Freebies? - MINI2

yellow peril · #1 (**permalink**) Nov 3rd, 2006, 05:11 PM

I went to my local dealership today to firm up the spec I want on my Cooper S prior to test driving it on the launch weekend. While I was there I asked (more in hope than expectation) whether there was any chance of getting one or two of my chosen options free in lieu of a discount. As I expected the Sales Manager said no but I wondered whether anyone else had managed to persuade their salesman to give them any freebies on their R56 Cooper or S?

SimonSJR · #2 (**permalink**) Nov 3rd, 2006, 05:19 PM

Free road angel coming with my R56

envy · #3 (**permalink**) Nov 3rd, 2006, 05:23 PM

AFAIK they have been told they are to allow no discounts, or freebies.

So who knows - still it relys on who you know e.t.c., but my dealer said no. Not even a TLC

Oh well, guess it helps the residual's

mGP · #4 (**permalink**) Nov 3rd, 2006, 05:41 PM

I doubt they are going to give away freebies this early in the game; although you may get a gesture of goodwill dependant on the dealer.

People are flocking to buy a Car most of them have never set eyes on, BMW/Mini know they are on to (yet another) winner, I don't think they feel the need to give away freebies to intice people in further.

Perhaps they'll budge a bit more once the car has been around a few months.....but then again this is Mini

, so you'll be hard pushed to get anything out of them anyway!

popey · #5 (**permalink**) Nov 3rd, 2006, 06:04 PM

I got a tank of fuel AND my private reg transfered over FREE FREE FREE

.

p.s. some dealers do charge for fuel

CC07ERS · #6 (**permalink**) Nov 3rd, 2006, 06:10 PM

bmw wouldnt give you spot if they had measels

ttocs · #7 (**permalink**) Nov 3rd, 2006, 07:16 PM

A flat no from my dealer, at least they didn't laugh!

ASTON · #8 (**permalink**) Nov 3rd, 2006, 07:42 PM

i always ask for a full tank of fuel,when i order a new car. if i dont get it as part of the deal i just go to another dealership and buy from them

Scrogg · #9 (**permalink**) Nov 3rd, 2006, 07:53 PM

Just to add another dimension to the debate, how many people that have had anything free (be that fuel, cherished transfer, options, accessories etc) also do not have a part exchange?

(Don't worry, there is a point to my question!)

Flower · #10 (**permalink**) Nov 3rd, 2006, 07:53 PM

Las Vegas Mini salesman threw in Mini floor mats, but would not do the same for a spare key ($100+ USD)

popey · #11 (**permalink**) Nov 3rd, 2006, 07:57 PM

I had 2 cars in part ex a 98 Z3 (£6k) and a 04 Mini One Cab (good spec) (£11k)

Got free... Tank Of Fuel, Reg Transfer

smartbomb · #12 (**permalink**) Nov 3rd, 2006, 07:58 PM

Try looking here........

http://www.mini2.com/forum/dealershi...ree-stuff.html

ttocs · #13 (**permalink**) Nov 3rd, 2006, 08:31 PM

I didn't have a part ex, the delaer does do flowers on delivery though.

Greenie1 · #14 (**permalink**) Nov 3rd, 2006, 09:28 PM

I got a key ring and a Lind Umbrella and plenty of coffee.

ASTON · #15 (**permalink**) Nov 3rd, 2006, 09:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

Just to add another dimension to the debate, how many people that have had anything free (be that fuel, cherished transfer, options, accessories etc) also do not have a part exchange?

(Don't worry, there is a point to my question!)

Whats your point?