Hi everyone, I am currently looking into purchasing my first Mini! Here is where my predicament comes in though. What model and what options should I go with...? lol. Well as of right now I believe I want to go with the Clubman S for the extra cargo room over the standard hardtops. Not to mention all of the reviews, forums and threads I've read saying to go with an S if you want any kind of performance and modding capabilities (which I love to do)! I am on kind of a tight budget but don't want to sacrifice if I am going to pay as much as I am planning. JCW is out of the question for me right now (really need to keep it below $30k). I am planning on ordering one from the Factory so I can forgo some of the bells and whistles that come on the lot models in lieu of more performance add ons. How does payment usually work when you order one? Pay up front, down payment up front, payment upon receive... If any of you have recommendations, thoughts or concerns they are greatly appreciated!!! Including factory add-ons vs aftermarket options. Hurricane Dave
Hi Dave and welcome to M/A! When we ordered ours in 06 we just put a deposit and paid balance upon receipt.
Howdy! We bought ours off the lots so no help here. Go with what makes you happy. And your wallet happy. How much space are you needing?
Options I would suggest that are must haves are H/K Radio, Xenon Headlights and heated seats. Other stuff is insignificant to me.
Wow! Thanks for the quick responses and warm welcome! I am happy I stumbled upon this forum, there is so much information here that I can't stop reading... lol! Mr. Jim - Thanks for the deposit information, I am going up to my dealership in Reno today for the "Mini Test Drive Take Down" and to get my $750 voucher just for showing up... T8rchick - All I am really looking for is enough space for the wife, myself and my black lab as of right now with the potential of a little hurricane in the future. Uncle - The H/K sound and Xenon are high on my list as well. Thanks for the suggestions! Nathan - Thanks for the site man, this is a great forum, from the day I've spent on it and is just flooded with quality information and what seem like highly knowledgeable people who are more than willing to help out! I am really looking forward to spending some time here and really taking in all that is MINI!
Well here is what I am looking at ordering from Mini of Reno in the VERY near future!!! Will have to talk to the dealer to see if I can possibly trade out the 17" wheels that come with the Aero kit for some 17" black ones!! What do you guys think? P.S. - I'm not a big chrome person so eventually all of the chrome will be either black or chili red.
And I also want to push for some lower black side/ door stripes. Other than that I am pretty sure I am about done with my design!!!
Shopping dealers against each other can be a lot of fun!!! Let's see just how low the price can go and what all options and incentives can be thrown in to sweeten the deal!!! Who wants my business?? lol
So after shopping several dealers against each other I think i am finally ready to take the best offer to my local dealer and see what they can do about matching or beating it. Best offer I have right now: 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman S -JCW Package and other minor add-ons (white turn signals, red color line, chromeline interior, anthracite headliner, spoiler etc...) MSRP:$30,500 $1,000 off discount $0 dealer mark-up from MSRP $750 off Showdown Takedown Voucher $28,750 before tax, tag, title What do you guys think? Good deal... should I push for more... deeper discount, free add-ons/ accessories etc...? Thanks for any advice... This site has given me a ton of usefull information I have used in making my decisions.
I thought the JCW's came standard with the anthracite headliner now? You got all the markdowns so maybe get them to throw in the floor mats and call it a deal. With MINI's you can't haggle like other dealers, pretty much what you see is the price.
Mr. Jim it is not a JCW spec car. It is an S with the JCW add-on package. I am going to try and get the floormats and side stripes thrown in on the house and I will be more than pleased with the deal!