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Service payment plan 0% APR for 90 days and no up-front costs Click here to schedule service. All loans are issued by WebBank, Member FDIC. All applications are processed through CFS and funded by WebBank, member FDIC. WebBank funds the repair amount once repairs are completed and documents are executed. All applications are subject to approval pursuant to standard underwriting criteria. The DigniFi Interest Waived Program applies to all approved customers. As part of the program, interest will be waived if you make all of your scheduled payments on time and pay off your loan in full within 90 days. The maximum approved amount, terms and the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) will be based on an evaluation of credit history. Interest will be charged to your account from account opening at 9.99%-36.00% APR if the full loan amount is not paid within 90 days. Minimum monthly payment is required. Valid on loan amounts from $350 - $7,500. Additional principal payments will be required to pay off the loan amount before promotion expires. Example on a service repair costing $5,000.00: 36 monthly payments of $211.00 with no initial payment. The estimated payment and interest rates are being provided to you only as a guide to potential financing options that may be available. This estimated payment is based upon a 27.99% interest rate, with an APR range from 9.99% to 36.00%, with a maximum 4% origination fee. This is not a loan application, an offer, guarantee of financing, or a loan approval.

Purchasing a new vehicle can be an enormous decision. Getting a car is one of the greater expenses you can make in life, besides purchasing a home. At MINI of Montgomery County, we want to make sure that your investment is worthwhile. We will help explain the benefits of each vehicle and help you settle on a car that works best for your needs. Let's take a look at a few factors and features you will need to keep in mind when choosing the perfect vehicle for you. Interior layout There are many different options to look at when purchasing a new vehicle. We offer a variety of Sedans, SUVs, Sports cars, Convertibles, and more. Take note of what your needs will be for your new vehicle. Things like space, technology, seating configurations, or extra cargo space will make your adventures effortless. Activities As you look for a new vehicle, keep in mind the type of activities you will participate in. Do you need a vehicle to tackle terrain or something that is great for the daily commute? We have plenty of options to help your decision. Driving Habits No drivers will have the same preferences this is why we offer vehicles with different power outputs.   Is it more important to have a powerful sports car or towing power? These factors should help weigh your decision on what vehicle to purchase. For more suggestions and tips on getting the perfect vehicle, contact us today! Click here to browse our inventory and search for a vehicle that offers it all.

MINI EXTERIOR TRIM FEATURING NEW PIANO BLACK Sport the look. The stylish Piano Black exterior trim with its deep black look emphasizes the dynamic appearance of your MINI. It is painted in brilliant Piano Black, as robust as it is unmistakable, and is perfectly suited for customizing the exterior. Click here to learn more.

It accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 265 km/h. The MINI John Cooper Works GP (combined fuel consumption): 7.3 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 167 g/km) is the fastest model of the British premium brand ever to receive road approval. And this also applies in winter, of course. For this reason, MINI is offering winter tyres specially designed for this extreme athlete. The ultra-high performance tyres developed by tyre manufacturer Hankook for the cold season are ideally suited for enjoying the outstanding power and race feel of the MINI John Cooper Works GP even on snowy tracks. Just like the summer tyres in the Ultra Ultra High Performance category specially tailored to the MINI John Cooper Works GP, the manufacturer Hankook also supplies the tyres for the cold season as an original equipment manufacturer. Winter i*cept evo 2 tyres, size: 195/45 R18 87H XL are available for the high-performance athlete. They are mounted on model-specific, 18-inch John Cooper Works light-alloy wheels. This combination ensures hallmark MINI agility and precise handling characteristics in demanding winter road conditions. In particular, an asymmetric tread design with specially shaped sipes and grooves optimises both traction and braking on snow-covered roads. more With the enhanced grip of its winter tyres, the MINI John Cooper Works GP, manufactured in a small series of just 3 000 units, is ideally equipped for excursions through snowy landscapes. Neither packed snow nor icy stretches of road nor wet and thawed roads can stop the irresistible forward momentum of this extreme athlete. The model-specific winter tyres ideally complement the suspension technology, which is perfectly tuned to the car’s high engine performance delivered thanks to the John Cooper Works racing expertise and the precisely tuned suspension control systems. Traction from a standing start is optimised, as well as driving stability during fast cornering manoeuvres. The MINI John Cooper Works GP takes the premium small car performance experience to a whole new level. Its 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo technology generates a peak output of 225 kW/306 hp and a maximum torque of 450 Nm. This concentrated power is transmitted to the front wheels, which are fitted with the model-specific ultra-high-performance winter tyres, via an 8-speed Steptronic transmission, which ensures that the drive torque is converted into thrilling performance without any loss thanks to an integrated differential lock. The mechanical differential lock is networked with the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) driving stability system and acts as a transverse lock to reduce the speed difference between the right and left front wheels. Under load demand, a blocking effect of up to 31 percent can be generated. The differential lock also counteracts a loss of traction when road friction varies. To achieve this it directs a higher proportion of the drive torque to the wheel with the better grip. This prevents the car from under or oversteering at an early stage. The optimised grip properties of the winter tyres also make the MINI John Cooper Works GP's sports braking system even more effective. The system features four-piston fixed-calliper disc brakes on the front wheels and single-piston fist-calliper disc brakes on the rear wheels. The MINI John Cooper Works GP is not only a limited-edition rarity with racing genes, its roof spoiler with double-wing contour and its carbon-fibre wheel arch trims with matt CFRP visual finish and individual numbering also make it a fascinatingly exceptional vehicle. Thanks to the new winter tyres, there is now no reason for the most extreme athlete in the MINI model range to spend the cold season in the garage.

MINI COMPLIMENTARY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. It comes standard with every new MINI* and is one of the most comprehensive scheduled maintenance programs in its class, covering recommended scheduled maintenance for up to 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first). To receive these services at no cost, just schedule an appointment at your authorized MINI Dealer while your MINI is covered by this program. And since all services will be performed by a MINI trained and certified technician, using genuine MINI parts, your car will be maintained to our exacting standards. Which are, admittedly, higher than most. • Engine Oil Services • Inspection Services • Brake Fluid Service • Engine Air Filter • Cabin Air Microfilter more MINI MAINTENANCE+ Extend your MINI's Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance program with MINI Maintenance+. It's the simple, cost-effective way to keep your MINI's performance at peak potential. All work is done with genuine MINI Parts by MINI Certified Technicians. To provide comprehensive expert maintenance for the life of your vehicle, combine MINI Maintenance+ with MINI Value Service. Available exclusively at authorized MINI Dealers.** * All model year 2017 MINI vehicles and newer sold or leased by an authorized MINI dealer come standard with Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles whichever comes first. Only the following maintenance items are included with Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance when they are performed as outlined in the vehicle's Maintenance booklet: • Engine oil and filter • Brake fluid • Vehicle check (Inspection) • Cabin microfilter • Engine air filter • Spark plugs • Remote control key battery Click here to schedule service. NON-TRANSFERABILITY Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance program is an exclusive benefit that applies to the initial purchaser, owner, or lessee of a new vehicle, sales demonstrator vehicle, Aftersales Mobility Program vehicle, or BMW Group company vehicle from an authorized MINI dealer in the United States (including Puerto Rico). Coverage is not transferable to subsequent purchasers, owners, or lessees. The sole exception to the non-transferability of coverage is that household transfers transfers within the United States (including Puerto Rico) to members of the household of the initial purchaser, owner, or lessee of a MINI vehicle from an authorized MINI dealer - will not terminate coverage. Household transfers are limited solely to transfers to a current or former spouse or spousal equivalent, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, or grandchild from the initial purchaser, owner, or lessee of a vehicle. In the event of a household transfer, purchasers, owners, or lessees of a MINI vehicle should promptly advise their authorized MINI dealer to document and confirm the household transfer for purposes of coverage. The payoff of a loan on a vehicle by the initial purchaser and the purchase of a leased vehicle by the initial lessee are not considered transfers for purposes of coverage. Click here for additional details. ** Disclaimer • Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance or MINI Maintenance+ coverage applies only to U.S.-specification MINI vehicles imported and distributed by MINI USA and sold or leased through authorized MINI Dealers. Vehicles purchased or leased from MINI Dealers in any other country do not qualify for Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance or MINI Maintenance+. Visit MINIusa.com/maintenance for details. For model year 2017 or later vehicles sold or leased by an authorized MINI Dealer, Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance coverage is not transferable to subsequent purchasers, owners, or lessees. Please see MINIusa.com/maintenance or ask your authorized MINI Dealer for details. • The MINI Maintenance Program covers all factory-recommended maintenance services as determined by the Service Interval Indicator for all new eligible model year 2004 until model year 2016 MINI vehicles. For vehicles model year 2004 until model year 2016 specific additional items that need replacement due to normal wear and tear are also covered. The maintenance coverage period is for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Exclusions from coverage include: gasoline, gasoline additives, windshield washer fluid, fluid top-offs, battery, tires, wheels, wheel alignment and tire balancing. All work must be performed by an authorized MINI Dealer. See the Service and Warranty Information booklet for specific terms, conditions and limitations. Further information can also be obtained from your authorized MINI Dealer. • The Complimentary Scheduled MINI Maintenance program covers all factory-recommended scheduled maintenance services as determined by the Service Interval Indicator for all new eligible model year 2017 and later MINI vehicles. Specific additional items that need replacement due to normal wear and tear are not covered. The maintenance coverage period is for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Exclusions from coverage include: gasoline, gasoline additives, windshield washer fluid, fluid top-offs, battery, tires, wheels, wheel alignment, wear and tear items such as brake pads, brake rotors, wiper blades, clutches and tire balancing. All work must be performed by an authorized MINI Dealer. See the Service and Warranty Information booklet for specific terms, conditions and limitations. Further information can also be obtained from your authorized MINI Dealer. • Spark Plugs and Oxygen Sensor Service is eligible only when required within a Standard or Upgraded MINI Maintenance Program period, as outlined in the Service and Warranty Information booklet or when displayed in the Service Interval Indicator. • Savings of 30% or more are estimated compared to paying for each maintenance visit individually. Your actual savings may vary. • Certain restrictions apply when purchasing coverage once your previous coverage period has ended. Limitations or additional fees may apply. • MINI Value Service available only at participating MINI Dealers. All work is carried out by MINI trained technicians using MINI Original Parts, which come with a two-year unlimited mileage limited warranty. Warranty repairs do not constitute an extension of the original limited warranty period for the vehicle or a part thereof. This offer is valid for most MINI models. Offers not valid on John Cooper Works models. Additional costs may apply. Additional fees may apply. Please see your authorized MINI Dealer for details.

MINI CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED. THE PERKS OF MINI CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED. Before gaining certification, each MINI Certified Pre-Owned vehicle is obsessively inspected by a team of trained MINI Technicians, to ensure it meets our high standards. And yours. • MINI Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty • Backed by a 24/7 Roadside Assistance Plan • Thoroughly Inspected • Reconditioned with 100% Genuine MINI Parts • Backed by a Nationwide Network of MINI Dealers • Under 5 Years Old more Click here to browse our MINI Certified Pre-Owned inventory. The MINI Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty provides specific coverage against defects in materials and workmanship; the plan is not a Maintenance Program or an extension of the original 4-year/50,000 mile MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty. There are various items that are not covered by these warranties.

Why You Should Trade In Your Car vs Selling It Yourself: Looking to sell your vehicle? Trade it In or Sell it to us instead! Before you place that classified ad, read below and see why it actually SAVES you money and time to sell it to Passport instead! Trading A Car Can Save You Money: In many states, you only pay sales tax on the “Price Difference” as opposed to the full selling price when you buy without trading. For example, if you buy a new car for $25,000 and trade-in your old car for $8,000 you will only pay $1,200 in taxes vs $1,500 if you did not trade-in your car. more Trading A Car Helps Protect Your Privacy and Your Safety: In today’s complex society with identity theft and so many other hazards, selling your car yourself can be potentially dangerous. The process of selling a vehicle privately can expose you and your family to identity thieves, fraud, counterfeiters, or possibly carjacking. If you do choose to sell your vehicle yourself, be extremely careful and take the proper precautions to ensure your personal and financial safety. When setting up appointments with potential buyers that you don't know, only schedule meetings when a friend or family member can be there with you, and ALWAYS meet in a well-lit, crowded, public place OTHER than your home. Trading or Selling to a reputable dealership like PASSPORT is simple, easy, and helps protect you and your family. Trading A Car Saves You Time and Effort: Selling a car requires significant effort on your part. In order to sell your used car, you'll have to do things like running and paying for classified ads, taking professional photos of your vehicle, taking and handling phone calls, and allowing complete strangers to test drive your car! Then, of course, you'll have to negotiate for your final price, and most customers need financing, so that adds another layer to the transaction. Trading or Selling your car to Passport Saves You Time, Effort, and Aggravation! Trading A Car Helps You Avoid Costly Last-Minute Car Repairs: If you decide to sell your car, you will need to ensure it is well-maintained and all parts are working. You must also ensure that all recalls are performed and that any special requirements are met for your state. If you trade the vehicle to a reputable dealership like PASSPORT, we will gladly take care of ALL reconditioning and then we assume ALL liability for reselling the vehicle. Making sure your car is mechanically sound and ready for the market only adds extra worry and expense on your part, including fixing brakes, tires, and other pricey items. Trading or Selling your car to Passport gives you peace of mind and helps remove legal complexity and potential legal pitfalls from your life. Trading Or Selling Your Car To Us Lets You Walk Away Hassle and Worry-Free: When you trade-in or sell your car to a PASSPORT dealership, you'll prevent any issues with a dissatisfied customer later on. What happens if the engine light comes on, or if the transmission or brakes go out? If you sell your car privately, the new owner knows where you live and may contact or harass you, or even obtain legal representation and potentially sue you in small claims court. When you trade-in your vehicle or sell it to a Passport dealership, we assume all of the responsibility and you can walk away from the hassle and worry-free. When you add up the potential liabilities and the exposure to your privacy, it just makes sense to protect your privacy and save yourself time, effort, and money and sell or trade your car to a Passport dealership. Contact us today and let us show you how easy it can be to get rid of your old vehicle for a fair, easy price. We will make you a customer for life at Passport Auto Group!

SERVICE PAYMENT PLAN 0% APR for 90 days and no up-front costs! Click here to schedule service. All loans are issued by WebBank, Member FDIC. All applications are processed through CFS and funded by WebBank, member FDIC. WebBank funds the repair amount once repairs are completed and documents are executed. All applications are subject to approval pursuant to standard underwriting criteria. The DigniFi Interest Waived Program applies to all approved customers. As part of the program, interest will be waived if you make all of your scheduled payments on time and pay off your loan in full within 90 days. The maximum approved amount, terms and the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) will be based on an evaluation of credit history. Interest will be charged to your account from account opening at 9.99%-36.00% APR if the full loan amount is not paid within 90 days. Minimum monthly payment is required. Valid on loan amounts from $350 - $7,500. Additional principal payments will be required to pay off the loan amount before promotion expires. Example on a service repair costing $5,000.00: 36 monthly payments of $211.00 with no initial payment. The estimated payment and interest rates are being provided to you only as a guide to potential financing options that may be available. This estimated payment is based upon a 27.99% interest rate, with an APR range from 9.99% to 36.00%, with a maximum 4% origination fee. This is not a loan application, an offer, guarantee of financing, or a loan approval.

Today we honor all of the great men who have given so much of their lives to lead our Country. We hope that everyone enjoys their Presidents' Day. Click here to view our current Presidents' Day offers.

We’ve always wanted to drive a fancy new car through a high-speed obstacle course, and the day finally came. MINI sent us their all-new MINI Countryman to put its speed to the test, and we did what anyone would do: We put a pro driver in the driver’s seat and told him to crush the course in under two minutes. It was everything we could have hoped for.

MINI USA unveiled the new MY 2022 MINI Hardtops and MINI Convertibles. The modern interpretation of the brand’s most iconic models, the new MINI Hardtops and Convertibles receive significant updates to the exterior, interior and infotainment and driving safety features while remaining authentic to the elements of the MINI DNA, including fun to drive, expressive design and personalization. These new Hardtop and Convertible models will start production in March 2021 and will include the MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper SE and John Cooper Works), the MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) and the MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S and John Cooper Works) variants. more Exterior Design Highlights. The new MINI Hardtops and Convertibles come with an array of brand-new exterior content that will excite both loyal MINI enthusiasts and new customers interested in getting behind the wheel of the definitive, premium small car in the U.S. At the front end, the new MINI Hardtops and Convertibles feature the integration of air curtains on the front bumper and removal of the fog lights to further enhance the clarity of the front end and provide improved aerodynamics. The front end now also features a new single unbroken hexagon front grille that extends low to the road with the safety bar now hidden underneath a body color panel, further accentuating the look of the iconic and recognizable face of the MINI. To meet the need for increased air cooling, the Cooper S and John Cooper Works variants also include a pair of air intakes with high-gloss black surrounds to the left and right of the central intake. The new rear bumpers also feature visual changes that give the MINI a widened geometry to emphasize a wider stance and sportiness. The rear apron also picks up the hexagonal graphic from the front end, while the iconic twin-tailpipe exhaust system is framed to sophisticated effect in one sweeping movement by body-colored surfaces. The MINI John Cooper Works also now features an eye-catching diffuser to provide the tail of the car with dynamic racing intent. The MINI Hardtops and Convertibles also feature new side scuttle designs and wheel arch trims also help emphasis the sportiness of the vehicle. The existing wheel portfolio is also enriched to include new 17” and 18” wheels, including the new 18” Circuit Spoke 2-tone and the new 18” Pulse Spoke 2-tone. In addition to three new exterior colors, including Island Blue, Rooftop Grey and Zesty Yellow, the new MINI Hardtops are available with a Multitone Roof, a color gradient of Soul Blue, Pearly Aqua, and Jet Black in combination with black mirror caps. This is a unique feature in the automotive industry thanks to a new, innovative painting technology at Plant Oxford. The new MINI Hardtops and Convertibles also come standard with LED headlights with a high global back inner housing. Along the side, the new models have a modernized side scuttle design including LED indicators and model specific inserts. Standard LED Headlights are coupled together with our unique Union Jack LED Taillights, which will also be included in every new MINI Hardtop and Convertible. For those seeking even more personalization and style, the optional Piano Black Exterior is now available on door handles, fuel lid (Cooper S/JCW), exhaust end pipes (Cooper/Cooper S), MINI Logos and model badges (Cooper/Cooper S/Cooper SE) in black. Interior Design Highlights. The new MINI Hardtops and Convertibles also include a variety of new features and content in the interior, with a strong focus on Infotainment & Digitalization. When hopping into the cockpit, the driver and passenger will no doubt notice the 8.8“-screen embedded in the center instrument design, which is now standard on all models. It is combined with the all-new user experience with a completely modernized look & feel, configurable live widgets and two available color schemes (Lounge & Sport). New for the updated models, Sirius Satellite Radio is now also standard on all MINIs across the range as of Model Year 22. The new and contemporary interior atmosphere is rounded off by the new MINI Ambient Light with 6 different colors always matching perfectly to the selected mode. In the cooler climates, the driver will also quickly notice the heated steering wheel that guarantees warm hands and comfort for maximum driving experience, even on the coldest days. The newly designed steering wheel also comes with horizontal spokes, buttons integrated in even surface with Piano Black finish, as well as a new design for the lower spoke in both steering wheel variants & sport steering wheel in leather is standard. The new MINI Hardtops and Convertibles will now also feature increased safety with our Driving Assistant available as standard on all U.S. bound MINIs, with the inclusion of Lane Departure Warning which can actively alert the driver through steering wheel vibration. Drivers can also enjoy the comfort of our extended Active Cruise Control, which is now able to break down to 0 mph (only with automatic and dual clutch transmission). The New MINI Cooper SE. The new enhancements made to the MINI Hardtops certainly does not exclude the MINI Cooper SE. The fully electric variant of the MINI Hardtop will get the same exterior updates to the front and rear bumpers, side scuttles and front grille, along with the Piano Black Exterior contents mentioned above and the Multitone roof. The MINI Cooper SE creates its own identity with its yellow-accented 'S' and closed-off radiator grille. Additional wheels will be available for the MINI Cooper SE as of March 2021, including 16” Victory Spoke black, 17” Tentacle Spoke black and 17” Scissor Spoke 2-tone. The MINI Cooper SE will also receive most of the interior updates as well, including the new steering wheel design, new center instrument design with 8.8” screen, heated steering wheel, lane departure warning, and Sirius Satellite Radio as standard. MINI Electric Collection 2021. With the MINI Electric Collection 2021 we will be introducing a unique and progressive limited edition for the MINI Cooper SE. Carefully selected adaptations on interior and exterior underline the Collection’s individual character and uniqueness. U.S. Market Pricing Despite all the new standard equipment upgrades, including the addition of LED Headlights, a new Digital Instrument Cluster, Lane Departure Warning and all the aesthetic updates, the MY 2022 MINI Hardtops and Convertibles will see only a $500 increase across most trim levels. At the same time, several highly popular trim levels will see no price increase from MY 2021 to MY 2022, including the Signature and Iconic trims on the MINI Cooper S Hardtop and MINI Cooper S Convertible, the Iconic trim on the MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop and MINI John Cooper Works Convertible. The Signature trim for both the MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop and the MINI John Cooper Works Convertible received a larger increase due to the addition of optional equipment to those trim levels. Click here for the full article and pricing details.

WHAT IS THE MINI OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM? MINI Corporate Programs are exclusive pricing and service programs offered by MINI of Montgomery County. As a BMW Group Corporate Partner, you can take advantage of the BMW Group Corporate Fleet Program. You and your company will benefit from some of the most progressive corporate partnership program discounts in the market today. Our Corporate Program is specifically crafted for you. We value your time. We value your hard work. We will provide you with a premium service. AN INCENTIVE THAT WILL GO A LONG WAY. Your company has partnered with BMW of North America, LLC to offer a "Special Incentive" for any new MINI model! You may utilize either the BMW Lease or Loan Program to purchase your new vehicle, or you may use other sources of funds for your purchase. This program is offered nationwide through your company's partnership with BMW of North America, LLC., so if you ever thought of motoring around in a MINI, please click the links below or visit MINI of Montgomery County to find out how easy it is to purchase a new MINI. The Corporate Sales Incentive can be also combined with most Retail Support Programs in place at the time of purchase. If you are planning to lease your vehicle through BMW Financial Services, remember to ask us for the applicable Lease Rate Reduction. HOW TO GET STARTED: In order to receive your Corporate Sales Incentive, download the Customer Information Form (CIF) from your benefits website. If you have difficulty finding this form, contact us at 240-238-1200. Come in and present your MINI of Montgomery County Motoring Advisor with your completed Customer Information Form (CIF) and select your vehicle. (You can search online before you come in and find one in-stock that's just right for you!) It's that easy! If you are not enrolled, or have questions about your company, contact us here about the Corporate Partnership Program. Or give us a call at 240-238-1200