Hi all, first time post here. I am planning on converting a mini to electric this coming year. Would like to find one with a blown motor. Any ideas on where to find one in this condition, and how much do you think it will lower the value?

I know I can find a 02-03 with 100K miles in the 8-10K range, I can deal with that price, but would like to possibly buy a newer one with bad motor. If I do buy one in running shape, what is a motor worth? Gotta keep the transmission.

Thanks

 

Most with blown motors seem to go for around $1K less then book value ...
Motors it depends on mileage and regular or "S" models ... $400/$1000

 

Well I just got the news that the mini Cooper I just bought 3 months ago engine is blown. The interior and exterior is in excellent condition and I even have an engine that I found that will fit in it perfectly for only $575 I believe here in kalamazoo, Mi right where car is located. If you'd like some pics your welcome to message me at 269-352-9062 and I won't charge any crazy amount I just need to figure out how I'm now going to buy a car that runs being I'm out $4500.00 and I guess owe the mechanic $600 for putting on a part that it didn't even need so need that bill payed off at the least. Oh and my name is Cara

Exterior is in great condition as well as interior

Beautiful inside


Moon roof across the whole top of car and if interested in learning more about engine I'd found let me know and I'll give you mechanics info