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AndyH_MCS · Jul 25th, 2007, 12:04 PM

I just don't understand why my Mini isn't selling

I've advertised it all over the internet (not autotrader) and not had a single enquiry!

I think its fairly priced and in good condition. Not too many miles as well but nobody is interested!

Can anyone give me any hints?

Andy

popey · Jul 25th, 2007, 12:37 PM

Cant be much help without all the info

pardonator · Jul 25th, 2007, 12:38 PM

Post the ad

AndyH_MCS · Jul 25th, 2007, 12:48 PM

DOH!

I knew i forgot something!

http://www.mini2.com/classifieds/sho...uct/1482/cat/2

Link on the ad to the pistonheads ad as well.

TimCS · Jul 25th, 2007, 01:15 PM

Hey

Just a guess, a) loads of folk on holiday at the mo b) early car - maybe some a little timid of the early issues that some cars had?

Smart car though - I'd be interested if I didn't have one already!!

Good luck,

Tim

FunFindus · Jul 25th, 2007, 01:16 PM

Hold out its a really nice car and the price is right (doh sounded like a game show host).

You really need to put it on Autotrader, this will give it maximum exposure.

Best of luck

Zara · Jul 25th, 2007, 01:23 PM

auto trader is the best place, when i was looking for a mini i founf min on there

TimCS · Jul 25th, 2007, 01:27 PM

I agree, Autotrader is really the best place for exposure. It's where I look first.

ButtonIt · Jul 25th, 2007, 01:27 PM

People in the market for a used car go to one of three places:

A dealer - but some get put off by sleazy car sales men
ebay - so many cars up for grabs on there, fast becoming a great way to sell a car
Autotrader - by far the best place, everyone knows it and it will guarantee exposure, pay for the best ad you can afford.

wincakes · Jul 25th, 2007, 01:45 PM

I'm selling mine and am after a Cooper S...I did look at yours, but what put me off was the price. I'm also looking at a MINI cherished S for the same money with less miles....yes, I know you've got the aero kit, but this in itself may well put alot of people off. It seems most people don't like a car that's been fiddled with!?

AndyH_MCS · Jul 25th, 2007, 01:57 PM

Ok thanks winceyette. The Aerokit is a dealer fit item (£1300 fitted!!) but i see where you are coming from.

I haven't thought of Ebay tbh! I may put it on there. I'm planning to put it on Autotrader tonight with the £55 deal.

Pink Mink · Jul 25th, 2007, 03:48 PM

I sold my old Fiat Punto on eBay before I picked up my Mini. I was really dreading it, as I thought I'd get loads of time wasters making a bid, but not showing up or trying to reduce the price when they saw it.

But it turned out perfectly...it got over 400 views, I got my asking price and the transaction was hassle free. Would really recommend eBay!

Burbler · Jul 25th, 2007, 08:45 PM

The wife recently bought a mini and was interested in a Cooper or the S.
We saw yours on the net (Autotrader/Pistonheads I can't remember) but if it hadn't been so far away it would have definiteley been on our list. Well priced and nice spec.

I was advised (by some on hear

) too up my budget to above 9k for a Cooper or an S

Quote
[I'd reckon with the budget you have you'll be lucky to find an S and possibly even a cooper with mileage that low, what about a ONE and doing some modifications to it to make it go a bit faster and look better when funds allow?
It's a bit like buying houses, there is always a compromise unless you get lucky! Good luck]Unquote

Anyway you would be a fool to drop it anymore it is well worth 9k imo.

Burbler · Jul 25th, 2007, 08:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by winceyette (original)

. I'm also looking at a MINI cherished S for the same money with less miles....

I find that very hard to believe when I scoured the Mini cherished sites until my fingers hurt.

Burbler · Jul 25th, 2007, 08:54 PM

Try the Autotrader 2 weeks website only for 17.00.
It omits the muppets who just pick up the magazine and there is the option to tick a box which charges telesales enquirers a ridiculous price per minuts.

wincakes · Jul 25th, 2007, 09:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Burbler (original)

I find that very hard to believe when I scoured the Mini cherished sites until my fingers hurt.

Have pm'd you with where it is!!

noza2003 · Jul 26th, 2007, 12:14 AM

beautiful car

Dawn · Jul 26th, 2007, 08:15 AM

I can vouch for how well Andy's looked after the car, it seems to me that people just want something for nothing these days, we know what the cars worth and how well its been looked after, it seems it dosent matter tho...
Good luck anyway Andy x

wincakes · Jul 26th, 2007, 08:30 AM

It's a buyers market - doesn't matter how much we think it's worth - it's only worth what a buyers prepared to pay at the end of the day.

AndyH_MCS · Jul 26th, 2007, 09:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by winceyette (original)

It's a buyers market - doesn't matter how much we think it's worth - it's only worth what a buyers prepared to pay at the end of the day.

I totally agree

I had advertised it before for £10,000 with nothing. There is just no way that you could get anywhere near what you want your car to sell for.

Thanks for the advice everyone. It should be going on the web today. I'll make sure to put no canvassers etc.

Jul 25th, 2007, 12:04 PM	#1
AndyH_MCS MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 227 Offline	I just don't get it!?!?!?! I just don't understand why my Mini isn't selling I've advertised it all over the internet (not autotrader) and not had a single enquiry! I think its fairly priced and in good condition. Not too many miles as well but nobody is interested! Can anyone give me any hints? Andy

Jul 25th, 2007, 12:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 1,429 Offline	Cant be much help without all the info Now With Toyo Rubber!!

Jul 25th, 2007, 12:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
pardonator MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: Somerset Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 286 Offline	Post the ad Cooper S Hyper Blue - GTT/GRS/Speedline/KW

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ButtonIt The Disorganiser My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waiting for others Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 15,545 Offline	People in the market for a used car go to one of three places: A dealer - but some get put off by sleazy car sales men ebay - so many cars up for grabs on there, fast becoming a great way to sell a car Autotrader - by far the best place, everyone knows it and it will guarantee exposure, pay for the best ad you can afford. Sponsor our Rickshaw team, please click here for info

Jul 25th, 2007, 01:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
wincakes LOONEY!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: yorkshire Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 2,657 Offline	I'm selling mine and am after a Cooper S...I did look at yours, but what put me off was the price. I'm also looking at a MINI cherished S for the same money with less miles....yes, I know you've got the aero kit, but this in itself may well put alot of people off. It seems most people don't like a car that's been fiddled with!? ALTHOUGH SHE NEEDS A BIT OF GUIDANCE, LESLEY WILL BE MY BIATCH FOR NOW...!

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Jul 25th, 2007, 12:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
AndyH_MCS MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 227 Offline	DOH! I knew i forgot something! http://www.mini2.com/classifieds/sho...uct/1482/cat/2 Link on the ad to the pistonheads ad as well.

Jul 25th, 2007, 01:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
TimCS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Surrey Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 269 Offline	Hey Just a guess, a) loads of folk on holiday at the mo b) early car - maybe some a little timid of the early issues that some cars had? Smart car though - I'd be interested if I didn't have one already!! Good luck, Tim

Jul 25th, 2007, 01:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
FunFindus MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 96 Offline	Hold out its a really nice car and the price is right (doh sounded like a game show host). You really need to put it on Autotrader, this will give it maximum exposure. Best of luck

Jul 25th, 2007, 01:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zara MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 1 Offline	auto trader is the best place, when i was looking for a mini i founf min on there

Jul 25th, 2007, 01:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
TimCS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Surrey Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 269 Offline	I agree, Autotrader is really the best place for exposure. It's where I look first.

Jul 25th, 2007, 01:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
AndyH_MCS MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 227 Offline	Ok thanks winceyette. The Aerokit is a dealer fit item (£1300 fitted!!) but i see where you are coming from. I haven't thought of Ebay tbh! I may put it on there. I'm planning to put it on Autotrader tonight with the £55 deal.

Jul 25th, 2007, 03:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Pink Mink MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cheltenham Local Time: 08:43 PM Posts: 39 Offline	I sold my old Fiat Punto on eBay before I picked up my Mini. I was really dreading it, as I thought I'd get loads of time wasters making a bid, but not showing up or trying to reduce the price when they saw it. But it turned out perfectly...it got over 400 views, I got my asking price and the transaction was hassle free. Would really recommend eBay!

Jul 25th, 2007, 08:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
Burbler MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 08:43 PM Posts: 42 Offline	The wife recently bought a mini and was interested in a Cooper or the S. We saw yours on the net (Autotrader/Pistonheads I can't remember) but if it hadn't been so far away it would have definiteley been on our list. Well priced and nice spec. I was advised (by some on hear ) too up my budget to above 9k for a Cooper or an S Quote [I'd reckon with the budget you have you'll be lucky to find an S and possibly even a cooper with mileage that low, what about a ONE and doing some modifications to it to make it go a bit faster and look better when funds allow? It's a bit like buying houses, there is always a compromise unless you get lucky! Good luck]Unquote Anyway you would be a fool to drop it anymore it is well worth 9k imo.

Jul 25th, 2007, 08:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
Burbler MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 08:43 PM Posts: 42 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by winceyette (original) . I'm also looking at a MINI cherished S for the same money with less miles.... I find that very hard to believe when I scoured the Mini cherished sites until my fingers hurt.

Jul 25th, 2007, 08:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
Burbler MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 08:43 PM Posts: 42 Offline	Try the Autotrader 2 weeks website only for 17.00. It omits the muppets who just pick up the magazine and there is the option to tick a box which charges telesales enquirers a ridiculous price per minuts.

Jul 25th, 2007, 09:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
wincakes LOONEY!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: yorkshire Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 2,657 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Burbler (original) I find that very hard to believe when I scoured the Mini cherished sites until my fingers hurt. Have pm'd you with where it is!! ALTHOUGH SHE NEEDS A BIT OF GUIDANCE, LESLEY WILL BE MY BIATCH FOR NOW...!

Jul 26th, 2007, 12:14 AM	#17 (permalink)
noza2003 hyper blue cooper Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 31 Offline	beautiful car

Jul 26th, 2007, 08:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
Dawn Work'd Up ! My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Essex Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 3,044 Offline	I can vouch for how well Andy's looked after the car, it seems to me that people just want something for nothing these days, we know what the cars worth and how well its been looked after, it seems it dosent matter tho... Good luck anyway Andy x EssexMINI2 click me

Jul 26th, 2007, 08:30 AM	#19 (permalink)
wincakes LOONEY!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: yorkshire Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 2,657 Offline	It's a buyers market - doesn't matter how much we think it's worth - it's only worth what a buyers prepared to pay at the end of the day. ALTHOUGH SHE NEEDS A BIT OF GUIDANCE, LESLEY WILL BE MY BIATCH FOR NOW...!

Jul 26th, 2007, 09:00 AM	#20 (permalink)
AndyH_MCS MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 09:43 PM Posts: 227 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by winceyette (original) It's a buyers market - doesn't matter how much we think it's worth - it's only worth what a buyers prepared to pay at the end of the day. I totally agree I had advertised it before for £10,000 with nothing. There is just no way that you could get anywhere near what you want your car to sell for. Thanks for the advice everyone. It should be going on the web today. I'll make sure to put no canvassers etc.

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