...What shoul I expect to get for my old MINI?

Here is the spec
2007 Mini Cooper S (Automatic)[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']36,000 Miles[/FONT]
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[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']This may be the most highly optioned MINI you’ll ever see ![/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Custom ordered to exact specification with almost every option available. Over $38,400 when new. Always garaged, pampered, and maintained. Turbo engine 183 HP, 6 speed auto transmission with paddle shift. One owner, non-smoker..[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Factory Warranty[/FONT][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'] thru August 2011 Recently serviced with 4 new tires.[/FONT]
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[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Installed Factory Option codes:[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']A58 Mellow Yellow[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']361 Roof in Body Color[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']T8E1 Leather , Punch Carbon Black[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']ZAH Anthricite Headliner[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']ZAU Audio Package[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']* 653 HD Radio[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']* 655 Satellite Radio [ Sirius ][/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']* 6FD MINI Hi Fi Sound System[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']* ZCV Convienience Package[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']* 310 Universal Garage Door Opener [/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']* 322 Comfort Access System (keyless)[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']* 431 Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']* 473 Center Armrest[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']* 521 Rain Sensor & Auto headlights[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']* 544 Bluetooth Phone Prep[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']*ZCW Cold Weather Package[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']* 314 Heated Mirrors and Washer Jets[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']* 494 Heated Front Seats[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']* ZPP Premium Package[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']* 249 Multifunction Steering Wheel[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']* 403 Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']* 534 Automatic Air Conditioning[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']* ZSP Sport Package[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']* 210 Dynamic Stability Control[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']* 2REt17' allowy wheels (Web Spoke)[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']* 522 Xenon Headlights[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']* 205 STEPTRONIC 6 speed Automatic Transmission* With dual paddle shifters [/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']4A9 Color Line Mellow Yellow[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']4AA Antrhacite Headliner[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']4BD Interior surface trim: Piano Black[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']507 Park Distance Control (rear)[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']5AA Rear Fog Lamp[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']White Turn Signal light[/FONT]
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[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Dealer Installed Items[/FONT][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif'][/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']I-Pod Adapter[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Carbon Fiber Hood scoop[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Carbon Fiber Rear hatch valance[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']JCW Aerokit (Paint to body color)[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Paulo Uber Rear mini spoiler & rubber Bumper flex mat[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Garmin GPS (installed)[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Union Jack Lighted Door Sills[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Union Jack Interior mirror[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Union Jack Boot Box[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']JCW Drilled Brake Rotors[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']JCW Strut Brace[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Invisishield Clear Bra[/FONT]
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[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Owner Options from Others[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Exhaust Kit (ALTA Cat-Back) Adds a bit of burble without being too loud.[/FONT]
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[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Black Roof trim Strips, [/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Taillight & fuel door trim painted Flat Black[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Mellow Yellow Epoxy Brake Calipers[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']4 New Bridgestone Tires (NOT run-flat)[/FONT]
[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Legal Tint on side Windows[/FONT]

 

If you are trading it into a dealership, always expect the worse value.

It's funny how they lots of carmakers tout the resale value (not just mini) but when it comes time to trade it in, you rarely get that amount. Private sale is where it's at (obviously).

That is one highly optioned out Mini! I have not seen a new countryman in person but I think you will probably like it.

 

Yeah, whatever you do "DON'T TRADE IT IN!!!!" I was gonna trade mine in only because of a new addition to the family. Had the car 1 year, paid just over 30k, nicely kept and they tried to offer me 16k for it. I laughed in there face and told them that was a good way to keep customers. Just for that little insult i will be driving to get my next MINI......

 

You might not be to happy with this assessment...
http://www.kbb.com/used-cars/mini/co...&mileage=36000

Like PTRD said a Private Party Sale is always the way to go, unless of course you are looking for a reduction in your new Countryman's Sticker Price!!

 

I think you could expect around 27k from a private sale. No idea what the dealer will give you.

 

At a Lexus dealer 3 months ago, I paid about $26k for my 2009 factory JCW that had an original sticker price of about $35k. It also had less than 12,000 miles on it when I bought it.

I traded my 2008 Cooper in for it. Had an original MSRP of $21k, and 30,000 miles on it, and I got about $14k for it on the trade.

To be honest I wouldn't expect more than $19k for your car from a dealer (they'll probably offer you much less initially), maybe 21 or 22 private sale. RJKimbell's KBB quote was for a 2008, seeing that yours is a 2007, it will be less than that. Good luck!

I saw a few Countryman's at the dealer last Tuesday.... stick with the R56!!

 

Oh sorry, I thought it was a 2008, my mistake.

 

I've done well trading in with my MINI dealer - and it reduces the sales tax.

It's all down to what works best for you and how much time you are OK with on selling the car. If you're going to order the Countryman, you have time to sell the Clubman on your own while still locking in a trade in price, too. Yes, I have ordered MINIs but my salesman gave me a trade in value and all he did was ask me not to go above a certain number of miles - as in not above 50K. It worked for me a couple of times.

Love my Clubman's look but the Countryman is roomier. However, I just bought a certified 2010 MINI Cooper as I've always loved the little guys.

 

Each dealer is different...

I traded my '08MCSa in for my '09 JCW.

I paid 28K for the car and a year later with over 28K miles on it, they gave me 23,500 bucks for it.... pretty good price I think.


Mark