MINI of Portland

We are the stars of our own Italian Job movie! In the past, Car dealerships sent me into panic attacks. Even though we have come a long way, as a woman at a car dealership I always felt like bait. In the past, Car dealerships sent me into panic attacks. Even though we have come a long way, as a woman at a car dealership I always felt like bait. I felt like I had to bring my A game, know exactly what I wanted and be tough, strong and relentless in getting it. That was until I came to Mini of Portland. After reading reviews on this site I went to Mini of Portland and sought out Peter Hisey. Simply put I wanted the best and I do rely on reviews because they come from real people. So I went in wanting a red convertible Mini Cooper, because I am breast cancer survivor, a middle aged Mom and I wanted to look hot in a little red car. I met Peter and he started asking me questions. Why a convertible? Why Red? What do you like to do for fun? How often will you drive and where? Whats your favorite color? Then he asked my daughter. Does you Mom like to have her hair flying around in the wind? I was skeptical, At first I thought he was trying to talk me out of my little red convertible because he didn't have one and he wanted desperately to sell me something a out on the lot, then I realized he's just trying to get to know me. He wanted to put me in the car and I would really enjoy, not one that I would like for about five minutes and tolerate for 5 years. The truth is the color red bothers me, if fires me up and in someway kind of stresses me out, I don't feel peaceful wearing or driving red anything, and the convertible? I am the polar opposite of someone who would drive a convertible, if my hair were to fly all over the place in the wind I'd have to pull off the side of the road put it in a ponytail and then I would probably be cursing a convertible decision and have the hood up the whole time I own the car. Peter just wanted me happy and that day I walked out of the mini dealership what a beautiful light blue hardtop Mini Cooper. It was gorgeous and the perfect car for me. Our experience that day was so amazing that a few months later we took my English husband back to get his own mini. He had been in America a long time he deserved his own Mini, so we called that Peter told him what we wanted and by the time we got there Peter had a selection of cars with exactly what hubby wanted and I had a happy hubby. So remember the beautiful light blue hardtop Mini Cooper? The car that was perfect for me? The car that I swore nobody in my family whatever drive because she was all mine. Be careful moms once your kids get a hold of your car you will never get the keys back. My new driver daughter was struggling to drive our Ford Fusion. I love my kids more than I love my car so she got in my Mini and it opened up a whole new world for her, she was driving safely and confident and I was losing my mini. I went back to Peter I'm told him he's going to have to convince me on this one because new 2015's just weren't what I wanted. I felt they lost some of the originality of the older minis and I was well prepared to walk out. Peter asked is your car the perfect car for you? And I honestly couldn't answer that, I thought it was but suddenly I wanted more options. Peter suggested a certified used 2013 so I would have what I wanted but I asked him to let me drive the 2015's and I would make my decision. Peter handed me the keys and said just try it out, No pressure no hard feelings just go drive the car and let me know what you think. I took the 2015 Mini Cooper for a drive, got out of the car, handed Peter the keys, looked at my daughter and said enjoy your mini, this meant she could keep mine and mama was getting the new Mini! The upgrades of the 2015 was exactly what I needed for my broken little body, they were amazing but due to circumstances I couldn't buy the car that day, I needed to wait a week, so Peter gets on inventory and we sort through papers on top of papers to figure out which car has what I want. Plop down a small deposit to hold that car for a week and when I came back my beautiful 2015 Mini was waiting for me. We are now a three Mini family we could make our own Italian job movie! And it's all because of the hard work, kindness, compassion of Peter Hisey and Mini of Portland. Life is stressful enough we should not have to worry or stress every time we walk into a car dealership. Peter has become family. My daughter calls him uncle Peter, this is because he makes you feel like family, he genuinely cares. Peter is such a top notch salesman he doesn't have to be here selling cars, I honestly believe this man could do whatever the xxxx he wants, but he loves these cars as much as the new owners do, he drives a Mini and he wants each family to be happy in the car they purchase, so he gets to know you first and then you get to know your car. I guarantee you will be extremely happy with Peter, and extremely happy with Mini of Portland. So in closing I give the highest praise possible to Peter and Mini of Portland I have never had a car buying experience like this and our family will never go anywhere else. More

Peter is simply the best!!! Stress free, zero pressure, fun. Not what you expect from a car dealership unless it's Mini of Portland and specifically Peter Hisey. Peter wants you Stress free, zero pressure, fun. Not what you expect from a car dealership unless it's Mini of Portland and specifically Peter Hisey. Peter wants you to get the right fit and takes his time. At this point after 3 minis we are good friends. You can't go wrong with Peter and the cars are the best. More

One of the best car buying experiences I've ever! Needing a commuter car that was fun and economical, after test driving a total of 18 cars, I settled on Mini for my purchase. Mini of Portland was ve Needing a commuter car that was fun and economical, after test driving a total of 18 cars, I settled on Mini for my purchase. Mini of Portland was very patient as I tested a number of different varieties of Mini (roadster, roadster convertible, hardtop, John Cooper Works, & Clubman). I settled on a JCW Clubman, slightly broken in. Peter Hisey was extremely knowledgeable about all things Mini, and was a great partner through the process. I have worked with some good car salesmen, and some bad in the past, and Peter is one of the best. He was honest, on-time, knew his product inside and out, and was fun to deal with. Brandon Maggs was exceptional as well when he helped with selecting stripes for my Mini to make it "my own". All in all, a really great experience. More

D and M buys a awesome FJ I am Drew and my wife is Michelle Wattier. If you google us you will know that on 11-30-12 we walked across a rode next to our hotel in Mexico, and a I am Drew and my wife is Michelle Wattier. If you google us you will know that on 11-30-12 we walked across a rode next to our hotel in Mexico, and a car hit us at 61MPH. Despite the horrible things that happened to us (Michelle had 43 surgeries and my right leg was amputated), meeting Peter Hisey allowed us to get what we needed. I know there is a lot of positive people in the world, but seeing and talking with Peter was incredible. Peter understood what we needed, and he got everything right. He explained everything, answered questions that we had, and everything he did was timely. The whole experience was actually enjoyable, and we highly recommend him. More

My Countryman S rocks and so does Peter I purchased a 2013 MINI Cooper Hardtop in 2012, with Peter as my sales person, and loved the car. I had such a positive sales experience with Peter th I purchased a 2013 MINI Cooper Hardtop in 2012, with Peter as my sales person, and loved the car. I had such a positive sales experience with Peter that I called him this year to talk about purchasing a Countryman. Although I loved my MINI, it did not perform in the snow and we have just enough in Ashland that it was a problem. Peter helped me decide to custom order my all wheel drive 2015 Countryman S (vs buy one off the lot) and I am so happy he did as I got exactly what I wanted. Great call. Great sales person. More

Dream car with a dream experience! I ordered my 2105 Mini Cooper in late to mid July. The EPA held it till October but Peter Hisey and the awesome staff at Mini of Portland were super h I ordered my 2105 Mini Cooper in late to mid July. The EPA held it till October but Peter Hisey and the awesome staff at Mini of Portland were super helpful and accommodating, gave me loaners when I needed it, gave me a great deal on my dream car and made the entire process the easiest and most fun I've ever had at a dealership. Peter knew his stuff about the cars and worked hard on my behalf. So happy with my new car, the warranty, and the service I recieved. Highly recommend this dealership. More

Best dealership experience I've had so far I had a lot of questions when I walked in, but had a pretty good idea of what I was looking for as far as the car went. I knew EXACTLY what I wanted a I had a lot of questions when I walked in, but had a pretty good idea of what I was looking for as far as the car went. I knew EXACTLY what I wanted as far as financing went. Peter took the time to ask questions, answer questions, explain options, and show me what was available based on what I wanted. Once I had a better idea what car I wanted, Peter showed me a few options for financing. It wasn't cryptic or confusing like some of my previous experiences at other dealerships. The financing part with Salah went quickly and was surprisingly painless. For once, I was able to purchase a car without feeling like I had been taken for a ride. I'm extremely happy with the experience, and the car. More

Best car shopping experience ever! I have always wanted a Mini Cooper and we decided it was time to get one. I called Mini of Portland and talked to Allen Snyder on the phone. He answer I have always wanted a Mini Cooper and we decided it was time to get one. I called Mini of Portland and talked to Allen Snyder on the phone. He answered all my questions and we made an appointment to take a look. We got there at 8:30 in the morning and didn't leave there until 6:00 that night and Allen was the best. He wanted to know what colors I liked and what options I was looking for. He let me pick some to drive and then he made suggestions and always asked me if I wanted to take them for a test drive too. He was never pushy and had a lot of patience. He listened to everything we had to say. He made it a fun day and I got my beautiful Mini Cooper! If I ever decide to get a new one I will definitely go back to Mini of Portland. THANKS ALLEN! Kent and Nancy Main from North Bend, oregon More

Felt like we were visiting a friend I usually am very grouchy when we go car shopping, salespeople just turn me off, but Peter was just a nice guy. Helpful and very knowledgeable but n I usually am very grouchy when we go car shopping, salespeople just turn me off, but Peter was just a nice guy. Helpful and very knowledgeable but never pushy! I guess I will have to rethink my attitude. More

best car purchase experience ever For starters, Minis are a fantastic car. Peter is VERY educated in his product, and takes the time to explain everything of importance and convenience For starters, Minis are a fantastic car. Peter is VERY educated in his product, and takes the time to explain everything of importance and convenience. He does not push you into something you're not interested in, and was VERY patient with me. As for me, walking onto a Mini lot is much like a small child at their favourite theme park, I am interested in looking at every single car on the lot. GREAT Mini Guru, Go PETER!!! More