In Southern California - the "dealer markup" was about $3995. That was 6
months ago - it included a 4th year of maintenance, floor mats, and a
Teflon
wax job. It was easy to say "no" to much of it but still end up with a
mark-up of "only" $400 or $500 - including floor mats.
Last time I looked at the dealer add-on, it was down to $2995 (maybe less,
I
don't recall).
I'll bet if you stick to your guns, I suspect you can get MSRP for a
custom
order. You wait 6 to 8 weeks, but get exactly what you want.
The fact that the MINI is still selling out says something about the
supply
and demand, however, a lot have been sold, and many buyers come back later
and decide the car is too small for their needs. I think the market is
"down".
I like my Mini and highly recommend ordering exactly what you want -
colors,
options, etc.
Good luck and happy motoring.
"Pete Grey" <peteg@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:450ee769$1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> I'm getting quoted MSRP plus a dealer fee of 595.
>
> From some of the reading I've done, MSRP seems to be standard on an
> ordered car. Is the fee un-avoidable as well?
> Or do I have to shop in another state and see what comes up? I'm in WA.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -pete
>
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