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
Lexuslover MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:57 AM Posts: 64 Offline	Thanks for the replies everyone - looks like £500 isn't that unusual - although I guess if I phoned around I could have reserved one for less. So, I guess I've now got a year and a bit to decide the specification - looking at the options list, I may not have enough time! Nick

Nov 15th, 2002, 04:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jacquesmontoya MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Local Time: 06:57 AM Posts: 22 Offline	Sounds like a rip to me.....Contact Mini.com and ask if there is a deposit requirement for the Cabrio. My wife is #1 on the "list" for a Cabrio Mini here in the USA (Cincinnati, OH). There is NO deposit yet. When our S was actually "on order" back in March 02, we did have to have a $1000 deposit. best David jacquesmontoya@mini2.com MAXI Electric Blue MCS /w/ White roof. Cheers /// Jacques

Nov 15th, 2002, 05:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
Bad Manners MINI2 prodigal son Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Surrey, UK Local Time: 11:57 AM Posts: 2,692 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Jacquesmontoya [b]Sounds like a rip to me.....Contact Mini.com and ask if there is a deposit requirement for the Cabrio. My wife is #1 on the "list" for a Cabrio Mini here in the USA (Cincinnati, OH). There is NO deposit yet. When our S was actually "on order" back in March 02, we did have to have a $1000 deposit. We've covered above that deposits are dealer-dependant. Basically, it's up to each individual dealer to choose how they wish to handle waiting lists, deposits, build order lists. It's up to each individual would-be buyer to choose whether they wish to place an order and/or depost with any one given dealer. http://www.terminalbraindrain.com/mini2/banner.gif

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Nov 15th, 2002, 05:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jacquesmontoya MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Local Time: 06:57 AM Posts: 22 Offline	Sounds like a rip to me.....Contact Mini.com and ask if there is a deposit requirement for the Cabrio. My wife is #1 on the "list" for a Cabrio Mini here in the USA (Cincinnati, OH). There is NO deposit yet. When our S was actually "on order" back in March 02, we did have to have a $1000 deposit. best David jacquesmontoya@mini2.com MAXI Electric Blue MCS /w/ White roof. Cheers /// Jacques

Nov 15th, 2002, 05:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
Bad Manners MINI2 prodigal son Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Surrey, UK Local Time: 11:57 AM Posts: 2,692 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Jacquesmontoya [b]Sounds like a rip to me.....Contact Mini.com and ask if there is a deposit requirement for the Cabrio. My wife is #1 on the "list" for a Cabrio Mini here in the USA (Cincinnati, OH). There is NO deposit yet. When our S was actually "on order" back in March 02, we did have to have a $1000 deposit. We've covered above that deposits are dealer-dependant. Basically, it's up to each individual dealer to choose how they wish to handle waiting lists, deposits, build order lists. It's up to each individual would-be buyer to choose whether they wish to place an order and/or depost with any one given dealer. http://www.terminalbraindrain.com/mini2/banner.gif

Nov 15th, 2002, 06:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
tip Motor On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 836 Offline	For my cooper in canada it was only a $100.00 for the deposit. Pretty resonable if you ask me.

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