15 replies to this topic

[darren10_3]

hi is the mini rio a limeted edition my dads arguing with me because i want to do things to it but says i shouldnt as its a limted is this true

[pretzil]

quick answer
yes
dont touch it
if its original leave it that way

Edited by pretzil, 14 August 2009 - 02:23 PM.

[Shylos]

From Mini World website:

1993
Production of Mini Rio and Mini Tahiti
Details: Based on the Mini Sprite model and only 750 cars sold in the UK. Produced in Black, Caribbean Blue and Polynesian Turquoise with 'Rio' decals. Only 500 Mini Tahitis ever built. This model came with alloy wheels and Tahiti Blue paintwork.
Engine size: 1275cc
Original price: £5,495 (Mini Rio) £5,795 (Mini Tahiti)

[captainjack15]

Just leave it

[Calman]

i hate wen this happens, u have plans and ideas on how you want YOUR mini, then the perfect one comes up goodcondition good price, then it happens to be limited edition.

kick in the balls really

[pretzil]

well why npot sell it and buy another one
?
as there isnt anywere near 750 left
x

Edited by pretzil, 14 August 2009 - 06:11 PM.

[darren10_3]

well why npot sell it and buy another one
?
as there isnt anywere near 750 left
x

all i want to do really is put a set off bucket seats in it and remove rear seats little things really but dad things im ruining it

[Roo]

keep it original. you don't see many Rios about.

[jayare]

What you could do is make sure any modifications you make are simple to reverse and keep the original parts safe in the loft or other storage - that way you can easily return it to standard if/when you come to sell it,

JR

[1275 turbo]

my daughter hunted for ages to find her rio

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Edited by 1275 turbo, 14 August 2009 - 07:12 PM.

[DrEdwierd]

If i were you i wouldnt touch it at all, 750 is hardly anything in car terms and the way minis rust and get crushed theres probably very few left at all!

[Shylos]

If you aren't fussed about having a Rio you could always consider whether it is worth selling it then getting a more 'regular' mini and spending the extra on mods

[Calman]

why not sell it for mor money than your 'average mini' buy a cheapish one (easier sed than done) and the you'll have some spending money to start your project

[Linzi]

My mum has a Rio in Caribbean Blue,... it is no longer original, most of the mods are easily reversed but at the end of the day it is her Mini and she is not going to sell it so why not do to it what she wants.

However amongst our collection we are soon to gain and April 1960 Mini and this will be kept 100% original due to its age more than anything,... also will be nice to have one original out of the five we have lol.


End of the day its your Mini...

[Kam]

Got a rio myself and been told plenty of times to keep it as it is or get another mini if you want to mod etc blah blah blah, end of the day there are sooooo many limited edition minis they dont seem that limited atall? 500 of this 750 of that 1000, 2000.....

http://www.itsamini....tededitions.htm

If you paid for the car you do whatever the hell you want????

If its gonna be tasteless mods then thats another story......