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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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Considering jumping ship

I have loved owning my hot chocolate/hot chocolate clubman for almost 3 months and 4700 miles, but I think it has lost its charm.

Does anyone know of someone that would be interested in a launch clubman that has only been driven by myself, the truck driver when unloading, and the tech who PDI'ed it?

I am not looking to prospect the car or anything on here...I just know that I would take a bath trading this car in to the dealer.

PM me if you, or someone you know would be interested.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 04:15 AM
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Wow, that's quite a change of heart. My condolences.

I suppose you might want to list off the Clubman's attributes and what part of the country you reside in, if you're really interested in anyone contacting you - and list it on Autotrader or one of those entities.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 04:39 AM
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Bring it to the Dragon and put a for sale sign on it, then maybe someone will
buy it or you'll change your mind after meeting the MINI community.

MOTD or bust...
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 05:43 AM
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so what happened? Why the honeymoon ended?
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 06:37 AM
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paulkountz, it's better to jump ship now than to put more undesirable miles on your Clubbie. So far, everything has been working great with no problems at all. I like the looks, handling, overall quality, and mpg, and there are no other new cars out there that do what I want until the Crossman comes out. Good luck with the sale.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 07:59 AM
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Why? What are you looking to get? Is it too small?
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 09:12 AM
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An additional post made with a bit more details: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...67#post2190567
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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Well to be honest, I have had a few incredible events happen in my life:

1) The girlfriend has committed to moving in.

2) I have an contract on my condo and am finalizing a contract on a new home.

3) The Maserati Coupe of my dreams finally went on the market for a price I cannot refuse.


Because of all of these big changes that have come about, I am going to sell the clubman and buy some sort of easy cruising car for all of the highway miles that I put on cars. I feel as though it would be a shame to put 20k a year on this Maserati--it is in THAT good of shape.

Hopefully this was not too much information to divulge on the forum, but I truly have a respect for these cars--they have a personality that cannot be replicated in any other make. That being said, I feel as though given my current set of responsibilities/consumer preferences--it is best to sell the car while I have not put so many miles on it that it is simply not marketable to the average mini buyer.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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Good luck. You got to do what you got to do.

Personally, I would ride one pony at a time, but that's me.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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Well, best wishes in your endeavors - clearly there's a whole lot going on - all good.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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the best pricing that I have gotten offered is 25k...anyone willing to give me more? I really hate to sell it at this price since I have to drive 2hrs to drop off the car at the airport. PM me.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 07:28 AM
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Please, where are you located?
 
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