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PM_ · Sep 3rd, 2007, 07:52 AM

I sold my MY05 Mini Cooper (not S) with ~28,000km for just under $26k last month. Only took me a few weeks from advertising to getting the car delivered to the new owner. $33k is a really good price for a MY05 Cooper S and I think the right buyer will eventually come and pick the bargain up from you

doona · Sep 3rd, 2007, 10:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf (original)

Really, how come?! If you pay enough you can buy our MINI and I'll get a new S3 thanks.

Long long story story... the Golf GTI is pretty awesome, but I don't know... I am kinda missing something... we will see... I may be back in the market quicker than I think.

Speaking of which, GTI has not been started in a whle, I should head out to the garage and turn it over.

-Dan

andrewhyperblue · Sep 5th, 2007, 07:12 AM

An update for everyone who's replied to this thread. Thanks all. Well, guess what? The car's STILL for sale. A guy offered me $31k and I'd accepted, except his parents didn't come through with the cash! Now I'm overseas and back in 10 days; since then, there have been four expressions of interest, so I've got a little queue of interested people when I get back! Hooray. BTW the new Pepper White MCS is a blast!

Andrew

chosta · Sep 7th, 2007, 01:05 AM

Hey Andrew,
I wasn't considering buying my MCS until December But your car seems like what im looking for.

I sent you a private message.

PR02AC · Nov 25th, 2007, 02:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by andrewhyperblue (original)

A quick story here: three weeks ago, beautiful R56 Cooper S arrived. Dealer offered 29k trade-in on MY05 Cooper S Chili with 52,000kms. I thought, "I can do much better than that selling privately". But no. It's been advertised on line with two different sites (carsales.com.au and drive.com.au) and also in The Age for two weeks. I've reduced the price successively from $35700 down to $32999. I've had just ONE phone call and ONE visit from a prospective buyer in three weeks.

Any wise people on this forum who might (i) tell me what I'm doing wrong here and (ii) suggest ways that I could sell in the next 10 days! It's a really beautiful car and I'm perplexed. Suggestions much appreciated!

I don't think you're doing anything wrong.
My story is very similar and our cars are almost identical!
Check out my ad on Drive:

drive. com. au/used-cars/MINI/COOPER+S/Sydney/detail.aspx?id=3875036

and such a cute plate (PR02AC), but very little interest at the moment.
Like you, we came down from $35K+ to now $32,500 and still no callers.

What is going on? Do you think people were distracted by the election or what?
Gotta sell 'cause I'm moving to Singapore.
Guess how much they fetch 2nd hand in Singapore? Up to S$125,000 (lots of taxes).
Wish I could take it with me, but lots of taxes.

MrCooms · Nov 26th, 2007, 10:32 AM

G'day all, though this would be a good spot to post my interest in a 2nd hand mini

I'm in the market for a second hand R53 Cooper S at the moment, planning on putting my 93 Rover mini on the market in the next week or two.

Looking at 04 onwards, preferring the updated model, Sunroof is probably the most important feature, followed by HK audio, leather/half leather, Xenons. Not that fussed on colour, more interested in finding one in mint condition with low km.

minigolf · Nov 27th, 2007, 01:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MrCooms (original)

G'day all, though this would be a good spot to post my interest in a 2nd hand mini

I'm in the market for a second hand R53 Cooper S at the moment, planning on putting my 93 Rover mini on the market in the next week or two.

Looking at 04 onwards, preferring the updated model, Sunroof is probably the most important feature, followed by HK audio, leather/half leather, Xenons. Not that fussed on colour, more interested in finding one in mint condition with low km.

Mary and Kyle ... are you reading this.

poki · Nov 27th, 2007, 09:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf (original)

Mary and Kyle ... are you reading this.

We will be losing Mary and Kyle

poo

(or happy new mini perhaps?)

minigolf · Nov 27th, 2007, 11:12 AM

Yes and no.

poki · Nov 27th, 2007, 11:49 AM

Poo.

Hope they will still drop in on us occasionally.

minigolf · Nov 27th, 2007, 11:52 AM

We've got until Feb 2008 or thereabouts.

TOJO · Nov 30th, 2007, 10:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MrCooms (original)

G'day all, though this would be a good spot to post my interest in a 2nd hand mini

I'm in the market for a second hand R53 Cooper S at the moment, planning on putting my 93 Rover mini on the market in the next week or two.

Looking at 04 onwards, preferring the updated model, Sunroof is probably the most important feature, followed by HK audio, leather/half leather, Xenons. Not that fussed on colour, more interested in finding one in mint condition with low km.

Got it all except the low km bit. No point in having one of these if you are going to look at it in the shed.

Paul_T · Dec 2nd, 2007, 05:43 AM

Which is why I'm selling mine. I drive it once a month to keep it turning over etc, then wash it and cover it back up and roll it back into the garage.

It's low klm's (8000kms), still like brand new really, and is only 10 months old.

Carsales Ad here

85NIXMIN · Dec 2nd, 2007, 03:06 PM

I saw your car on there...

I look on there and the other car sites weekly... I think I'm obsessed!!

chosta · Dec 4th, 2007, 02:41 AM

Hey Guys,
I posted before expressing interests for a mini. I finally graduated uni and will be starting a new job, so i finally have the dosh!! I'll be posting my interests for my ideal mini soon, so hold onto your mini for just a bit longer.

Cho

21Blue · Dec 4th, 2007, 07:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original)

I saw your car on there...

I look on there and the other car sites weekly... I think I'm obsessed!!

If you are interested in a Cooper S Auto, I could make you an offer too good you may not refuse...

It's the pepper white/black 05 listed on carsales atm.

Nov 25th, 2007, 02:28 PM	#25 (permalink)
PR02AC MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Hard selling our much loved MY05 Cooper S Quote: Originally Posted by andrewhyperblue (original) A quick story here: three weeks ago, beautiful R56 Cooper S arrived. Dealer offered 29k trade-in on MY05 Cooper S Chili with 52,000kms. I thought, "I can do much better than that selling privately". But no. It's been advertised on line with two different sites (carsales.com.au and drive.com.au) and also in The Age for two weeks. I've reduced the price successively from $35700 down to $32999. I've had just ONE phone call and ONE visit from a prospective buyer in three weeks. Any wise people on this forum who might (i) tell me what I'm doing wrong here and (ii) suggest ways that I could sell in the next 10 days! It's a really beautiful car and I'm perplexed. Suggestions much appreciated! I don't think you're doing anything wrong. My story is very similar and our cars are almost identical! Check out my ad on Drive: drive. com. au/used-cars/MINI/COOPER+S/Sydney/detail.aspx?id=3875036 and such a cute plate (PR02AC), but very little interest at the moment. Like you, we came down from $35K+ to now $32,500 and still no callers. What is going on? Do you think people were distracted by the election or what? Gotta sell 'cause I'm moving to Singapore. Guess how much they fetch 2nd hand in Singapore? Up to S$125,000 (lots of taxes). Wish I could take it with me, but lots of taxes. Saul

Nov 27th, 2007, 01:34 AM	#27 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 14,071 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by MrCooms (original) G'day all, though this would be a good spot to post my interest in a 2nd hand mini I'm in the market for a second hand R53 Cooper S at the moment, planning on putting my 93 Rover mini on the market in the next week or two. Looking at 04 onwards, preferring the updated model, Sunroof is probably the most important feature, followed by HK audio, leather/half leather, Xenons. Not that fussed on colour, more interested in finding one in mint condition with low km. Mary and Kyle ... are you reading this. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Nov 27th, 2007, 11:12 AM	#29 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 14,071 Online	Yes and no. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Nov 27th, 2007, 11:52 AM	#31 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 14,071 Online	We've got until Feb 2008 or thereabouts. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Dec 2nd, 2007, 03:06 PM	#34 (permalink)
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 1,039 Offline	I saw your car on there... I look on there and the other car sites weekly... I think I'm obsessed!! If the world didn't suck we'd all fall off! www.myspace.com/85nix

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Sep 3rd, 2007, 07:52 AM	#21
PM_ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 10:26 AM Posts: 102 Offline	I sold my MY05 Mini Cooper (not S) with ~28,000km for just under $26k last month. Only took me a few weeks from advertising to getting the car delivered to the new owner. $33k is a really good price for a MY05 Cooper S and I think the right buyer will eventually come and pick the bargain up from you

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Sep 3rd, 2007, 10:34 AM	#22 (permalink)
doona ......... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 2,819 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf (original) Really, how come?! If you pay enough you can buy our MINI and I'll get a new S3 thanks. Long long story story... the Golf GTI is pretty awesome, but I don't know... I am kinda missing something... we will see... I may be back in the market quicker than I think. Speaking of which, GTI has not been started in a whle, I should head out to the garage and turn it over. -Dan

Sep 5th, 2007, 07:12 AM	#23 (permalink)
andrewhyperblue MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 3 Offline	An update for everyone who's replied to this thread. Thanks all. Well, guess what? The car's STILL for sale. A guy offered me $31k and I'd accepted, except his parents didn't come through with the cash! Now I'm overseas and back in 10 days; since then, there have been four expressions of interest, so I've got a little queue of interested people when I get back! Hooray. BTW the new Pepper White MCS is a blast! Andrew

Sep 7th, 2007, 01:05 AM	#24 (permalink)
chosta MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 10:26 AM Posts: 86 Offline	Hey Andrew, I wasn't considering buying my MCS until December But your car seems like what im looking for. I sent you a private message.

Nov 26th, 2007, 10:32 AM	#26 (permalink)
MrCooms MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 34 Offline	G'day all, though this would be a good spot to post my interest in a 2nd hand mini I'm in the market for a second hand R53 Cooper S at the moment, planning on putting my 93 Rover mini on the market in the next week or two. Looking at 04 onwards, preferring the updated model, Sunroof is probably the most important feature, followed by HK audio, leather/half leather, Xenons. Not that fussed on colour, more interested in finding one in mint condition with low km.

Nov 27th, 2007, 09:12 AM	#28 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 2,993 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf (original) Mary and Kyle ... are you reading this. We will be losing Mary and Kyle poo (or happy new mini perhaps?)

Nov 27th, 2007, 11:49 AM	#30 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 2,993 Offline	Poo. Hope they will still drop in on us occasionally.

Nov 30th, 2007, 10:32 AM	#32 (permalink)
TOJO MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2005 Location: Outback Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 372 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MrCooms (original) G'day all, though this would be a good spot to post my interest in a 2nd hand mini I'm in the market for a second hand R53 Cooper S at the moment, planning on putting my 93 Rover mini on the market in the next week or two. Looking at 04 onwards, preferring the updated model, Sunroof is probably the most important feature, followed by HK audio, leather/half leather, Xenons. Not that fussed on colour, more interested in finding one in mint condition with low km. Got it all except the low km bit. No point in having one of these if you are going to look at it in the shed.

Dec 2nd, 2007, 05:43 AM	#33 (permalink)
Paul_T MCS Chilli Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 339 Offline	Which is why I'm selling mine. I drive it once a month to keep it turning over etc, then wash it and cover it back up and roll it back into the garage. It's low klm's (8000kms), still like brand new really, and is only 10 months old. Carsales Ad here

Dec 4th, 2007, 02:41 AM	#35 (permalink)
chosta MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 10:26 AM Posts: 86 Offline	Hey Guys, I posted before expressing interests for a mini. I finally graduated uni and will be starting a new job, so i finally have the dosh!! I'll be posting my interests for my ideal mini soon, so hold onto your mini for just a bit longer. Cho

Dec 4th, 2007, 07:22 AM	#36 (permalink)
21Blue MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 848 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original) I saw your car on there... I look on there and the other car sites weekly... I think I'm obsessed!! If you are interested in a Cooper S Auto, I could make you an offer too good you may not refuse... It's the pepper white/black 05 listed on carsales atm.

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