I signed up to this forum mainly because i want to buy a mini and i have been offerd one.
but i need to find out if its a good deal or what?
its mini black? apparently its a ltd edition?
£500, good or bad?
if people could get back to me and fill me in would be much appreciated!
Thanks, Ian

Can you provide more information? Year, mileage etc... Anything about the car will help...

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With the Classic Mini condition is more important then anything else tbh, you need to make sure that the basic structure is sound. Replacement body panels are relatively cheap however repairs to the body shell itself can be very expensive so start with checking floor pans, inner and outer sills and inner wings, boot floors including the battery box and subframes.

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Yes its one of the classic ones.
Well i know it needs a new subframe and scuttle but im pretty sure they arent too much, im not sure of condishion and everything yet, but APPARENTLY the mini black is a ltd and is worth more?
is this true? thats the main thing i need to know.

I can only find reference to a Jet Black Ltd Edition that was launched in February 1988, production run was 1,000 vehicles. Jet Black logos were fitted to the rear side panels and boot lid.

In general any limited edition is worth getting and usually holds a premium over the standard vehicle due to the additional kit that limited editions usually have fitted to them.

You might try looking here http://www.minilimitededitions.co.uk/

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so if its in okay condition i.e rust etc £500 is good?
its got a 1000cc but he said he will sell me a 1275 for 100 bob and some alloys for 25!
so i will go have a look and get photos etc.

Lowandslow on here would give you a good idea on values, he doesn't get on often so try sending him a PM.

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yes sounds very much like a jet black there was the other LTD ED to go with it called a 'red hot' in yes you have guessed it red paint LTD ED's can hold their price better but only really in tip top condition. it really is a matter of what the car is like more than what it is if that makes sence. £500 for any classic in fair condition is a good price. where are you based maybe i could pop over and give you a few pointers of what to look for.

hope this helps

ah right, well like i said im going to go have a look with my mate (he is a mechanic) see if in acceptable condishion.
i am bassed in littlehampton its in between chichester and Brighton in west sussex.

Dont worry about all this!
apparently its been kept in his garden for 5 years so its probally knackard!
sod it gonna look for another one!
thanks guys!