2011 Mini - Order Pricing/Deal

just sold my 5 series and looking to remain in the bmw family with a MCS for 2011 model.

does anyone know what kind of deal to expect upon ordering the 2011 MCS? my location is socal (orange county). i know some dealers here are selling 2010 at 2-2.5k below msrp. but now, looking at the improvements for 2011, especially the nice interior, i hope to get a nice deal on my mini cooper s order or should i just wait until they hit the lot?

below is a link of review for 2011 mini.

http://www.motoringfile.com/2010/08/...per-s-refresh/

typically it's MSRP, though some place will do about 750-1250 off of that-- ordered or not.

I am a member of USAA. Their buying service, believe it is through AutoNation is quoting $900 over invoice for a 2011 base or "S". Would have gone through them, but Niello Mini had a 2010 that my wife fell in love with and they went $2,500 under MSRP. Quite a difference from when we bought our first Cooper in 2005 when it was tough to find a dealer just to do MSRP.

How about JCW's. I like my 2010 S convert so much I'm thinking about a JCW Vert. Wonder what kind of incentive they have.

I just bought a 2011 Mini a few weeks ago, and I LOOOVE it. What's not to love about 35 mpg! Last week I drove it from Florida to DC, 2,000 miles R/T, and it performed beautifully. One thing, tho: I had to keep my eye on the speedometer because it went from 70-75 to 90 in a blink. Oops! I got the 7-yr, 70K mile warranty, so all I have to do is pump gas and pay for insurance. Gotta love that.

I just purchased my 2011 Mini S for $1,000 below sticker and also got the 0.9% financing with it. Mountain View Mini was the place up here in NoCAL. You might want to check them out.

Originally Posted by cappy

I just bought a 2011 Mini a few weeks ago, and I LOOOVE it. What's not to love about 35 mpg! Last week I drove it from Florida to DC, 2,000 miles R/T, and it performed beautifully. One thing, tho: I had to keep my eye on the speedometer because it went from 70-75 to 90 in a blink. Oops! I got the 7-yr, 70K mile warranty, so all I have to do is pump gas and pay for insurance. Gotta love that.

How was the transition from your E92 328 to the Mini Cooper? Do you miss RWD?

There was so much drama surrounding the purchase of the 328 that I hated it, the reason for getting rid of it. That aside, it was a good car, but then it followed my Beloved Saab. The Saab was everything the 328 was, and more: it was a convertible!!

FranT, if you're looking for a really, really super-duper car, check out the 650i. OMG! Watta car; watta car!!! That car does everything except serve you cocktails. I recently bought one for my daughter (in Afghanistan) (with her money, using her PoA). There aren't enough adjectives to describe it. While I didn't like the salesman (he talked down to her and me), Ferman stood behind me, answered my questions, took good care of me. It's a 2008, very low mileage, for half the price of a new one.

Originally Posted by FranT41

How was the transition from your E92 328 to the Mini Cooper? Do you miss RWD?

There was so much drama surrounding the purchase of the 328 that I hated it, the reason for getting rid of it. That aside, it was a good car, but then it followed my Beloved Saab. The Saab was everything the 328 was, and more: it was a convertible!!

FranT, if you're looking for a really, really super-duper car, check out the 650i. OMG! Watta car; watta car!!! That car does everything except serve you cocktails. I recently bought one for my daughter (in Afghanistan) (with her money, using her PoA). There aren't enough adjectives to describe it. While I didn't like the salesman (he talked down to her and me), Ferman stood behind me, answered my questions, took good care of me. It's a 2008, very low mileage, for half the price of a new one.

Traded in my ED 08 335i coupe on Jan. 19, 2011 for an ordered 2011 MCS that is loaded. BMW prides itself on producing a Mini that you can get similar options to a BMW. My MCS has every option my 335i had except power seats. It was built last week so I guess I have three more weeks to wait.

Originally Posted by claud 3

Traded in my ED 08 335i coupe on Jan. 19, 2011 for an ordered 2011 MCS that is loaded. BMW prides itself on producing a Mini that you can get similar options to a BMW. My MCS has every option my 335i had except power seats. It was built last week so I guess I have three more weeks to wait.

Congratulations! I didn't know there was an MCS. Happy Trails to you!