R55 A few questions before I visit a dealer
#26
#27
Same here, my friend just ordered his HC/S Clubman S from Prestige (they rock, I will always drive the almost 2 hours to go there specifically)
#28
#29
I have as of yet not purchased a Mini, but am leaning towards the Clubman S. That said I would NEVER pay over MSRP and would NEVER accept forced options - like Lojack. I currently have an '05 Prius which I bought when they were first released and people were paying up to $5K over MSRP (nuts) and I shopped and bought mine for $500 back of MSRP with floor mats thrown in. True, I had to drive 1.5 hours to get it, but well worth the drive. I refuse to do business with people who try to rip customers off. In these down economic times I believe the buyer is in the driver's seat.
#30
I also got mine from Long Beach at MSRP with a $500 deposit, but it's right around the corner for me. Jerry was my MA, and took great care of me. They were really busy on launch day, everyone trying to see the Clubman. Jerry made sure I was well cared for.
Last edited by club(wo)man; 03-15-2008 at 09:34 AM.
#31
obieseven - don't get bent out of shape over paying MSRP. Lot's of folks on these threads are paying well above MSRP, especially on the west coast. Also, consider MINI resale value, which is just about the best in the industry. With fuel prices headed skyward, I think a new MINI will hold it's value even better. Enjoy!
#32
MINI dealers do have allocations. When I bought my MCS in March 2007 the choice was to drive farther to a dealer selling at MSRP, or pay $1,500 dealer fee and have my MCS delivered a month earlier. The MSRP dealers had used up their allocation for the current month and were selling into next months allocation.
As it turned out, due to a ship being full, and a backup at the Panama canal, it took a eight weeks to arrive. By that time, my dealer had dropped the $1,500 fee and I paid MSRP.
As it turned out, due to a ship being full, and a backup at the Panama canal, it took a eight weeks to arrive. By that time, my dealer had dropped the $1,500 fee and I paid MSRP.
#33
Good lord I'm glad I'm the type who buys on impulse. I'll haggle back and forth with a dealer and will NEVER budge on what my bottom line that I'm willing to pay is, but I have never and will never pay over MSRP. I got my Clubman S off the lot (waiting for my personal custom car is just not for me LOL) for $1500.00 off sticker price.
Braman Mini in West Palm Bch was great to deal with.
Braman Mini in West Palm Bch was great to deal with.
#34
My dealer here in Northern California - Mini of Concord only asked for $500 too to place the order and my MA told me that goes towards the purchase price of the car and it's fully refundable if I decide to not get the car.
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#38
Ordered my new clubman 3/9, got he vin # 3/11, just called 866askmini and it said the status is in the body shop and scheduled for completion 3/17.
Went through this process several years ago with my first Mini, but even more exciting now somehow?
Clubman
Pepper White/Black roof/mirrors/C
Hot Choc Leather
Anthracite Headliner
Conveinience Pkg
Cold Weather Pkg
Premium Pkg
Sports Pkg
Automatic
Piano Black
Park Distance Control
Xenon
Rear Fog Lamps
Navigation
Anyone know the actual manufacturing steps are and how long it takes to actually be built?
How long do you think it'll be until it gets to my dealership?
Somehow, if I recall correctly, last time the wait was alot longer, here it will be finished only 8 days after I ordered it- dealer said I was lucky- just got the order in at the right time.
Thanks for any info.
Went through this process several years ago with my first Mini, but even more exciting now somehow?
Clubman
Pepper White/Black roof/mirrors/C
Hot Choc Leather
Anthracite Headliner
Conveinience Pkg
Cold Weather Pkg
Premium Pkg
Sports Pkg
Automatic
Piano Black
Park Distance Control
Xenon
Rear Fog Lamps
Navigation
Anyone know the actual manufacturing steps are and how long it takes to actually be built?
How long do you think it'll be until it gets to my dealership?
Somehow, if I recall correctly, last time the wait was alot longer, here it will be finished only 8 days after I ordered it- dealer said I was lucky- just got the order in at the right time.
Thanks for any info.
#39
Aye, he or she will be completed on St. Patty's Day, what a great way to remember his or her birthday. Great way to come up with a name, too.
I believe it takes 5 days from start to finish on the cars. That's what my MA told me when mine started. Indeed Otto was ordered Pearl Harbor Day (Dec. 7th) started on Jan. 10 and completed on the Jan. 15. It took two days to travel by train to Southampton where he sat on the docks until the Isolde sailed on the 21st if I remember. Arrived at Port Hueneme Feb. 9th, then arrived at 7 p.m. the 19th at Mini N. Scottsdale. The waiting seemed the hardest once I knew he was at Port Hueneme. The time varies there for delivery to your dealer. I know they had a truckload of MINIs destined for N. Scottsdale, so probably they just had to wait for all the be processed before delivery to dealer.
I know how difficult it is to wait for delivery, but I had a deposit on my Clubby from Jan. 4, 2006. Talk about waiting a long time--782 days. Well worth every minute of it. I have never loved any of my cars like this one. Can't wait to do it again.
I believe it takes 5 days from start to finish on the cars. That's what my MA told me when mine started. Indeed Otto was ordered Pearl Harbor Day (Dec. 7th) started on Jan. 10 and completed on the Jan. 15. It took two days to travel by train to Southampton where he sat on the docks until the Isolde sailed on the 21st if I remember. Arrived at Port Hueneme Feb. 9th, then arrived at 7 p.m. the 19th at Mini N. Scottsdale. The waiting seemed the hardest once I knew he was at Port Hueneme. The time varies there for delivery to your dealer. I know they had a truckload of MINIs destined for N. Scottsdale, so probably they just had to wait for all the be processed before delivery to dealer.
I know how difficult it is to wait for delivery, but I had a deposit on my Clubby from Jan. 4, 2006. Talk about waiting a long time--782 days. Well worth every minute of it. I have never loved any of my cars like this one. Can't wait to do it again.
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#41
How long do you think it'll be until it gets to my dealership?
At least you don't have to wait for it to go through the Panama Canal. You may find some recent delivery time info in the 1st Gear forum.
#42
However, going the Hueneme wont help. The have specially trained attack rabbits to keep you from climbing the fence.
#43
Aye, he or she will be completed on St. Patty's Day, what a great way to remember his or her birthday. Great way to come up with a name, too.
I believe it takes 5 days from start to finish on the cars. That's what my MA told me when mine started. Indeed Otto was ordered Pearl Harbor Day (Dec. 7th) started on Jan. 10 and completed on the Jan. 15. It took two days to travel by train to Southampton where he sat on the docks until the Isolde sailed on the 21st if I remember. Arrived at Port Hueneme Feb. 9th, then arrived at 7 p.m. the 19th at Mini N. Scottsdale. The waiting seemed the hardest once I knew he was at Port Hueneme. The time varies there for delivery to your dealer. I know they had a truckload of MINIs destined for N. Scottsdale, so probably they just had to wait for all the be processed before delivery to dealer.
I know how difficult it is to wait for delivery, but I had a deposit on my Clubby from Jan. 4, 2006. Talk about waiting a long time--782 days. Well worth every minute of it. I have never loved any of my cars like this one. Can't wait to do it again.
I believe it takes 5 days from start to finish on the cars. That's what my MA told me when mine started. Indeed Otto was ordered Pearl Harbor Day (Dec. 7th) started on Jan. 10 and completed on the Jan. 15. It took two days to travel by train to Southampton where he sat on the docks until the Isolde sailed on the 21st if I remember. Arrived at Port Hueneme Feb. 9th, then arrived at 7 p.m. the 19th at Mini N. Scottsdale. The waiting seemed the hardest once I knew he was at Port Hueneme. The time varies there for delivery to your dealer. I know they had a truckload of MINIs destined for N. Scottsdale, so probably they just had to wait for all the be processed before delivery to dealer.
I know how difficult it is to wait for delivery, but I had a deposit on my Clubby from Jan. 4, 2006. Talk about waiting a long time--782 days. Well worth every minute of it. I have never loved any of my cars like this one. Can't wait to do it again.
I see your beautiful Greyhound in your posts. I adopted a greyhound too. His name was Cappy, a tall aristocratic Red Brindle,75 lbs of love and sweetness. One of the most beautiful animals on the planet, in every way, he passed at a bit before he turned 11, that was in 2001. I still miss him.
Such great and wonderful animals. Pity more people don't consider a Greyhound when they adopt.
#44
Second (third..) thoughts on color
Ordered a Clubman S yesterday at Morristown (NJ) Mini. MSRP, $1000 down, Joe Scarpa was good to deal with, patient..
Went in set on a PW/B, Premium Package, Xenons, White Trun Signals, Rear Fog, Lounge Leather Black, Cream White Color Line and Brushed Alloy.
But then thought that SS/B looked much sharper, so wen with it and changed clocl line to dark grey - everything else stayed the same.
Now second guessing between
1. PW/B, LLB, CWCL, BA: strength - white carries over to interior on LLB trim and CWCL; weakness - PW/B's are pretty common
2. SS/B, LLB, DGCL, BA: strength - SS/B looks great for outside; weakness: blander interior, white piping out of place.
Opinions????
Went in set on a PW/B, Premium Package, Xenons, White Trun Signals, Rear Fog, Lounge Leather Black, Cream White Color Line and Brushed Alloy.
But then thought that SS/B looked much sharper, so wen with it and changed clocl line to dark grey - everything else stayed the same.
Now second guessing between
1. PW/B, LLB, CWCL, BA: strength - white carries over to interior on LLB trim and CWCL; weakness - PW/B's are pretty common
2. SS/B, LLB, DGCL, BA: strength - SS/B looks great for outside; weakness: blander interior, white piping out of place.
Opinions????
#45
Ordered a Clubman S yesterday at Morristown (NJ) Mini. MSRP, $1000 down, Joe Scarpa was good to deal with, patient..
Went in set on a PW/B, Premium Package, Xenons, White Trun Signals, Rear Fog, Lounge Leather Black, Cream White Color Line and Brushed Alloy.
But then thought that SS/B looked much sharper, so wen with it and changed clocl line to dark grey - everything else stayed the same.
Now second guessing between
1. PW/B, LLB, CWCL, BA: strength - white carries over to interior on LLB trim and CWCL; weakness - PW/B's are pretty common
2. SS/B, LLB, DGCL, BA: strength - SS/B looks great for outside; weakness: blander interior, white piping out of place.
Opinions????
Went in set on a PW/B, Premium Package, Xenons, White Trun Signals, Rear Fog, Lounge Leather Black, Cream White Color Line and Brushed Alloy.
But then thought that SS/B looked much sharper, so wen with it and changed clocl line to dark grey - everything else stayed the same.
Now second guessing between
1. PW/B, LLB, CWCL, BA: strength - white carries over to interior on LLB trim and CWCL; weakness - PW/B's are pretty common
2. SS/B, LLB, DGCL, BA: strength - SS/B looks great for outside; weakness: blander interior, white piping out of place.
Opinions????
Color is really a matter of personal preference and your gut will always tell you which is right.
That being said, the Clubman I ordered is PW/B, and will be my second Mini, last one was PW/B too.
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#47
Color is such a personal thing. I spent about 24 hours hemming and hawing over which combination to choose. As harold47 suggests - "Go with your gut." Sparkling silver would look lovely with that tuscan beige leather...or you could just go for black leather or the leatherette which looks close to black (and save yourself $$$ or put it towards something else.).
#48
Guys, thanks for the gut feel advice - I think I'm going to stay with the SS/B, LLB, DGCL, BA which was my gut feel in the showroom.
But advice to others in the process: spend more time in the showroom and less time on the website - the representations are not as good as they could be and you can't see the whole package.
But advice to others in the process: spend more time in the showroom and less time on the website - the representations are not as good as they could be and you can't see the whole package.
#49
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