Cheap Mini Coopers
Cheap Mini Coopers can be found all over the place, including unexpected places. We have heard many stories of old Minis sitting in someone's garage, and a neighbor asking to take it off their hands for next to nothing. Whether you end up buying your next car on eBay, at a car auction, or after seeing one with a For Sale sign, know that you probably won't be spending more than $10,000. You can't say that about many cars. I've heard of some cheap Mini Coopers selling for less than one or two thousand, which is quite a bargain, considering that they are in running and decent condition to begin with. Other places to look include your local newspaper's classified section and Craigslist.
The wonderful thing about classic Austin Minis is that you can find cheap Mini Coopers all over the place. Because the engine is simple and the car is small, you'll rarely find a super expensive one unless it is in pristine condition. They make great project cars that don't require too much initial investment. It's true that maintenance can add up, but with a starting cost of less than $7,000 many times, you have that wiggle room and no headaches from a hurting wallet.
If you find a bargain, you may even have potential to make some money from your purchase. In 2006, people started buying the GP edition of Minis, in hopes of making money from future sales. In fact, some of the models that were bought for as low as $24000 are now being sold at auctions for over $40000.
The Mini Cooper has good resale value because there are buyers out there who want it simply for it's style icon status. The Mini Cooper in the movie, "The Italian Job", was auctioned off at a high price.
Why are these cars priced so low? Minis were initially produced to combat the rising cost of oil in the UK. The car was small and had limited features. It wasn't until years passed, when the Mini applied features such as power steering, drop tops, crumple zones, engine positioning, run-flat tires, corner mounted wheels, side impact bars, beams, and airbags. Now the MINI is equipped with all kinds of features, and is considered one of the safest cars to drive.
If you have any questions about locating good Mini deals in your area, feel free to contact us and we'll see what we can do. Good luck!
