FS:: Good Deals on CL
#1101
Year: 2006
Make: MINI
Model: Hardtop
Price: $1
Mileage: 100
Color: red
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (Region): Midwestern
Not really a good deal as it will likely go bigbig bucks as all the OG NLA R53 JCW stuff seems to be escalating drastically in value,
but here's a factory original R53-correct dashtop shift light on ebay:
Mini Cooper S JCW GP shift light indicator OE item 51 47 0 302 683 gear change
but here's a factory original R53-correct dashtop shift light on ebay:
Mini Cooper S JCW GP shift light indicator OE item 51 47 0 302 683 gear change
#1103
Yep,
stuff is sellin' for stoopid money for sure!
Meanwhile,
I got some very good news today...
...got an alert several hours ago and this is what I saw:
Was super excited because I've been wanting a spare Genuine MINI aero grill so I immediately jumped in the car and started driving the 55 minutes north.
But, there's always a good chance that someone has beat you to it and already stripped the good stuff, and it's such a bummer after committing to an hour or two drive to the boneyard only to find it already gone over...
...so,
I was stoked to see this as I walked up to the right row:
I was able to get it!
$20 price is awesome too.
Also, this specimen was totally intact so I finally finally was able to get a nice factory core support that I've been looking for 1.5 years at various junkyards but they've always been crashed in front or mutilated by someone who wanted to get the supercharger and just tore everything off, I've come across plenty of nicely preserved R50 core supports but it's a totally different part, the R53 part has been elusive but my patience finally paid off because I just knew I'd get lucky eventually. Didn't wanna pay the $275 for a new OE part, and didn't wanna go with the $100 aftermarket part either, mine has been cracked on bottom ever since I got it so I'm glad I can finally install a good support.
Anyway,
that's all I got from it. Decided to leave the JCW airbox for someone else as the emblem was all scratched up and I have a nice spare --- so if you're anywhere near Chattanooga it's still sitting there...
https://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/loca...attanooga-217/
...also had an oddball exhaust but actually looked to be of decent quality with excellent welds:
Aftermarket pulley:
And aftermarket headlights as well:
stuff is sellin' for stoopid money for sure!
Meanwhile,
I got some very good news today...
...got an alert several hours ago and this is what I saw:
Was super excited because I've been wanting a spare Genuine MINI aero grill so I immediately jumped in the car and started driving the 55 minutes north.
But, there's always a good chance that someone has beat you to it and already stripped the good stuff, and it's such a bummer after committing to an hour or two drive to the boneyard only to find it already gone over...
...so,
I was stoked to see this as I walked up to the right row:
I was able to get it!
$20 price is awesome too.
Also, this specimen was totally intact so I finally finally was able to get a nice factory core support that I've been looking for 1.5 years at various junkyards but they've always been crashed in front or mutilated by someone who wanted to get the supercharger and just tore everything off, I've come across plenty of nicely preserved R50 core supports but it's a totally different part, the R53 part has been elusive but my patience finally paid off because I just knew I'd get lucky eventually. Didn't wanna pay the $275 for a new OE part, and didn't wanna go with the $100 aftermarket part either, mine has been cracked on bottom ever since I got it so I'm glad I can finally install a good support.
Anyway,
that's all I got from it. Decided to leave the JCW airbox for someone else as the emblem was all scratched up and I have a nice spare --- so if you're anywhere near Chattanooga it's still sitting there...
https://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/loca...attanooga-217/
...also had an oddball exhaust but actually looked to be of decent quality with excellent welds:
Aftermarket pulley:
And aftermarket headlights as well:
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MINI_42 (10-23-2020)
#1105
3 days left until auction end and it's already at $650+
Meanwhile,
over at BaT on the heels of the $35,000 GP:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2006-mini-gp-27/
There's another with similar low mileage,
yet it has some questionable elements...
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2006-mini-gp-28/
But,
back on topic of CL good deals,
here's an 05 MCS slicktop w/ 142k miles in SoCal with asking price of $3,800:
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/...218083544.html
Full aero kit.
#1108
5th Gear
iTrader: (1)
Agreed, too early in the game to start flipping for a profit. But give the r53 some props for finding their way on BAT and bringing some decent numbers. I don’t think you’ll ever see a first gen Kia on there. Just as the early Camaros or Cudas sat in a pile of mud in the 80s and 90s, and now they’re pulled out, dusted off, and rolling across the auction block for crazy numbers. It takes time, but I think the r53 will follow the same path and be a future collectible. Being that they’re getting harder to find, especially low mile, and well sorted, their value will only go up not down. Buying a car that’s fun to drive is one thing, buying one that keeps losing value down to zero is not really my goal.
Last edited by Jonny; 10-23-2020 at 05:31 AM.
#1109
From a collectors point of view: It is incorrect to believe you made $1000.00 on your "collectable" MINI after you purchased it last year for $10k and sold it 12 months later for $11k. Most first time auto "investors" fail to include the many supporting costs involved in owning that vehicle for 1 year, like: possible buyers commission, the initial cost to retrieve, the cost to repair both known and unknown items (always), the cost of ins, the cost of storage (even if it is in your own garage there is a cost), the cost of prepping for re-sale, and of course misc costs. Aside from this, the modern MINI, in general, is not considered a collector car even though you may be in love with low mileage, low production or limited edition MINI's like I am. Aside from this, when you attempt to make a profit at time of re-sale, you are fighting against deflated book values showing further depreciation from the prior year.
Smart collectors buy what is already proven on the books to make money...and even then they are not always right. Don't get me wrong, everybody makes a buck now and then on a car they are selling, but in the used MINI market it is a gamble. Only you can decide if the "investment" is worth it.
Smart collectors buy what is already proven on the books to make money...and even then they are not always right. Don't get me wrong, everybody makes a buck now and then on a car they are selling, but in the used MINI market it is a gamble. Only you can decide if the "investment" is worth it.
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#1110
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I appreciate your input, and view as to the potential value of particular r53s, and classics for that matter. I am approaching my ownership in maybe a different way. Mainly, a low buy in price in general (entry level), purchase price and condition, mileage, length of ownership (mine will be quite a few years), model enthusiasm, model availability, but most of all, auction trends. There are many variables with investing in most everything, and generally most automobiles are not good investments. Obviously there are exceptions to that. I am already way ahead on mine, because of my purchase price, model and options.
I’m gonna have some fun, improve and preserve what I have, and keep an eye on this chart. For a low buy in, I like the stability and slow rise of what I see on this link.
https://bringatrailer.com/mini/modern/
As a footnote, I would have never thought a ratty little mini bike I bought as a kid for a few hundred dollars as a kid (Honda CT-70) would be selling on BAT today for $4-5k. Crazy.
I’m gonna have some fun, improve and preserve what I have, and keep an eye on this chart. For a low buy in, I like the stability and slow rise of what I see on this link.
https://bringatrailer.com/mini/modern/
As a footnote, I would have never thought a ratty little mini bike I bought as a kid for a few hundred dollars as a kid (Honda CT-70) would be selling on BAT today for $4-5k. Crazy.
Last edited by Jonny; 10-23-2020 at 06:21 PM.
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#1111
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Not really a good deal as it will likely go bigbig bucks as all the OG NLA R53 JCW stuff seems to be escalating drastically in value,
but here's a factory original R53-correct dashtop shift light on ebay:
Mini Cooper S JCW GP shift light indicator OE item 51 47 0 302 683 gear change
but here's a factory original R53-correct dashtop shift light on ebay:
Mini Cooper S JCW GP shift light indicator OE item 51 47 0 302 683 gear change
#1112
LOL
Thankfully I'm not a hardcore purist in that sense of gotta have absolutely everything factory correct, but I do understand why some people strive for it.
It is a neat bit of kit...
...but I've never been keen on that sequential multi-light style and I find the dashtop location rather odd as well.
I like shift lights though and think it's useful to have one, but prefer the aesthetics of simple minimalism so I went with a Raptor.
#1113
#1114
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#1115
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Sold! $811
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Cooper...53.m1438.l2649
Hopefully comes with this piece, then cut a giant hole in your dash, that’s commitment.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Cooper...53.m1438.l2649
Hopefully comes with this piece, then cut a giant hole in your dash, that’s commitment.
#1118
So glad to see this thread is still alive and kicking! I started it a few years ago while I looking for an R53 JCW. I haven't been on NAM in a little while, is the old FS thread going to be closed? Any chance the moderators can move it to the new FS thread? It might get more traffic that way as well.
Anyways, I'm on the prowl for my 7th MINI, I'll post any deals I find. Either looking for a low mileage JCW again or maybe a good project in need of TLC that doesn't need the sub-frame dropped. I have a set of seats, rear bumper, headlights, etc.. that I could swap on a banged up MINI.
Anyways, I'm on the prowl for my 7th MINI, I'll post any deals I find. Either looking for a low mileage JCW again or maybe a good project in need of TLC that doesn't need the sub-frame dropped. I have a set of seats, rear bumper, headlights, etc.. that I could swap on a banged up MINI.
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#1119
So glad to see this thread is still alive and kicking! I started it a few years ago while I looking for an R53 JCW. I haven't been on NAM in a little while, is the old FS thread going to be closed? Any chance the moderators can move it to the new FS thread? It might get more traffic that way as well.
Anyways, I'm on the prowl for my 7th MINI, I'll post any deals I find. Either looking for a low mileage JCW again or maybe a good project in need of TLC that doesn't need the sub-frame dropped. I have a set of seats, rear bumper, headlights, etc.. that I could swap on a banged up MINI.
Anyways, I'm on the prowl for my 7th MINI, I'll post any deals I find. Either looking for a low mileage JCW again or maybe a good project in need of TLC that doesn't need the sub-frame dropped. I have a set of seats, rear bumper, headlights, etc.. that I could swap on a banged up MINI.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co.../market/351913
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#1121
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Hey Burley, you definitely started a great thread. Although with social media, it has morphed into a FB thread also. And with the r53s getting harder and harder to find, they’re not all great deals lol. I tried to pump some life into your thread a few months back when I was looking for a JCW. I did find one, and it was a GREAT deal, but now I’m addicted to this thread, damn you lol. Hope they can move it for you.
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#1122
This one just underwent a price drop and had a completely new engine block put in under warranty along with cooling parts.
https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/...219076117.html
Year: 2012
Make: MINI
Model: Hardtop JCW
Price: $13,500
Mileage: 92,000
Color: Grey w/ Black Stripes
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (Region): Southwest
2012 JCW
https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/...199761072.html
https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/...219076117.html
Year: 2012
Make: MINI
Model: Hardtop JCW
Price: $13,500
Mileage: 92,000
Color: Grey w/ Black Stripes
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (Region): Southwest
2012 JCW
https://austin.craigslist.org/cto/d/...199761072.html
#1123
Hey Burley, you definitely started a great thread. Although with social media, it has morphed into a FB thread also. And with the r53s getting harder and harder to find, they’re not all great deals lol. I tried to pump some life into your thread a few months back when I was looking for a JCW. I did find one, and it was a GREAT deal, but now I’m addicted to this thread, damn you lol. Hope they can move it for you.
There was a time when I would do nationwide CL searches on a weekly basis, might be time soon. Last time I found a mint '04 JCW with the full 210hp upgrade with ~34k miles, well optioned for $8k. I road tripped to Georgia, then after about a year and some change someone offered me $14k, so I HAD to take it. Some regret, but I think I prefer the '05-06 gearing ratio anyways, and LSD would be nice.
Last edited by burley; 10-27-2020 at 03:33 PM.