Not getting any bites on a mini

[Mikey360 68]

Evening all,

Had a 2005 mini cooper s for sale for a few weeks now and I'm just not getting anything. Had one offer through gumtree and that's it. It's on Facebook, gumtree, eBay and autotrader. It's about in the middle on price, 12 months MOT, 66k, 2 owners. Are they just tough to shift? 

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Mojo121 229]

They have to be the best in 50 miles in my experience as when people come to view they always have several to see. Had loads of interest in my last one but with the amount of viewers I ended up taking a reasonable bid (£150 off, discounted for short MOT) just to see the back of it.

Yours sounds well advertised and right for owners etc ... try more photos, Mini owners are vain!

[Mikey360 68]

8 minutes ago, Mojo121 said:

They have to be the best in 50 miles in my experience as when people come to view they always have several to see. Had loads of interest in my last one but with the amount of viewers I ended up taking a reasonable bid (£150 off, discounted for short MOT) just to see the back of it.

Yours sounds well advertised and right for owners etc ... try more photos, Mini owners are vain!

Got 20 odd photos and a video included, it's in reasonably good nick other than a tiny stone chip on the bonnet and a chip on the wind screen (repaired so cant see it that badly anymore), in dark silver with the black roof and black alloys so I would have thought it'd stand out nicely

Edited May 3, 2018 by Mikey360

[NOACROSS 414]

I used to be able to sell these, but seem to stick now. I’ve got a lovely 09 Cooper I’ve had months.  

I was wondering about it the other day. Is it because they change shape so often? Not trendy now?

[Arfur Dealy 823]

That type of car buyer doesn't have any money...

[Mikey360 68]

2 minutes ago, NOACROSS said:

I used to be able to sell these, but seem to stick now. I’ve got a lovely 09 Cooper I’ve had months.  

I was wondering about it the other day. Is it because they change shape so often? Not trendy now?

True, it does seem like they get a sharper facelift every 6 months

[grant8064 219]

We do really well with an older (read cheaper) Mini but I have to say we have always struggled with the Cooper S ones we've taken in chop. Insurance and high fuel/tax costs seem to scare all our punters away. Not helped by the fact we don't really do anything prestige or fast usually.

[Mikey360 68]

Looks like I'm selling this one at cost to shift it on!

[grant8064 219]

10 minutes ago, Mikey360 said:

Looks like I'm selling this one at cost to shift it on!

Can't you just keep going with it at the right money and wait for the right buyer? Change the pics, re valet, put out all the stops etc?

Cooper S is a thing you need a lump in because something will go wrong with it 

[Mikey360 68]

11 minutes ago, grant8064 said:

Can't you just keep going with it at the right money and wait for the right buyer? Change the pics, re valet, put out all the stops etc?

Cooper S is a thing you need a lump in because something will go wrong with it 

Good point, I have heard plenty of horror stories (shame because they're a laugh to drive), but hopefully this one isn't too much of a lemon. Full service history and drives without fault..... for now!

[Mark101 536]

Do you have link to one of your ads.  I have more calls about my Mini’s than any other car - they may be shite but they sell IMO

[trade vet 702]

Hi Mikey.....Don’t panic Captain Mainwaring ......you have had it a few weeks,it’s not like it’s had a birthday.Sit tight don’t reduce it yet,old Minis always sell.

[Mikey360 68]

4 minutes ago, trade vet said:

Hi Mikey.....Don’t panic Captain Mainwaring ......you have had it a few weeks,it’s not like it’s had a birthday.Sit tight don’t reduce it yet,old Minis always sell.

I know i know, its just the lack of attention its getting

26 minutes ago, Mark101 said:

Do you have link to one of your ads.  I have more calls about my Mini’s than any other car - they may be shite but they sell IMO

Yup, here's the majority of them

https://www.gumtree.com/p/mini/2005-mini-cooper-s/1297159454

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112953327319?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201804275977427?price-from=3000&price-to=3500&advertising-location=at_cars&radius=1500&aggregatedTrim=Cooper%20S&postcode=pe91dj&sort=sponsored&maximum-mileage=70000&model=HATCH&make=MINI&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&page=1

and my website www.theautomotiveapproach.co.uk

Don't hold back on any criticisms! 

[It's me 615]

i would take out the  road tax co per kill the children high reference because a 13 year old car at £315 per year is a lot

photos are really nice

just dont buy another unless you want to specialise in the things 

get some fiestas in in nice colours

[Grantlfc81 88]

We bought a bunch of mini’s but they really are hard to shift. There are SO many of them around my area that they really are 2 a penny -

However if you have a mini parklane or a sought after one they sell pretty easily.

i tend to stay away from them now as I never seem to make much money from them and they are always sitting around developing problems.

[justina3 518]

Brilliant fun to drive cracking exchaust note, just a thought but sounds like boy racer talk, I tend to stick to drives lovely and positive not so chav talk, just a thought 

I also sell lots of minis but won’t touch the Cooper a any more cooper yes a no 

[grant8064 219]

Looks nice and clean inside and well priced.

Photographs in a public car park are a big no no for me and also the speedo image has lights showing (shut the bonnet and release the handbrake),

[Mikey360 68]

17 minutes ago, justina3 said:

Brilliant fun to drive cracking exchaust note, just a thought but sounds like boy racer talk, I tend to stick to drives lovely and positive not so chav talk, just a thought 

I also sell lots of minis but won’t touch the Cooper a any more cooper yes a no 

Very very good point on the "review" statement, has been changed accordingly, thankyou!

 

17 minutes ago, grant8064 said:

Looks nice and clean inside and well priced.

Photographs in a public car park are a big no no for me and also the speedo image has lights showing (shut the bonnet and release the handbrake),

Bugger I completely forgot to close the boot and let the handbrake off! Noted for next time!

Annoyingly my storage has a skip that's visible in every shot, went to Kirby hall thinking no one would be there so I wouldn't get any other cars in shot, sods law someone turns up to feed the peacock, and parks two spaces down from me, as I'm mid photo shoot!

 

26 minutes ago, chief runnin bee said:

i would take out the  road tax co per kill the children high reference because a 13 year old car at £315 per year is a lot

photos are really nice

just dont buy another unless you want to specialise in the things 

get some fiestas in in nice colours

Noted, it is a high tax band! And I think the next few will be CRV's and 320d estates to get some cash flow

[BHM 994]

3 hours ago, Arfur Dealy said:

That type of car buyer doesn't have any money...

Never has, never will.

Unless you specialise in Minis they’re a hard sell unless they’re CHEAP. Absolute dickhead ‘Champagne taste, lemonade money’ big-talking punters, fussy as fuck, always want more for less  - give me a shitty old Shogun any day of the week!

[Mikey360 68]

30 minutes ago, twerp said:

Looks like a lovely example, but the photos are poor and don't show the paint in a good light.

Ultimate colour combo in my opinion

Now that you've said that, i do agree. Just doesn't look contrasting enough. Any tips on getting some better pictures without going mad in post editing?

[It's me 615]

8 minutes ago, BHM said:

Never has, never will.

Unless you specialise in Minis they’re a hard sell unless they’re CHEAP. Absolute dickhead ‘Champagne taste, lemonade money’ big-talking punters, fussy as fuck, always want more for less  - give me a shitty old Shogun any day of the week!

8 minutes ago, BHM said:

Never has, never will.

Unless you specialise in Minis they’re a hard sell unless they’re CHEAP. Absolute dickhead ‘Champagne taste, lemonade money’ big-talking punters, fussy as fuck, always want more for less  - give me a shitty old Shogun any day of the week!

well seeing as mikey gave you the thumbs up

i agree totally

but didn't want to put the vinegar on his chiplolattes

Edited May 3, 2018 by chief runnin bee
dropped me chips

[Mikey360 68]

6 minutes ago, chief runnin bee said:

well seeing as mikey gave you the thumbs up

i agree totally

but didn't want to put the vinegar on his chiplolattes

 I'm always open to feedback, be that good or bad! Never going to up my game without making some mistakes

[BHM 994]

Mistakes! Don’t worry, about 50% of my purchases are a mistake.

[Arfur Dealy 823]

13 minutes ago, BHM said:

Mistakes! Don’t worry, about 50% of my purchases are a mistake.

Agreed, the mistakes don’t go away.... They just get easier to swallow 

[Rory RSC 596]

9 hours ago, BHM said:

give me a shitty old Shogun any day of the week!

Just sold a Pajero which was almost the same age as me  - Guy had one very brief look round it, said not bothered about a drive they don't go wrong paid and was away.

If only they were all that easy, good money in it to.