2009 MINI Cooper Consumer Discussions Page 2

MINI Cooper Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: 2009 Mini Cooper [alexwalex1]

Written by: wilhelmw on Sep 14, 2009 11:05 AM

Hi, Alex, Is your MINI a MINI S Cooper or a Cooper without Turbine engine? Tks. I am considering a MINI, but I am not sure how much difference it will be b/w MINI S or MINI. Do you have any comments? Read More...

MINI Cooper Lease Questions

Re: Cooper Hardtop [benjaminnyc]

Written by: Car_man on Sep 09, 2009 03:11 AM

Hello Ben. Mini's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a base 2009 Cooper Hardtop with 15,000 miles per year are .00200 and 62%, respectively. As far as a down payment on your lease goes, I always advise consumers not to put money down when leasing. Lessees who make down payments on their vehicles risk losing part or all of ... Read More...

Re: Lease rates for a Clubman S? [jmitchell74]

Written by: Car_man on Sep 09, 2009 03:08 AM

You're very welcome, Jonathan. I'm glad that you find this discussion so helpful. Mini's September buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2009 Cooper Clubman S with 12,000 miles per year are .00220 and 62%, respectively. The residual value for a lease with only 10,000 miles per year would be 1% higher. BMW allows consumers to lock ... Read More...

Re: Lease September 2009 [Car_man]

Written by: texgas on Sep 05, 2009 01:39 AM

Hi Car man, thank you for the info. My ordered 2009 Mini Cooper S won't come until Sept 21. Are the lease numbers for Sept different than August? Thank you in advance. Read More...

Re: Lease August 2009 [texgas]

Written by: Car_man on Aug 28, 2009 03:48 AM

Here's the information that you're looking for, texgas. The current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2009 Mini Cooper S with 15,000 miles per year are .00225 and 63%, respectively. The residual value for a lease with only 12,000 miles per year would be 2% higher. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum Read More...

Article Comments - 2007 Mini Cooper S vs. 2008 Volvo C30

Re: Article Comments - 2007 Mini Cooper S vs. 2008 Volvo C30 [actualsize]

Written by: g0thamite on Aug 25, 2009 07:27 AM

I agree. I have just recently purchased a 2009 MINI Cooper Hardtop and when I invoke the "Sport" button the car becomes another animal instantaneously. I used it when I'm merging onto the highway. It's like a Jekyl and Hyde button. Read More...

MINI Cooper Lease Questions

Lease August 2009

Written by: texgas on Aug 15, 2009 03:19 PM

What is the current money factor and residual for a lease on a 2009 MINI Cooper S, for 12K and 15K miles per year? Thanks in advance. Read More...

What's a good price?

Written by: sharkie21 on Aug 13, 2009 02:35 PM

I'm looking to lease a 2009 mini cooper 2Dr hatchback (not s or clubman). I'm totally new to leasing a new car so please educate me in how I can come up with a competitive price. I'm from Atlanta, and taxes are 7%. Is there any other information that one would need to know before helping me determine a price. I think MSRP is 19200 with destination and handling. I plan ... Read More...

MINI Cooper Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: 2009 Mini Cooper [foobaroo]

Written by: alexwalex1 on Aug 13, 2009 09:12 AM

I dealt with New Country Mini in Hartford, CT Since car is being built and will likely be delivered in September, one can't lock in the current low financing rates since they are only valid through 8/31. Experience tells me rates will still be there next month too, but at this point it is a little bit of "who knows." Hopefully I will get that 1.9% Read More...

Re: 2009 Mini Cooper [alexwalex1]

Written by: foobaroo on Aug 11, 2009 02:42 PM

thanks for sharing. out of curiosity, what dealership did you buy from? did you go for the 1.9% financing deal? Read More...