How Much Should I Sell: 2007 MINI Cooper S
November 7th, 2007
Question: Seems like there are some really helpful FWers around here! Could someone help me out with these?
Selling-
Year: 2007
Make: MINI
Model/Trim: Cooper S with JCW package, 6spd, all sports/sports-related packages & options, w/o Nav
Mileage: 11,000
Buying-
Year: 2007
Make: Porsche
Model/Trim: Cayman, 6spd manual, semi-loaded w/o Nav
Mileage: 8000
Seller’s price: $44 grand
OR
Year: 2006
Make: Infiniti
Model/Trim: G35 coupe, 6 spd manual, semi-loaded w/o Nav
Mileage: 10000
Seller’s price: $29 grand
Queen of the Road: Keep in mind that all these quotes below are wholesale prices, but should vary on by the condition that car is in.
For a 2007 Mini Cooper S with 11,000 miles, prices range from $24,400 (being in above average condition) to $22,600 (average) to $20,800 (being in below average condition).
I’m assuming the Porsche isn’t an “S”. For a 2007 Porsche Cayman Coupe with 8,000 miles, prices range from $43,900 (being in above average condition) to $41,600 (average) to $39,400 (being in below average condition). Do you think the Porshe being sold is in great condition?
For the 2006 Infiniti G35 Coupe with 10,000 miles, prices range from $26,100 (being in above average condition) to $24,700 (average) to $23,300 (being in below average condition). $29k is aiming a bit high for the seller. Simmer it down.
Follow Up Comment: Wow! $24,400? I paid a pinch over 30 grand for it about 6 months ago! 
Talk about MINI having the highest resale value in the industry. Yes, you’re correct about the Cayman. It’s the base version and not the “S” trim. About it’s condition, I’ve test driven the car and it seemed great. There’s a dealer offering a fully loaded Cayman S for 60 grand with 11000 miles on the clock. Anyhow, thanks for all the help.
Queen of the Road: You have every right to sell your MINI for higher. The price I gave you is what dealers paid for at a car auction and then they mark up the price and sell to customers. As for the Porsche, with 11k miles, average price is $41,400, above average is $43,700. So I think $60k is way up there. WAY up there! I personally recommend
