Year: 2006
Make: MINI
Model: Hardtop
Price: $1
Mileage: 100
Color: red
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (Region): Midwestern

Just came across this: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto...773405833.html

$6900, 63k miles, chrono, 2 owner, jcw body kit.

Ran the vin and it appears to have the lsd too. Would be a sweet track car with the lack of sunroof. A little pricey at basically 7k. But how often do low mileage lsd cars appear

 

Saw this a couple of days ago. Might have sprung for it if it was available earlier

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/...771487278.html

 

Looks like the full JCW treatment, nice find! 100k is right around where some costly maintenance is due, so you might be spending $2000 very soon. Might be a decent deal depending on condition.

 

You're not missing out. I contacted him to ask if he had any more pictures or could take some more photos for me. He just replies "no" over and over. Craigslist scumbaggery.

 

Maybe he is tired of the on-line tire kickers and just wants to sell local? I wouldn't attempt to sell anything on CL, can't deal with the bs.

 

Ok. I know it's supposed to be dedicated to CL sales but I can't help post this one. I watch this site for interesting auction/salvage cars and this just popped up:

https://erepairables.com/salvage-car...utm_campaign=2

2006 Checkmate w/ 60k miles. Manual, JCW + Aero kit, NOT a slick top but clean AF. Listing says auto but in pics you can see its a manual. Located in Idaho with clear title. Current bid is $500

 

HOLY CRAP!

That JCW Checkmate is outstandingly wonderful!

Thanks for sharing --- I enjoyed seeing it.
Would love to buy it but Idaho = hassle because I ain't got no trailer.

I was fooled so many times when looking for a slicktop because of pics similar to the one you posted above where angle and lighting makes it look slicktop but then looking further finding the panoroof --- the black roofs can especially fool the eyes.

 

I'm searching through here now. WOW, I may be able to find something to work with. There is a GP in there.

 

Yeah. This site has a good rep. Also look here...
https://www.copart.com/lot/53361248/

No idea what 'mechanical' is wrong with it but with the body and interior as good as it is, the buy it now of $5k is almost worth it

 

I'd get it myself if I had the garage space. As it is I have 2 MINI's and a Swagger Wagon (aka the wife's 2013 Toy Sienna SE) and only a 2 car garage. As with most of us I have my half of the garage filled with toolbox's, MINI parts, Wheels, and things I have accumulated the last 10 years of MINI ownership. We plan on upgrading the homestead in the next year so I'll probably try to find one like this again when I have more room! I hope a deserving MINIac grabs this and gets it back on the road!

 

Wonder what the reserve is.

Ive brought a couple mini's back from the dead. lol

 

Not sure if this has been mentioned here:

Mini Cooper JCW John Cooper Works GP 2013 - $26900 (Los Angeles)

VIN: WMWSU9C58DT722181
condition: excellent
odometer: 42650
paint color: grey
title status: clean
transmission: manual

 

Doesn't have to be Craigslist at all, just good deals on the used market. This is beautiful! I've been looking for a blue JCW with aero for a while, thanks for sharing! The advert says test started, but wont move. Guessing at the very least the clutch is gone or a cylinder has lost compression. Not for me, but this could be a decent deal for a quick engine swap.

I'd consider the task, but I'm all out of room, lol.

 

Way Overpriced.

One with 11k miles on it unmolested on the classifieds for 23k

 

I wish I knew as well. I'm considering this as a project for spring but don't want to pay a ton since delivery from Idaho to me will be about 1800....

I see in your sig you have a 500e... how do you like it?

 

I was going to throw a bid out, but you need a license or to hire a broker. Not going to do that! Same as you delivery will be an added expense.

The 500e is a great little commuter car. Its a blast to drive as its got instant torque.

Its a lease and going back in March.

Planning on picking up a Chevy Volt to replace it as the 80-90 mile charge is a little restrictive.

 

 

Thats cool. I've been looking to pick up a 500e off lease return since they sell cheap. Range was my only concern. I only commute about 65 miles to and from work and my company has free l1 & l2 chargers for us to use so I can charge up while here. I like the 500e because it's not the same as all the others (like the R50/53 were originally).

Thanks for the info. I'm registered on eRepairables.com as a bidder but my bid limit is 3k without applying more funds up front.

 

Another in PA with unspecified mechanical issues. Looks to be a slick top too Dark silver, manual & only 72K miles
https://erepairables.com/salvage-car...utm_campaign=2

 

I found a place in LA that sold "factory refurb" 500e's with about 30k miles for around $5k. I almost bought one, but ended up with a '12 Volt. Really loved that car, it was a blast to drive which was a complete afterthought. Handling was great, torque was incredible, and the interior was very comfy. I sold a blue '06 R53 with low miles, lounge leather, and LSD to buy it. The volt saved me a bundle on gas as a commuter.

I sold it to by an R52 JCW

 

What I am hoping for.

As much as I like the Fiat to commute its got a lot of limitations.

Hoping to score a 2016 Volt coming off a lease this coming year for a deal.

I hear you on saving a ton. At one point I was driving my F250 to work and it was costing me near $300 a month in fuel.

When I started driving the Fiat and charging for Free at work....well it was $0 lol

I dont feel as safe in the 500e as I do in my truck...but I manage

 

Where I work a lot of people have the Volts, Bolts, i3, and misc hybrids. I like the 500e because it's not like the rest and you don't see many of them. At least here we don't. We have a few Abarth's running around though. I think for my needs the 500e will do as a commuter and still be fun. I hope the battery industry takes the leap to dual carbon batteries soon and I can get a pack made.

 

Youll love the 500e.

Its a blast to drive. Thing burns out like no other! haha

 

Do you have to do the whole 80/20 thing with the battery? I loved the Volt because of range anxiety.. I can burn through 45-50 miles of charge pretty quickly. I wish it charged quicker than 3.3kw but they were playing it safe when they made it. They do the 80/20 thing for you (wont let you drain past 20%, wont let you charge over 80%). Its better for battery life.

If I were to get another Volt, I'd just get a cheap $6k 2012 model with under 100k and rack up the miles. The batteries have shown to lose almost no capacity after 300k miles. In Iowa, the cost per KW made my electric bill jump maybe $10-15/mo.

 

Im set on the '16 because the new tech in them is a lot better and Ive grown to enjoy apple carplay.