Mini Cooper queries

[Voodooman]

Anybody can share their purchase experience with Minis?

 

My family is considering to purchase our very first Mini, specifically the Clubman Saville Row.

 

Was also given an offer for a display unit that comes with Sunroof, Harman Kardon Sound System, Electric Seats & 19" rims.

 

These are the offers provided by the salesman.

 

MINI Cooper S Clubman Savile Row Lapisluxury Blue:

$156,088 - $3,000 = $153,088

 

MINI Cooper S Clubman Display Unit:

$173,888 - $3,000 - $5,000 = $165,888

 

The $5,000 additional discount is because it's a display unit.

 

The 2 units both come with conditions of minimum 50% - 5 years loan and 5 years/100,000km servicing package.

 

 

We're more inclined towards the Display Unit as it's really high spec.

 

I'm hoping to reduce to minimum loan to just $60,000/2 years, any idea if that's possible?

 

Also, is there any other things that I should look out for/ask for?

 

Hoping to gain some insight to getting a better overall package/deal.

 

Much thanks in advance.

At MH, you don't have to take loans if you don't want to, it is not a hard condition.

 

Their pricing is however not as negotiable as other Conti ADs from my experience.

[Vratenza]

Don't trade in any cars with them too. Cut throat offers. (most dealers are) but other dealers at least compensate by having more sincere overtrade. At MH, no such thing as overtrade despite the low ball trade in.

Take it, leave it. 

[Jaymessofly]

At MH, you don't have to take loans if you don't want to, it is not a hard condition.

 

Their pricing is however not as negotiable as other Conti ADs from my experience.

Thanks for your advice, will try to negotiate on the loan again then!

 

Anything else I can look out for?

 

I only have relevant experience buying from PIs actually, where we can bargain on the accessories given, pricing etc. 

 

Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated!

Don't trade in any cars with them too. Cut throat offers. (most dealers are) but other dealers at least compensate by having more sincere overtrade. At MH, no such thing as overtrade despite the low ball trade in.

Take it, leave it. 

Thanks for your advice bro!

 

Their offer is really relatively lower. I have a offer that's 10% higher than what they offered. 

Edited November 7, 2018 by Jaymessofly

[inlinesix]

Thanks for your advice, will try to negotiate on the loan again then!

 

Anything else I can look out for?

 

I only have relevant experience buying from PIs actually, where we can bargain on the accessories given, pricing etc. 

 

Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks bro!

 

Their offer is really relative lower. I have a offer that's 10% higher than what they offered. 

 

I am not sure whether loan is tied to discount. 

 

If yes, you need to calculate whether it is worth to take more loan & early termination after 2 years.

 

Forget about all those accessories.  What's important is discount.

 

For car cam, i am not sure whether it is still the 1st gen BMW/Mini or not.  If yes, avoid at all cost.

 

Don't nego too hard with SE.  SE might give you more discount to close the deal.

[Jaymessofly]

I am not sure whether loan is tied to discount.

 

If yes, you need to calculate whether it is worth to take more loan & early termination after 2 years.

 

Forget about all those accessories. What's important is discount.

 

For car cam, i am not sure whether it is still the 1st gen BMW/Mini or not. If yes, avoid at all cost.

 

Don't nego too hard with SE. SE might give you more discount to close the deal.

Thanks for your advice bro.

 

Need some clarification on what you mean by car cam - are you referring to in-car recording camera or the reverse camera?

 

And, how do I tell if it’s the 1st gen cam that’s to be avoided? Able to share the model number or some way to identify it?

 

Greatly appreciate the advice from all the gurus here!

[inlinesix]

Thanks for your advice bro.

 

Need some clarification on what you mean by car cam - are you referring to in-car recording camera or the reverse camera?

 

And, how do I tell if it’s the 1st gen cam that’s to be avoided? Able to share the model number or some way to identify it?

 

Greatly appreciate the advice from all the gurus here!

In-car recording cam. There is a Version 2 now.

 

Hearsay it is better than Version 1.

[Sdf4786k]

Anybody can share their purchase experience with Minis?

 

My family is considering to purchase our very first Mini, specifically the Clubman Saville Row.

 

Was also given an offer for a display unit that comes with Sunroof, Harman Kardon Sound System, Electric Seats & 19" rims.

 

These are the offers provided by the salesman.

 

MINI Cooper S Clubman Savile Row Lapisluxury Blue: 

$156,088 - $3,000 = $153,088

 

MINI Cooper S Clubman Display Unit:

$173,888 - $3,000 - $5,000 = $165,888

 

The $5,000 additional discount is because it's a display unit.

 

The 2 units both come with conditions of minimum 50% - 5 years loan and 5 years/100,000km servicing package.

 

 

We're more inclined towards the Display Unit as it's really high spec.

 

I'm hoping to reduce to minimum loan to just $60,000/2 years, any idea if that's possible?

 

Also, is there any other things that I should look out for/ask for?

 

Hoping to gain some insight to getting a better overall package/deal.

 

Much thanks in advance.

 

Savile Row Lapisluxury @153​K vs display unit, May I know what the delta buys u in term of specs?

[Jaymessofly]

In-car recording cam. There is a Version 2 now.

 

Hearsay it is better than Version 1.

 

Thanks for the response bro! Will keep a lookout. 

Savile Row Lapisluxury @153​K vs display unit, May I know what the delta buys u in term of specs?

Hi bro, may I ask what you mean by the delta?

 

Thanks!

[Mockngbrd]

Edited November 12, 2018 by Mockngbrd

[Sdf4786k]

Thanks for the response bro! Will keep a lookout. 

Hi bro, may I ask what you mean by the delta?

 

Thanks!

 

Hi Jay, the price difference between the 2 and the kit / specs provided.

[Jaymessofly]

Hi Jay, the price difference between the 2 and the kit / specs provided.

 

Hi bro,

 

As mentioned in my previous post, the display set comes with these additional kits/specs.

 

Sunroof

Harman Kardon Sound System

Electric Seats

19" Rims.

[Kenneth74]

Hi bro,

 

As mentioned in my previous post, the display set comes with these additional kits/specs.

 

Sunroof

Harman Kardon Sound System

Electric Seats

19" Rims.

 

ball park cost of options

 

Sunroof - 7K (coz panaromic)

Harman Kardon Sound System (3K)

Electric Seats (2K)

19" Rims. (3.5K)

 

Need to add in indent fee of 1.8K if buying new also plus 4mth waiting period.

[Voodooman]

ball park cost of options

 

Sunroof - 7K (coz panaromic)

Harman Kardon Sound System (3K)

Electric Seats (2K)

19" Rims. (3.5K)

 

Need to add in indent fee of 1.8K if buying new also plus 4mth waiting period.

Finally they have electric seat option. Last time want to pay also don't have.

[Vratenza]

Only the clubman (maybe the countryman). The pricing positioning also indicate that these are more atas up in the chain. 

 

Rest of range still make do with manual...even in the highest jcw trim. 

 

Finally they have electric seat option. Last time want to pay also don't have.

 

[Voodooman]

Only the clubman (maybe the countryman). The pricing positioning also indicate that these are more atas up in the chain.

 

Rest of range still make do with manual...even in the highest jcw trim.

I see.

 

The lack of electric memory seat can be quite a pain if you have more than 1 driver in the family. Guess the classic Mini range is meant to be a me-me car.

[Vratenza]

Yes indeed......I have to adjust it each time I take over the wheels from my wife.

 

But luckily it is only once a weekend kind of frequency.

 

Still keeping the JCW 3Dr/Convertible in my shortlist despite that.....

 

I see.

The lack of electric memory seat can be quite a pain if you have more than 1 driver in the family. Guess the classic Mini range is meant to be a me-me car.

 

[Sdf4786k]

Hi bro,

 

As mentioned in my previous post, the display set comes with these additional kits/specs.

 

Sunroof

Harman Kardon Sound System

Electric Seats

19" Rims.

12 K more .. but looks attractive in terms of price..

 

The running cost of 19" when time for replacement of the tires as well as the ride comfort may be a tad harsh.

[wind2020]

Hi 

 

I have a friend who has out down the down payment for a mini one 5 door orange 16 inch victory and interior is leather brown collecting in mid Dec but is having second thoughts about it. He would like to check if anyone is interested wants to take over and he is okay to chip in financially. 

 

This come with a center console on the front. 

 

If interested can what apps at 98263105.

 

Thank you