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An_S_4_Me · Feb 11th, 2002, 05:38 PM

Did you trade in your old car against a new MINI?

Did you get a good deal?

I am thinking about trading mine in, but don't know whether it will be worth it or not?

Johnboy · Feb 11th, 2002, 05:44 PM

I felt like I had been taken to the cleaners.
It depends how much you value being shot of your old car without any of the hassles of having to sell or auction it, without anyone being able to come back and either sue your ass or ask for their money back!

Paul · Feb 11th, 2002, 06:06 PM

Abi has been offered a goo price for her Clio against a MINI One.

I guess it's partly luck of the draw with where you are, and who your dealer is.

Red & White Cooper 2 · Feb 11th, 2002, 06:18 PM

I think the dealer wanted me to sell my trade-in privately. I was offered bottom book price - same as Jamjar.com.

belfastcooper · Feb 12th, 2002, 10:19 AM

Sold my car in local paper for £1200 more than BMW / MINI offered for it. Without a car for a few weeks but the 600 yamaha got me about. If your circumstances allow and you could be bothered you will always get more for a private sale. For me £1200 was worth it!!

smiffy · Feb 12th, 2002, 02:43 PM

I had a Fiesta which I sold to a family member as BMW said they would give me bottom book for it if I traded it in against the MINI

batemano · Feb 12th, 2002, 03:16 PM

I had a W reg Fiesta and the dealer wouldn't give me enough to pay my finances off, so I had to pay extra to get rid of it.

J.N. · Feb 12th, 2002, 07:06 PM

Greetings. BRG/white Cooper coming on 1st March.

Trading in a two year old Fiat Punto. Got bottom book I reckon and no discount whatsoever.

They got us over a barrell! We're suckers in love and they know we'll pay to get our fix.

Just remember the famous Fortnum and Mason slogan of yesteryear:

"The quality will still be enjoyed, long after the price is forgotten".

Garry · Feb 13th, 2002, 03:37 AM

I didn't even bother asking for a trade-in price.

They have little margin on new MINIs and no room to haggle.

Most of their trade-in cars they will sell on to the wholesale market. So only expect rock bottom price minus 20%.

I sold my Peugeot 106 privately.

gonnandgotone · Feb 13th, 2002, 03:47 AM

We got between trade and bottom book for the wifeys vectra, they did come up a bit however when we winged (not much mind !).
If you've got the time I'd definitely try a few days in the local paper, we could have got around £500 more if we'd had the inclination to go through the advertising/private selling route.
If you're unsure what you'll be offered, the Jam Jar price seems to be around the ballpark figure for most.

Paul · Feb 13th, 2002, 03:53 AM

Hmmm, seems we did well then.

LMB · Feb 13th, 2002, 04:40 AM

You will always get a better price for your car if you sell it privately. Dealerships want to make some money out of it so don't expect to get its full value in a trade in. Some dealerships will give you a better price than others but at the end of the day, you are paying for the convenience.

It is a difficult one to call, but I suppose it depends on what is more important to you:
[list=a][*]Getting the most money for your car;[*]or making the process as painless as possible, and trading it in.[/list=a]

Cheers

LMB

BI GAL · Feb 13th, 2002, 05:22 AM

Well folks, i got an absolutely great deal when i traded in a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton for my MINI Cooper. I took the dealer for a drive around the block to prove that it would start and stop and he offered me £200 MORE than i'd been offered privately!! Top bloke!!

Minty · Feb 13th, 2002, 07:40 AM

I was offered just below book price, and managed to sell it for an extra £1000 privatly. Worth it if you can!!

Crashandburn · Feb 13th, 2002, 12:15 PM

Traded in my Prelude as I couldn't in all conscience flog it privately (f****d 4-wheel steering). I managed to get the trade in price up by going round 3 dealers and then getting my local one to match the best offer

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smiffy · Feb 14th, 2002, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Crashandburn
Traded in my Prelude as I couldn't in all conscience flog it privately (f****d 4-wheel steering). I managed to get the trade in price up by going round 3 dealers and then getting my local one to match the best offer .

I did this when I bought the Fiesta. I went around 3 dealerships to see who could do the best offer. In the end I saved £200 off list price, had free metalic paint & free mats. its always best to shop around

BI GAL · Feb 15th, 2002, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BI GAL
Well folks, i got an absolutely great deal when i traded in a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton for my MINI Cooper. I took the dealer for a drive around the block to prove that it would start and stop and he offered me £200 MORE than i'd been offered privately!! Top bloke!!

....thought i ought to mention that the dealer only gave me £200 for the car......nobody even rang me when i tried to sell it privately!!

Still, £200 is better than nothing and just about covered the cost of the cossie whale-tail that now cossets my Cooper!

Kinster · Feb 15th, 2002, 11:27 AM

I'm getting £3500 for my T reg Clio. You reckon I've been ripped off? I know they go around £4k on Parkers price guide

chipcooper · Feb 15th, 2002, 01:54 PM

Sold my 106 GTI out of the autotrader for £1300 more.
The Dealer as to sell your car to trade for a bit of profit
then the trader sells it on for more profit.

Damo · Feb 26th, 2002, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BI GAL
.... cossie whale-tail that now cossets my Cooper!

Please tell me your joking

Or at least show us a pic!

Feb 11th, 2002, 05:38 PM	#1
An_S_4_Me MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wakefield, UK Local Time: 09:42 AM Posts: 572 Offline	Trading in Old Cars Against a MINI - Did You Get a Good Deal Did you trade in your old car against a new MINI? Did you get a good deal? I am thinking about trading mine in, but don't know whether it will be worth it or not? DS Cooper S w/white bits, DSC, 1/2 Leather all black trim, CHILI Pack, TLC - ARRIVED 01/07/02 Sold 29th May 2004 to make way for house

Feb 12th, 2002, 10:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
belfastcooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 08:42 AM Posts: 96 Offline	Sold my car in local paper for £1200 more than BMW / MINI offered for it. Without a car for a few weeks but the 600 yamaha got me about. If your circumstances allow and you could be bothered you will always get more for a private sale. For me £1200 was worth it!! Hang on a minute lads, i ve got a great idea. - Michael Caine

Feb 12th, 2002, 02:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 08:42 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	I had a Fiesta which I sold to a family member as BMW said they would give me bottom book for it if I traded it in against the MINI S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Feb 13th, 2002, 03:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
Garry MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bristol, UK Local Time: 08:42 AM Posts: 213 Offline	I didn't even bother asking for a trade-in price. They have little margin on new MINIs and no room to haggle. Most of their trade-in cars they will sell on to the wholesale market. So only expect rock bottom price minus 20%. I sold my Peugeot 106 privately. Cooper Delivered 11 Jan 02 - Chili red with white roof, sunroof, chili, 17" wheels, trip, ASC, radio boost & CD stack, alarm, climate control

Feb 13th, 2002, 03:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
gonnandgotone MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 08:42 AM Posts: 45 Offline	We got between trade and bottom book for the wifeys vectra, they did come up a bit however when we winged (not much mind !). If you've got the time I'd definitely try a few days in the local paper, we could have got around £500 more if we'd had the inclination to go through the advertising/private selling route. If you're unsure what you'll be offered, the Jam Jar price seems to be around the ballpark figure for most. Cooper Chilli, liquid yellow/white roof, Black Panther 1/2 leather, white 17" S spokes, CD Boost, Alarm, TLC

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Feb 11th, 2002, 05:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Johnboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 09:42 AM Posts: 345 Offline	I felt like I had been taken to the cleaners. It depends how much you value being shot of your old car without any of the hassles of having to sell or auction it, without anyone being able to come back and either sue your ass or ask for their money back!

Feb 11th, 2002, 06:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 09:42 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	Abi has been offered a goo price for her Clio against a MINI One. I guess it's partly luck of the draw with where you are, and who your dealer is.

Feb 11th, 2002, 06:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Red & White Cooper 2 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2001 Local Time: 08:42 AM Posts: 372 Offline	I think the dealer wanted me to sell my trade-in privately. I was offered bottom book price - same as Jamjar.com.

Feb 12th, 2002, 03:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
batemano MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 08:42 AM Posts: 123 Offline	I had a W reg Fiesta and the dealer wouldn't give me enough to pay my finances off, so I had to pay extra to get rid of it.

Feb 12th, 2002, 07:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
J.N. MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Norfolk UK Local Time: 08:42 AM Posts: 133 Offline	Greetings. BRG/white Cooper coming on 1st March. Trading in a two year old Fiat Punto. Got bottom book I reckon and no discount whatsoever. They got us over a barrell! We're suckers in love and they know we'll pay to get our fix. Just remember the famous Fortnum and Mason slogan of yesteryear: "The quality will still be enjoyed, long after the price is forgotten".

Feb 13th, 2002, 03:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 09:42 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	Hmmm, seems we did well then.

Feb 13th, 2002, 04:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 09:42 AM Posts: 24,859 Offline	You will always get a better price for your car if you sell it privately. Dealerships want to make some money out of it so don't expect to get its full value in a trade in. Some dealerships will give you a better price than others but at the end of the day, you are paying for the convenience. It is a difficult one to call, but I suppose it depends on what is more important to you: [list=a][]Getting the most money for your car;[]or making the process as painless as possible, and trading it in.[/list=a] Cheers LMB Global Moderator Last edited by LMB : Feb 13th, 2002 at 04:42 AM.

Feb 13th, 2002, 05:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
BI GAL MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nottingham, England Local Time: 09:42 AM Posts: 97 Offline	Well folks, i got an absolutely great deal when i traded in a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton for my MINI Cooper. I took the dealer for a drive around the block to prove that it would start and stop and he offered me £200 MORE than i'd been offered privately!! Top bloke!!

Feb 13th, 2002, 07:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 09:42 AM Posts: 4,005 Offline	I was offered just below book price, and managed to sell it for an extra £1000 privatly. Worth it if you can!! E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

Feb 13th, 2002, 12:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
Crashandburn MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 09:42 AM Posts: 338 Offline	Traded in my Prelude as I couldn't in all conscience flog it privately (f****d 4-wheel steering). I managed to get the trade in price up by going round 3 dealers and then getting my local one to match the best offer .

Feb 14th, 2002, 02:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 08:42 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Crashandburn Traded in my Prelude as I couldn't in all conscience flog it privately (f***d 4-wheel steering). I managed to get the trade in price up by going round 3 dealers and then getting my local one to match the best offer . I did this when I bought the Fiesta. I went around 3 dealerships to see who could do the best offer. In the end I saved £200 off list price, had free metalic paint & free mats. its always best to shop around S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"*

Feb 15th, 2002, 10:58 AM	#17 (permalink)
BI GAL MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nottingham, England Local Time: 09:42 AM Posts: 97 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by BI GAL Well folks, i got an absolutely great deal when i traded in a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton for my MINI Cooper. I took the dealer for a drive around the block to prove that it would start and stop and he offered me £200 MORE than i'd been offered privately!! Top bloke!! ....thought i ought to mention that the dealer only gave me £200 for the car......nobody even rang me when i tried to sell it privately!! Still, £200 is better than nothing and just about covered the cost of the cossie whale-tail that now cossets my Cooper!

Feb 15th, 2002, 11:27 AM	#18 (permalink)
Kinster BarWeetGarNarWeetNinnyBon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 09:42 AM Posts: 2,709 Offline	I'm getting £3500 for my T reg Clio. You reckon I've been ripped off? I know they go around £4k on Parkers price guide Hyper Blue/Blue MCSC with Chilli 'No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself' A. Carnegie

Feb 15th, 2002, 01:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
chipcooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bolton Local Time: 09:42 AM Posts: 75 Offline	Sold my 106 GTI out of the autotrader for £1300 more. The Dealer as to sell your car to trade for a bit of profit then the trader sells it on for more profit.

Feb 26th, 2002, 04:46 AM	#20 (permalink)
Damo Disillusioned with MINI2 My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 09:42 AM Posts: 10,533 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by BI GAL .... cossie whale-tail that now cossets my Cooper! Please tell me your joking Or at least show us a pic! North West Rolling Road Day 26th July

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