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Plummer · Mar 2nd, 2008, 05:29 PM

Hi guys, i have had my cooper S up for sale for a few months now and had alot of interest but not one person actually come to view it?

Am i asking to much? Any suggestions as to what might help make a sale?

Thanks Rich

Mini : Stunning pepper white cooper s 220 bhp

JAMIE1131 · Mar 2nd, 2008, 05:39 PM

The modifications will put a lot of buyers off, I think the price is right but you may get more success putting it back to standard spec.

Darthbladerni · Mar 2nd, 2008, 05:57 PM

Only a select amount of people would want to buy that as it is heavily modded.
The MINI purchasing sheep would turn their noses up at it but the enthusiasts would love it

Best bet would be back to standard and sell it that way.

I must say, it is stunning!!! Absolutely amazing car.

BRG/Blk Cooper S · Mar 2nd, 2008, 09:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JAMIE1131 (original)

The modifications will put a lot of buyers off, I think the price is right but you may get more success putting it back to standard spec.

Couldn't agree more - consider how many Mini's are out there and how many people are into heavily modifying them and you'll realise you've alienated most of your potential buyers.

If it's in great condition, one owner, low mileage, good spec and full BMW history there is no reason for it not to sell reasonably quickly.

Most people will instantly assume (with mods) it's been driven hard (no matter how much love you've given it) and see that adding up to £'s in repair bills down the line - remember Mini's are pretty much the most expensive 2nd hand small cars to begin with.
There's also the question of insuring it.

Put it all back to standard and sell the bits separately, I'm sure it will be easier and possibly get you the price you're looking for.

Cheers, Geoff.

MartinSSZ · Mar 2nd, 2008, 10:34 PM

Is it only listed for sale on PistonHeads?

James · Mar 2nd, 2008, 10:40 PM

I think that price is good, if the car was standard i reckon you could get a bit more for it than that. very nice car btw i think i've seen it in chelmsford before?

Plummer · Mar 3rd, 2008, 09:24 AM

Thanks for the replys,

I thinks my best bet would be to put it back to standard then, does anyone know of anyone in the chelmsford area with the tool to change the pullys for a reasonable price?

And Crammy yes you would of seen me in chelmsford before

The car is advertised on pistonheads and autotrader.

Rich

Tombles · Mar 6th, 2008, 12:59 PM

I am interested in that Mini but have got to sell my own car first before i am in a position to buy

Mar 2nd, 2008, 05:29 PM	#1
Plummer MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2005 Local Time: 05:48 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Priced to high?? Hi guys, i have had my cooper S up for sale for a few months now and had alot of interest but not one person actually come to view it? Am i asking to much? Any suggestions as to what might help make a sale? Thanks Rich Mini : Stunning pepper white cooper s 220 bhp

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Mar 2nd, 2008, 05:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
JAMIE1131 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Earl Shilton, Leics. Local Time: 05:48 PM Posts: 792 Offline	The modifications will put a lot of buyers off, I think the price is right but you may get more success putting it back to standard spec.

Mar 2nd, 2008, 05:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Darthbladerni Mini Youngster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 05:48 PM Posts: 2,193 Offline	Only a select amount of people would want to buy that as it is heavily modded. The MINI purchasing sheep would turn their noses up at it but the enthusiasts would love it Best bet would be back to standard and sell it that way. I must say, it is stunning!!! Absolutely amazing car.

Mar 2nd, 2008, 09:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
BRG/Blk Cooper S w' all the toys.. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: United Kingdom Local Time: 05:48 PM Posts: 602 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JAMIE1131 (original) The modifications will put a lot of buyers off, I think the price is right but you may get more success putting it back to standard spec. Couldn't agree more - consider how many Mini's are out there and how many people are into heavily modifying them and you'll realise you've alienated most of your potential buyers. If it's in great condition, one owner, low mileage, good spec and full BMW history there is no reason for it not to sell reasonably quickly. Most people will instantly assume (with mods) it's been driven hard (no matter how much love you've given it) and see that adding up to £'s in repair bills down the line - remember Mini's are pretty much the most expensive 2nd hand small cars to begin with. There's also the question of insuring it. Put it all back to standard and sell the bits separately, I'm sure it will be easier and possibly get you the price you're looking for. Cheers, Geoff.

Mar 2nd, 2008, 10:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
MartinSSZ Yellow and Proud My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Shoreham-by-Sea Local Time: 05:48 PM Posts: 736 Offline	Is it only listed for sale on PistonHeads?

Mar 2nd, 2008, 10:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
James MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 05:48 PM Posts: 997 Offline	I think that price is good, if the car was standard i reckon you could get a bit more for it than that. very nice car btw i think i've seen it in chelmsford before?

Mar 3rd, 2008, 09:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Plummer MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2005 Local Time: 05:48 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Thanks for the replys, I thinks my best bet would be to put it back to standard then, does anyone know of anyone in the chelmsford area with the tool to change the pullys for a reasonable price? And Crammy yes you would of seen me in chelmsford before The car is advertised on pistonheads and autotrader. Rich

Mar 6th, 2008, 12:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tombles MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Herts Local Time: 05:48 PM Posts: 104 Offline	I am interested in that Mini but have got to sell my own car first before i am in a position to buy

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