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vonmachene · Sep 26th, 2007, 10:38 PM

I've ordered one and I will be delivered in 4 weeks. The dealer had an incoming car and was able to change the specifications to my wishes. I've ordered one in fluid silver with black roof and the chili pack. Since the car is regarded ''green'' in Sweden I will get a refund of about 700 pounds from the government and it's also tax free for about 3 years. It will be a long wait.
Best regards
Lars

Stiggy · Sep 27th, 2007, 05:57 AM

Only 4 weeks? Some people in the UK are waiting 6 months! You are very lucky the dealer already had one on order.

Mine's due in... 4 weeks! Perhaps they are making a big batch of Cooper D's at the same time...

appmacguy · Sep 27th, 2007, 09:50 AM

The Mini Cooper D needs tax breaks like that in the UK. Fingers crossed here for an announcement in the pre-budget report (usually early December).

Good luck with the car!

ALD0 · Sep 27th, 2007, 10:07 AM

Yes I think I will be holding out for any sort of announcement to subsidise the Tax levy on new car purchase for the Cooper D

1st Post, Welcome to MINI 2 also, post some pics up when your new car arrives

LeakyTurnip · Sep 27th, 2007, 01:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by appmacguy (original)

The Mini Cooper D needs tax breaks like that in the UK. Fingers crossed here for an announcement in the pre-budget report (usually early December).

You might be out of luck, I read this yesterday!

Road Tax | Auto Express News | News | Auto Express

appmacguy · Sep 27th, 2007, 01:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LeakyTurnip (original)

You might be out of luck, I read this yesterday!

Road Tax | Auto Express News | News | Auto Express

"There is some good news for drivers of green vehicles, though. The paper suggests that buyers of models which emit less than 100g/km of CO2 will receive a rebate of up to £2,000. At present, only electric cars such as the G-Wiz and the Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion are under that figure."

Having read that article I still hold out hope that a staggered insentive system could be implemented ie: £2,000 for sub 100g/km , £1,500 for sub 110g/km, £1,000 for sub 120g/km AND fingers crossed for petrol Coopers £500 for sub 130g/km cars. I very much doubt the last one as too many vehicles would fall into this bracket.

The government needs to dangle carrots at these kinda CO2 levels to get people to buy greener cars. I'd buy a Cooper D with a £1.500 rebate.

ALD0 · Sep 27th, 2007, 02:07 PM

I'd buy a Cooper D with a £1k rebate at least

DerekH · Sep 27th, 2007, 02:09 PM

Refund of tax , tax free for 3 years how expensive are houses in Sweeden i'm thinking of moving, great news your car is on it's way 4 weeks does not seem long we waited 2.5 months but it sure feels very long, hope the car is as good as expected.

supa-dupa-cooper · Sep 27th, 2007, 04:15 PM

4 weeks, is that it

I've still got a nother 5 months to go!

Enjoy your new Dooper when she/he arrives!!

vonmachene · Sep 27th, 2007, 05:49 PM

Yes I've been very lucky. I had two days to decide before their order was locked so it was a quick decision.
Lars

twentysecondstogo · Sep 27th, 2007, 10:48 PM

4 weeks how good is that? You would think they were built in Sweden and not Oxford! Come on Mini get your act together for these poor people waiting months and months its rrrrubbish!

Sep 26th, 2007, 10:38 PM	#1
vonmachene MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 2 Offline	I'll have to wait four weeks I've ordered one and I will be delivered in 4 weeks. The dealer had an incoming car and was able to change the specifications to my wishes. I've ordered one in fluid silver with black roof and the chili pack. Since the car is regarded ''green'' in Sweden I will get a refund of about 700 pounds from the government and it's also tax free for about 3 years. It will be a long wait. Best regards Lars

Sep 27th, 2007, 09:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
appmacguy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leicester Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 234 Offline	The Mini Cooper D needs tax breaks like that in the UK. Fingers crossed here for an announcement in the pre-budget report (usually early December). Good luck with the car! 57 Mini Cooper, Astro Black. Last edited by appmacguy : Sep 27th, 2007 at 10:02 AM. Reason: date of pre-budget report

Sep 27th, 2007, 01:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
appmacguy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leicester Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 234 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LeakyTurnip (original) You might be out of luck, I read this yesterday! Road Tax \| Auto Express News \| News \| Auto Express "There is some good news for drivers of green vehicles, though. The paper suggests that buyers of models which emit less than 100g/km of CO2 will receive a rebate of up to £2,000. At present, only electric cars such as the G-Wiz and the Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion are under that figure." Having read that article I still hold out hope that a staggered insentive system could be implemented ie: £2,000 for sub 100g/km , £1,500 for sub 110g/km, £1,000 for sub 120g/km AND fingers crossed for petrol Coopers £500 for sub 130g/km cars. I very much doubt the last one as too many vehicles would fall into this bracket. The government needs to dangle carrots at these kinda CO2 levels to get people to buy greener cars. I'd buy a Cooper D with a £1.500 rebate. 57 Mini Cooper, Astro Black.

Sep 27th, 2007, 04:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 19,029 Offline	4 weeks, is that it I've still got a nother 5 months to go! Enjoy your new Dooper when she/he arrives!! * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Sep 27th, 2007, 10:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
twentysecondstogo Dooper Man Join Date: May 2007 Location: Carlisle Local Time: 09:22 AM Posts: 61 Offline	cooper d 4 weeks how good is that? You would think they were built in Sweden and not Oxford! Come on Mini get your act together for these poor people waiting months and months its rrrrubbish!

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Sep 27th, 2007, 05:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Stiggy Automatic for the People Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 376 Offline	Only 4 weeks? Some people in the UK are waiting 6 months! You are very lucky the dealer already had one on order. Mine's due in... 4 weeks! Perhaps they are making a big batch of Cooper D's at the same time...

Sep 27th, 2007, 10:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 9,434 Offline	Yes I think I will be holding out for any sort of announcement to subsidise the Tax levy on new car purchase for the Cooper D 1st Post, Welcome to MINI 2 also, post some pics up when your new car arrives

Sep 27th, 2007, 01:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
LeakyTurnip Mull Fember Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 114 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by appmacguy (original) The Mini Cooper D needs tax breaks like that in the UK. Fingers crossed here for an announcement in the pre-budget report (usually early December). You might be out of luck, I read this yesterday! Road Tax \| Auto Express News \| News \| Auto Express

Sep 27th, 2007, 02:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 9,434 Offline	I'd buy a Cooper D with a £1k rebate at least

Sep 27th, 2007, 02:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 827 Offline	Refund of tax , tax free for 3 years how expensive are houses in Sweeden i'm thinking of moving, great news your car is on it's way 4 weeks does not seem long we waited 2.5 months but it sure feels very long, hope the car is as good as expected.

Sep 27th, 2007, 05:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
vonmachene MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 2 Offline	Yes I've been very lucky. I had two days to decide before their order was locked so it was a quick decision. Lars

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