Would you buy a used SE without the benefit of a warranty?

There is a ‘22 used SE on CARS for $28K.


Sent from my iPhone using Inside EVs

 

Why would you assume the factory warranty not transfer to the second owner? Check with Mini for sure but this says 50,000 mile warranty and 100,000 mile battery warranty. At 114 mile range, that’s 877 charges give or take. https://www.miniusa.com/model/electric-hardtop.html

 

Whoa, my 2021 SE only had a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty!

 

Now that's a reasonable price for a used car. Factor in the $4k tax credit, and it's a really good deal, at least in the present market.

Alas, it appears to be a base model (I want my MTV...er, moon roof).

 

In my US ‘22 owner’s manual warranty booklet, it says 50k warranty with 100k on the battery. There is also a post card in the back to send in for address or ownership change. It certainly would not hurt to reach out to Mini. They were always very helpful when I would call asking delivery questions. https://www.miniusa.com/footer-navigation/contact.html

Also don’t forget that even though the federal credit died, some states still have rebates.

 

It's only the maintenance that is only covered for the original owner. At least the Mini dealer I bought mine from stated that. It's also how BMW treated the i3 after 2016 I think... I know my 2014 i3 included the maintenance for the second owner, but my 2018 i3 didn't.

 

My experience with MINI is the warranty transfers with the car, but optional extended warranty can only transfer if sale is from owner to owner. Any extended warranty is nullified if car is sold to dealer.

 

That's the maintenance program. The warranty period is 4 years/50k miles according to this document:

https://www.miniusa.com/content/dam/mini/PDF/warranties/2021_MINI_New_Passenger_Car_Limited_Warranty.pdf

 

Whoops, I was confusing maintenance and warranty.

 

As a rule, if a late-model car is offered at a dealership without a warranty, there's a reason for it.
YMMV, but caveat emptor.

 

I would have no issue buying without a warranty. Plus you can always buy an aftermarket warranty if you are concerned.

 

I can only speak to our experience, but as others have said, I wouldn't hesitate IF a used SE was priced right. Ours has been trouble free and seems to be well made with above average components and materials. I would add, if you want an EV sports car, you really don't have another affordable option. What is priced right? One where the seller has knocked off the $7500 they got back on their taxes when they bought. Nothing makes me more frustrated than the individuals who are gaming the tax credit policies and buying and selling EVs to claim the tax credit over and over again while not passing on their savings to the buyer.

 

Be mad at me Cindy, as that GAME is the ONLY reason I have an EV.

market sets the resale price, not the "deal" that the buyer got.

 

I, a fellow crackpot, also I ascribe to this theory.

I predict February and March will see a huge decline in see car prices and an increase in new car supply.

 

First part of the gosjsgdi's theory seems to be coming true: the number of SEs for sale by dealerships has now risen over 10 fold since passage of the IRA. Although most are the lower model, more and more Iconics are starting to pop up.

 

I don't know how many were available on August 16th--what number is 10-fold? How many are new SEs? Are there many used without warranty?