2022 Mini Cooper JCW Countryman - good deal?

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I’m considering a custom ordered JCW Countryman and would love your feedback on whether or not it is a decent deal. Since it is not on the lot and being built, I know I have little negotiating room on the price, or is that not the case?

2022 JCW Countryman
MSRP of 51000
Cap Cost of 48760
MF of .00100; RV of 59%.
9.5 % sales tax in Los Angeles, CA

When I plug in the numbers in the Leasehacker calculator I get:
$654 monthly payment (Depreciation of $519; Rent of $79; Tax of $57)
$1667 drive off (first payment, $925 acquisition fee; $88 in upfront taxes)
$24,565 total cost of lease

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

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You’re planning to ask for 4-5% off MSRP?

Also, RV/MF from edmunds?

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The cap cost is from the dealer and the MF and RV are from the dealer but also from Edmunds.

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Almost $700/mo for a countryman? What a world

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Dont do this. Times are definitely tough on the leasing front, but this is a contract that that would seem financially regrettable after the novelty of the car wears off.

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The joke is the MSRP
Payment is the punchline.

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I’m going to be the minority but this was one of the funnest cars I owned. That being said it was same msrp and my payment was $289 a month.

I would hunt for an on lot closer to spec and shoot for a bigger discount. In some regions these cars don’t move and you can do better.

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OP - this here :slight_smile:

JCW’s are a blast though sometimes don’t move off lots quickly. Otherwise, it’s pay to play but $600+ is steep. And if you have PenFed, that can help some ($500?).

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For a short while I had a Ford Fiesta ST and it fell into the same category. That thing was just a blast to drive as it literally felt like a big go cart. Similarly to your mini, my payment was rather inexpensive at like 220. But… That was a leasing lifetime ago…it was August 2020!

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Yea I was looking at the focus RS or ST I have seen a few around and they look fun. If I didn’t just place an order for the Camaro replacement I would get one.

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Did you make a downpayment to get such a low monthly payment?

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Did you make a downpayment to get the low $289 monthly payment?

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I believe that lease was before the pandemic when the leasing landscape was rather different. In other words, the good ole days.

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Sorry yes this was pre pandemic and dealers were begging people to take Minis.

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This monthly is insane, no mini has a $650/month driving experience