Comments on: 2005 Pricing Announced by MINIUSA http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/18/2005_pricing_announced_by_miniusa/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:26:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: foolsdragon http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/18/2005_pricing_announced_by_miniusa/comment-page-1/#comment-7278 foolsdragon Tue, 22 Jun 2004 03:16:43 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/18/#comment-7278 <p>"Mini dealers cannot take your order without the prices coming out first!!"</p> <p>I guess I've got a whole list of upset customers, because I've been doing it for over a month now. We had no choice once we ran out of 2004 production in May.</p> <p>For those of you who have been told July production by your MA, GET A PRODUCTION NUMBER!!! We've had them since May, for crying out loud. Call them every day, go in and stand on their desk, do whatever you've gotta do to get your production number.</p> “Mini dealers cannot take your order without the prices coming out first!!”

I guess I've got a whole list of upset customers, because I've been doing it for over a month now. We had no choice once we ran out of 2004 production in May.

For those of you who have been told July production by your MA, GET A PRODUCTION NUMBER!!! We've had them since May, for crying out loud. Call them every day, go in and stand on their desk, do whatever you've gotta do to get your production number.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/18/2005_pricing_announced_by_miniusa/comment-page-1/#comment-7277 Gabe Mon, 21 Jun 2004 21:26:29 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/18/#comment-7277 <p>Tony - there are lots of pics in the various cabrio galleries around the site.</p> Tony – there are lots of pics in the various cabrio galleries around the site.

]]> By: tony http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/18/2005_pricing_announced_by_miniusa/comment-page-1/#comment-7276 tony Mon, 21 Jun 2004 21:07:19 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/18/#comment-7276 <p>does anyone know what the "Chrome Line Interior" package consists of? any pics? thanks</p> does anyone know what the “Chrome Line Interior” package consists of? any pics? thanks

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/18/2005_pricing_announced_by_miniusa/comment-page-1/#comment-7275 Gabe Mon, 21 Jun 2004 13:58:44 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/18/#comment-7275 <p>Chris - here's a good thread for more LSD information: <a href="http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26401&highlight=LSD">Limited Slip = limited traction?</a>.</p> Chris – here's a good thread for more LSD information: Limited Slip = limited traction?.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/18/2005_pricing_announced_by_miniusa/comment-page-1/#comment-7274 Gabe Mon, 21 Jun 2004 02:12:49 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/18/#comment-7274 <p>"Mini dealers cannot take your order without the prices coming out first!!"</p> <ul> <li>they can and they do. I know many people that have had deposits down on for months now.</li> </ul> “Mini dealers cannot take your order without the prices coming out first!!”

  • they can and they do. I know many people that have had deposits down on for months now.
]]> By: Deb http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/18/2005_pricing_announced_by_miniusa/comment-page-1/#comment-7273 Deb Sun, 20 Jun 2004 12:16:49 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/18/#comment-7273 <p>I've been contacted by my local dealer to place my order for a Cabrio. I'm debating the S. Now that the prices have been released, the MC seems more in my price line. I will be the only one in the car 75% of the time on my 33 mile commute to work. Gas mileage, insurance and longevity of the engine are important to me. I'm not a speed-shifting, burnout kinda gal...just wanting a sporty FWD convertible (trading in my '97 Miata). Any opinions as to supercharged engines having longer/shorter lives than normally aspirated?</p> I've been contacted by my local dealer to place my order for a Cabrio. I'm debating the S. Now that the prices have been released, the MC seems more in my price line. I will be the only one in the car 75% of the time on my 33 mile commute to work. Gas mileage, insurance and longevity of the engine are important to me. I'm not a speed-shifting, burnout kinda gal…just wanting a sporty FWD convertible (trading in my '97 Miata). Any opinions as to supercharged engines having longer/shorter lives than normally aspirated?

]]> By: pete http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/18/2005_pricing_announced_by_miniusa/comment-page-1/#comment-7272 pete Sun, 20 Jun 2004 06:08:44 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/18/#comment-7272 <p>hmm, i got the JCW 6-speed gearbox imported from england, and it has the lsd, i also have the john cooper works kit installed in my car, and they go awesome together! wow, you can still do burnouts, but there is about 50% more traction off the line making it a crisp, clean takeoff, i wouldnt go back to the regualr gearbox if i could</p> hmm, i got the JCW 6-speed gearbox imported from england, and it has the lsd, i also have the john cooper works kit installed in my car, and they go awesome together! wow, you can still do burnouts, but there is about 50% more traction off the line making it a crisp, clean takeoff, i wouldnt go back to the regualr gearbox if i could

]]> By: njpaguy http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/18/2005_pricing_announced_by_miniusa/comment-page-1/#comment-7271 njpaguy Sun, 20 Jun 2004 04:02:03 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/18/#comment-7271 <p>Where does MINI make money? How about the charge for metallic paint in the US. At last check no extra $$$ for metallic paint in Canada. Could be the same in other countries as well. (However, this may be changing with the MY 05 production...)</p> Where does MINI make money? How about the charge for metallic paint in the US. At last check no extra $$$ for metallic paint in Canada. Could be the same in other countries as well. (However, this may be changing with the MY 05 production…)

]]> By: Dan http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/18/2005_pricing_announced_by_miniusa/comment-page-1/#comment-7270 Dan Sun, 20 Jun 2004 01:04:46 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/18/#comment-7270 <p>Well if there's a demand...</p> Well if there's a demand…

]]> By: BOB http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/18/2005_pricing_announced_by_miniusa/comment-page-1/#comment-7269 BOB Sat, 19 Jun 2004 23:56:45 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/18/#comment-7269 <p>""""It's funny that dealers have had their July production allocation since May, along with the ability to enter orders into an order bank that drops orders into production slots as soon as they're available, yet they're JUST NOW calling you to confirm your production."""</p> <p>Mini dealers cannot take your order without the prices coming out first!!</p> “”"”It's funny that dealers have had their July production allocation since May, along with the ability to enter orders into an order bank that drops orders into production slots as soon as they're available, yet they're JUST NOW calling you to confirm your production.”"”

Mini dealers cannot take your order without the prices coming out first!!

]]> By: Chris http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/18/2005_pricing_announced_by_miniusa/comment-page-1/#comment-7268 Chris Sat, 19 Jun 2004 22:20:23 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/18/#comment-7268 <p>the lady at the dealership said that it will be in the "JULY PRODUCTION", unless she was lying...</p> the lady at the dealership said that it will be in the “JULY PRODUCTION”, unless she was lying…

]]> By: foolsdragon http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/18/2005_pricing_announced_by_miniusa/comment-page-1/#comment-7267 foolsdragon Sat, 19 Jun 2004 21:33:17 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/18/#comment-7267 <p>It's funny that dealers have had their July production allocation since May, along with the ability to enter orders into an order bank that drops orders into production slots as soon as they're available, yet they're JUST NOW calling you to confirm your production.</p> It's funny that dealers have had their July production allocation since May, along with the ability to enter orders into an order bank that drops orders into production slots as soon as they're available, yet they're JUST NOW calling you to confirm your production.

]]> By: Chris http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/18/2005_pricing_announced_by_miniusa/comment-page-1/#comment-7266 Chris Sat, 19 Jun 2004 19:24:53 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/18/#comment-7266 <p>Sorry, this is probably not the forum for this but is the LSD a must for the MCS? Why would I need this? Thank you.</p> Sorry, this is probably not the forum for this but is the LSD a must for the MCS? Why would I need this? Thank you.

]]> By: Paul http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/18/2005_pricing_announced_by_miniusa/comment-page-1/#comment-7265 Paul Sat, 19 Jun 2004 19:01:33 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/18/#comment-7265 <p>about transmissions: I drive my 2002 Cooper everyday in Chicago, so I shift a lot. When I took my car in to be serviced this week I got a new Cooper with an automatc. It sucks. I hate it. If I had to drive it I wouldn't. A Mini with a stick is a MINI!; a Mini without a stick is a car. The only reason to drive a Mini with the the automatic CVS trasmission is if you are unwilling to learn how to drive a stick and want to "look" like you have fun.</p> about transmissions: I drive my 2002 Cooper everyday in Chicago, so I shift a lot. When I took my car in to be serviced this week I got a new Cooper with an automatc. It sucks. I hate it. If I had to drive it I wouldn't. A Mini with a stick is a MINI!; a Mini without a stick is a car. The only reason to drive a Mini with the the automatic CVS trasmission is if you are unwilling to learn how to drive a stick and want to “look” like you have fun.

]]> By: Chris http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/18/2005_pricing_announced_by_miniusa/comment-page-1/#comment-7264 Chris Sat, 19 Jun 2004 15:10:47 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/18/#comment-7264 <p>After a long 4 month wait, East Bay Mini in NorCal called me today to confirm my order and final options for July production and late September delivery date for MCS 05. The prices listed above are correct. No info on MCS automatic except that production is scheduled for January 05 and expected delivery time of March 05, which according to the dealer may still change. The dreaded 3-spoke as the steering wheel standard without the 2-spoke option is unfortunately confirmed by the dealer as well. Does anybody have any opinion on standard vs. automatic transmission?</p> After a long 4 month wait, East Bay Mini in NorCal called me today to confirm my order and final options for July production and late September delivery date for MCS 05. The prices listed above are correct. No info on MCS automatic except that production is scheduled for January 05 and expected delivery time of March 05, which according to the dealer may still change. The dreaded 3-spoke as the steering wheel standard without the 2-spoke option is unfortunately confirmed by the dealer as well. Does anybody have any opinion on standard vs. automatic transmission?

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/18/2005_pricing_announced_by_miniusa/comment-page-1/#comment-7263 Gabe Sat, 19 Jun 2004 06:08:43 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/18/#comment-7263 <p>Joe - this story posted awhile back should have all the answers for you:</p> <p><a href="http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/05/28/the_miniusa_2005_model_year_configurator">the MINIUSA 2005 Model Year Configurator</a></p> Joe – this story posted awhile back should have all the answers for you:

the MINIUSA 2005 Model Year Configurator

]]> By: joe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/18/2005_pricing_announced_by_miniusa/comment-page-1/#comment-7262 joe Sat, 19 Jun 2004 05:29:30 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/18/#comment-7262 <p>Any idea when the USA website will be updated to configure these models? thanks</p> Any idea when the USA website will be updated to configure these models? thanks

]]> By: ejkd http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/18/2005_pricing_announced_by_miniusa/comment-page-1/#comment-7261 ejkd Sat, 19 Jun 2004 03:25:23 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/18/#comment-7261 <p>I agree with Gabe that BMW get it's profits from options & accessories. Good marketing!</p> <p>I wonder if the pricing of the auto on MCS will be similar to CVT on the MC.</p> I agree with Gabe that BMW get it's profits from options & accessories. Good marketing!

I wonder if the pricing of the auto on MCS will be similar to CVT on the MC.

]]> By: Shawn http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/18/2005_pricing_announced_by_miniusa/comment-page-1/#comment-7260 Shawn Sat, 19 Jun 2004 02:11:17 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/18/#comment-7260 <p>...cool,the price was actually on point for what I thought it would be for a '05 MCS,JCW Open. Plus it's still about 10 grand less than the Lotus Elise(which was a tight second for what I wanted to buy). Also,one can't beat the service by MINI for their price.</p> …cool,the price was actually on point for what I thought it would be for a '05 MCS,JCW Open. Plus it's still about 10 grand less than the Lotus Elise(which was a tight second for what I wanted to buy). Also,one can't beat the service by MINI for their price.

]]> By: BOB http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/18/2005_pricing_announced_by_miniusa/comment-page-1/#comment-7259 BOB Sat, 19 Jun 2004 01:39:22 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/18/#comment-7259 <p>Cost of my spec. S Cabrio is....$30,000 + tax UH!</p> <p>""It appears to be a convetional 6-speed slushbox with Tiptronic feature. NO SMG or CVT for the '05 MCS Automatic.""</p> <p>Where did you get this information regarding the automatic?</p> Cost of my spec. S Cabrio is….$30,000 + tax UH!

“”It appears to be a convetional 6-speed slushbox with Tiptronic feature. NO SMG or CVT for the '05 MCS Automatic.”"

Where did you get this information regarding the automatic?

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