1st Gen GP Most liked posts in thread: Value of a GP today?

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  1. GokartPilot

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    #41 GokartPilot, Mar 28, 2012
    Agree! IMHO when you compare the price tag, nonexistent options and lack of luxury type items of a GP to dressed MCS JCW, I think MINI fell a little short on performance items. The track car look/feel is there but there are a few things that could have sent it over the edge. Looking at the recent 2013 GP sighting MINI may have been listening. I think the Diffuser is awesome and look forward to seeing the spec sheet if/when it hits the streets.
     
  2. DixonL2

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    #42 DixonL2, Sep 6, 2013
  3. Nathan

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    #43 Nathan, Sep 6, 2013
    $11,987 for a R53 GP!
     
  4. Belhaven

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    #44 Belhaven, Sep 6, 2013
    Way Motor Works had one for sale for something like $13,500
     
  5. mini_racer

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    #45 mini_racer, Sep 6, 2013
    Well, it isn't a 'file' photo of a GP, that's for sure.
     
  6. Crashton

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    #46 Crashton, Sep 6, 2013
    Man that is the ultra rare Hyper Blue / White GP!!! Someone snap it up real quick!
     
  7. Dave.0

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    #47 Dave.0, Sep 6, 2013
    82,109 miles Hummmm little high.
     
  8. JMC40

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    #48 JMC40, Sep 6, 2013
    According to the CarFax and the Vin Decoder it is not a GP...what a deal that would have been...

    And also according to the Vin Decoder the build date was 1-12-2005, so wouldn't that make it an '05? Also according to the Vin Decoder it is a Pepper White R53.

    Lot wrong with that ad...
     
  9. 05r50

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    #49 05r50, Sep 6, 2013
    I think the date is listed as day-month-year on the decoder. Euro way of doing things.
     
  10. JMC40

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    #50 JMC40, Sep 6, 2013
    Ha right, I am a moron, still not a GP...

    Probably glad it isn't I was packing my bags for PA.
     
  11. Crashton

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    #52 Crashton, Sep 6, 2013
    No such thing as a Hyper Blue / White GP. Glad you guys figured it out before you spent your money.... :lol:
     
  12. Scotty

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    #53 Scotty, Sep 7, 2013
    "While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions contained on these pages. Please verify any information in question with Ron Lewis Automotive Group."

    hahahaha
     
  13. DixonL2

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    #54 DixonL2, Sep 9, 2013
    Yeah, they listed the color as a GP color, put a non-GP picture in, and used the wrong VIN. If I lived closer I'd go take a look - hence the word "if" in my statement! Sometimes you take a chance and win...
     
  14. PGT

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    #55 PGT, Mar 23, 2014
    yep, it got sold to a guy in CA who then sold it on eBay earlier this year for a bit more (or, it was for sale...don't know if it sold).

    I'm still contemplating a purchase...I want a "hot hatch" as a commuter and am torn between the updates in the GP2 with the original aesthetics of the GP1. Bottom line, the R56 style has never looked good to me compared to the R53.

    I'd probably be better off buying a 2014 Cooper and putting some proper suspension, wheels and tires on it. Fuel economy and fun to drive. Its uglier still, however. :nonod:

    I tired-kicked a Paceman on Friday...I like the budget Evoque aura it gives off. Might be an option too but I bet it doesn't handle that well.
     
  15. Onramp

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    #56 Onramp, Mar 23, 2014
    Don't bet too much...
     
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