3PedalMINI Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I sold my first car, an 06 Mini S when the economy got bad. I missed it so much that i bought another one, but last month i came to the conclusion i do not like my new mini. its not the 06's its too refined and "boring" it just doesnt have that go cart feel that i fell in love with. So, Ive been looking around for good condition low milage Mini's and went on fleabay. Low and behold my mini is up for sale by private owner. Vin number matches and everything. My mini has been gone for 16 months now and i sold her with 18k on the clock. She now only has 30k and the owner claims he stored it away for the winter. It looks like he took decent care of it aside from the engine being dustier then a humvee in Iraq. What is odd though is hes only selling it for 14k. Ive done the calculations and since there is a lien on it and what he probably purchased it for he would owe right around 12k assuming he did a 48 month loan. Book value from KBB and NADA average to $18,500 Ive sent him an email with a list of questions. He lives 7 1/2 hours from me in NY and am seriously thinking about it. I leased my current mini as its in the business name. Ive read that BMW financial is pretty good with lease transfers and am thinking about trying lease trader. But im afraid if i wait to dump my current mini that i might lose out on getting my Baby back:willy: Ugh, what to do what to do. Of course i would get her inspected before any final paperwork. Has anyone on here gone through lease trader? here she is Mini : Cooper S | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Yes. I'd love to have that old Chevy wagon back. Big 350 4bbl V8 up front leading to straight pipes and ending on a set of Cherry Bombs woke the neighbors every day and the dead when I went past the cemetery. I wouldn't need the keys either since the door locks didn't work and you could turn the ignition switch w/out the key in it. Best trade I ever did was that Harman Kardon cassette deck for the beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssooch Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I still got mine!! 1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3100. My parents bought this Dooley brand new in 78 and when I turned 16 in 1991 they gave it to Me. Still got it. Nothing too special other than it's a 1 Ton 454 truck but it's mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryPolska Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 1973 Volkswagen Bug 1641cc engine, dual 40mm Webers, Engle 120 Cam, 7:1 compression, Gene Berg linkage and short shifter. Yeah....that car was fun as hell to drive. The low end torque off the line was something else. I'd totally buy that car back if I could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 86 5.0 Mustang LX, I would not buy it back. The T-Tops leaked like crazy and the paint was applied with a roller, that and the guy I sold it to painted it Vette yellow and put a lambo skirt kit on it!!!:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 My first car was a 1996 Altima...would pass it up if it was free. That had to be the worst car I've ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOx Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 '81 Gold w/ brown interior Honda Civic station wagon with some paint splatter on the interior. lemme think for a minute.........no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBillsBlueC6 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I guess I'm old, my first car was a 1956 Olds 88 which today would be like driving a tank. I had it until the late 70's when I got a Mustang. I would love to have it back because it was in great shape the last time I saw it. But the Mustang was more fun to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 2006 Malibu Maxx SS. I miss it a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ryan Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 '90 honda accord... and no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 '90 Chevy Lumina EuroSport 3.1 I would actually love to have my 2nd car back, '88 GMC Jimmy 4x4 4.3, would be great in winter, and the turning radius was phenomenal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincenzo Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I can't wait till someone asks me this in 20 years and I get to say hell yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjoeaull Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Thats crazy to find your old car on ebay! haha! But to answer your question no, my first car was a basic 90 red grand prix coupe. Nice car but hardly worth having back. But I would take my second car back, 97 grand prix red gtp coupe. I think it would be a cool car to keep for down the road. Classic timeless look I think. Got that car new back in 97 when I was 18. I thought I was a the $h!t in that ride! lol To be a teen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txredgt Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Well, I never actually drove it as my 1st car and my dad and I were supposed to fix it up. It still is sitting at the parents house so we still have that car, my 1st truck I drove nah I don't want a 94 S-10 back haha. Had a blast in it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyAcadia09 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 well my first car I bought, I'd say sure. '97 dodge stratus, kinda put it in a ditch 3 weeks after buying. My old boss used to say that I had a hell of a plan, buy a car then right before you make your first payment....total it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 My first car was a 1969 Chevelle SS 396. Would I like to have it back if I could? HeII yeah!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Actually, I just found and bought a very original example of same car that I had in college, which was my first "real" car -- an 85 mr2. It's really neat to "go back"... No power steering, no power windows, it has the stock cassette deck, and you have to put a key in the door to unlock it. It's freaking awesome. I say grab that mini if it checks out ok. A car that puts a smile on your face is the one that you want to drive every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Mac Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 No to my first car, but I did buy my third car back. A 68 Camaro SS, now with a 427 and 4 speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase@InsanePaint Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Yes, yes, YES I WOULD!!!! 1972 Buick Skylark. NEVER should've sold it. Think 70's Chevelle & Nova body style....I just had the Buick version, lol. Super rare, super cool. MAN, the mods & things that I would have done to that car now......gee thanks for starting this thread...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbusdrvr Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 For Sure. Still have dreams about owning it many years later. '74 TransAm Buccaneer Red and Black Interior SD-455 Damn loved that car and a drunk guy totaled it and almost me '79. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf for Life Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I'd say yes to my first new car. 1966 Chevelle Malibu 2 DR. 327 4 BBL. 4 speed manual with posi traction in Marina blue. :thumbsup:Fun car and liked the 327 engine that I abused most of the time. 19 years old and knew it all, NOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK427 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 1980 Honda Civic Hatch....AAAH NO! My first car was a rust bucket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeonSRT-4 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 1976 Oldsmobile Omega....no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Tegeler Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 1992 Ford Ranger..Still have it and it only has 60,000 miles on it! it is in pretty awesoem condition for its age! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmyride Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 1st was a 75 Firebird Esprit. It was named appropriately, since it had all kind of electrical problems and caught fire! I learned a lot on how to repair cars from it (self taught), but would not want it back. My second car I would. 67 Camaro convertible with Corvette Sunset Red Pearl paint and gray interior out of an IROC Z28. Was a money pit, and a horrible DD, so I sold it for a song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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