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New vehicle shoppers were most satisfied with the sales experience at MINI USA dealerships compared to other mass market brands, according to J.D Power’s U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) study released this week. MINI returned to the highest ranking spot in sales satisfaction among mass market brands with a score of 798, a title the brand held from 2010 – 2015, after finishing second in 2016 and 2017. “We know that today’s consumers have a high expectation for an exceptional retail experience so we are very proud of our dealers for delivering the most satisfying experience when shopping for a new MINI,” said Thomas Felbermair, Vice President, MINI Region Americas. “On behalf of everyone at MINI USA, I would like to thank all of our 127 dealers for their hard work and dedication to creating an engaging, customer-focused experience at their dealerships.” more The U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study—redesigned in 2017 and now in its 32nd year—measures satisfaction with the sales experience among new-vehicle buyers and rejecters, who are those who shop a dealership and purchase elsewhere. The study is based on responses from 25,748 buyers who purchased or leased their new vehicle in April or May 2018 and was fielded from July through September 2018. In addition to satisfying experience customers are finding at MINI dealerships, they are also enjoying the MINI Countryman, the brand’s offering in the popular compact SUV segment. Sales of the MINI Countryman, which includes a plug-in hybrid model, are currently up +29 percent compared to the first 10 months of 2017. MINI will also add a full battery electric model in Q1 2020 – joining the successful MINI Countryman PHEV that launched in 2017 as a 2018 model.

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Happy Holidays from everyone at MINI of Montgomery. We hope your holidays will be filled with joy and laughter through the New Year.

MINI of Montgomery County Holiday Hours Open Sunday, December 23rd, 12PM-5PM Closed Christmas Eve, December 24th Closed Christmas Day, December, 25th Open Sunday, December 30th, 12PM- 5PM Open New Year's Eve, December, 31st, 9AM- 6PM Open New Year's Day, January 1st, 12PM-5PM

When it’s time for vehicle maintenance, MINI FastService™ is anything but routine. With dedicated service advisors and MINI FastService™ technicians providing speedy service, it’s almost like having a personal pit crew. Get comfortable with a beverage in our lounge, check in with friends online, or take one of the new MINI models for a test drive. With MINI FastService™, there’s no need for a loaner car or major time commitment as we ensure you’re in and out of service as quickly as possible. MINI FastService™ is available for every MINI, even those under Boot to Bonnet No Cost Maintenance or Extended Motorer Protection. more Choose MINI FastService™ and we’ll have you back on the road in no time: • Brake fluid and coolant flushes • Oil service • Engine air filter replacement • Micro-filter replacement • Spark plug replacement • Brake pad and rotor replacement • Replacement of small items including light bulbs • Wiper insert replacement • Tire rotations • Tire replacement • Vehicle check inspections

WINTER ROAD READY PACKAGE $279.95 Regular Price: $389.95 Offer Expires 1/31/2019 Includes a MINI oil change, tire rotation and balance, battery test, multipoint inspection, and alignment. Offer Must Be Presented At Time Of Service. Cannot Be Combined With Other Coupons. No cash value. Please present coupon at time of write-up. Valid only at Passport MINI. Limit one per household. See dealer for details.

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Lease the 2019 MINI Hardtop 2 Door for $199 per month Click here to view inventory. Lease Offer available on new 2019 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door models, from MINI of Montgomery County through MINI Financial Services through 1/2/2019 to eligible, qualified customers with excellent credit history who meet MINI Financial Services' credit requirements. Monthly lease payments of $199 per month for 36 months is based on an adjusted capitalized cost of $20,905 (MSRP of $24,000 including Classic Trim with Automatic Transmission and destination & handling fee of $850, $0 security deposit, $500 Customer Cash). Actual MSRP may vary. $750 Dealer contribution may vary and could affect your actual monthly lease payment. Lessee responsible for insurance during the lease term and any excess wear and tear as defined in the lease contract, $.25/mile over 30,000 miles and a disposition fee of $350 at lease end. $4,079 Cash due at signing includes $1,845 down payment, $199 first month payment, $925 acquisition fee, and $0 security deposit. Not all customers will qualify for security deposit waiver. Tax, title, license, registration and dealer fees are additional fees due at signing. Advertised payment does not include applicable taxes. Purchase option at lease end, excluding tax, title and government fees, is $14,640. Offer valid through 1/2/2019 and may be combined with other offers unless otherwise stated. Models pictures may be shown with metallic paint and/or additional accessories. Visit MINI of Montgomery County for important details. All 2019 MINI Passenger Cars come standard with 4-years of MINI Roadside Assistance. Refer to the MINI Service and Warranty Information booklet for complete terms, conditions and limitations.

ONLY 250 STARLIGHT EDITIONS AVAILABLE | PRICE STARTS AT $37,450* Like a bolt from the blue, our 2019 MINI Cooper S Clubman Starlight Edition with available ALL4 all-wheel drive is for those who want a unique look and feel for their everyday adventures. Limited to 250 Starlight Editions and with options and features that come unbundled from other offers, we will let the exclusivity shine for itself more - FEATURES - Exclusively Yours. Boldly blue and unique to you, this U.S. only special edition is packed with exclusive extras from the sleek starlight exterior with optional racing stripes to its surprisingly roomy interior. CLICK AND DRIVE SYSTEM No more fumbling for your phone - functionality and design combine so you always see your mounted smartphone or navigation device in your field of vision. MELTING SILVER CENTER CAPS Designed to complement the other melting silver accents including mirror caps and roof and bonnet stripes, custom center caps help complete the Starlight Edition aesthetic. TOUCHSCREEN NAVIGATION Real-time traffic info gets you where you're going with minimum hassle, and works without cell service. ALL4 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE Superior traction in any weather, whether on slick city streets or rugged country roads. MINI LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT Made from anti-slip and waterproof materials, the fitted luggage compartment mat reliably protects the floor while a latch accent makes it super easy to remove and clean. MINI TROLLEY Whether you're on the road or in the air, our optional MINI suitcase has a hard polycarbonate shell on wheels with an integrated TSA compliant lock for safe traveling.

MINI USA announced that the MINI John Cooper Works Knights Edition will make its North American premiere at the Los Angeles International Auto Show starting November 28. MINI also confirmed series production for a new MINI John Cooper Works GP for launch in 2020. The MINI John Cooper Works GP Concept was first presented as a design study at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2017 and had its North American premiere at the New York International Auto Show earlier this year. In addition to the Knights Edition, MINI will showcase four special edition models that once again highlight the brand’s focus on individualization and customization: the MINI Countryman Yin Yang Edition, which comes in both a black and white version, the MINI Clubman Starlight Edition, MINI Cooper S E Countryman PHEV special edition and the MINI John Cooper Works International Orange Edition, which made its debut earlier this year during MINI TAKES THE STATES 2018. MINI USA also confirms the availability of the customized accessories of the MINI Yours Customized offering, which is now available in the U.S. MINI YOURS Customized is a new, innovative offering that allows customers to design and customize four individual products using an online configurator and order them direct from ShopMINIUSA.com/Your-CUSTOMIZED. With MINI Yours Customized, the brand is taking individualization to a new level, using innovative 3D printing and laser lettering in production for the first time. more “Individualization and customization are core elements of the MINI brand,” said Thomas Felbermair, Vice President, MINI Region Americas. “This not only includes a range of options and accessories available for our cars, but also a unique range of limited production special editions that have long-been part of the MINI DNA since the first generation Mini was produced in 1959.” MINI John Cooper Works Knights Edition – North American Premiere The Knights Edition is based on a MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop with a number of black and silver factory components and aftersales accessories. It is available exclusively with a Midnight Black exterior paint, a Melting Silver roof and mirror caps, as well as a custom melting silver bonnet stripe and melting silver and red side stripes design. The exterior also includes Piano Black exterior trims, Piano black door handles and fuel filler cap. The Knights Edition also comes with a John Cooper Works Exhaust Flap System and Exhaust Chrome Tips and is the first MINI to offer Piano Black. MINI Logos. The MINI John Cooper Works Knights Edition will be available at dealerships across the U.S. in Q1 2019. MINI Countryman Yin Yang Edition – U.S. Show Premiere The Yin Yang Edition is based on a MINI Cooper S Countryman available in either Midnight Black or Light White with the opposing color contrast roof and a custom stripe design. The Yin Yang Edition comes with Piano Black grille trim, headlight and taillight rings, and door handles. It also comes with Night Jack Side Scuttles and Mirror Caps, an All-Weather Luggage Mat and Custom Floor mats. The MINI Countryman Yin Yang Edition will be available next month at MINI dealerships across the U.S. MINI Clubman Starlight Edition – U.S. Show Premiere The Starlight Edition is based on a MINI Cooper S Clubman model and features a Starlight Blue Metallic exterior paint with a Melting Silver roof, mirrors and Center Caps and Custom melting silver bonnet stripes. The wheels of the Starlight Edition are Silver 17” Net Spoke Wheels. It also comes with a MINI Luggage trolley, the MINI Click and Drive System and a MINI Luggage Compartment Mat. The MINI Clubman Starlight Edition is currently available at MINI dealerships across the U.S. MINI John Cooper Works International Orange Edition The International Orange Edition is based on a MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop and features bold colors and unique appearance elements. It comes with an exclusive orange-painted body and roof combination and a high-gloss Midnight Black metallic spoiler. It also comes with Ferric Gray 18-inch Double Spoke John Cooper Works Wheels with 205/40-R18 performance tires. Exhaust features include the John Cooper Works Pro Exhaust with Bluetooth controlled flap and chrome tailpipe trims. The exterior also includes Custom Black Side Stripes, Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps, Custom Black Fuel Filler Cap, High Gloss Black Door Handles and Custom Front and Rear Bumper Decals. The MINI John Cooper Works International Orange Edition is currently available at select MINI dealerships across the U.S.

New vehicle shoppers were most satisfied with the sales experience at MINI USA dealerships compared to other mass market brands, according to J.D Power’s U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) study released this week. MINI returned to the highest ranking spot in sales satisfaction among mass market brands with a score of 798, a title the brand held from 2010 – 2015, after finishing second in 2016 and 2017. “We know that today’s consumers have a high expectation for an exceptional retail experience so we are very proud of our dealers for delivering the most satisfying experience when shopping for a new MINI,” said Thomas Felbermair, Vice President, MINI Region Americas. “On behalf of everyone at MINI USA, I would like to thank all of our 127 dealers for their hard work and dedication to creating an engaging, customer-focused experience at their dealerships.” The U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study—redesigned in 2017 and now in its 32nd year—measures satisfaction with the sales experience among new-vehicle buyers and rejecters, who are those who shop a dealership and purchase elsewhere. The study is based on responses from 25,748 buyers who purchased or leased their new vehicle in April or May 2018 and was fielded from July through September 2018. In addition to satisfying experience customers are finding at MINI dealerships, they are also enjoying the MINI Countryman, the brand’s offering in the popular compact SUV segment. Sales of the MINI Countryman, which includes a plug-in hybrid model, are currently up +29 percent compared to the first 10 months of 2017. MINI will also add a full battery electric model in Q1 2020 – joining the successful MINI Countryman PHEV that launched in 2017 as a 2018 model. To learn more about the U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study, visit https://www.jdpower.com/resource/us-sales-satisfaction-index-ssi-study.

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope that you enjoy your Thanksgiving Day with friends and family and give thanks for all that you have.