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[Beej123]

I would say for any good solid 80's mini like yours around £1500 - £1600
£1100 would get maybe one that is on the road but needs welding or work for the next MOT, which yours is not as it looks in good nick.

AND is limited edition!

[Cooperman]

In Mini terms, £1100 gets you a rusty wreck these days with extensive welding needed in addition to possible engine work and suspension work.
If your car is rust-free and has done only 5700 miles that's a big plus. Haggle for around £2k, then buy the salvage and re-build it.

[james94]

i will try and get around £1750 more if possible but will be happy with that :) i cant salvage it and rebuild it as it is a catergry b write of so they have said it cant be fixed and put on the road it has to be scrapped

[Lloydie Boy]

man that sucks. how did you write it off?

[james94]

its bloody rubbish , a van driver just wasnt paying attention and i slowed down to turn left indicated etc as you do and he wasnt looking and hit the back of me and pushed me past the turn i wanted to take he hit me that hard

[Cooperman]

My advice is to not settle for less than £2000 as you won't buy another for less than that in even reasonable condition. If they try to beat you down, ask them to find one in as good a condition as yours and buy that for you. Tell them you'll sue if they don't make an offer that would enable you to replace like-with-like. They'll pay rather than risk going to small claims court.

[mini danny]

dam stupid van drivers you got any pictures of the damage

[MiniLuke]

Insurance payouts tend to be based on trade in value, not to put you into the position you were prior to the accident. Found that out many years ago to my cost....

Can you find any similar examples for sale to support an increase?

[james94]

i will try and push for £2000 then, i havnt been able to find any as tidy as mine on the internet for less than £3500 for a limited edtion which sucks .there is one on the internet for sale at the momet for £2995

[mini danny]

ruddy hell i dont think thats as bad as it look tho could have repaired

danny

[james94]

in the pics it dosnt look that bad but in the flesh when you see it you can see how bent it it

[james94]

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item43ac30e133

yes this has been restored and mine hasnt but really is mine worth £1900 less for an origional car (except the front wings and a panels)

[mini danny]

what was the boot floor and subframe like ?

[Lloydie Boy]

ouch. not good. sorry for you man as it wasn't even your fault.

good luck against the insurance comp.

[james94]

boot floor is like corrigated card board and the rear subframe is bent , is such a shame loved this car and only 370 left licensed on the roads is rare