FS:: Good Deals on CL
#151
Year: 2006
Make: MINI
Model: Hardtop
Price: $1
Mileage: 100
Color: red
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (Region): Midwestern
I don't understand it either as it is in the sellers best interest.
It's odd but many CL ads are pretty lame with poor descriptions and lousy pictures.
Here are a couple of cars with extensive mods listed:
Here's a really good looking MCS with a nice mod list and also a well-written explanation of why it has a salvage title.
Seems like a good bargain.
06 MCS
75k
$4,000
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto...476219257.html
It's odd but many CL ads are pretty lame with poor descriptions and lousy pictures.
Here are a couple of cars with extensive mods listed:
Here's a really good looking MCS with a nice mod list and also a well-written explanation of why it has a salvage title.
Seems like a good bargain.
06 MCS
75k
$4,000
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto...476219257.html
#152
Not my normal kind of “good deal”, but for rarity’s sake this car needs saving. What this looks to be is an R50 with the true unicorn JCW tuning kit installed on the engine. The seller says the car had an engine transplant so I assume the JCW exhaust is not there, but if the engine and ECU can be salvaged then this seems to me like a good deal for an R50 enthusiast who wants a car rarer than a GP. Plus, the ask is low (1700) and some good negotiating could make this a no brainer for someone.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/c...454284095.html
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/c...454284095.html
#153
Looks like a grand oppo for entry level fun --- I'd be game if it was closer but it's all the way across the country.
It seems like the west coast is some sort of MINI Mecca as I've seen many many attractive cars nicely priced out there. I know there are probably just as many nice ones in the southeast but I've had trouble finding one and I've been looking for several months --- given, I was too slow with 3 that I came across and missed out because they sold so fast. At this point friends and family are poking fun at me for being so particular LOL
Not my normal kind of “good deal”, but for rarity’s sake this car needs saving. What this looks to be is an R50 with the true unicorn JCW tuning kit installed on the engine. The seller says the car had an engine transplant so I assume the JCW exhaust is not there, but if the engine and ECU can be salvaged then this seems to me like a good deal for an R50 enthusiast who wants a car rarer than a GP. Plus, the ask is low (1700) and some good negotiating could make this a no brainer for someone.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/c...454284095.html
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/c...454284095.html
It's a killer deal and I'd probably bite if a manual gearbox swap was easily feasible.
But if I was an R50 enthusiast I might just buy it for the motor as it is such the rare bird as you say.
#154
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Not my normal kind of “good deal”, but for rarity’s sake this car needs saving. What this looks to be is an R50 with the true unicorn JCW tuning kit installed on the engine. The seller says the car had an engine transplant so I assume the JCW exhaust is not there, but if the engine and ECU can be salvaged then this seems to me like a good deal for an R50 enthusiast who wants a car rarer than a GP. Plus, the ask is low (1700) and some good negotiating could make this a no brainer for someone.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/c...454284095.html
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/c...454284095.html
What if its the same blue 04? lol
http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/03/...ng-kit-review/
#155
I'm guessing the sidewalk edition was available on base models also?
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/c...472692826.html
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/c...422839263.html
This ones nicer.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/c...476453745.html
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/c...472692826.html
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/c...422839263.html
This ones nicer.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/c...476453745.html
Last edited by djtomy; 01-30-2018 at 06:49 PM.
#156
I'm guessing the sidewalk edition was available on base models to?
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/c...472692826.html
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/c...422839263.html
This ones nicer.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/c...476453745.html
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/c...472692826.html
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/c...422839263.html
This ones nicer.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/c...476453745.html
#157
I'm guessing the sidewalk edition was available on base models also?
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/c...472692826.html
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/c...472692826.html
#159
Clean looking slicktop down in N'awlins.
05 MCS slicktop
107k
$5,500
https://neworleans.craigslist.org/ct...482611418.html
And,
this is pretty interesting here --- a BRG MCS JCW --- it is an early build date (2005-04-19) so it isn't a "factory" JCW, probably dealer installed? It did come from the factory with LSD though. Add aero kit, red brakes, plus the all important tuning kit and it looks pretty damn good --- no price listed though.
05 MCS JCW
87k
$ not listed
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/d...481819682.html
#160
I notice the majority of the CL finds getting posted here are typically 1st and early 2nd Gen.
For what its worth, I'm in the market for a low mileage 2nd or 3rd gen hardtop. Prefer S, manual, pano roof, and an "attractive" color combo. Located in California but willing to travel.
I'm very grateful for everyone's contributions and I'll join in and start posting some deals as I see them. We're on our second R56 already but I still consider myself a novice, so no promises!
For what its worth, I'm in the market for a low mileage 2nd or 3rd gen hardtop. Prefer S, manual, pano roof, and an "attractive" color combo. Located in California but willing to travel.
I'm very grateful for everyone's contributions and I'll join in and start posting some deals as I see them. We're on our second R56 already but I still consider myself a novice, so no promises!
#161
There seems to be quite a few people looking for a nice R53 lately, so I guess that's why they've dominated this thread?
I've been looking for a slicktop and they're far and few inbetween,
truly scarce.
I've had such difficulty that I've considered the N18 as a good alternative, but I'd much prefer a JCW and they're still above my budget because I want to pay cash and not finance.
Cargurus is great and perhaps a better format for finding the later models...
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=197955537
But the odds are better on CL to find a deal on something,
for instance,
if I had a bit better cushion of cash I may go for this GP:
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto...447376328.html
...which has already appeared in this thread, but the price has been raised by $1,000 I think?
It has lingered unsold.
If I was the seller, I'd have a go with the BAT auctions.
I've been looking for a slicktop and they're far and few inbetween,
truly scarce.
I've had such difficulty that I've considered the N18 as a good alternative, but I'd much prefer a JCW and they're still above my budget because I want to pay cash and not finance.
Cargurus is great and perhaps a better format for finding the later models...
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=197955537
But the odds are better on CL to find a deal on something,
for instance,
if I had a bit better cushion of cash I may go for this GP:
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto...447376328.html
...which has already appeared in this thread, but the price has been raised by $1,000 I think?
It has lingered unsold.
If I was the seller, I'd have a go with the BAT auctions.
#162
This is 2017 Mini S with less than 4k miles. The car has been rebuilt after an accident. Front end collision with replacement of the radiator, condenser, bumper and hood. Fenders were also repainted.
I usually steer away from a car with accident history but this seems like it's priced right. Checks most of the boxes were looking for. Thoughts?
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/ctd/d/2017-mini-cooper-3776-miles/6480962005.html
I usually steer away from a car with accident history but this seems like it's priced right. Checks most of the boxes were looking for. Thoughts?
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/ctd/d/2017-mini-cooper-3776-miles/6480962005.html
#164
Not once have I concerned myself over a failure called a death rattle with my R53
https://tinyurl.com/y8xckgjc (Its a huge autotrader url that I shortened to not clutter the page)
This one has been for sale for a long long time. I dont doubt you could get away with something in the 13k-14k range on it. Plus youll be able to put full coverage insurance on it since it doesnt have a salvage title.
I'd also clarify the whole out of state debacle with california registration. Since that 2017 has fewer than 7500 miles on it california will consider it a "new" vehicle instead of used.
This is 2017 Mini S with less than 4k miles. The car has been rebuilt after an accident. Front end collision with replacement of the radiator, condenser, bumper and hood. Fenders were also repainted.
I usually steer away from a car with accident history but this seems like it's priced right. Checks most of the boxes were looking for. Thoughts?
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/ct...480962005.html
I usually steer away from a car with accident history but this seems like it's priced right. Checks most of the boxes were looking for. Thoughts?
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/ct...480962005.html
This one has been for sale for a long long time. I dont doubt you could get away with something in the 13k-14k range on it. Plus youll be able to put full coverage insurance on it since it doesnt have a salvage title.
I'd also clarify the whole out of state debacle with california registration. Since that 2017 has fewer than 7500 miles on it california will consider it a "new" vehicle instead of used.
#165
Divisive question.. depends who you ask.
Drive them both back to back and you'll have a clear answer. Steering on R53 is much more precise and tight. When I took a Clubman as a loaner it felt like a Camry in comparison. R56 got somewhat more generic handling, but its still a great car (when it runs) . It took a little while to appreciate the styling (a little more bloated), but its really grown on me, minus the cartoonish interior. The exhaust note of the R56 JCW is a thing of beauty.
But.. R56 is fraught with gremlins that will leave you searching Craigslist for a new engine. Oil starvation, death rattle, turbo failure. Its a long list. Evidently its hit and miss. Just call any MINI dealer and ask to speak to a tech, and they'll tell you which one is more reliable. When questioning any vehicle's reliability, I like to search Cars.com and look for high mileage examples. Why are there so many more R53's?? Why are there so many cheap low mileage R56??
Drive them both back to back and you'll have a clear answer. Steering on R53 is much more precise and tight. When I took a Clubman as a loaner it felt like a Camry in comparison. R56 got somewhat more generic handling, but its still a great car (when it runs) . It took a little while to appreciate the styling (a little more bloated), but its really grown on me, minus the cartoonish interior. The exhaust note of the R56 JCW is a thing of beauty.
But.. R56 is fraught with gremlins that will leave you searching Craigslist for a new engine. Oil starvation, death rattle, turbo failure. Its a long list. Evidently its hit and miss. Just call any MINI dealer and ask to speak to a tech, and they'll tell you which one is more reliable. When questioning any vehicle's reliability, I like to search Cars.com and look for high mileage examples. Why are there so many more R53's?? Why are there so many cheap low mileage R56??
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#166
Thanks for sharing, I hadn't thought of that aspect.
Saw this recently:
although an outlier because it has been capably rebuilt and modified, this is still a 220k miles car,
and it fetched a respectable sum:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2006-mini-cooper-s-5/
#167
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...473166713.html
I've had this on CL for months to appease the wife, now there's 3 in line this weekend.
I've had this on CL for months to appease the wife, now there's 3 in line this weekend.
#168
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...473166713.html
I've had this on CL for months to appease the wife, now there's 3 in line this weekend.
I've had this on CL for months to appease the wife, now there's 3 in line this weekend.
It's about as cherry as cherry can be.
Good luck with the sale.
#169
Thanks for the tip on the car being considered new by some states. I need to check into that.
I offered 12k on the rebuilt F56 and we have a deal. I was pretty excited until I told the wife. It's her car and she "doesn't love the color, or the rooms."
Sigh. I think I'm sticking with it and will look for new rims and a roof rack. I think that should help add the styling she's looking for. We have been trying to get something beach ready, she prefers the turquoise color but then I don't if I could stand be seen driving it...
I offered 12k on the rebuilt F56 and we have a deal. I was pretty excited until I told the wife. It's her car and she "doesn't love the color, or the rooms."
Sigh. I think I'm sticking with it and will look for new rims and a roof rack. I think that should help add the styling she's looking for. We have been trying to get something beach ready, she prefers the turquoise color but then I don't if I could stand be seen driving it...
This one has been for sale for a long long time. I dont doubt you could get away with something in the 13k-14k range on it. Plus youll be able to put full coverage insurance on it since it doesnt have a salvage title.
I'd also clarify the whole out of state debacle with california registration. Since that 2017 has fewer than 7500 miles on it california will consider it a "new" vehicle instead of used.
I'd also clarify the whole out of state debacle with california registration. Since that 2017 has fewer than 7500 miles on it california will consider it a "new" vehicle instead of used.
#170
Youre certainly more brave than I am...I'd be absolutely terrified running liability only on a $12000 purchase. I hope you enjoy it nonetheless!
Last edited by MCSmoonshine; 02-05-2018 at 01:59 PM.
#171
Thanks for the tip on the car being considered new by some states. I need to check into that.
I offered 12k on the rebuilt F56 and we have a deal. I was pretty excited until I told the wife. It's her car and she "doesn't love the color, or the rooms."
Sigh. I think I'm sticking with it and will look for new rims and a roof rack. I think that should help add the styling she's looking for. We have been trying to get something beach ready, she prefers the turquoise color but then I don't if I could stand be seen driving it...
I offered 12k on the rebuilt F56 and we have a deal. I was pretty excited until I told the wife. It's her car and she "doesn't love the color, or the rooms."
Sigh. I think I'm sticking with it and will look for new rims and a roof rack. I think that should help add the styling she's looking for. We have been trying to get something beach ready, she prefers the turquoise color but then I don't if I could stand be seen driving it...
Congrats on the car!
#172
At first I wan't too fond of Liquid Yellow but the color has grown on me,
I especially think they look good with the black roof.
05 MCS slicktop
118.5k
$4,500
https://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto...474736436.html
And,
this is a good lookin' car right here:
05 MCS JCW
132k
$7,850
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...486145566.html
I especially think they look good with the black roof.
05 MCS slicktop
118.5k
$4,500
https://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto...474736436.html
And,
this is a good lookin' car right here:
05 MCS JCW
132k
$7,850
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...486145566.html
#173
On the plus side the original purchaser was smart and chose the MINI yours steering wheel that I have heard rave reviews about.
Congrats!
Also, to answer the earlier question, I typically post R53 era deals because that’s what I know. With the R56 cars, I don’t know as much plus the immense depreciation of some of them makes a “deal” hard to determine. For example, is that cheap R56 a “deal” or is it just cheap due to N14 problems or other R56 issues. That being said, if I see a JCW R59, WC50, GP2, or Goodwood for a stellar price I’d post it.
#174
At first I wan't too fond of Liquid Yellow but the color has grown on me,
I especially think they look good with the black roof.
05 MCS slicktop
118.5k
$4,500
https://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto...474736436.html
And,
this is a good lookin' car right here:
05 MCS JCW
132k
$7,850
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...486145566.html
I especially think they look good with the black roof.
05 MCS slicktop
118.5k
$4,500
https://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto...474736436.html
And,
this is a good lookin' car right here:
05 MCS JCW
132k
$7,850
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...486145566.html
The JCW looks good, too bad no heated seats, lots o' miles and wasn't the amp kinda iffy on the HK?