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Mini Cooper S GP Edition - Future Value by leeshuck
Sep 04, 2006 (10:14 am)
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One of my local dealers has one Mini Cooper S GP Edition available for $7,500 over the MSRP of $31,150 They are going to put another one on the floor for $10,000 over MSRP. The cars are supposed to arrive in late October.
 
Since only 2000 Mini Cooper S GP Editions are being produced worldwide, with 415 coming to the US, what do you think this car will be worth short term and long term?
 
Thanks,
 
Lee
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Re: Mini Cooper S GP Edition - Future Value [leeshuck] by markjenn
Sep 04, 2006 (10:35 am)
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Replying to: leeshuck (Sep 04, 2006 10:14 am)

Hard to say. But I don't see these ever being worth the money to justify these markups. In fact, I wonder if, once the hoopla dies down, that they'll be able to sustain anything over MSRP. It's a cool Mini, but I don't see very many people paying $40K for a FWD souped-up econobox. There are just too many wonderful cars available for this kind of silly money. We're talking BMW 335i money here. I think this dealer is fishing for a sucker.
 
And you've got the new turbo cars coming - it's quite possible that within a year or two, Mini will produce a variant of the new model for $26K which blows the doors off this model for $14K less. This just feels like a last-gasp attempt to inject some new life in the old model.
 
- Mark
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Buying 2006 Mini Cooper S by jaydeepb
Sep 12, 2006 (5:15 pm)
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Hi,
 
I'm interested in custom odering a 2006 Mini Cooper S and wanted to know how the experience has been. Is there anything that can be done with pricing? I'm in the Tri-State area.
 
Thanks for the help!
 
Jaydeep
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Re: Buying 2006 Mini Cooper S [jaydeepb] by markjenn
Sep 12, 2006 (9:57 pm)
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Replying to: jaydeepb (Sep 12, 2006 5:15 pm)

If you want one of the current-generation 06's you're proabbly past the ordering deadline. The factory is starting the conversion over to the new 07's which are heavily revised, including a completely new engine.
 
- Mark
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Re: Buying 2006 Mini Cooper S [markjenn] by jaydeepb
Sep 17, 2006 (8:42 am)
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Replying to: markjenn (Sep 12, 2006 9:57 pm)

Quick update! I went to Mini of Manhatten and ordered my 2006 Hyperblue Mini Cooper S. it will be develivered mid to end of October!! I'm really excited and can't wait! Didn't want to buy a car from the lot.
 
Jaydeep
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Press request by KarenS HOST
Sep 21, 2006 (9:57 am)
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A reporter seeks to talk with current owners of the Mini Cooper. Please send your daytime contact info and the model year of your vehicle to jfallonedmunds.com no later than Wednesday, September 27, 2006.
 
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Jeannine Fallon
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Re: Buying 2006 Mini Cooper S [jaydeepb] by gazoo93
Sep 22, 2006 (8:56 pm)
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Replying to: jaydeepb (Sep 17, 2006 8:42 am)

Just started lurking here a couple days ago and found lots of good info. Thanks all. I just ordered a 2006 Mini Cooper S hardtop from Towson Mini (i.e. Baltimore), so they still have some open slots if that helps anyone.
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Choosing between two used Mini Copper S types - HELP!! by vzebro
Sep 27, 2006 (2:11 pm)
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Hi,
We would like to buy our first mini and are looking at two, privately owned used Mini S types.
 
Car 1 is a 2005 with 20,500 miles on it. Premium/ Cold weather & Sports packages. Automatic transmission. Harmon Kardon sound system. From the pics looks very well maintained. I happen to know the owner and she is asking $24,000 but would let us have it for $22,000.
 
Car 2 is a 2004 also with 20,500 miles. John Cooper Works & Power Packages. Sport/ Cold Weather & Convenience packages. Leather seats & Navigation system. Harmon Kardon sound system. The owner is asking around $23,000.
 
Which should we go for??? I have heard that '05 is a 'better' car, but the '04 is so well optioned. Please advise asap as we need to make a decision within a day or two!
 
Thank You!!
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Re: Choosing between two used Mini Copper S types - HELP!! [vzebro] by martijnh
Sep 27, 2006 (5:06 pm)
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Replying to: vzebro (Sep 27, 2006 2:11 pm)

Hmm. They're quite different cars. I guess the color is not that important to you?
 
Car #1 is an automatic, so that would rule it out for me. Knowing the owner is a big plus.
 
Car #2 is stacked with the JCW and navigation. This car's warranty could expire soon.
 
It's a personal choice. I don't care much for navigation. Automatic would be a showstopper. That said, if you don't mind the automatic, then I would go with #1. BTW, these prices seem reasonable. May I ask where you live?

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