A one owner Pure Silver 2007 R56S 6-Speed with 94,000 miles is now for sale on BaT. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2007-mini-cooper-s-19/
Since first generation cars tend to bring a higher dollar than gen2’s and the last really sharp low mileage 05 R53 only brought 13k you would think that this R56S would top out at 10K. Now having said that watch it go for a lot more.
A 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman S Hampton 6-Speed with 55,000 miles is being offered for sale on BaT by Geneva Motor Cars. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2011-mini-cooper-clubman-s-hampton-50th-anniversary-edition/
On the other hand people have already gotten their returns back are looking for things to buy. I think if this car has problems selling is that convertibles never do as well as hardtops and the last couple of hardtops have not performed that well at auction.
I sold my 2007 R56 to a local club couple, for 9K, it was a good deal back in 2016, I imagine I would buy it back for 5K, if the wanted to sell it back. It was pretty low mileage at tthe time, not sure if they have driven it much. It was pretty modified when I sold it, Jan Tune, lowered swift springs, DBA rotors, ecb brake pads, koni yellows and a bigger rear sway, 22 I think it was, would update to 25 hollow and put on lowest setting. The 270 TQ and 220 HP make for some interesting rotation on track. So a 90k R56, might bring 7-8 if in decent condition but I would immediately due the WP, and Timing chain, tensiioner etc. Just my thougts.
The 45,000 mile 2005 R52 JCW 6-Speed sold for 16,750. The last half hour of bidding enabled the car to get to an respectable number which was $3700 more than a slightly lower mileage R53 that recently sold on BaT. I believe it was a fair deal for both parties.
With about twenty hours of bidding time left the 55,000 mile 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman S Hampton 6-Speed is at $10,300.
The 55,000 mile 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman S Hampton 6-Speed sold for $17,500. Once again the last half hour was when the bidding really took off.
A 83,000 mile 2006 R53 6-Speed is now being offered for sale on BaT. At quick glance this car should make someone a very nice weekend ride. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2006-mini-cooper-s-60/
This one looks nice, the mid miles work is already done, now someone can drive and fix as needed. Of course, this old man would like a 6 speed, but I really think an automatic would be a nice option in my old age. Still playing around with my 2020 Clubbie, it is hard for me to make up my mind to sell or trade it off, only 2800 miles. Don
An original owner Royal Gray 2006 R53 with 70,000 miles is now up for bids on BaT. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2006-mini-cooper-s-61/