MS3 buying questions. Please help.

[///M Compact]

Also note that a sunroof not only adds weight, but it adds it at the highest point on the car- the worst possible location.

 

[BillTheCat]

BillTheCat: I was hoping you would chime in. I have seen your sig in a few other threads and thought you would have a good perspective on the situation. I too have spent a lot of time and money modding the MINI, and I agree I would not feel as compelled to do all the speed mods to the MS3. Now suspension, and some styling work definitely. Also I have never been a fan of the R56 or R55 so those have never been an option. I don't care for the direction MINI is going with their design. The new SUV looks horrible!

No problem at all. When I saw an MCS owner with questions, I figured I could provide similar perspective. If you have any questions about specifics, feel free to PM me, too.

And yeah, the R55/R56 do not appeal to me. The Clubman was bad enough, but the SUV in the works? I guess they must be done making fun of Hummers & the like, huh?

I edited up one of the first photos of the R56 interior when they were released, to sum up my feelings on the "improvements."

 

[Circle9]

Just was looking at JCW Mini coopers. Damn, They start at $31,450 for the Clubman.

I have 3 other siblings, 3 of us over 6 ft and we fit just fine in my Speed3. Just finished a trip out to Kansas last month, and no one complained about legs cramps on the trip. I also regularly carry 6 + boxes 2 ft square for work with no problems.

 

[numbnuts22715]

Jason, I'm selling my car because Im in college and I want to get in a cheaper car payment. I love the car, love the performance, love how nice it is, but I dont like having to work as much as I do to pay for it.

 

[Jason C]

So what do you all think about the price? 08'GT, 10K miles, 22K.
Thoughts?

 

[dizzin9]

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must be from some jim's auto sales.

 

[Jason C]

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must be from some jim's auto sales.

???

 

[BillTheCat]

So what do you all think about the price? 08'GT, 10K miles, 22K.
Thoughts?

I think that's an OK place to start negotiating DOWN from. Or they're smoking crack if they think the car's resale value is that solid. It's a 1.5 year old vehicle that sold for about $24k list, and while it has slightly low miles for its age, it is still used. I haven't looked at any of the used car value sites like KBB, but I would imagine paying somwehere closer to $18-19k for that car in the real world, depending on condition. Someone here with more intimate knowledge of the resale on MS3's may have a more informed opinion, but that's my $.02.

With the economy where it is, some argue that new car sales will suffer & used cars will gain value. Right now, though, the economy hasn't been in the crapper long enough for new car buyers to resort to buying used- they are hanging onto the cars they have, which is making new AND used car sales suffer.

 

[DR_]

You should be able to get a much better deal in Dallas than that. I'm in the same area and just bought an '07 GT with 13,600 miles on it for $16,700 and I still think I could have done a little better.

 

[numbnuts22715]

So what do you all think about the price? 08'GT, 10K miles, 22K.
Thoughts?

you need to find a private seller.
im having a really hard time for selling my 08 gt with a little over 16k miles for around 19,500. its been up for sale for almost 3 months now.

 

[ekim213]

2008.5 GT for sale here... 7k miles.
metropolitan grey. no nav though.
$19.5k.
located in atlanta, ga.

 

[Jason C]

Thanks everyone. The problem I'm having is I want an 08.5 at least white GT.
I'm having a hard time finding used ones around here much less one that fits my spec.(dunno) I'm on Craig's List, Auto Trader and Cars.com everyday but still nothing. I guess I'll just keep waiting and searching.

DR_: Where did you get yours from?

 

[DR_]

^ Bankston Honda. I know a salesman over there and he called me when he got one in trade. I'll keep an eye out for you.

 

[Jason C]

^ Bankston Honda. I know a salesman over there and he called me when he got one in trade. I'll keep an eye out for you.

Cool, Thanks.