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Mini Rio 1275 Whats It Worth?


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#1 matt-atude

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Posted 04 November 2013 - 09:29 PM

what we have is a limited edition Classic mini Rio called Marvin, he's dressed in original 'Paul Smith Black'. 
He comes with 12 months MOT and 7months tax. 
I have owned this car for 5 years the car has 65200 genuine miles with MOT's to prove this. 
The car has a 1275cc engine which is fitted with stage 1 kit, manifold LCB manifold and stainless steel RC40 exhaust system,  it has good oil pressure and pulls very well and drives very smooth, car is also fitted with minispares 2 core radiator. 

This car is fitted with hi-lo adjustable suspension and minisport alloy 4 pot calipers anodised in purple with 7.9" grooved discs 
10"X6" Mamba deep dished alloys with falken tyres. 
Mirrors are Rover mini Cooper type which are colour coded 'Paul Smith Black' as are the wheel arches. 
Car has good solid subframes. 
Car had full front end replaced 18 months ago including scuttle panel, wings, and front panel all professionally done using genuine parts (No rust at all on front end!) 
New clear flat glassed indicators were fitted, lucas made which are quite unique!- never seen them on another. 
Car is factory fitted with sunroof - which doesn't leak. 
Original Rio interior, no rips or tears to seats, original Rover moulded carpets. 
Mountney Steering wheel. 
Brushed alloy dashboard with rev counter, oil pressure and voltmeter as additional gauges- all electrics work! 
Kenwood CD player with aux - 6X9 speakers and rare MG Metro Turbo door bins with speakers which use the existing fixings. 
Car is fitted with a black boot lining kit. 


lots of paperwork including original receipt of sale from Caffyns, Some service history from Caffyns, MOT's dating back to 1999

Bad Bits 
Small tear in headliner - passenger side infront of sun visor. 
Slight bubbling to drivers side A-Panel. 
Offside rear wheel arch, paint bubbled, slight bubbling around rear screen - nothing major. 
Car has had some welding done to the floor, but to a very high standard.

 

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so whats he worth?

cheers matt



#2 Guess-Works.com

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Posted 05 November 2013 - 07:25 AM

You don't see many Black Rio's...

 

I'd put it in the 2.5 - 3k bracket, the non originality of the wheels, arches and brakes may hold it back a little.



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Posted 05 November 2013 - 11:18 AM

Hi mate just wondering how did you do the tyres ?

Many thanks josh

#4 matt-atude

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Posted 05 November 2013 - 12:37 PM

Hi, I used a tyre writing pen I think you can get them at halfords or eBay. Then just a steady hand.
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Posted 05 November 2013 - 01:20 PM

If you're looking to sell then probably somewhere around the £2.2k - £2.5k mark, if you're not in a rush to sell then I'd probably advertise it at £2,995 ono and see how you get on.

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Posted 10 November 2013 - 08:54 PM

I would have to say I feel you would stand a fair chance at £3,000.

 

The modifications on the vehicle are ones that are desirable, they are not bold or brash but pleasant and quite at home where they are.






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