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brett · Sep 24th, 2007, 12:15 PM

Has any heard if the MIni D is coming to Australia???

I would def be keen after going for a run in Harpo and being able to keep up with the S's
with all the lovely Tourque

The Artist · Sep 25th, 2007, 01:00 AM

Nope.

brett · Sep 25th, 2007, 09:06 AM

well that sucks then

robbo mcs · Sep 25th, 2007, 11:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by brett (original)

well that sucks then

Hi,

It does suck

I would be buying one if it was available

I have a 320d 3 series diesel and it is awesome

Cheers

Robbo

85NIXMIN · Sep 25th, 2007, 03:45 PM

Isn't Diesel more expensive than unleaded atm??

Mike Clarke · Sep 26th, 2007, 12:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by brett (original)

Has any heard if the MIni D is coming to Australia???

I would def be keen after going for a run in Harpo and being able to keep up with the S's
with all the lovely Tourque

Brett, Harpo has changed to a Cooper D now, it goes very well

Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs (original)

Hi,

It does suck

I would be buying one if it was available

I have a 320d 3 series diesel and it is awesome

Cheers

Robbo

I drove a diesel hire car in the UK recently and was very impressed.

Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original)

Isn't Diesel more expensive than unleaded atm??

Better fuel consumption compensates for the higher price.

It seems that the official line is that there is no demand for diesel versions in Australia

so if everyone keeps asking their dealers the message might get through. Better still email MINI direct as sone dealers are probably not interested enough to pass the information back to MINI.

rellik666 · Sep 26th, 2007, 01:21 AM

I think that it is a very short sighted view from BMW/MINI.

Although the diesel market in Australia is not the same as the UK or Europe, diesel is on the minds of the large car manufacturers here.

Diesel is the only way that the large car market is going to come back to the way it was here, and even that is a long shot. Diesel development is going to grow here, BMW should get in quick with the diesel small car market. The price of petrol is never going to drop to the levels of the past and the Australian Public are starting to realise that! Emissions Regulations are also going to get tighter and tighter. So I see no sensible reason for not bringing the Diesel here!

It is like the one being available in NZ and not here! All a bit silly really! (well I am sure it is to do with money and the fact that people will buy the cooper if there is no one! And pay more for it!)
But you get my point.

Sorry for rambling! I think I am as confused as BMW at the moment! :-)

robbo mcs · Sep 26th, 2007, 10:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rellik666 (original)

I think that it is a very short sighted view from BMW/MINI.

Although the diesel market in Australia is not the same as the UK or Europe, diesel is on the minds of the large car manufacturers here.

Diesel is the only way that the large car market is going to come back to the way it was here, and even that is a long shot. Diesel development is going to grow here, BMW should get in quick with the diesel small car market. The price of petrol is never going to drop to the levels of the past and the Australian Public are starting to realise that! Emissions Regulations are also going to get tighter and tighter. So I see no sensible reason for not bringing the Diesel here!

It is like the one being available in NZ and not here! All a bit silly really! (well I am sure it is to do with money and the fact that people will buy the cooper if there is no one! And pay more for it!)
But you get my point.

Sorry for rambling! I think I am as confused as BMW at the moment! :-)

Hi,

What I find puzzling is that BMW has embraced diesel technology in other car models. Allegedly 75% of current X5 sales in Australia are the diesel version. They are also selling significant numbers of the 3 series 320d and the 1 series 120d. So they should know there is a market out there, and they have obviously invested in the infrastructure to service and maintain diesel engines, so why don't they introduce the diesel mini

Cheers

Robbo

swamos · Sep 26th, 2007, 10:44 PM

I would consider a diesel clubman if it was on offer

Sep 24th, 2007, 12:15 PM	#1
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 04:40 PM Posts: 2,391 Offline	Mini D coming to Australia?? Has any heard if the MIni D is coming to Australia??? I would def be keen after going for a run in Harpo and being able to keep up with the S's with all the lovely Tourque

Sep 25th, 2007, 11:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 05:40 PM Posts: 2,620 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by brett (original) well that sucks then Hi, It does suck I would be buying one if it was available I have a 320d 3 series diesel and it is awesome Cheers Robbo Mods: GO MADDIE and SPARKY!

Sep 25th, 2007, 03:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 04:40 PM Posts: 1,097 Offline	Isn't Diesel more expensive than unleaded atm?? If the world didn't suck we'd all fall off! www.myspace.com/85nix

Sep 26th, 2007, 01:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
rellik666 Keeping The Top Off! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 04:40 PM Posts: 590 Offline	I think that it is a very short sighted view from BMW/MINI. Although the diesel market in Australia is not the same as the UK or Europe, diesel is on the minds of the large car manufacturers here. Diesel is the only way that the large car market is going to come back to the way it was here, and even that is a long shot. Diesel development is going to grow here, BMW should get in quick with the diesel small car market. The price of petrol is never going to drop to the levels of the past and the Australian Public are starting to realise that! Emissions Regulations are also going to get tighter and tighter. So I see no sensible reason for not bringing the Diesel here! It is like the one being available in NZ and not here! All a bit silly really! (well I am sure it is to do with money and the fact that people will buy the cooper if there is no one! And pay more for it!) But you get my point. Sorry for rambling! I think I am as confused as BMW at the moment! :-) OH MY OH MY! I own a Sidewalk!Almost.........

Sep 26th, 2007, 10:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 05:40 PM Posts: 2,620 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rellik666 (original) I think that it is a very short sighted view from BMW/MINI. Although the diesel market in Australia is not the same as the UK or Europe, diesel is on the minds of the large car manufacturers here. Diesel is the only way that the large car market is going to come back to the way it was here, and even that is a long shot. Diesel development is going to grow here, BMW should get in quick with the diesel small car market. The price of petrol is never going to drop to the levels of the past and the Australian Public are starting to realise that! Emissions Regulations are also going to get tighter and tighter. So I see no sensible reason for not bringing the Diesel here! It is like the one being available in NZ and not here! All a bit silly really! (well I am sure it is to do with money and the fact that people will buy the cooper if there is no one! And pay more for it!) But you get my point. Sorry for rambling! I think I am as confused as BMW at the moment! :-) Hi, What I find puzzling is that BMW has embraced diesel technology in other car models. Allegedly 75% of current X5 sales in Australia are the diesel version. They are also selling significant numbers of the 3 series 320d and the 1 series 120d. So they should know there is a market out there, and they have obviously invested in the infrastructure to service and maintain diesel engines, so why don't they introduce the diesel mini Cheers Robbo Mods: GO MADDIE and SPARKY!

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Sep 25th, 2007, 01:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
The Artist MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 04:40 PM Posts: 317 Offline	Nope.

Sep 25th, 2007, 09:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 04:40 PM Posts: 2,391 Offline	well that sucks then

Sep 26th, 2007, 12:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 03:40 PM Posts: 5,077 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by brett (original) Has any heard if the MIni D is coming to Australia??? I would def be keen after going for a run in Harpo and being able to keep up with the S's with all the lovely Tourque Brett, Harpo has changed to a Cooper D now, it goes very well Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs (original) Hi, It does suck I would be buying one if it was available I have a 320d 3 series diesel and it is awesome Cheers Robbo I drove a diesel hire car in the UK recently and was very impressed. Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original) Isn't Diesel more expensive than unleaded atm?? Better fuel consumption compensates for the higher price. It seems that the official line is that there is no demand for diesel versions in Australia so if everyone keeps asking their dealers the message might get through. Better still email MINI direct as sone dealers are probably not interested enough to pass the information back to MINI.

Sep 26th, 2007, 10:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 04:40 PM Posts: 4,986 Offline	I would consider a diesel clubman if it was on offer

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