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I would not consider any new or newer vehicle an investment. They rarely ever appreciate.
Not sure what the numbers are running for the Coopers, but I am willing to bet it will definitely hold its value much better than the non-modified Coopers.
Originally posted by Chickens:
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98.5 Se w/SVT mods
98 E0 SVT~ sold
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Looks sweet if it's identical to that one. Don't know if it's worth 31k. Pretty small if you even have to take anything with you. They are quick & fun though. Definately do not use investment in conjunction with any late model car in that price range.
-'96 SE MTX 3L
-'98 SVT 1,173 of 6,535
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I guess I wouldnt say its something I consider making money on, just putting the money where your mouth is. It a lot of money for a car, but I think one can assume a car that's only going to have 414 of its brothers running around the US is going to sell well later.
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I think the car is identical, minus the Recaro seats and maybe some emissions adjustments. Supposed to make 216hp.
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Bah! No Recaro's? 
-'96 SE MTX 3L
-'98 SVT 1,173 of 6,535
-'05 Mazda 6s, loaded, g/f's ride
-Need a 96-00 manual on CD? PM or email me
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buy it, store it in a bubble for 20 years, and then auction it at Barrett Jackson for $100k in 2026. i think it's a good investment as long as it's never driven.
i also think the MG SV is a good investment, but requires $100k initial cash instead of $30k.
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- 1973 Karmann Ghia Convertible w/ Auto-Stick. Needs Restoration. $1200 OBO
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Regular Cooper S models are holding something like 90% + of their value over 3 or more years. Crazy!
Scott
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I test-drove one (Cooper S) that was about 3 years old, with average miles, a scuffed interior, and nothing else particularly special, and the asking was right at $20K. And to be honest, I wasn't really impressed. It didn't pull any harder than a standard Duratec (didn't feel like it, anyway), I didn't like the clutch, and it seemed like the roofline was two feet forward of my head.
"Think of it, if you like, as a librarian with a G-string under the tweed." Clarkson on the Mondeo.
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keep in mind, we're not talking about a regular Cooper S here. we're talking about a limited production run (~500?) John Cooper Works GP with no rear seats, more horsepower, stiffer suspension, and more grip.
all in a road-going go-kart under a factory warranty for about $30k.
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