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Mini Ali · Mar 2nd, 2004, 12:13 AM

In short my mum wants a new car. A mini to be exact.

Willing to spend £12,000 but not sure what best way to spend it.
We could get a new Mini cooper for just under £12,000, or the mini one for £10,500 with some extras.

Or we could look at used cars with a low mileage and hope for some better extras.

Just looking for suggestions as to what you think would be the best option to take and advice from those who have had similar choices to make.

Thanks

Bonnie Scotland · Mar 2nd, 2004, 01:05 AM

Not really sure what way would be best for you as it is a personal thing, but, make sure you get the Chilli Pack or you will regret the future sale ability in the future.
May be worth looking at the mini cherished site or contact your local dealer for nearly new

KenL · Mar 2nd, 2004, 08:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bonnie Scotland

Not really sure what way would be best for you as it is a personal thing, but, make sure you get the Chilli Pack or you will regret the future sale ability in the future.

I'm not convinced about this Bonnie

Although the chilli pack offers pretty good value for money not everyone will be fussed for 16" wheels etc. On a budget of £12k you can't get near a Cooper with CHILLI unless you go for a used one.

On MINI Ali's question it's down to personal preference as to whether your mum wants more extras or the name Cooper and a bit more performance.

Suggest she drives both ONE & Cooper. You can get a nicely specced ONE for £12k.

Oh, and tell here to wave when she gets it

tumblewood · Mar 2nd, 2004, 08:05 AM

Mini Ali

Faced a similar problem when buying a Mini for my wife.
Had a maximum price to keep.
Mini One with greater number of options or Cooper with less.
At the end of the day selected One putting the savings into extra factory fitted options, such as Salt pack, air con. sunroof, alloys, sports suspension and sports seats, where you get the Cooper seat fabric.
Plus with the One you get low insurance costs.
If ever the extra performance is required - get it chipped.
Havn't regreted the choice, even after my daughter got herself a Cooper.

dietcokeplease · Mar 2nd, 2004, 08:11 AM

I would go the new route too. Some of the prices for used MINIs being charged are a bit too close to the new price for comfort. I think one of my sisters got a One with a/c, salt, alloys, spare tyre, sports seats and CD changer for a little over £12k.

Rich_IX · Mar 2nd, 2004, 08:41 AM

get a new ONE and use the change to spec it up a bit

bobnobski · Mar 2nd, 2004, 11:08 AM

buy a good used Cooper.

something which is 12 months old ie 52 or 03 plate.
make sure it has Chili pack, air con & as many other toys aswell.

Try and get something with very little mileage.

That way you are basically getting a nearly new car, but without taking the depreciation hit.

I would say you should be able to get a decent cooper which would have cost £14k approx for about 12k after 12months use!

NED · Mar 2nd, 2004, 11:53 AM

Go for the One with all the toys! I had a One for a year which I loved but it didn't have aircon, CD, etc etc and I regretted not getting them.

Mini Ali · Mar 2nd, 2004, 05:09 PM

Thanks for all the feedback.

Going to play around with the configurator on the mini site to try work out rough prices and also have a look locally for used mini's and just see what would be best for us.

Hopefully will be starting my mini adventures soon

chilime · Mar 2nd, 2004, 05:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Ali

Thanks for all the feedback.

Going to play around with the configurator on the mini site to try work out rough prices and also have a look locally for used mini's and just see what would be best for us.

Hopefully will be starting my mini adventures soon

I got a new ONE last December - similar budget to the one you're dealing with. Spec is standard ONE, plus Pepper pack, CD player, manual aircon, sports seats, rear spoiler, chrome mirrors etc. Don't regrat it a bit!!

It's in my gallery

Mini Ali · Mar 2nd, 2004, 11:28 PM

After a bit more thought and discussion on it I think we are going to go look around at the used mini's locally. If we can't find a decent one with a lowish mileage that we like the look of then I think we'll probably go with the Mini One and the options we want.

bobnobski · Mar 3rd, 2004, 09:23 AM

have a look an ebay and also autotrader. Also have a punt on MINI Cherished. Take MINI used prices with a pinch of salt as you can easily knock them down at least £500 on the listed price! you should get a decent Cooper with Chili pack and Air for 12k

Wul · Mar 3rd, 2004, 10:46 AM

Also get along to your dealer and test drive a ONE and COOPER so that you have a full idea of what you want!

Lee Bradshaw · Mar 3rd, 2004, 10:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bobnobski

buy a good used Cooper.

something which is 12 months old ie 52 or 03 plate.
make sure it has Chili pack, air con & as many other toys aswell.

Try and get something with very little mileage.

That way you are basically getting a nearly new car, but without taking the depreciation hit.

I would say you should be able to get a decent cooper which would have cost £14k approx for about 12k after 12months use!

You'll be lucky.

Mine is 2 years old and is going for well over £12K, even traded in! It's on Ebay at the minute for £12,700.

Mar 2nd, 2004, 12:13 AM	#1
Mini Ali MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greenock, Scotland Local Time: 01:52 AM Posts: 25 Offline	How best to spend £12,000? In short my mum wants a new car. A mini to be exact. Willing to spend £12,000 but not sure what best way to spend it. We could get a new Mini cooper for just under £12,000, or the mini one for £10,500 with some extras. Or we could look at used cars with a low mileage and hope for some better extras. Just looking for suggestions as to what you think would be the best option to take and advice from those who have had similar choices to make. Thanks http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16495/27624.jpg

Mar 2nd, 2004, 08:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 5,102 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bonnie Scotland Not really sure what way would be best for you as it is a personal thing, but, make sure you get the Chilli Pack or you will regret the future sale ability in the future. I'm not convinced about this Bonnie Although the chilli pack offers pretty good value for money not everyone will be fussed for 16" wheels etc. On a budget of £12k you can't get near a Cooper with CHILLI unless you go for a used one. On MINI Ali's question it's down to personal preference as to whether your mum wants more extras or the name Cooper and a bit more performance. Suggest she drives both ONE & Cooper. You can get a nicely specced ONE for £12k. Oh, and tell here to wave when she gets it Red/Black R56 Cooper

Mar 2nd, 2004, 08:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 5,261 Offline	I would go the new route too. Some of the prices for used MINIs being charged are a bit too close to the new price for comfort. I think one of my sisters got a One with a/c, salt, alloys, spare tyre, sports seats and CD changer for a little over £12k. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Mar 2nd, 2004, 11:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
bobnobski MINI2 Irritant My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 01:52 AM Posts: 939 Offline	OK you got 12k to spend buy a good used Cooper. something which is 12 months old ie 52 or 03 plate. make sure it has Chili pack, air con & as many other toys aswell. Try and get something with very little mileage. That way you are basically getting a nearly new car, but without taking the depreciation hit. I would say you should be able to get a decent cooper which would have cost £14k approx for about 12k after 12months use!

Mar 2nd, 2004, 05:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mini Ali MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greenock, Scotland Local Time: 01:52 AM Posts: 25 Offline	Thanks for all the feedback. Going to play around with the configurator on the mini site to try work out rough prices and also have a look locally for used mini's and just see what would be best for us. Hopefully will be starting my mini adventures soon http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16495/27624.jpg

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Mar 2nd, 2004, 01:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bonnie Scotland Gadget Man Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montrose, Scotland Local Time: 11:52 PM Posts: 1,869 Offline	Not really sure what way would be best for you as it is a personal thing, but, make sure you get the Chilli Pack or you will regret the future sale ability in the future. May be worth looking at the mini cherished site or contact your local dealer for nearly new

Mar 2nd, 2004, 08:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
tumblewood bouncebackability Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: selhurst suburbia Local Time: 01:52 AM Posts: 310 Offline	Mini Ali Faced a similar problem when buying a Mini for my wife. Had a maximum price to keep. Mini One with greater number of options or Cooper with less. At the end of the day selected One putting the savings into extra factory fitted options, such as Salt pack, air con. sunroof, alloys, sports suspension and sports seats, where you get the Cooper seat fabric. Plus with the One you get low insurance costs. If ever the extra performance is required - get it chipped. Havn't regreted the choice, even after my daughter got herself a Cooper.

Mar 2nd, 2004, 08:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
Rich_IX Official Pimp of Mini2 My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Midget Strip Club Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 4,213 Offline	get a new ONE and use the change to spec it up a bit

Mar 2nd, 2004, 11:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
NED Fried Gold Join Date: Dec 2002 Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 763 Offline	Go for the One with all the toys! I had a One for a year which I loved but it didn't have aircon, CD, etc etc and I regretted not getting them.

Mar 2nd, 2004, 05:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
chilime MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 174 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Ali Thanks for all the feedback. Going to play around with the configurator on the mini site to try work out rough prices and also have a look locally for used mini's and just see what would be best for us. Hopefully will be starting my mini adventures soon I got a new ONE last December - similar budget to the one you're dealing with. Spec is standard ONE, plus Pepper pack, CD player, manual aircon, sports seats, rear spoiler, chrome mirrors etc. Don't regrat it a bit!! It's in my gallery

Mar 2nd, 2004, 11:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mini Ali MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greenock, Scotland Local Time: 01:52 AM Posts: 25 Offline	After a bit more thought and discussion on it I think we are going to go look around at the used mini's locally. If we can't find a decent one with a lowish mileage that we like the look of then I think we'll probably go with the Mini One and the options we want. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16495/27624.jpg

Mar 3rd, 2004, 09:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
bobnobski MINI2 Irritant My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 01:52 AM Posts: 939 Offline	have a look an ebay and also autotrader. Also have a punt on MINI Cherished. Take MINI used prices with a pinch of salt as you can easily knock them down at least £500 on the listed price! you should get a decent Cooper with Chili pack and Air for 12k

Mar 3rd, 2004, 10:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
Wul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Auld Reekie! Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 716 Offline	Also get along to your dealer and test drive a ONE and COOPER so that you have a full idea of what you want! Dingdangdoo!

Mar 3rd, 2004, 10:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
Lee Bradshaw Leeroy Brown Join Date: Mar 2002 Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 341 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bobnobski buy a good used Cooper. something which is 12 months old ie 52 or 03 plate. make sure it has Chili pack, air con & as many other toys aswell. Try and get something with very little mileage. That way you are basically getting a nearly new car, but without taking the depreciation hit. I would say you should be able to get a decent cooper which would have cost £14k approx for about 12k after 12months use! You'll be lucky. Mine is 2 years old and is going for well over £12K, even traded in! It's on Ebay at the minute for £12,700. Leeroy Mini Cooper S - The Best Fun on More Than 2 Wheels!

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