Ordered SWMHO a new Cooper SD last month, niceley specced and awaiting delivery early April.

Had a phone call today from the dealer enquiring if I would be interested in one 'ready made' in their Group. Better spec; with £2300 of extras on top of our spec - full leather, Harmon Kardon sound, tints, sunroof - but "as we havent got to our quarterley target yet" they will charge me an extra £1600.

Any thoughts on this, has the car been lying around in a field for a while, am I having my chain pulled etc etc ???

Cheers FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

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I recon you could get the price down further if they are that desperate,

See if you can get the build date to find how long it's been sitting but bear in mind lots of cars sit around doing nothing in paddocks before been sold, it's only the same as sitting on your drive IMO

My answer might be: "Sure, I'll take it for the same price I'm paying for the one I ordered". If they're desparate to sell it then you get a bargain, if they're just wanting to move something on to make room then they'll refuse and you're no worse off than before.

As npinks says, I would check the exact age etc. and even ask why it's sat around unsold. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Bradders
Perhaps it's a cancelled order,got to be worth having a bit of a haggle if the colour and spec is OK  MY2011 HSE Santorini/Ivory/Piano Black/Privacy Glass/TV .Sadly gone.
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Thanks fellas.

The boss isnt 100% with the tints but it might be worth a haggle tomorrow. Depends how desperate they are to hit the target I guess.

All else fails we'll just stick to our original order. FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

Remember there's nothing wrong pulling a "oh well it was worth looking at....and walk away negotiation"

They'll call you back hopefully

I agree with the guys above bradders, they know you are a serious buyer so offer them the price you are paying for yours and not a penny more, get them to email you the full spec then you know what they are offering you, over the phone is no good, it might not be the spec they told you when you go to view, ive known salesmen not know their left arm from their right. Happy haggling

Will update you tomorrow  FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

Agree with all that's been said, if they want to hit that target, they'll move on that.
I'd not pay a penny more than I was currently if it was me  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

After a full and frank conversation yesterday afternoon this is the deal we agreed;

1. Full leather (£845)
2. Harman Kardon sound (£550)
3. Glass Sunroof (£695)
4. Tints (£160)
5. Rear parking (£245)
6. Rain sensor/auto headlights (£90)
7. 5 years servicing (£249)

For the total of £1k more than we had agreed on our original car.

Plus the origial 50% deposit and 2 years interest free deal.

Also going to pick up a cheque for £1800 on the day we collect the car as ours is worth more than the 50% deposit.

Mrs Bradders is a happy bunny! FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

All Minis are customer orders, there are no "stock" vehicles built - so this will be a cancelled order.

Sounds like a great deal - well done  Like this site? Buy some RRSPORT goodies to show your support!

Thanks Martin  FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

Well done Bradders super deal,would like to see it when it comes,MrsP is twisting my arm for a mini to replace her Peugot 206. MY2011 HSE Santorini/Ivory/Piano Black/Privacy Glass/TV .Sadly gone.
Audi A5 Sportback Black Edition 3.0 tdi quattro S Line

A wise move chris
@ Bradders, have you ordered xenons and clear front indicator lenses they are a must on the mini Are the seats heated they really need to be

I'll have a word with Mrs P she only got her new car in September and shouldn't be twisting people's arms who she doesn't know


Sounds like a good deal Bradders