Save $4,429 on a 2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible

2009 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE

LET'S SAVE $4,429

WAS $38,129

NOW $33,700*

EXTERIOR: Interchange Yellow

INTERIOR: Interchange Yellow Cloth

OPTIONS: cold weather pacakge, sport package, door mirror caps in chrome, foglights, openometer, premium package, sport button, on-board computer, bluetooth and USB/iPod adapter and more.

*All advertised prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document preparation charge, and any emissions testing charge. Valid on stock #9384. Offer expires 3/31/10. One at this offer. Stock #9384. VIN GT88045

East Bay MINI's 2009 Recognition Celebration

Every year East Bay MINI recognizes key employess that went above and beyond their job duty. East Bay BMW is proud to announce the 2009 Employees and Deparment of the Year:

James Herren, Business Development Manager receiving and presenting Philip Maxson, Business Development Representative the 2009 East Bay MINI Department of the Year award.

Jim Burke and Alan Elias, Service Advisors. Award presented by Eric Gordon, Service Manager

Paul Fox, Motoring Advisor of the Year, receiving award from Donna Tafoya, General Manager

Javier Gomez, Parts Advisor, receiving award from Luis Romano, Parts Manager.

Mark Badero, Service Technician. Award presented by Eric Gordon, Service Manager.

Orlando Ramirez, Detailer (not photographed)

Mark Martin Races Hendrickcars.com No. 5 this Sunday

Hendrickcars.com is the primary partner for the Hendrick Motorsports No. 5 Chevrolet and Mark Martin this Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Atlanta Motor Speedway after a two-week sponsorship with JR Motorsports on the #88 Chevrolet (finished 7th 2/20 in Fontana and crashed early on 2/27 at Las Vegas). Mark Martin has had two 4th place finishes in the last two races and finished second in the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings.

Martin began his racing career at the age of 15 in his home state of Arkansas. Competing on dirt tracks, he won in only his third start and that same year – 1974 – won the Arkansas State Championship. In 1976, Martin left his dirt days behind and moved to pavement racetracks.

In 1977, Martin started competing in the American Speed Association (ASA). He earned rookie of the year honors that year and went on to win the championship the following three seasons.

Hendrick’s admiration grew for Martin’s on-track skills as well as his ability to motivate and inspire his crew members. Hendrick decided to pursue the NASCAR veteran, and in July 2008, Martin announced that he would return to full-time Sprint Cup competition to drive the No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports.

Martin did not disappoint in his first season with the powerhouse team and posted one of his career-best seasons with five victories, 14 top-five finishes and 21 top-10s. He also notched a career-best seven pole positions.

In his return to full-time racing, Martin challenged for the 2009 Sprint Cup championship. He opened the Chase as the points leader and maintained the top spot during the first three races of the postseason. During the final race of the season, Martin was the only contender with a mathematical shot to reach Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson, who ultimately scored his fourth straight Cup title.

Martin finished the season with several honors and notably was recognized as NASCAR Illustrated’s Person of the Year presented by Old Spice. He also earned the Sporting News’ Dale Earnhardt Tough Driver award. Martin was named to the All American Team selected by the Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association and was nominated for the SPEED Performer of the Year title.

Late in the 2009 season, Mark Martin announced that he would return fulltime to Hendrick Motorsports through the 2011 season to drive the No. 5 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet.

Meet the MINI Link through an iPhone App

Introducing the MINI LINK.

MINI Link is the iPhone app for MINI Owners and all MINI enthusiasts. It's a map based app that allows MINI motorists to detect and connect with each other on the road, and share all sorts of roadside recommendations and fun helpful tips such as:



>Want to meet up with some other MINI Owners.
>Know Where to get a Great Deal on Gas
>Know of a Great Diner Off the Beaten Path?
>Want to Say Hi to Your Fellow MINI Motorists



Go to the App Store for more information.

East Bay MINI Donates a Camera to Matt Kelly

On December 18, 2009, Matt Kelly was severely injured when he was struck by a semi while riding his bicycle in San Diego. Matt Kelly, a musician and photographer who grew up in Pleasanton, CA was admitted to the hospital in critical condition. After several blood transfusions and countless surgeries, he was stabilized. To the relief of his friends and family, he pulled through and was recently discharged from the hospital. He faces a long and difficult path to regain his ability to walk again.

His friends and family organized a benefit show to help defer the sizable expense of medication and physical therapy. East Bay MINI was pleased to contribute by donating a professional DSLR cameras to Matt. An astounding photographer in his own right, Matt was thrilled to receive a gift that will allow him to stay creative and document his life while he is confined to beds and wheelchairs.

You can follow Matt's recovery at his sister’s blog: http://www.matthewscottkelly.blogspot.com/

To make a donation of your own you can visit: http://www.friendsofmattkelly.com/Site/Main_Page.html

Hendrickcars.com is the primary partner for JR Motorsports #88 car

Hendrickcars.com is the primary partner for JR Motorsports #88 car for this weekend and next weekend’s Nationwide Series races. Both races are televised on ESPN 2. This Saturday’s race airs at 5:30 PM ET and the 2/27/10 race airs at 4:30 PM ET.

We’re happy to announce that Hendrickcars.com is sponsoring the JR Motorsports #88 Chevrolet in two upcoming Nationwide Series races. Tune in on ESPN 2 this coming Saturday to see twenty-five year old Kelly Bires drive the Hendrickcars.com #88 Chevrolet. Bires signed with JR Motorsports prior to the end of the 2009 season, and competed in his first race under the JRM banner in the series finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the No. 5 Chevrolet.
Hendrickcars.com is your place to find top quality used cars. Up to 5000 used vehicles from top manufacturers, plus almost 50% of the vehicles are certified pre-owned used vehicles. In addition, a free CARFAX report is available for every vehicle.

Want to drive a Hendrickcars.com vehicle too? Click here to find a Certified Pre-Owned or Used MINI near you. East Bay MINI is located in Pleasanton, CA off I-580 at the Santa Rita Exit.

Inspection 1 Special from East Bay MINI

MINI Inspection 1
Was $649.99 Now $449.99

Save $200 on your next Inspection 1 Service from East Bay MINI

Inspection 1 Service includes:
>Engine Oil Service
>Micro-filter replacement
>Inspect Electrical Systems
>Inspect On-Board Computer
>Inspect Engine for Oil/Coolant Leaks

>Top Off all Fluids
>Final Road Test Inspection

Book our next service appointment online. It's quick, easy and convenient. You can even schedule your maintenance, warranty and alternative transportation needs. Offer expires 2/28/10