Giving up the cooper S - valuation

Giving up the cooper S - valuation

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mlambere

Original Poster:

28 posts

164 months

Saturday 15th October 2011
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After 114000 mile I am thinking of selling my 2003 Cooper S, Grey Metallic,. It has a full main dealer service history. New Tyres on the front, Supercharger replaced under warranty 6 months ago, drivers window motor replaced.

What do you think it is worth?

I need something economical and am looking at DS3 Diesel's


RZ1

4,334 posts

207 months

Wednesday 19th October 2011
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I am selling mine too which is a 53 Cooper S in Grey, mine has 109k and has the chilli pack so Harmon Kardon etc and a really high spec. I have advertised it for £3500 and all i seem to be getting is traders offering around the £2800 mark.

Its a tough one to judge but i would say its worth around mid three for yours

Defcon5

6,186 posts

192 months

Wednesday 19th October 2011
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How do these hold up with higher mileages?

RZ1

4,334 posts

207 months

Wednesday 19th October 2011
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Mine still drives fantastically, pulls hard in all the gears and even though its done 109k its in better condition then some i looked at with only 50k miles on it.
Like most cars it all comes down to how well they have been looked after.

Luke.

11,002 posts

251 months

Wednesday 19th October 2011
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RZ1 said:
Mine still drives fantastically, pulls hard in all the gears and even though its done 109k its in better condition then some i looked at with only 50k miles on it.
Like most cars it all comes down to how well they have been looked after.
PM me if you'd like £3k for it.

Cheers

Luke

RZ1

4,334 posts

207 months

Thursday 20th October 2011
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Luke. said:
PM me if you'd like £3k for it.

Cheers

Luke
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mlambere

Original Poster:

28 posts

164 months

Thursday 20th October 2011
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Thanks for the feedback, i was thinking around 3750....ps.. even with high miles it drives fine only significant issue was the supercharger replaced under warranty. The bottom line is good maintenance, which hasnt cost the earth. I am looking to change to diesel for better economy hence the change.


Eviltad

1,320 posts

180 months

Saturday 22nd October 2011
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High miles scare people.

I'm realistic that my 125k Grey 53 plate Cooper S is worth very little.

It still drives well but has loads of niggly superficial bits that need doing.

Any dealer who offers you a low value on a nice one will only adjust the mileage anyway.

When not justifying a 135i as a replacement I am now thinking Volvo C30 Diesel.

RZ1

4,334 posts

207 months

Monday 24th October 2011
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Sold mine yesterday, finally had a guy come and take a look at it, the first person to come down in person, others just called up and asked what my best price was.
This chap had a look at it and actually said it was in far far better condition and drove better then some other he had been looking at which had only done 70-80k.
He offered me £50 below my asking price and then said actually no, the car is in such good condition and has such good history that i will give you the full amount.

Sad to see it go as it was great fun, however i always knew that it would sell all i needed was someone to come and take a look at it.

scotty_d

6,795 posts

195 months

Monday 31st October 2011
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Bought our 53 plate S only a few months ago with chilli pack heat front window, Full leather,parking sensors. with only 21k on it for £5700. One owner and totally mint from a dealer as well hope this might be of help.

Scotty

Tiger Tim

1,810 posts

223 months

Monday 31st October 2011
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Interesting as I'm here as well. Mines an aero kitted S in dark silver. Lovely car and just been serviced.

I'm preparing for £3500.. I'll accept that. It's too nice to accept less and belies the 109k it's on now.

It's been faultless as well.

Defcon5

6,186 posts

192 months

Monday 31st October 2011
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If its of any use I have just bought an 03 R53 with 49k on for 4250 with the chilli and heated front screen (I dont know what else is an option/standard, its has half leather and a cd changer etc) from a dealer

RZ1

4,334 posts

207 months

Monday 31st October 2011
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The prices on these are very strange

scotty_d

6,795 posts

195 months

Tuesday 1st November 2011
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RZ1 said:
The prices on these are very strange
Why in what way? seem Pretty normal to me i spent 3 months looking to to r53 before i bought one and i think i paid a fair price or the condition of the car and the mileage

RZ1

4,334 posts

207 months

Tuesday 1st November 2011
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scotty_d said:
Why in what way? seem Pretty normal to me i spent 3 months looking to to r53 before i bought one and i think i paid a fair price or the condition of the car and the mileage
Considering mine had done nearly 100k more then your one and sold it fir 2k less then what you paid. You one was pretty cheap in my opinion.

scotty_d

6,795 posts

195 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2011
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That was from BMW Mini as well. As i said i looked at loads on line and around 3-4 in the metal before going for the one we have now.