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There seems to be a line of thinking that the GP is no way a DD and should garage kept and track driven. I love mine. I take it to work everyday, groceries, etc. These cars are meant to be enjoyed. I enjoy mine by driving it everywhere. I'll take mine to track days any chance I get, but I'd be sorely disappointed if I didn't get to have fun it all the time. I'm a very proud GP driver.
I guess some came with run flats and some didn't. I don't think my kumho tires are run flats... 4k+ for me and I try to daily drive it except when it's raining.
Mine came with khumos with the option to swap for run flats (for better wear and all season driving). Khumos are only good for dry roads and the track.
All i know the resale value has to be the worst in this car. I'd be lucky to get 28k for mine and it only has 4k miles on it. Kinda suck keeping the car for good or lose your a$$
All i know the resale value has to be the worst in this car. I'd be lucky to get 28k for mine and it only has 4k miles on it. Kinda suck keeping the car for good or lose your a$$
after reading this post, I am not 100% sure if I am doing the right thing. I am about to buy a GP with 34000km(about21000miles), for about $32000cnd(about$26,000usd) it come with 2set of GP wheels, 1 with stock summer and 1 with winter.
does this deal sound ok?
It's not really a "good deal". The price reflects the mileage. Also have a look at the exterior condition of the car as he says its mostly highway driven.
It's not really a "good deal". The price reflects the mileage. Also have a look at the exterior condition of the car as he says its mostly highway driven.
Paint was fine. The front decal is abit faded and some scuff on the wheels. Other then that every seem good.
Have started looking again in SoCal & noticed a non-Mini dealer has one with 23,000 miles for about $30K, looks like a lease/commuter. Miles are more than I want, am thinking $25,000?
I'm noticing the GP2 taking a hit in resale value. At least since I last checked, 6-12 months ago. I paid $38k almost 2 years ago and they are now going for $25k with ~20,000 miles. That seems like a lot of depreciation when GP1's are still going for $17-20k.
I was thinking of trading my GP2 in for a Countryman (JCW maybe) for my wife, taking her paid off TDI as a DD and then buying a classic Mini as a fun car + sometimes driving the Countryman. Not so sure after seeing what I can get for the GP2. I think I'd rather keep it.