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#82 of 111 Re: OH NO --another one [Mr_Shiftright] by oregonboy

May 21, 2007 (8:17 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 19, 2007 6:50 pm)
I would have to think that the trunk springs on the models with wings must be far more powerful than those on their wingless brethren.
 
The idea of removing the wing and leaving the spring unchanged gives me visions of a remote trunk release and a snoozing cat...
 
bad james

#83 of 111 Re: OH NO --another one [oregonboy] by british_rover

May 21, 2007 (8:20 am)

Replying to: oregonboy (May 21, 2007 8:17 am)
Yup that is what happend to these guys. They forgot swap out the springs and the trunk lock cylinder so they had to call the guy back for those two items.

#84 of 111 Re: OH NO --another one [Mr_Shiftright] by kyfdx HOST

Jun 07, 2007 (8:35 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 19, 2007 6:50 pm)
I vote for a new MINI, or a used Boxster... You can get a 2001 Boxster S for around $25K..
 
For the price of that EVO, you could get a new MINI Cooper S..
 
And... and.. and.. it would be a pretty rare EVO that hadn't been wrung out.. Rich kids get those.. not 30-something middle managers..
 
Just my $0.02..

#85 of 111 Re: OH NO --another one [kyfdx] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 07, 2007 (8:40 am)

Replying to: kyfdx (Jun 07, 2007 8:35 am)
The MINI is everyone's darling right now. They are flying out the door. This certainly bodes well for their future "classic" status in the future....the old saying "Loved when new, loved when old".
 
What I don't like is having to PAY for this popularity. You can't bargain on a new MINI. Pay MSRP or take a hike.
 
EVOs have outrageous resale value. Another "classic to be" I'm sure.

#86 of 111 Re: OH NO --another one [Mr_Shiftright] by british_rover

Jun 07, 2007 (8:44 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 07, 2007 8:40 am)
Yup I only lost about 4 grand on my Cooper S.
 
Not bad for 30,000 miles over two years.

#87 of 111 Re: OH NO --another one [british_rover] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 07, 2007 (8:47 am)

Replying to: british_rover (Jun 07, 2007 8:44 am)
Does that include sales tax, etc?

#88 of 111 Re: OH NO --another one [Mr_Shiftright] by kyfdx HOST

Jun 07, 2007 (8:49 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 07, 2007 8:40 am)
I don't see that as being a long-term trend.. The car is still a basic economy car with $16K of drivetrain enhancements and options.. And.. they keep making newer/better versions of it..
 
Ever look at an old Mitsubishi? Not a pretty sight..
 
Focus on value for the money, and the new MINI, even at MSRP, will come out ahead in the long run.
 
There are two low-mileage Boxster S in my local paper.. both with $26K asking prices.. All you need is a friend to follow you around with your stuff..

#89 of 111 Re: OH NO --another one [Mr_Shiftright] by british_rover

Jun 07, 2007 (9:12 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 07, 2007 8:47 am)
Yup I was 25,xxx OTD in July of 2004.
 
I sold it for around 21,000 after it was all said and done but I had to put two new tires on it so I guess I lost closer to 5,000 dollars.

#90 of 111 Re: OH NO --another one [british_rover] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 07, 2007 (9:19 am)

Replying to: british_rover (Jun 07, 2007 9:12 am)
Still outstanding. I'll do about the same on the xA after 2 years and 32,000 miles. $15K OTD and sell for $11,000. Good resale is more about gas prices than the car itself I think.

#91 of 111 Re: OH NO --another one [Mr_Shiftright] by oregonboy

Jun 08, 2007 (8:47 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 18, 2007 5:07 pm)
Boxster are very reliable but they are a touch... ahem... girlie....(ewww...maybe I shouldn't have said that)
 
To make a Boxster look less "girlie" park it next to this:
hard to sell

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