MacMini34
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I have a 2021 SE with only 12,400 miles on it that I'm considering selling. My state makes it more attractive to trade-in but I thought I would float the idea here first.
This car is in perfect shape. Zero rust as it never saw snow or salt. I used DC fast charging less than 10 times and level 2 charging less than 10 times too.
- Signature trim (no sunroof, parking sensors, or heads-up display)
- 17" OEM wheels (Signature comes with 16")
- Black Mini center caps
- Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires
- ST X coilovers
- Front grill converted to Cooper S
- Rear hatch handle converted to Cooper S (OEM is dark gray and the S is black)
- Smoked rear fog light covers
- Smoked LED side markers
- Side marker from base Cooper (gets rid of the yellow)
- Black "S" badges on front and back
- VIP Bike Rack kit installed and includes poles that screw into bumper
- Garage kept
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Based on being on a multitude of forums over the years, your modifications are unlikely to add much value to the car unless you can find that specific buyer who knows, for example, the value of a set of coilovers.
Best thing is to take a gander at a bunch of on-line sites such as Cars.com and CarGurus and see what the ask is for a 2021. Now the interesting thing is that your car could qualify for the Federal used car incentive - I was wondering about this and there seems to be a way to do it for a private sale - something called keysavvy from a quick google search, a kind of brokerage, who, I'm sure, will take a cut.
EVs are on a roller coaster of depreciation. Our Coopers aren't helped by the lease deal MINI did - I got 11,900 off. So that takes a 38,000 sticker down to ~26,000. They get us back with higher fees and interest though. Still after much deliberating I went for it and have enjoyed the experience so far.
I wish I could get some decent seat time in other EVs to confirm what you all say above - the SE has a better driving experience.
cheers
MacMini34