MINI2

Tall bloke · Apr 19th, 2004, 10:45 AM

I am thinking of changing my car to a Lotus Elise.

I have a 2002/52 MINI Cooper S Works. It has 28.5k miles, with the Chilli Pack and cd player (upgraded to BECKER). TLC, full service history and a BMW tracker.

Many thanks
Chris

bobnobski · Apr 19th, 2004, 10:55 AM

£17k -

Tall bloke · Apr 19th, 2004, 11:02 AM

thanks.

Going to pop to my local dealers at lunch to get a price. Was preparing myself for worst of £16k. £17k seems fair, might try and stretch it a bit privately though - or am i pushing my luck?

bobnobski · Apr 19th, 2004, 11:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tall bloke

thanks.

Going to pop to my local dealers at lunch to get a price. Was preparing myself for worst of £16k. £17k seems fair, might try and stretch it a bit privately though - or am i pushing my luck?

Not sure how the JCW kits stands up in the residuals - but I would say that your car without the kit would be worth 14.5-15k tops (private) so anything over 17k selling privately would be a good deal. Perhaps have a punt on the web autotrader at 17,495 would be my best advice!

Tall bloke · Apr 19th, 2004, 11:49 AM

Thanks Bobnoski.

Will wait and see what the dealer says and will probably put it up at £17.5k.

Tall bloke · Apr 19th, 2004, 04:55 PM

My local dealer has just got back to me. They have generously offered me £13,600. Yeah right. Told them to sling their hook! Cheeky BAST*RDS!!!

ninethreeeleven · Apr 19th, 2004, 08:04 PM

Is there a waiting list for the Elise in the UK, I think there is one here?
Anyway I envy you, that car is going to be a blast, stay here on M2 and post some pics of the Elise when you get it, so I can cry myself to sleep.

andyupnorth · Apr 19th, 2004, 10:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tall bloke

My local dealer has just got back to me. They have generously offered me £13,600. Yeah right. Told them to sling their hook! Cheeky BAST*RDS!!!

Maybe they are not far off with their quote. It seems to me they have taken a £20k car, knocked the VAT off, then factored in 10% depreciation per year for 2 years to arrive at that figure. They offer you £13,600 - you up them to £14k. They then prep it and stick it on their forecourt for £15,500, allowing £500 for haggling. Then again, what do I know about the prices of used MCSs with JCW packages? (The answer is bugger all).

Apr 19th, 2004, 10:45 AM	#1
Tall bloke Worksssssssssssssssssssss Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 01:58 AM Posts: 189 Offline	Can anyone help with price? I am thinking of changing my car to a Lotus Elise. I have a 2002/52 MINI Cooper S Works. It has 28.5k miles, with the Chilli Pack and cd player (upgraded to BECKER). TLC, full service history and a BMW tracker. Many thanks Chris

Apr 19th, 2004, 10:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
andyupnorth MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 01:58 AM Posts: 767 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tall bloke My local dealer has just got back to me. They have generously offered me £13,600. Yeah right. Told them to sling their hook! Cheeky BAST*RDS!!! Maybe they are not far off with their quote. It seems to me they have taken a £20k car, knocked the VAT off, then factored in 10% depreciation per year for 2 years to arrive at that figure. They offer you £13,600 - you up them to £14k. They then prep it and stick it on their forecourt for £15,500, allowing £500 for haggling. Then again, what do I know about the prices of used MCSs with JCW packages? (The answer is bugger all). "Do try to keep up Nigel!"

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
One Price? What do you think?	mikeossy80	MINI One	13	May 14th, 2007 10:50 PM
Price. good price or not?	Richy777	Wheels, Tyres & Brakes	6	Feb 6th, 2006 07:39 PM
Is the price right?????	minibbb	General Discussion	5	Dec 20th, 2005 03:58 PM
Mini Cooper......What price is a good price	mini_diesel	Canada	14	Feb 16th, 2004 03:55 PM

MINI2

Fuel for your MINI obsession

Use this forum to discuss MINI topics which are not related to other forums. Posts may be moved from here to alternative forums by the moderators without notice

Today
Sponsors	Sponsored Links Registered members do not see Google Ads posts, they can also post messages, pictures, and classified adverts. Register your free account today and become a member of MINI2 - MINI Forum

Apr 19th, 2004, 10:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
bobnobski MINI2 Irritant My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 01:58 AM Posts: 939 Offline	£17k -

Apr 19th, 2004, 11:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tall bloke Worksssssssssssssssssssss Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 01:58 AM Posts: 189 Offline	thanks. Going to pop to my local dealers at lunch to get a price. Was preparing myself for worst of £16k. £17k seems fair, might try and stretch it a bit privately though - or am i pushing my luck?

Apr 19th, 2004, 11:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
bobnobski MINI2 Irritant My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 01:58 AM Posts: 939 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tall bloke thanks. Going to pop to my local dealers at lunch to get a price. Was preparing myself for worst of £16k. £17k seems fair, might try and stretch it a bit privately though - or am i pushing my luck? Not sure how the JCW kits stands up in the residuals - but I would say that your car without the kit would be worth 14.5-15k tops (private) so anything over 17k selling privately would be a good deal. Perhaps have a punt on the web autotrader at 17,495 would be my best advice!

Apr 19th, 2004, 11:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tall bloke Worksssssssssssssssssssss Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 01:58 AM Posts: 189 Offline	Thanks Bobnoski. Will wait and see what the dealer says and will probably put it up at £17.5k.

Apr 19th, 2004, 04:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tall bloke Worksssssssssssssssssssss Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 01:58 AM Posts: 189 Offline	My local dealer has just got back to me. They have generously offered me £13,600. Yeah right. Told them to sling their hook! Cheeky BAST*RDS!!!

Apr 19th, 2004, 08:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
ninethreeeleven It is Inevitable... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Empire State Local Time: 08:58 PM Posts: 109 Offline	Is there a waiting list for the Elise in the UK, I think there is one here? Anyway I envy you, that car is going to be a blast, stay here on M2 and post some pics of the Elise when you get it, so I can cry myself to sleep.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)