Question From Sam:  I’m wondering how much I can sell my Mini Cooper Convertible S model for?
- 2007
- Premium Package
- Cold Weather Package
- Convenience Package
- clear bra/paint protective film on the hood, and has bonnet stripes
- 10,200 miles
- no accidents

Private party and how much would a dealer give me for? Thank you.

Queen of the Road: Hi Sam. Welcome to our blog!  Below are wholesale MINI Cooper prices. It’s not guaranteed that the dealership will give you these prices. They make profits from flipping cars that are traded in. Majority of the time, their offers are lower than what’s expected usually leaving people disappointed.

For a 2007 MINI Cooper S Convertible with 10,200 miles, prices range from $26,400 (being in above average condition) to $24,900 (being in average condition) and $23,400 (being in below average condition).

A dealership will usually mark it up to 12% - 14% after you trade it in and sell it for $25,700 to $29,000. You can sell it to private parties with  a mark up of 5% - 10% above wholesale prices.

So, if you have the time, I recommend trying to sell it yourself. You may save several thousand dollars. At a time like this, it’s worth the extra effort. Goodluck and let us know if you need anything else.

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