GP Talk (2006) Discussion of the limited edition, MINI Cooper S (R53)-based, John Cooper Works GP.

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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 03:21 PM
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Found GP for sale

I sold my MCS a couple years ago after buying it new in 2002. After two years I've been looking to get another one. I found GP1581 for sale. It has 14,000 miles, and has had 2 owners. Asking price is 19,800. Looks good from the photos.

I was just looking for a low mileage 2005/6 Cooper S. This has caught my attention. Other than the normal MINI issues to look out for, are there any GP specific things I should be looking out for? 14,000 miles is way low for a 2006.

Any advice or thoughts?
 
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 03:41 PM
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One of the GPs running around in the resale world I believe is running on a salvage title.

Check carefully.

Don
 
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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The low miles and low price have me scratching my head. Something doesn't seem right.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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Yeah, way too low in price for those miles....be weary...

It could very well have 14k miles, but that price is about $5k too low.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 05:57 PM
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Concur. If it seems too good to be true, it usually is! Unless this is a distress sale, tread cautiously.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 08:23 AM
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Get the VIN and run a carfax, might open up some things you may not have known about
 
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