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nonsequitur · Feb 12th, 2005, 04:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by salim

Are mini coopers collectable...?

It's a proper time for this question to be carefully examined, again. I'll propose that we use salim's question to take this up now.

There will be some models, various editions, a few classic colors, special equipment, or low build volumes that tip particular VINs to a "collectable" status... some day. It will happen, but for most of the fleet it's important to remember that they are, just cars.

We should first agree on what "collectable" means. Does the word mean "desirable" (in the future), or "valuable", or "rare", or "an experience", or something else?

I'd propose we use the word "desirable" because my own opinion is that prices will drop dramatically when the new car shows in 2006, creating a vibrant, exciting, but VIN-consuming, used MINI market.

The desirable cars will be bought, sold, modified, wrecked, fixed, raced, and "used up" over time. A few of the 1st Generation MINI will be desirable, rare, and an experience to own. Thirty years from now, some of you will want one AGAIN, so at that point a few may become valuable too. At least that's how I see it at this point.

Quote: Originally Posted by salim

I normally dont stay with the same car for more than five years.

A perfectly acceptable way to enjoy cars, but more expensive than buying one that will serve you longer by keeping your excitement and challenge alive. All cars depreciate, until other factors cycle very, very few of them back up.

Quote: Originally Posted by salim

what do you guys normally do, trade it with better coopers, or keep it as much as possible for years and years?

Buy a very good choice, and drive it until the wheels fall off!

We still LOVE our 1967 Austin Cooper S 1275. This is a vehicle that was voted onto the list of alltime favorites, one of the 50 cars you must own before you die. It generated the front wheel drive format used globally today, thus very influencial. In America, 1967 (the last year they were legally imported) is a key model year Mini to own. It is a collector car, but not wackko valuable. Simply great fun to drive!

So, here are some of the other Threads where people put effort into figuring our this important question. Let's have some fun with this:
"Are MINI Coopers collectable?"

Historically speaking- what version of the Mini will be the most valuable?

What'll be Worth More in 10 Years.......???

Are the MINI brochures collectable??

Mini Flyers.. Does anyone else collect them?

Feb 12th, 2005, 04:27 PM	#3
nonsequitur Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle area, WA Local Time: 08:04 PM Posts: 1,466 Offline	"Are MINI Coopers collectable?" Quote: Originally Posted by salim Are mini coopers collectable...? It's a proper time for this question to be carefully examined, again. I'll propose that we use salim's question to take this up now. There will be some models, various editions, a few classic colors, special equipment, or low build volumes that tip particular VINs to a "collectable" status... some day. It will happen, but for most of the fleet it's important to remember that they are, just cars. We should first agree on what "collectable" means. Does the word mean "desirable" (in the future), or "valuable", or "rare", or "an experience", or something else? I'd propose we use the word "desirable" because my own opinion is that prices will drop dramatically when the new car shows in 2006, creating a vibrant, exciting, but VIN-consuming, used MINI market. The desirable cars will be bought, sold, modified, wrecked, fixed, raced, and "used up" over time. A few of the 1st Generation MINI will be desirable, rare, and an experience to own. Thirty years from now, some of you will want one AGAIN, so at that point a few may become valuable too. At least that's how I see it at this point. Quote: Originally Posted by salim I normally dont stay with the same car for more than five years. A perfectly acceptable way to enjoy cars, but more expensive than buying one that will serve you longer by keeping your excitement and challenge alive. All cars depreciate, until other factors cycle very, very few of them back up. Quote: Originally Posted by salim what do you guys normally do, trade it with better coopers, or keep it as much as possible for years and years? Buy a very good choice, and drive it until the wheels fall off! We still LOVE our 1967 Austin Cooper S 1275. This is a vehicle that was voted onto the list of alltime favorites, one of the 50 cars you must own before you die. It generated the front wheel drive format used globally today, thus very influencial. In America, 1967 (the last year they were legally imported) is a key model year Mini to own. It is a collector car, but not wackko valuable. Simply great fun to drive! So, here are some of the other Threads where people put effort into figuring our this important question. Let's have some fun with this: "Are MINI Coopers collectable?" Historically speaking- what version of the Mini will be the most valuable? What'll be Worth More in 10 Years.......??? Are the MINI brochures collectable?? Mini Flyers.. Does anyone else collect them? '02 MINI Cooper CVT (prod. date: 6/12/2002; Indi Blue/Black roof, R-81 7-hole 15x5.5" or NZO 16x6.5") '67 Austin Cooper S 1275 Mk1 (build date: 6/26/1967; Tartan Red/Black Roof, Minilite 10x4.5" or 10x6.0")