Quick Tip: Stickers

If anyone is interested in putting some MINI related stickers on their car check out Stuck on MINI's.  If the sticker you are looking for isn't on their website, friend them on Facebook and Joanne has many other designs she can hook you up with.

Kyle

2012 Countryman and used 2011 Countryman hitting the market!

It's October and the Fall car shopping season is here! The new MY2012 MINI Countryman models have started hitting your local MINI dealer (or getting yours if you've ordered one in the past months), and so are some 'previously-Motored' 2011 Countryman models. Quick look around at Autotrader and eBay reveals that the inventory of 2012 Countryman are growing, representing more selections to those 'gotta have it now' customers. 122 available Countryman models are at the dealer lots in greater Los Angeles area - it compares to 27 Countryman models available only a month ago) The number increases to 126 if you include 4 pre-owned sales. Then on eBay, there are twelve 2011 Countryman models on sale by both private and dealer, and includes one example with just over 10,000 miles to a few brand new, unsold 2011 models from a dealer in Ohio. So, grab your check book and bring your best poker face to put a Countryman into your garage!

[ Source :: AutoTrader | eBay Motors ]

Report :: MINI Countryman inventory at So California dealers

Last time I checked the MINI Countryman inventory at So. California MINI centers, the number was around 155 cars (May 25, 2011). Today I checked it and the current inventory of MINI Countryman models is at around only 27 cars [unofficial]- including Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper S All4! Of those, 24 are Cooper S models including ALL4. That leaves only 3 cars to be non-turbo Cooper. This could explain why I have been seeing lots of Countryman in Los Angeles freeways and city streets as of late. Customers have been snatching them up while dealers are not getting any new inventories due to model year change. With only 27 cars available in LA area, your choices will be very limited if you need one right away. However, on the flip side, I am sure dealers are willing to negotiate on those few remaining 2011 Countryman. But... if you want your very own, simply get ready to endure the long 2 month wait and order one!

[ source :: AutoTrader ]

Report :: MINI Countryman inventory at So California dealers

Last time I checked the MINI Countryman inventory through out So. California MINI centers, the number was around 140 cars (April 9, 2011). Today I checked it and the current inventory of MINI Countryman models is at around 155 cars [unofficial]- including Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper S All4. Of those, 122 are Cooper S models including ALL4 which makes up less than 15% of total S models. That leaves only 33 cars to be non-turbo Cooper. Regular cooper model is certainly in short supply. With MINI Rocks the Rivals and its $1000 off promotion, I believe Countryman sales is quite strong and 155 car inventory is a good news for those who cannot wait and would like to utilize $1000 off certificate. I've also been noticing more fellow Countrymans on the road. I won't be surprised if the sales of Countryman goes over 2,000 mark in May for the first time.

Also, word around the net is many dealers are now out of 2011 production slots and all custom orders will have to wait till 2012 model year production begins. MY2012  production is scheduled to begin in September of this year - and as announced, there will be an option for rear bench seat. Making matters worth, parts for MINI Connected and Steptronic automatic transmission is currently in very short supply resulting in delay and cancellations.So.. chances are, if you are looking to buy a new Countryman, you will either have to choose from dealer stock or wait.

[ Source  :: AutoTrader.com ]

MINI Countryman Inventory list is growing at your local MINI dealerships (So Cal)

It seems like MINI is producing enough number of MINI Countryman models out of Magna Steyr factory in Graz to meet the growing demand for the car. Other than meeting the demand for custom factory orders from customers, it is also producing enough Countryman models for MINI dealers to beef up their inventory for those who cannot wait for 2 month and got to have the Countryman right away. Quick search for the inventory of Los Angeles area MINI dealerships reveals 140 MINI Cooper, Cooper S, and ALL4 Countryman models sitting at the dealership lot. Interestingly, of those 140, only 30 cars, about 22%, are the non-turbo Cooper models while the remaining 110 are Cooper S and ALL4 models. (ALL4 take up less than 20% of 110 available).