You’re absolutely correct in your assessment but people who are buying these cars are looking for low mileage examples and are willing to pay a premium for them. That’s what makes this particular auction interesting in that the car is a very clean well maintained higher mileage car that by all rights should fetch $22-25,000 and if it doesn’t then it will be because of the mileage.
I guess I'm just super enthusiastic about the cars I own and will take issue with those who won't drive them as they should be driven. .The M/A Curmudgeon [aka wmwny]
A 28,000 mile Hyper Blue 2006 R53 is now being offered for sale on BaT. Interestingly this car was bought on BaT in July 2021 for $15,750 when it had 26,000 miles. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2006-mini-cooper-s-59/
That car makes me miss my MINI. That there is one beautiful car. It will be tough not bidding on it for old time sake. Hope it gets a good home with someone who really enjoys it & drives the wheels off.
A 48,000 mile 2009 R56S 6-Speed is now being offered for sale on BaT by Geneva Motor Cars. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2009-mini-cooper-s-6-speed/
That train has left the station. It was a hard transition to go to the GTI, but now I'd never go back. If I feel the need for a MINI fix I'll take Babs clubster out for a fling. Hyper Blu is the fastest color.
I know you're a stick shifter from way back, but so was I until aging wrecked my knees to the point where I couldn't shift manually without wincing. So, since 2004, I have been driving MINIs without 6-speeds. No, they are not as quick as a 6-speed, but, man oh man, do my knees ever feel better! That's why I bought a 2006 MCSa new in Dublin and still have it today. Best damned car and make I ever had.
With just under twenty four hours of bidding left the 114,000 mile R53 JCW GP is at $9,200. Last couple of hours of this auction should prove very interesting for this very clean car.
The 114,000 mile R53 GP sold for $22,000. It was a very slow auction until the last half hour and then the bidding took off.
A new listing on BaT is a 42,000 mile 2005 Chili Red R53 6-Speed. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-mini-cooper-s-51/
With about twenty four hours of bidding left the 28,000 mile Hyper Blue 2006 R53 6-Speed is at $7,000. This is a beautiful car and should do well.
The 28,000 mile Hyper Blue 2006 R53 sold for $16,000. Someone got themselves a really nice ride for a bargain price.
The 48,000 mile 2009 MCS 6-Speed sold for $12,750. Looked to be a well maintained car with the JCW Aero kit.
With about twenty seven hours of bidding left the 42,000 mile 2005 Chili Red R53 6-Speed is at $5,300. Appears to be in good shape and should make someone a very nice ride.
The 42,000 mile 2005 Chili Red R53 sold for $13,050. The winner bought it for his son as his first car.
A 45,000 mile Dark Silver 2005 R52 JCW 6-Speed is now for sale on BaT. This is a very sharp looking convertible. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-mini-cooper-s-john-cooper-works-7/