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MiniU4ia · Jun 23rd, 2005, 08:41 PM

How good of a deal are you guys getting for your MINI's in the San Francisco Bay Area?
How much off MSRP?

Kellzir · Jun 23rd, 2005, 09:52 PM

I got a deal, and that was MSRP + a few freebies

I ordered out of state though.

MiniU4ia · Jun 23rd, 2005, 09:58 PM

which state and dealer. Did you drive it over?

Kellzir · Jun 23rd, 2005, 10:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniU4ia

which state and dealer. Did you drive it over?

Classic Mini in Ohio. I had it shipped here in an enclosed truck.

MiniU4ia · Jun 23rd, 2005, 10:05 PM

wow how long , and how much?

Johnny L · Jun 24th, 2005, 12:04 AM

I, too, went out of state. MINI of Murray in SLC, UT. MSRP. 3 months from deposit to delivery. Nice road trip back to CA, too!

I was going to order at East Bay MINI in Pleasanton, but had I done that, I wouldn't even be placing my order yet! I wouldn't have my car until after Thanksgiving!

As it is, I've been Motoring for 2 months now (see link in sig pics). I would order outta state again in a heartbeat!

VZZ · Aug 5th, 2005, 07:03 PM

I get my MCS for MSRP in MINI of MV. They f@cked up loan from Chase(chase accept only MSRP, no mark up, and it was too late for dealer to change it, they find it out when I start paperwork)

eastbaymagic · Aug 5th, 2005, 07:54 PM

They were charging $1400 over sticker, but I got $200 knocked off because my MINI was delivered about a month late after getting scratched up at the port (they fixed it before I saw him). SF BMW was charging $1500 over. The only dealer in the area that doesn't charge over sticker is in Pleasanton, and unfortunately their wait period is long (6-8 months).

walnutchen · Aug 9th, 2005, 06:39 PM

East Bay Mini - Pleasanton.
Paid MSRP for MCS. Although, we did wait 8 month. However, we got lucky because when we ordered our mini we didn't get the Harmon Kardon sound system, but it was in the car when we went to pick it up. So we got the Harmon Kardon system for free.

:-) lucky me.

larry paquette · Aug 9th, 2005, 11:56 PM

Eastbay MSRP, Concord wanted 4000 over and I was a returning customer. So I went with eastbay. The car came early too.

eastbaymagic · Aug 10th, 2005, 05:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by larry paquette

Eastbay MSRP, Concord wanted 4000 over and I was a returning customer. So I went with eastbay. The car came early too.

Did you really mean to write $4000??!!!! When was that?

Also, what was your experience with Eastbay? I thought they seemed like genuinely good guys, there, but I couldn't stand the thought of the 8-9 month wait. What was your wait period like?

Baby1126 · Aug 16th, 2005, 05:51 AM

Around mid-June, I asked all 4 dealerships in the Bay Area... all except Pleasonton had mark ups. But Pleasonton said it takes a year. I was going to order from out of state, but I wasn't familiar with the paperwork that needed to be done, so I called all dealerships in CA and found Torrance, near LA, that sold at MSRP. My original production month was Sept, but it got bumped up to August. Now it's done with production and waiting to be shipped. I should be getting it around the end of Sept. Can't wait!!

JuliaH · Sep 15th, 2005, 11:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Baby1126

Around mid-June, I asked all 4 dealerships in the Bay Area... all except Pleasonton had mark ups. But Pleasonton said it takes a year. I was going to order from out of state, but I wasn't familiar with the paperwork that needed to be done, so I called all dealerships in CA and found Torrance, near LA, that sold at MSRP. My original production month was Sept, but it got bumped up to August. Now it's done with production and waiting to be shipped. I should be getting it around the end of Sept. Can't wait!!

Same for me, but I started in mid-July. South Bay Mini (in Torrance) quoted an October production date and my MCS was completed 9/9. I'm waiting for the boat, now....

solo2man · Oct 9th, 2005, 04:40 AM

I took a poll also, and the wait was way too long. I was going to order from Oregon, since a freind got his there, but the wait was still too long. I got mine from St. Louis, and it was at the dealer 7 weeks after getting off the phone, and no markup (if you dont count the $500 floor mats)
They would have transported it for $800, but picking it up was way too good an option.

Chicanery · Oct 16th, 2005, 07:22 AM

Just echoing the comments above. I went with South Bay in late Sept. They quoted a Dec. build and late Jan. delivery. However, I just talked to my MA and was informed that I'm in the 44th production week (early Nov.) and I'm hoping to take delivery before Christmas

mnxmini · Jan 2nd, 2006, 01:45 AM

Also ordered from South Bay Mini. TThey are quoting late April or early May delivery. f

Hopefully it will be earlierr, will keep you posted.

jnichol · Jan 6th, 2006, 11:05 PM

I ordered From South Bay Mini in early October. My car is at the port of exit. Its interesting that by using the phone (866 ASK-MIN)you get more up to date info than you do on the web.

Josh

BTW I am in Nor Cal and East Bay Mini (Pleasanton) quoted 8 mos. So I went to South Bay as it is the other dealer in the state that doesnt charge mark - or at least that I could find.

anglophile82 · Jan 16th, 2006, 04:35 PM

Hi there, I recently placed an order through Sandia Mini in New Mexico (MSRP + 2-3 mo. wait), but am a resident of California. Does anyone know if I have to register my car in both NM and CA? I've also heard that since it's a new car I'll have to pay the sales tax in both states!!! Just wondering if anyone knows a loop hole or some way to get around paying registration and tax in both NM & CA.

Cheers,
Krista

PS- I'm new to all this stuff, so don't judge me on my lack of knowledge regarding purchasing a car!

dukesantos · Jan 16th, 2006, 04:52 PM

I don't know NM laws, but generally you don't pay their sales tax. If you are driving it away they should get you a temporary tag or movement permit, which are very low cost ($15-25). When you get the car to CA, whether driven or shipped, you will have to get a smog check, then register at DMV like any other car. You will have to pay sales tax there. If NM made you pay tax, make sure that is shown on your paperwork so that you get credit for it. The dealer should know the procedure at their end, just make sure they know if you are going to pick it up or have them ship it.

lazygreyhound · Feb 3rd, 2006, 02:08 AM

Wow! That sounds like a long wait for East Bay MINI (8-9 months). My current lease on my Audi ends in July and by the looks of it if I ordered something now I wouldn't get it in time before I had to turn in my car. South Bay MINI sounds like an option though...used to live in that area a couple of years ago.

I've been debating on a GTI or a MCS but I'm really leaning towards the Cooper. I know the majority of people order their MINI in a desired color/configuration but I'm just wondering if anyone just walks into a dealership and finds what they want. I'm not really looking into getting any extras and besides having a color preference I'd being happy with just a "bare bones" MCS.

Jun 23rd, 2005, 08:41 PM	#1
MiniU4ia MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 07:37 AM Posts: 11 Offline	What are people paying for their MINIs in the Bay Area How good of a deal are you guys getting for your MINI's in the San Francisco Bay Area? How much off MSRP?

Jun 24th, 2005, 12:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
Johnny L MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: S.F. Bay Area Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 406 Offline	I, too, went out of state. MINI of Murray in SLC, UT. MSRP. 3 months from deposit to delivery. Nice road trip back to CA, too! I was going to order at East Bay MINI in Pleasanton, but had I done that, I wouldn't even be placing my order yet! I wouldn't have my car until after Thanksgiving! As it is, I've been Motoring for 2 months now (see link in sig pics). I would order outta state again in a heartbeat! Hang up and drive! > Black Jack Pictures <

Aug 5th, 2005, 07:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
VZZ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Campbell,CA Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 102 Offline	Got lucky I get my MCS for MSRP in MINI of MV. They f@cked up loan from Chase(chase accept only MSRP, no mark up, and it was too late for dealer to change it, they find it out when I start paperwork)

Aug 5th, 2005, 07:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
eastbaymagic My Precious Join Date: May 2005 Location: Berkeley, CA Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 38 Offline	MINI of Concord They were charging $1400 over sticker, but I got $200 knocked off because my MINI was delivered about a month late after getting scratched up at the port (they fixed it before I saw him). SF BMW was charging $1500 over. The only dealer in the area that doesn't charge over sticker is in Pleasanton, and unfortunately their wait period is long (6-8 months).

Aug 16th, 2005, 05:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
Baby1126 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: California Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 21 Offline	Ordered Mini from Torrance Around mid-June, I asked all 4 dealerships in the Bay Area... all except Pleasonton had mark ups. But Pleasonton said it takes a year. I was going to order from out of state, but I wasn't familiar with the paperwork that needed to be done, so I called all dealerships in CA and found Torrance, near LA, that sold at MSRP. My original production month was Sept, but it got bumped up to August. Now it's done with production and waiting to be shipped. I should be getting it around the end of Sept. Can't wait!!

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Jun 23rd, 2005, 09:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kellzir MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 257 Offline	I got a deal, and that was MSRP + a few freebies I ordered out of state though.

Jun 23rd, 2005, 09:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
MiniU4ia MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 07:37 AM Posts: 11 Offline	which state and dealer. Did you drive it over?

Jun 23rd, 2005, 10:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kellzir MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 257 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniU4ia which state and dealer. Did you drive it over? Classic Mini in Ohio. I had it shipped here in an enclosed truck.

Jun 23rd, 2005, 10:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
MiniU4ia MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 07:37 AM Posts: 11 Offline	wow how long , and how much?

Aug 9th, 2005, 06:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
walnutchen MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 6 Offline	East Bay Mini - Pleasanton. Paid MSRP for MCS. Although, we did wait 8 month. However, we got lucky because when we ordered our mini we didn't get the Harmon Kardon sound system, but it was in the car when we went to pick it up. So we got the Harmon Kardon system for free. :-) lucky me.

Aug 9th, 2005, 11:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
larry paquette Norcal Event Coordinater Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dublin,Ca Local Time: 03:37 AM Posts: 392 Offline	Eastbay MSRP, Concord wanted 4000 over and I was a returning customer. So I went with eastbay. The car came early too.

Aug 10th, 2005, 05:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
eastbaymagic My Precious Join Date: May 2005 Location: Berkeley, CA Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 38 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by larry paquette Eastbay MSRP, Concord wanted 4000 over and I was a returning customer. So I went with eastbay. The car came early too. Did you really mean to write $4000??!!!! When was that? Also, what was your experience with Eastbay? I thought they seemed like genuinely good guys, there, but I couldn't stand the thought of the 8-9 month wait. What was your wait period like?

Sep 15th, 2005, 11:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
JuliaH MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 40 Offline	me, too Quote: Originally Posted by Baby1126 Around mid-June, I asked all 4 dealerships in the Bay Area... all except Pleasonton had mark ups. But Pleasonton said it takes a year. I was going to order from out of state, but I wasn't familiar with the paperwork that needed to be done, so I called all dealerships in CA and found Torrance, near LA, that sold at MSRP. My original production month was Sept, but it got bumped up to August. Now it's done with production and waiting to be shipped. I should be getting it around the end of Sept. Can't wait!! Same for me, but I started in mid-July. South Bay Mini (in Torrance) quoted an October production date and my MCS was completed 9/9. I'm waiting for the boat, now....

Oct 9th, 2005, 04:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
solo2man GForce-Fed Join Date: Sep 2005 Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 4 Offline	I took a poll also, and the wait was way too long. I was going to order from Oregon, since a freind got his there, but the wait was still too long. I got mine from St. Louis, and it was at the dealer 7 weeks after getting off the phone, and no markup (if you dont count the $500 floor mats) They would have transported it for $800, but picking it up was way too good an option.

Oct 16th, 2005, 07:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
Chicanery MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Humboldt Co. Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 12 Offline	Another one for South Bay MINI Just echoing the comments above. I went with South Bay in late Sept. They quoted a Dec. build and late Jan. delivery. However, I just talked to my MA and was informed that I'm in the 44th production week (early Nov.) and I'm hoping to take delivery before Christmas

Jan 2nd, 2006, 01:45 AM	#16 (permalink)
mnxmini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 07:37 AM Posts: 6 Offline	Also ordered from South Bay Mini. TThey are quoting late April or early May delivery. f Hopefully it will be earlierr, will keep you posted.

Jan 6th, 2006, 11:05 PM	#17 (permalink)
jnichol MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SF East Bay Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 17 Offline	I ordered From South Bay Mini in early October. My car is at the port of exit. Its interesting that by using the phone (866 ASK-MIN)you get more up to date info than you do on the web. Josh BTW I am in Nor Cal and East Bay Mini (Pleasanton) quoted 8 mos. So I went to South Bay as it is the other dealer in the state that doesnt charge mark - or at least that I could find.

Jan 16th, 2006, 04:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
anglophile82 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 1 Offline	Registration + Tax Hi there, I recently placed an order through Sandia Mini in New Mexico (MSRP + 2-3 mo. wait), but am a resident of California. Does anyone know if I have to register my car in both NM and CA? I've also heard that since it's a new car I'll have to pay the sales tax in both states!!! Just wondering if anyone knows a loop hole or some way to get around paying registration and tax in both NM & CA. Cheers, Krista PS- I'm new to all this stuff, so don't judge me on my lack of knowledge regarding purchasing a car!

Jan 16th, 2006, 04:52 PM	#19 (permalink)
dukesantos Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Viva Las Vegas Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 747 Offline	I don't know NM laws, but generally you don't pay their sales tax. If you are driving it away they should get you a temporary tag or movement permit, which are very low cost ($15-25). When you get the car to CA, whether driven or shipped, you will have to get a smog check, then register at DMV like any other car. You will have to pay sales tax there. If NM made you pay tax, make sure that is shown on your paperwork so that you get credit for it. The dealer should know the procedure at their end, just make sure they know if you are going to pick it up or have them ship it.

Feb 3rd, 2006, 02:08 AM	#20 (permalink)
lazygreyhound MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Ho Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 5 Offline	Wow! That sounds like a long wait for East Bay MINI (8-9 months). My current lease on my Audi ends in July and by the looks of it if I ordered something now I wouldn't get it in time before I had to turn in my car. South Bay MINI sounds like an option though...used to live in that area a couple of years ago. I've been debating on a GTI or a MCS but I'm really leaning towards the Cooper. I know the majority of people order their MINI in a desired color/configuration but I'm just wondering if anyone just walks into a dealership and finds what they want. I'm not really looking into getting any extras and besides having a color preference I'd being happy with just a "bare bones" MCS.

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