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#2541 of 2671 Re: HOUSEWIFE [blueguydotcom] by coupah Jun 17, 2008 (4:10 pm)
Replying to: blueguydotcom (Jun 17, 2008 3:53 pm) Oh, here's a link the pic was posted at http://www.automotive.com/2006/12/mini/cooper/used-car-listings/index.html
#2542 of 2671 Re: HOUSEWIFE [coupah] by bodble2 Jun 17, 2008 (5:23 pm)
Replying to: coupah (Jun 17, 2008 4:08 pm) Well, ok, you traded a convertible for a coupe. With the convertible, you benefitted from perfect timing in that it was just going into convertible season, and the dealer obviously wanted inventory. Otherwise, no matter how much the car is in demand, it would be hard to believe you would only lose a couple of grand after a year.
#2543 of 2671 I will probably have to sell mine in December by blueguydotcom Jun 17, 2008 (11:30 pm)
Sadly I learned tonight that I may have to sell my 07 Cooper S in December. I was just fascinated at the concept of losing only a few k. Right now my car seems to be down about 13% from my purchase price but it's only 15 months old. Replies to this message: bodble2 (Jun 18, 2008 1:10 am) blueguydotcom (Jun 18, 2008 7:15 am) bodble2 (Jun 18, 2008 11:02 am) and 5 more...
#2544 of 2671 Re: I will probably have to sell mine in December [blueguydotcom] by bodble2 Jun 18, 2008 (1:10 am)
Replying to: blueguydotcom (Jun 17, 2008 11:30 pm) Why do you suddenly have to sell? What happened? Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (Jun 18, 2008 7:15 am) bodble2 (Jun 18, 2008 11:02 am) blueguydotcom (Jun 18, 2008 11:49 am) and 4 more...
#2545 of 2671 Re: I will probably have to sell mine in December [bodble2] by blueguydotcom Jun 18, 2008 (7:15 am)
Replying to: bodble2 (Jun 18, 2008 1:10 am) simple as this: 1. I have limited mobility 2. Number 1 means that the options on baby seats is limited to 1 option and it's not the small, easy kind 3. Cooper's got the ability to fit even the large seat but see 1 4. Must drive the kid - to be born in late November - daily to grandmas starting in January. Loaded with about 15 lbs the car seat I can use (the buttons on most carseats were designed by odd folks - why would you push a button down into your child?), simply is too unwieldy to comfortably lock in and remove from the back of the Mini. Fitting in the back is not the problem. My physical ability to pull the carseat out and put it into the back of the Cooper without causing the kid major trauma..that's the problem. I don't want my poor kid to feel like every trip is a cause for much cursing and jostling. I knew going into the Mini I only had a two year window. The baby production was a bit easier than anticipated (we read most couples "try for 6-12 months" but we tried for one weekend!). So it seems the Cooper's realistic shelf-life for me will be about 20-21 months. Shrug. But that means 3-4 years later, I'm in a 1 series (unless something more entertaining arrives). Now do you see why I'm interested in real-world resale? The gas crunch is probably helping resale on Coopers. Replies to this message: bodble2 (Jun 18, 2008 11:02 am) blueguydotcom (Jun 18, 2008 11:49 am) bodble2 (Jun 18, 2008 2:53 pm) and 3 more...
#2546 of 2671 Re: I will probably have to sell mine in December [blueguydotcom] by bodble2 Jun 18, 2008 (11:02 am)
Replying to: blueguydotcom (Jun 18, 2008 7:15 am) "we read most couples "try for 6-12 months" but we tried for one weekend!)" Hey, never underestimate the power of Viagra! Congrats on the baby! Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (Jun 18, 2008 11:49 am) bodble2 (Jun 18, 2008 2:53 pm) blueguydotcom (Jun 18, 2008 3:31 pm) and 2 more...
#2547 of 2671 Re: I will probably have to sell mine in December [bodble2] by blueguydotcom Jun 18, 2008 (11:49 am)
Replying to: bodble2 (Jun 18, 2008 11:02 am) Thanks. I guess I should be happy I don't have more kids running around; or that this is my wife's first kid. Regardless, I'm alternately excited and despondent. I really don't want to see the Cooper go but I also don't want to scramble my kid getting him in and out of the car. Replies to this message: bodble2 (Jun 18, 2008 2:53 pm) blueguydotcom (Jun 18, 2008 3:31 pm) tslbmw (Jun 19, 2008 8:01 am) and 1 more...
#2548 of 2671 Re: I will probably have to sell mine in December [blueguydotcom] by bodble2 Jun 18, 2008 (2:53 pm)
Replying to: blueguydotcom (Jun 18, 2008 11:49 am) Would the Clubman be the answer to your dilemma? Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (Jun 18, 2008 3:31 pm) tslbmw (Jun 19, 2008 8:01 am) blueguydotcom (Jun 19, 2008 8:36 am)
#2549 of 2671 Re: I will probably have to sell mine in December [bodble2] by blueguydotcom Jun 18, 2008 (3:31 pm)
Replying to: bodble2 (Jun 18, 2008 2:53 pm) I'm contemplating it, that's for sure. Replies to this message: tslbmw (Jun 19, 2008 8:01 am) blueguydotcom (Jun 19, 2008 8:36 am)
#2550 of 2671 Re: I will probably have to sell mine in December [blueguydotcom] by tslbmw Jun 19, 2008 (8:01 am)
Replying to: blueguydotcom (Jun 18, 2008 3:31 pm) FWIW, that is the reason I bought my Clubman in April. I have a 5 and 3 year old and the seats are easy to install with the "clubdoor" open, the LATCH hooks are very easy to access, and my boys have plenty of room back there. Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (Jun 19, 2008 8:36 am)