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devaisl · Oct 4th, 2006, 01:00 PM

Hi Everyone

Been offered €20k trade in for my 2005 Cooper (Chilli Pack, Sunroof, Multifunction Steering Wheel, Driving Lamps plus lots more1)Paid €30k. Okay, I know the extras dont count but basically they have just offered book value, when I know they are selling for above book value

Has anyone any views on this? Is it a lot of hassle to sell the car privately (any tips, scarey stories?) Thanks!

DaveStarsky · Oct 4th, 2006, 01:12 PM

Wow, that's pretty poor. A dealer should take into account the extras as there is a big difference between a basic Cooper and a €30k one. Can I ask which dealer? and what you were trading in for?

devaisl · Oct 4th, 2006, 04:09 PM

Wellll, I was considering getting a Cooper S, which would be a considerable jump in price! They also did'nt even offer discount on the Cooper S price!!!!!!

Fabio · Oct 4th, 2006, 04:12 PM

with the new version arriving soon, trade in prices for the current model have dropped and dealers are finding it hard to sell on 2nd hand MINIS

devaisl · Oct 4th, 2006, 05:07 PM

Mmmm, I hear what ur saying Fabio, but I still think that there will be plenty of people who wont or cant buy a new car so that the secondhand market for the Mini will still be strong. Saying that i reckon this time next year will be completely different as there will be two versions of the mini on the second hand market (meaning the current version and the R56).

Its just a bit disheartening to get such a poor trade in price for my beloved!!!!

Still have a few more dealers to try so fingers crossed!

Fabio · Oct 4th, 2006, 05:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by aislingf (original)

Mmmm, I hear what ur saying Fabio, but I still think that there will be plenty of people who wont or cant buy a new car so that the secondhand market for the Mini will still be strong. Saying that i reckon this time next year will be completely different as there will be two versions of the mini on the second hand market (meaning the current version and the R56).

Its just a bit disheartening to get such a poor trade in price for my beloved!!!!

Still have a few more dealers to try so fingers crossed!

You should put it up on carzone and see what reaction you get, but i think coming up to Christmas the car market slows down alot

apart from that your best off to try all the dealers and see whats the best price you get

, i got stung on a trade in price and i've learned a little lesson on trading in cars.

MiniMpi · Oct 4th, 2006, 08:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by aislingf (original)

Hi Everyone

Been offered €20k trade in for my 2005 Cooper (Chilli Pack, Sunroof, Multifunction Steering Wheel, Driving Lamps plus lots more1)Paid €30k. Okay, I know the extras dont count but basically they have just offered book value, when I know they are selling for above book value

Has anyone any views on this? Is it a lot of hassle to sell the car privately (any tips, scarey stories?) Thanks!

Hi Aisling,
I know you are in Dublin, but you should give Kevin O' Leary's in Cork a try.
Ask for Owen, he's Ned78 on here.
I've done a deal for a R56 Cooper and got a very good deal.
Defo shop around though.
Cheers,
Fergal.

devaisl · Oct 5th, 2006, 08:25 AM

Thanks for the replies lads! Yes, I am definitely going to try lots more dealers and if it comes down to it I'l chance carzone to see what happens! Will keep ye all posted as to the best deal I get (if i get a better one!) Might try O'Learys but the only thing I have reservations about there is if I did purchase that far down south, if I had any niggles with the car afterwards its a long journey!! I know any Mini dealer should fix anything under warranty but they may not be as accomodating if I bypassed them in purchasing! Would they fix any niggles with dealer fit extras etc.?

DaveStarsky · Oct 5th, 2006, 04:26 PM

It's always a good idea to shop around. In my experience your most local dealer won't be as helpful if you come in with a car purchased elsewhere, especially if there are dealer fit options on the car. This attitude from dealers sucks but is reality for the most part. So it's a balance between best trade in price and dealer location. Ideally you could sell your car privately and get the best of both worlds but this can be v time consuming. Trying to do the same myself at the mo......

ranzaboy · Oct 12th, 2006, 09:02 PM

Scotland doesn't fare much better. Ours is a November 2004 (54) Cooper Convertible, Chilli pack, Cool Blue, 11,800 miles and utterly unmarked. We paid £16,900 for it. The supplying dealer says £12,000 against a new Cooper hatch. Admittedly we haven't started to shop around, but it's a very dispiriting start - so much for fabulous residuals, eh?

devaisl · Oct 13th, 2006, 09:18 AM

Yep, its definitely a myth about those residuals methinks!!
Havent fared any better since the start of this thread!

MiniMpi · Oct 13th, 2006, 08:16 PM

Hi Aisling,
Did you give KOL in Cork a buzz?
Fergal.

devaisl · Oct 19th, 2006, 08:53 AM

Sorry Fergal, missed your post - only seen it now!

No, I did'nt call Kevin O Learys, everyone thought I would be mad to drive all the way down there for a car (prob take me 4/5 hours!) and I was a bit concerned with having problems aftermarket and trying to get the dealers up this end to take it in for me if I did have a prob.
So as of yesterday I have ordered my new car, got a few more bob for the trade in but have decided to sell it myself so it will be going into the carzone next week!!!
I've been given delivery date of 3rd week in January and I have a month to change my spec if I want to. My new spec is below:

Mini Cooper S
Laser Blue w/ white roof etc.
Bonnet stripes
Chili Pack
Sunroof
Punch Black Leather
Heated seats
Chrome line interior & exterior
Fluid Silver Trim
Multifunction steering wheel

Also getting driving lamps and iPod connection dealer fit. Might change the wheels if finances permit but i doubt it!!!!

Fabio · Oct 19th, 2006, 10:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by aislingf (original)

Sorry Fergal, missed your post - only seen it now!

No, I did'nt call Kevin O Learys, everyone thought I would be mad to drive all the way down there for a car (prob take me 4/5 hours!) and I was a bit concerned with having problems aftermarket and trying to get the dealers up this end to take it in for me if I did have a prob.
So as of yesterday I have ordered my new car, got a few more bob for the trade in but have decided to sell it myself so it will be going into the carzone next week!!!
I've been given delivery date of 3rd week in January and I have a month to change my spec if I want to. My new spec is below:

Mini Cooper S
Laser Blue w/ white roof etc.
Bonnet stripes
Chili Pack
Sunroof
Punch Black Leather
Heated seats
Chrome line interior & exterior
Fluid Silver Trim
Multifunction steering wheel

Also getting driving lamps and iPod connection dealer fit. Might change the wheels if finances permit but i doubt it!!!!

congrats, nice spec

devaisl · Oct 19th, 2006, 04:01 PM

Thanks

Keep an eye out for me - it'll be an LD plate and there are'nt too many of us!!!!!

Fabio · Oct 19th, 2006, 07:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by aislingf (original)

Thanks

Keep an eye out for me - it'll be an LD plate and there are'nt too many of us!!!!!

is that Longford??? Are you based there??

MiniMpi · Oct 19th, 2006, 07:24 PM

Nice one Aisling!
'S' will be MAD :-)
Fergal.

AidenL · Oct 19th, 2006, 07:55 PM

Congrats Aisling

You buying in Sligo if you are in Longford?

devaisl · Oct 20th, 2006, 08:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Fabio (original)

is that Longford??? Are you based there??

Yep, I'm from that little forgotten county in the midlands!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

Congrats Aisling

You buying in Sligo if you are in Longford?

Thanks Aiden!

No, did'nt buy in Sligo - they were'nt offering me enough!!! Decided to go with Kells (again!), got a good deal and they're about the same distance away from me.....

AidenL · Oct 20th, 2006, 09:54 AM

I never managed to get a decent price in Sligo on BMW or MINI - buy my BMWs in Letterkenny, may head to Cork for my next MINI

Oct 4th, 2006, 01:00 PM	#1
devaisl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mighty Midlands! Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 226 Offline	Irish Trade In Price?! Hi Everyone Been offered €20k trade in for my 2005 Cooper (Chilli Pack, Sunroof, Multifunction Steering Wheel, Driving Lamps plus lots more1)Paid €30k. Okay, I know the extras dont count but basically they have just offered book value, when I know they are selling for above book value Has anyone any views on this? Is it a lot of hassle to sell the car privately (any tips, scarey stories?) Thanks!

Oct 4th, 2006, 04:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fabio F43i0 My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 06:37 AM Posts: 3,834 Offline	with the new version arriving soon, trade in prices for the current model have dropped and dealers are finding it hard to sell on 2nd hand MINIS bebo

Oct 4th, 2006, 05:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fabio F43i0 My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 06:37 AM Posts: 3,834 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by aislingf (original) Mmmm, I hear what ur saying Fabio, but I still think that there will be plenty of people who wont or cant buy a new car so that the secondhand market for the Mini will still be strong. Saying that i reckon this time next year will be completely different as there will be two versions of the mini on the second hand market (meaning the current version and the R56). Its just a bit disheartening to get such a poor trade in price for my beloved!!!! Still have a few more dealers to try so fingers crossed! You should put it up on carzone and see what reaction you get, but i think coming up to Christmas the car market slows down alot apart from that your best off to try all the dealers and see whats the best price you get , i got stung on a trade in price and i've learned a little lesson on trading in cars. bebo

Oct 4th, 2006, 08:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
MiniMpi MINI MAD in IRELAND <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cork,Ireland. Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 561 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by aislingf (original) Hi Everyone Been offered €20k trade in for my 2005 Cooper (Chilli Pack, Sunroof, Multifunction Steering Wheel, Driving Lamps plus lots more1)Paid €30k. Okay, I know the extras dont count but basically they have just offered book value, when I know they are selling for above book value Has anyone any views on this? Is it a lot of hassle to sell the car privately (any tips, scarey stories?) Thanks! Hi Aisling, I know you are in Dublin, but you should give Kevin O' Leary's in Cork a try. Ask for Owen, he's Ned78 on here. I've done a deal for a R56 Cooper and got a very good deal. Defo shop around though. Cheers, Fergal. It's a MINI Clubman adventure!

Oct 12th, 2006, 09:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
ranzaboy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 6 Offline	Convertible values - Scotland Scotland doesn't fare much better. Ours is a November 2004 (54) Cooper Convertible, Chilli pack, Cool Blue, 11,800 miles and utterly unmarked. We paid £16,900 for it. The supplying dealer says £12,000 against a new Cooper hatch. Admittedly we haven't started to shop around, but it's a very dispiriting start - so much for fabulous residuals, eh?

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Oct 4th, 2006, 01:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
DaveStarsky Mini-ahhhh Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dublin Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 26 Offline	Wow, that's pretty poor. A dealer should take into account the extras as there is a big difference between a basic Cooper and a €30k one. Can I ask which dealer? and what you were trading in for?

Oct 4th, 2006, 04:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
devaisl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mighty Midlands! Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 226 Offline	Wellll, I was considering getting a Cooper S, which would be a considerable jump in price! They also did'nt even offer discount on the Cooper S price!!!!!!

Oct 4th, 2006, 05:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
devaisl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mighty Midlands! Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 226 Offline	Mmmm, I hear what ur saying Fabio, but I still think that there will be plenty of people who wont or cant buy a new car so that the secondhand market for the Mini will still be strong. Saying that i reckon this time next year will be completely different as there will be two versions of the mini on the second hand market (meaning the current version and the R56). Its just a bit disheartening to get such a poor trade in price for my beloved!!!! Still have a few more dealers to try so fingers crossed!

Oct 5th, 2006, 08:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
devaisl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mighty Midlands! Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 226 Offline	Thanks for the replies lads! Yes, I am definitely going to try lots more dealers and if it comes down to it I'l chance carzone to see what happens! Will keep ye all posted as to the best deal I get (if i get a better one!) Might try O'Learys but the only thing I have reservations about there is if I did purchase that far down south, if I had any niggles with the car afterwards its a long journey!! I know any Mini dealer should fix anything under warranty but they may not be as accomodating if I bypassed them in purchasing! Would they fix any niggles with dealer fit extras etc.?

Oct 5th, 2006, 04:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
DaveStarsky Mini-ahhhh Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dublin Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 26 Offline	It's always a good idea to shop around. In my experience your most local dealer won't be as helpful if you come in with a car purchased elsewhere, especially if there are dealer fit options on the car. This attitude from dealers sucks but is reality for the most part. So it's a balance between best trade in price and dealer location. Ideally you could sell your car privately and get the best of both worlds but this can be v time consuming. Trying to do the same myself at the mo......

Oct 13th, 2006, 09:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
devaisl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mighty Midlands! Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 226 Offline	Yep, its definitely a myth about those residuals methinks!! Havent fared any better since the start of this thread!

Oct 13th, 2006, 08:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
MiniMpi MINI MAD in IRELAND <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cork,Ireland. Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 561 Offline	Hi Aisling, Did you give KOL in Cork a buzz? Fergal. It's a MINI Clubman adventure!

Oct 19th, 2006, 08:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
devaisl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mighty Midlands! Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 226 Offline	Sorry Fergal, missed your post - only seen it now! No, I did'nt call Kevin O Learys, everyone thought I would be mad to drive all the way down there for a car (prob take me 4/5 hours!) and I was a bit concerned with having problems aftermarket and trying to get the dealers up this end to take it in for me if I did have a prob. So as of yesterday I have ordered my new car, got a few more bob for the trade in but have decided to sell it myself so it will be going into the carzone next week!!! I've been given delivery date of 3rd week in January and I have a month to change my spec if I want to. My new spec is below: Mini Cooper S Laser Blue w/ white roof etc. Bonnet stripes Chili Pack Sunroof Punch Black Leather Heated seats Chrome line interior & exterior Fluid Silver Trim Multifunction steering wheel Also getting driving lamps and iPod connection dealer fit. Might change the wheels if finances permit but i doubt it!!!!

Oct 19th, 2006, 10:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
Fabio F43i0 My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 06:37 AM Posts: 3,834 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by aislingf (original) Sorry Fergal, missed your post - only seen it now! No, I did'nt call Kevin O Learys, everyone thought I would be mad to drive all the way down there for a car (prob take me 4/5 hours!) and I was a bit concerned with having problems aftermarket and trying to get the dealers up this end to take it in for me if I did have a prob. So as of yesterday I have ordered my new car, got a few more bob for the trade in but have decided to sell it myself so it will be going into the carzone next week!!! I've been given delivery date of 3rd week in January and I have a month to change my spec if I want to. My new spec is below: Mini Cooper S Laser Blue w/ white roof etc. Bonnet stripes Chili Pack Sunroof Punch Black Leather Heated seats Chrome line interior & exterior Fluid Silver Trim Multifunction steering wheel Also getting driving lamps and iPod connection dealer fit. Might change the wheels if finances permit but i doubt it!!!! congrats, nice spec bebo

Oct 19th, 2006, 04:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
devaisl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mighty Midlands! Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 226 Offline	Thanks Keep an eye out for me - it'll be an LD plate and there are'nt too many of us!!!!!

Oct 19th, 2006, 07:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
Fabio F43i0 My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 06:37 AM Posts: 3,834 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by aislingf (original) Thanks Keep an eye out for me - it'll be an LD plate and there are'nt too many of us!!!!! is that Longford??? Are you based there?? bebo

Oct 19th, 2006, 07:24 PM	#17 (permalink)
MiniMpi MINI MAD in IRELAND <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cork,Ireland. Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 561 Offline	Nice one Aisling! 'S' will be MAD :-) Fergal. It's a MINI Clubman adventure!

Oct 19th, 2006, 07:55 PM	#18 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 06:37 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Congrats Aisling You buying in Sligo if you are in Longford? *Global Moderator*

Oct 20th, 2006, 08:37 AM	#19 (permalink)
devaisl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mighty Midlands! Local Time: 05:37 AM Posts: 226 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Fabio (original) is that Longford??? Are you based there?? Yep, I'm from that little forgotten county in the midlands!!!! Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) Congrats Aisling You buying in Sligo if you are in Longford? Thanks Aiden! No, did'nt buy in Sligo - they were'nt offering me enough!!! Decided to go with Kells (again!), got a good deal and they're about the same distance away from me.....

Oct 20th, 2006, 09:54 AM	#20 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 06:37 AM Posts: 42,147 Offline	I never managed to get a decent price in Sligo on BMW or MINI - buy my BMWs in Letterkenny, may head to Cork for my next MINI *Global Moderator*

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