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SAVE $500 ON A NEW OR CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED MINI WITH THE MINI COLLEGE GRAD PROGRAM Getting your degree is just the beginning. MINI Financial Services is here to make sure you start your new life at TwinPower Turbo speed. If you’re a recent college grad, there’s no better way to start down the road to success than with $500* off a new MINI and our best available rates. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS • You've earned an undergraduate, graduate, or associate's degree from an accredited college or university within the previous 24 months OR you are eligible to graduate within the next 6 months and have a verifiable offer of employment. • Proof of income or employer letter with the Human Resources representative's contact information, stating position/title, and income. • You have at least 6 months of credit history with no previous derogatory credit. • You have a debt-to-income ratio of less than 45%. • You have an automotive payment-to-income ratio of less than 20%. • You can provide a copy of your diploma or your official transcript. • Security deposit will be waived unless stipulated by credit. • This offer is subject to credit review and approval through MINI Financial Services. more Start putting your hard-earned diploma to work today with the College Grad Program from MINI Financial Services. Click here to browse our inventory. Available exclusively through MINI Financial Services. Applicants must finance through MINI Financial Services and meet all requirements of the program to qualify for the incentive. To qualify, applicants must have graduated from an accredited college or university with a graduate, undergraduate or associate's degree earned within the previous 24 months, or be eligible for graduation within the next six months with a verifiable offer of employment. Subject to credit approval. CPO rate based on credit scores. Offer may not be combined with certain other offers. New 2022 MINI models (Excluding electric MINI Cooper SE, Plug-In Hybrid Countryman, and Oxford Edition models), new 2023 MINI models (Excluding electric MINI Cooper SE, Plug-In Hybrid Countryman, and Classic trim models), and all MINI Certified Pre-Owned model years are included in this program. Program is also applicable to lease contract under the same terms and conditions. Program subject to change without notice and is not transferable to other family members or friends outside the household. All lease and financing options are based upon dealer and program requirements and are subject to credit review and approval by MINI Financial Services, a division of BMW Financial Services NA, LLC.

In addition to the return of available manual transmission in the MINI Convertibles and 4-door Hardtops, the following changes apply. Now Available: Classic Trim The Classic Trim is now an option for the MINI Hardtop 2 Door and 4 Door, available in Chili Red, or an upgrade to Nanuq White or Midnight Black II can be added. The Classic trim remains unavailable on the MINI Convertible, as well as the Iconic Trim in the Cooper variant of the Convertible. Cooper SE Interiors: Upholstery Package The all-electric Cooper SE models with the Signature Trim will now offer the Upholstery Package upgrade, following the examples of the rest of the MINI Hardtop 2-Door range.

Waves rolling gently onto the beach and the endless horizon in view – a day at the seaside offers refreshingly expansive perspectives and a feeling of freedom. In line with this, the new MINI Cooper S Convertible Seaside Edition, celebrating 30 years of individual style and maximum fresh-air driving fun is destined for U.S. shores. To mark the anniversary of the brand’s very first classic open-top four-seater, MINI presents this sporty and instantly classic model with exclusive equipment and design features and finished in either a shimmering blue Caribbean Aqua or in light Nanuq White body color. An exclusive number of around 500 MINI Seaside Editions will be available to U.S. consumers, with pricing for this special model set at $45,460 MSRP, plus an additional $995 for Destination and Handling. more With production expected between March and July 2023, the limited Seaside Edition will accentuate this stylish convertible’s hallmark features with an edition-specific design in the exterior and interior. The trim on this edition is unique, with each element in high-gloss white. Across the side, a stripe reaches from the side scuttle all the way to the taillights. Patterns commemorating 30 years of fresh air motoring can be found in the side scuttles, front bumper decal, and wheel center caps. The 18” Pulse Spoke 2-tone wheel exclusively found on the Caribbean Aqua metallic version is wrapped in summer performance tires, while the Nanuq White metallic’s 17” Roulette Spoke 2-tone wheel features all-season tires. Entering the vehicle, the trim strips on the vehicle doors with two white stripes and Seaside lettering conveying the exclusive aura of the interior. The Carbon Black leather seats with comfortable knee rolls and armrests in the doors offer comfort while harmonizing perfectly with the two exterior finishes when the soft top is open. The floor mats and decorative trim strips on the front dashboards also feature edition-specific design with badges, printed patterns and lettering emulating the anniversary theme. Based off the Cooper S Convertible with Iconic trim, additional features include the Nappa Leather steering wheel with the Seaside Edition inlay with steering wheel heating, a choice of either a Sport Dual Clutch/Automatic Transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission at no additional cost, heated front seats, Storage Package, Parking Assistant, Harman Kardon premium sound system, and to keep drivers comfortable, dual-zone automatic climate control. A Touchscreen Navigation Package is also included, featuring MINI Assist eCall, TeleServices, Advanced Real-Time Traffic Information, Apple CarPlay, and much more.

AUTO LOANS The MINI of Montgomery County finance department is focused on ensuring your experience with our dealership exceeds your highest expectations. Our friendly finance managers work with people from all over including Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Washington DC to ensure our customers get the right finance program at the most competitive rates. We strive to work with each customer to ensure their satisfaction. We have financed customers from Bethesda to Germantown. Whether you are right down the road or an hour away from Gaithersburg you can use our quick pre-approval form to qualify for one of our finance programs. Additionally, we provide you with a payment calculator to estimate your buying power and monthly payments. OUR FINANCIAL SERVICES INCLUDE: • Competitive rates direct from the manufacturer and local Maryland banks • Quick approvals • Value-added services to protect your vehicle investment • Extended warranty programs • And many more finance programs to fit your needs ONLINE CREDIT APPLICATION Fill out our online credit application and get pre-approved for your next vehicle. Click here to get Pre-Approved

MINI MAINTENANCE OIL SERVICES. 3 YEARS PREPAID FOR $225 UNLIMITED MINI OIL CHANGE PROGRAM. Every MINI needs regular oil changes. With the MINI Maintenance Oil Services program, you’ll receive 3 years of unlimited oil and oil filter changes, based on your MINI’s Condition Based Service (CBS) system, for one fixed price of $225. Eligibility: The program is open to MINIs that have reached 60 months or 60,000 miles, and are not currently covered by MINI Maintenance+ coverage. All work is performed at authorized MINI Dealers, by MINI Trained Technicians, using only MINI Original Engine Oil and Parts. Ask your MINI Service Advisor for more information about MINI Maintenance Oil Services and the range of MINI Maintenance Plans for every stage of your MINI’s journey. Schedule Service more Disclaimer The MINI Maintenance Oil Services plan includes unlimited oil and oil filter changes for three years for $225.00 plus taxes and disposal fees where applicable. Unlimited oil services included are based upon the associated MINI vehicle Condition Based Service (CBS) system. Non-CBS vehicles: annual low-mileage oil changes are included as outlined in your MINI Maintenance Booklet. Available for all MINI vehicles that have reached 60 months or 60,000 miles and have no current MINI Maintenance+ coverage. Plan is available for purchase once MINI vehicle has reached 54 months and has current Scheduled MINI Maintenance or MINI Maintenance+2 coverage. 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. © 2023 MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC. The MINI name, model names and logo are registered trademarks.

MINI USA presents its Model Year 2024 (MY 2024) vehicle lineup with updates and additions to trim packages, equipment and pricing. Key Highlights One of the most exciting announcements within the MY 2024 updates is the continued production of the MINI Untamed, Untold and Resolute special edition models. These special editions, which span the full model lineup, were launched in March 2022 and received additional enhancements with November 2022 production that included new body colors, interior upholsteries, and engine variants. These three Special Editions are available on the respective models equipped with the Iconic Trim. more Among the most prominent additions to the MINI MY 2024 lineup is the return of more hardtop and convertible models available with manual transmissions. As of November 2022 production, MINI USA announced the return of manuals in its Cooper, Cooper S and John Cooper Works 2-door hardtops. MINI is now pleased to announce four additional models that will be available with a manual transmission. They include: MINI Cooper Convertible MINI Cooper S Convertible MINI Cooper 4-Door Hardtop MINI Cooper S 4-Door Hardtop Ordering for these four additional models opened February 3 and will begin production March 1, bringing the total count of MINI models offered with a manual transmission to seven. Additional Highlights: As part of the MY 2024 updates, MINI USA will also reintroduce the base Classic Trim to all Hardtop, Clubman and Countryman models. The Signature Trim will also now feature MINI Navigation as included equipment, with Advanced Real Time Traffic Information built in. The model year change comes with a host of updates across all models and trims including standard features and new option availability. Below is a summary of those updates and changes. The MINI Hardtop 2 Door, MINI Hardtop 4 Door & MINI Convertibles In addition to the return of available manual transmission in the MINI Convertibles and 4-door Hardtops, the following changes apply. Now Available: Classic Trim The Classic Trim is now an option for the MINI Hardtop 2 Door and 4 Door, available in Chili Red, or an upgrade to Nanuq White or Midnight Black II can be added. The Classic trim remains unavailable on the MINI Convertible, as well as the Iconic Trim in the Cooper variant of the Convertible. Cooper SE Interiors: Upholstery Package The all-electric Cooper SE models with the Signature Trim will now offer the Upholstery Package upgrade, following the examples of the rest of the MINI Hardtop 2-Door range. The MINI Countryman and Clubman Now Available: Classic Trim The Classic Trim is also an option for MINI Clubman and Countryman models in Chili Red, or an upgrade to Nanuq White or Midnight Black II can be added. Cooper SE ALL4 Trim Enhancements: More to Offer The MINI Cooper SE ALL4 PHEV is now available with Signature Trim 2.0. This new entry level trim brings an attractive price and offer for those looking for a dual-fuel powertrain. Iconic Trim 2.0 also adds Power Tailgate, Parking Assistant, and Active Cruise Control. Cooper Countryman: Classic Trim The Cooper Countryman and Cooper Countryman ALL4 are exclusively available as Classic Trim only. The MINI Special Editions Untamed Edition The MINI Untamed Edition is available in Nanuq White, or Momentum Grey on the Cooper S, Cooper S ALL4, or Cooper SE ALL4 Countryman as an add on to the Iconic Trim. Untold Edition The MINI Untold Edition is available in Sage Green or Midnight Black II on the Cooper S, Cooper S ALL4, or JCW ALL4 Clubman as an add on to the Iconic Trim. Resolute Edition The MINI Resolute Edition is available in Nanuq White, Enigmatic Black, or Rebel Green on the Cooper S and Cooper SE Hardtop 2-Door, Cooper S Hardtop 4 Door, and Cooper S Convertible as an add on to the Iconic Trim. Click here for details.

Offering a fun and engaging experience behind the wheel, driving a manual transmission car is an art that many drivers are still familiar with, but few have the opportunity to practice today. To better understand consumer insights around manual transmissions, MINI USA recently conducted a consumer survey to find out just how people feel about manual transmissions today. Commissioned by Engine’s CARAVAN®, the survey found a few indicators that were both surprising and optimistic that show manual driving still has an opportunity to shine. Validating the appeal of driving a manual transmission car, an impressive 63% of all respondents agree that learning how to drive a manual transmission is a rite of passage and an important life skill. Additionally, “fun to drive” was the top characteristic respondents most associated with a manual transmission vehicle. However, despite this, less than a quarter (24%) of all respondents indicated they own a manual-equipped car. more Regarding consumers’ knowledge of how to drive a manual, nearly half of all Gen Z (49%) and 42% of all women indicated they did not know how to drive a car with a manual transmission. When asked if they were willing to learn, more than half of all respondents (53%) indicated they are interested in learning. Impressively, two thirds (67%) of younger respondents aged 18-34 were most eager to learn to drive a manual transmission car. These results show a clear opportunity to impart the fun and engaging element of driving a manual to current and upcoming generations of drivers. It comes at a time when MINI USA is announcing the return of more models available with manual transmissions. As of November 2022 production, MINI USA announced the return of manuals in its Cooper, Cooper S and John Cooper Works 2-door hardtops. MINI is now pleased to announce four additional models that will be available with a manual transmission. They include: MINI Cooper Convertible MINI Cooper S Convertible MINI Cooper 4-Door Hardtop MINI Cooper S 4-Door Hardtop Ordering for these four additional models have opened effective this week, and will begin production March 1, bringing the total count of MINI models offered with a manual transmission to seven. Offering drivers the opportunity to learn to drive a manual, MINI USA in conjunction with the BMW Group Performance Center West in Thermal, CA, announced plans in November to launch a dedicated school. Effective February 8th, 2023, registration for the MINI Manual Driving School is now open with the course available at a cost of $499. This school is designed to welcome a new generation of manual drivers while allowing others to sharpen their skills after years of driving automatic. The school creates a foundation for drivers to build their comfort with driving manual transmission vehicles, with a curriculum that focuses on vehicle controls, finding the friction point, practicing smooth starts, stops, acceleration, and more. At the conclusion of the course, participants will be tested on a timed course to assess the driver's knowledge. To learn more and register for the MINI Manual Driving School, see here.

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.

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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 MINI CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED. STANDARD COVERAGE. You’re covered for 1 year/unlimited miles after the expiration of the 4-year/50,000-mile MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty, for a total of 5 years/unlimited miles.^^ This includes up to 5 years of 24/7 Roadside Assistance. Click here to view 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. For MINI Certified Pre-Owned vehicles retailed on or after April 1, 2014, the MINI Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty is not transferable except within the MINI authorized dealer network or subject to the following condition: Private to private consumer transaction, see Limited Warranty Transfer Application: ITEMS NOT COVERED (VEHICLES RETAILED PRIOR TO APRIL 1, 2014) ITEMS NOT COVERED (VEHICLES RETAILED AFTER APRIL 1, 2014) All pricing includes discounts and incentives available to all customers. All pricing excludes taxes, tags, title, and dealer processing charge of $995. Vehicle availability is subject to prior sale. Please contact dealer to verify price, options, and other vehicle details.

The 2023 MINI Cooper S Countryman is the MINI that takes you everywhere. Live in the city, explore the country and find adventure whenever you put the gear in drive. Experience the same go-kart drive mixed with the utility of an SUV.