I am planning to buy a mini next month. I see that they instantly lose value, more so than most vehicles. This has been my observation browsing comparable used mini's with low--miles. I'd love to hear what some of the new 2012-2013 owners have paid for their jcw's or MCS's... How much off of msrp are you guys getting?

 

We got ours for less than 10K with 98K miles. Runs and looks brand new. 2 owner car/ maintained.

 

2012 MCS convertible-bought in December 2012. List 33500-paid 31000-tried to trade it a couple of weeks ago-original dealer offered $25000. has 900 miles

 

$2,500 under MSRP for a 2013 Countryman S All4 in NY. Call like 4 dealers and tell them u are ready to buy today. Tell them you are shopping around and will pick the lowest price. Start at $2k below and tell them to beat that. You can reach 3k under MSRP if you are patient, nice to the MA, and persistent. I started negotiating at $500 so that killed my deal. You gotta sound convincing that you have $2k under from another dealer though. Good luck!

 

What planet are you on? MINI resale values are among of the best.

 

That is good advice. That is what I will do!

 

Why the sudden change of heart?

 

More to the point, what planet are YOU on. I would agree that a stock mini has a decent resale value. However, a well optioned 35k mini drops like a lead-weight in the middle of a pond.

 

Youification isn't worth much to a 2nd owner...so if you go crazy on mods and upgrades remember that you're doing it for you! and not to increase it's resale value.

 

I wanted a Clubman and looked at used ones for a couple of months. In my area, a two year old Clubman averaged only two thousand dollars less than a new one, so I bought a new one.

Dave

 

05 Cooper S with 66k $7500 purchased in southern nh

 

Tried to trade for a roadster.

 

Ever try to trade?

 

We paid 33k for our JCW, that was $1250 off list I think.

Prices seem to vary around the country, so it'd be helpful to know where the OP is located.

 

Just Purchased 03 MCS with 81,000 miles for $4,500......owner did not want to pay for PSP & fan replacement. So, I purchased the car from him & ordered the pump & fan....will install myself. The car is Dark Silver Metallic. I'm changing all filters, oil, plugs & wires. I not driving the car until the parts arrive.