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punkeyfunky · Jul 16th, 2004, 09:32 PM

So... just assume for a moment that I need to get a larger car. Whilst I'd be tempted to keep my MINI and buy a larger, older car, I simply can't afford to do that.

Spec in general, including the mods (2003 MC/CVT):
http://mini2.com/forum/member.php?u=...vehicledetails

Pic here:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...chmentid=32612

It's got around 39K miles now, which admittedly, is what UK buyers would consider 'high mileage'. Having said that, it's (of course) fully serviced, and hasn't missed a beat.

Question is - whats it worth? Cost me £15.5K new, and I've spent a good £3000 on mods since then...

All thoughts & opinions welcome!

-Lee

Shamster · Jul 16th, 2004, 10:13 PM

ok - I'll hazard a guess at £15k-ish.

R1 · Jul 16th, 2004, 10:15 PM

I'd say closer to £13k - £13,500. Mine was worth £14,800 (free car after a rejected '01) in June '02 and the dealer offered me around £12k as a trade in and mines only got 18,000 miles on the clock.

Shamster · Jul 16th, 2004, 10:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by R1

I'd say closer to £13k - £13,500. Mine was worth £14,800 (free car after a rejected '01) in June '02 and the dealer offered me around £12k as a trade in and mines only got 18,000 miles on the clock.

ok 13k-ish.

(Sorry Punkey

).

punkeyfunky · Jul 16th, 2004, 11:16 PM

Cool - thanks folks.... I'm tempted to move on. As much as I love my MINI, I'm feeling the call of big BHP... No decisions yet, but it's good to know where I stand...

-L

Paul · Jul 16th, 2004, 11:55 PM

IF you change cars, make sure your new one can corner so you can still play with us!

Shamster · Jul 17th, 2004, 01:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

IF you change cars, make sure your new one can corner so you can still play with us!

I have it on good authority that Subarau Imprezza's are probably not best suited for some runs.

Paul · Jul 17th, 2004, 01:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by shamster

I have it on good authority that Subarau Imprezza's are probably not best suited for some runs.

R1 · Jul 17th, 2004, 05:16 PM

I've noticed a Rover dealer by me who has an '03 red/white Cooper for sale. It's been there for about a month now without selling!?

The price started at £13,100 then £12,500 now its gone down to £11,998!!

Has the bubble burst on used MINI's?

punkeyfunky · Jul 17th, 2004, 06:11 PM

OK - I went to the Audi dealer today (Wayside for those in or near to Milton Keynes). The A3 2 litre TDi Sport-line is very very tasty.... I'm seriously tempted.

I know that an A3 won't handle as well as a MINI, but, it shouldn't be that far removed.

Why? Well, for reasons I won't divulge (yet), the MINI's too small. I love it dearly, but there comes a time when 'living' with it's niggles outweigh it's considerable benefits.

Regarding the resale value of MINI's - well, with a 'new' facelifted version now out, the original version is going to start falling in value. I'm thinking that it's best to chop my Coop now whilst resale is still better than it will be in a few months time.

If I do chop the MINI, I'm going to miss it, but not half as much as the MINI social scene. But then, I'll still bum around here at MINI2 I think

So - modified MC for sale. Anyone interested?

-Lee

punkeyfunky · Jul 18th, 2004, 08:59 PM

Well, that was amusing - just watched Top Gear to see a MC getting beaten around the track by a Skoda Fabia, Diesel...

-Lee

digitaldave · Jul 18th, 2004, 09:14 PM

So you'll be getting a Fabia then?

Dave.

andyupnorth · Jul 18th, 2004, 10:53 PM

I guess we're are in the fortunate position of having a Cooper and a new A3 supplied through the dealership where my missus works. So far we have had the 1.6 (don't bother) the 2.0 FSI (quite liked that) and now a 2.0 TDI ( fast but a bit noisy) with the full leather and all the toys. I like the A3 a lot. If I was being critical I'd say the steering is too light and lacking feel and like all Audis bar the 4 wheel drive ones it understeers too much in corners, but it is quite well screwed together. Having said which there is no way I'd pay £22k of my own money for the one we have.

Actually what am I saying? I should be getting you a good price on one!

punkeyfunky · Jul 19th, 2004, 08:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by daveabrey

So you'll be getting a Fabia then?

Dave.

Nah... but a diesel, yes.

-Lee

SoggyCornFlakes · Jul 19th, 2004, 09:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by punkeyfunky

Why? Well, for reasons I won't divulge (yet), the MINI's too small.

Ermmmmmmmmmm

It will be a shame to see you MINI go, but maybe extenuating circumstances

punkeyfunky · Jul 19th, 2004, 09:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyCornFlakes

Ermmmmmmmmmm

It will be a shame to see you MINI go, but maybe extenuating circumstances

Maybe....

Let's just say, I need to plan ahead

-Lee

punkeyfunky · Jul 19th, 2004, 10:49 PM

Hmm. Just checked the finances, and with the mortgage now taking a third of my take home, I can't afford the Audi I want.

Looks like I'll be buzzing around my MC for a while yet!

-Lee

URU · Jul 20th, 2004, 12:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by R1

I've noticed a Rover dealer by me who has an '03 red/white Cooper for sale. It's been there for about a month now without selling!?

drove past my local peugeot garage (blackshaws, burton-on-trent) a few weeks ago and theres a 02 silver cooper slap bang in the middle of the forecoart priced up at £11500ish. not been 2 have a noisy yet but i thought it would look dodgy if i pulled up in a 04 MCS 4 a look, but i will stop to check it out very soon.

not saying theres nothin better on a peugeot forecourt...... but theres nothing better on this peugeot forecourt!

best of luck with the sale if u sell it (but i hope you dont mate

)

punkeyfunky · Sep 15th, 2004, 09:35 PM

Well, after much umming and ahhing, I thought I'd see what gives, and so...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tem=2489717156

Any takers? Discount for a MINI2 member

-L

Paul · Sep 19th, 2004, 11:30 PM

What will you do the Darkness Run in?

Jul 16th, 2004, 09:32 PM	#1
punkeyfunky UberGeek Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 852 Offline	Whats it worth? So... just assume for a moment that I need to get a larger car. Whilst I'd be tempted to keep my MINI and buy a larger, older car, I simply can't afford to do that. Spec in general, including the mods (2003 MC/CVT): http://mini2.com/forum/member.php?u=...vehicledetails Pic here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...chmentid=32612 It's got around 39K miles now, which admittedly, is what UK buyers would consider 'high mileage'. Having said that, it's (of course) fully serviced, and hasn't missed a beat. Question is - whats it worth? Cost me £15.5K new, and I've spent a good £3000 on mods since then... All thoughts & opinions welcome! -Lee

Jul 16th, 2004, 10:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 10,745 Offline	ok - I'll hazard a guess at £15k-ish. 260909

Jul 16th, 2004, 10:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 10,745 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by R1 I'd say closer to £13k - £13,500. Mine was worth £14,800 (free car after a rejected '01) in June '02 and the dealer offered me around £12k as a trade in and mines only got 18,000 miles on the clock. ok 13k-ish. (Sorry Punkey ). 260909

Jul 16th, 2004, 11:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	IF you change cars, make sure your new one can corner so you can still play with us! Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jul 17th, 2004, 01:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 10,745 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett IF you change cars, make sure your new one can corner so you can still play with us! I have it on good authority that Subarau Imprezza's are probably not best suited for some runs. 260909

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Jul 16th, 2004, 10:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 4,866 Offline	I'd say closer to £13k - £13,500. Mine was worth £14,800 (free car after a rejected '01) in June '02 and the dealer offered me around £12k as a trade in and mines only got 18,000 miles on the clock.

Jul 16th, 2004, 11:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
punkeyfunky UberGeek Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 852 Offline	Cool - thanks folks.... I'm tempted to move on. As much as I love my MINI, I'm feeling the call of big BHP... No decisions yet, but it's good to know where I stand... -L

Jul 17th, 2004, 01:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by shamster I have it on good authority that Subarau Imprezza's are probably not best suited for some runs. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jul 17th, 2004, 05:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 4,866 Offline	I've noticed a Rover dealer by me who has an '03 red/white Cooper for sale. It's been there for about a month now without selling!? The price started at £13,100 then £12,500 now its gone down to £11,998!! Has the bubble burst on used MINI's?

Jul 17th, 2004, 06:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
punkeyfunky UberGeek Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 852 Offline	OK - I went to the Audi dealer today (Wayside for those in or near to Milton Keynes). The A3 2 litre TDi Sport-line is very very tasty.... I'm seriously tempted. I know that an A3 won't handle as well as a MINI, but, it shouldn't be that far removed. Why? Well, for reasons I won't divulge (yet), the MINI's too small. I love it dearly, but there comes a time when 'living' with it's niggles outweigh it's considerable benefits. Regarding the resale value of MINI's - well, with a 'new' facelifted version now out, the original version is going to start falling in value. I'm thinking that it's best to chop my Coop now whilst resale is still better than it will be in a few months time. If I do chop the MINI, I'm going to miss it, but not half as much as the MINI social scene. But then, I'll still bum around here at MINI2 I think So - modified MC for sale. Anyone interested? -Lee

Jul 18th, 2004, 08:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
punkeyfunky UberGeek Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 852 Offline	Well, that was amusing - just watched Top Gear to see a MC getting beaten around the track by a Skoda Fabia, Diesel... -Lee

Jul 18th, 2004, 09:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
digitaldave MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sector 7G Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 110 Offline	So you'll be getting a Fabia then? Dave.

Jul 18th, 2004, 10:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
andyupnorth MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 02:14 AM Posts: 767 Offline	I guess we're are in the fortunate position of having a Cooper and a new A3 supplied through the dealership where my missus works. So far we have had the 1.6 (don't bother) the 2.0 FSI (quite liked that) and now a 2.0 TDI ( fast but a bit noisy) with the full leather and all the toys. I like the A3 a lot. If I was being critical I'd say the steering is too light and lacking feel and like all Audis bar the 4 wheel drive ones it understeers too much in corners, but it is quite well screwed together. Having said which there is no way I'd pay £22k of my own money for the one we have. Actually what am I saying? I should be getting you a good price on one! "Do try to keep up Nigel!"

Jul 19th, 2004, 08:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
punkeyfunky UberGeek Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 852 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by daveabrey So you'll be getting a Fabia then? Dave. Nah... but a diesel, yes. -Lee

Jul 19th, 2004, 09:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 33,225 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by punkeyfunky Why? Well, for reasons I won't divulge (yet), the MINI's too small. Ermmmmmmmmmm It will be a shame to see you MINI go, but maybe extenuating circumstances Click here to Welease Woss and Bwand MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Jul 19th, 2004, 09:38 AM	#16 (permalink)
punkeyfunky UberGeek Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 852 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyCornFlakes Ermmmmmmmmmm It will be a shame to see you MINI go, but maybe extenuating circumstances Maybe.... Let's just say, I need to plan ahead -Lee

Jul 19th, 2004, 10:49 PM	#17 (permalink)
punkeyfunky UberGeek Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 852 Offline	Just checked the finances... Hmm. Just checked the finances, and with the mortgage now taking a third of my take home, I can't afford the Audi I want. Looks like I'll be buzzing around my MC for a while yet! -Lee

Jul 20th, 2004, 12:49 AM	#18 (permalink)
URU MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: burton upon trent Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 263 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by R1 I've noticed a Rover dealer by me who has an '03 red/white Cooper for sale. It's been there for about a month now without selling!? drove past my local peugeot garage (blackshaws, burton-on-trent) a few weeks ago and theres a 02 silver cooper slap bang in the middle of the forecoart priced up at £11500ish. not been 2 have a noisy yet but i thought it would look dodgy if i pulled up in a 04 MCS 4 a look, but i will stop to check it out very soon. not saying theres nothin better on a peugeot forecourt...... but theres nothing better on this peugeot forecourt! best of luck with the sale if u sell it (but i hope you dont mate ) STOLEN AC SCHNIZTER 17" MINI ALLOYS plz pm me if you hear/see anything (read more HERE)

Sep 15th, 2004, 09:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
punkeyfunky UberGeek Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 852 Offline	Well, after much umming and ahhing, I thought I'd see what gives, and so... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tem=2489717156 Any takers? Discount for a MINI2 member -L Last edited by punkeyfunky : Sep 15th, 2004 at 10:22 PM.

Sep 19th, 2004, 11:30 PM	#20 (permalink)
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