Mini One D info

[jag_lars]

Had a look and test drive of a 2003 Mini One D. The car will replace my Lupo as daily driver. Since Minis er new to me I have some fast questions I hope you can help with in here...

What kind of MPG er realistic with a 03´Mine One D. I do 98% long freeway drives at 70mph, and drive pretty economic. (current car is a Lupo 3L)

The car had no plastic engine cover, is that normal?

What should I look outfor on these cars? Timing belt? others?


The sales man seem to make a big fuzz over the cars options, but for all I Know this could allmost all be standard.

Remote central locking
Onboard computer (milage temp etc.)
Cooled glovebox
Aircon, electric windows, ESP
Front foglights
Original MINI roof rack system with roof box.


All input to any of the above is more than welcome!

[JO54SHD]

Hey

I have a 2006 One D. Have owned it just under a year but the only I've had (and the only issue recorded) is the replacement alternator two months ago. Wouldn't worry about engine cover not an essential part of vehicle engineering!

It does very well on motorways in the UK and sips fuel I recorded 85mpg on a motorway drive to Southampton last weekend!!!

Plenty of punch for someone my age and has all the toys equivalent of a Cooper. IMO they are a brilliant buy!!

[minicore]

Those are mostly standard options - air conditioning would suggest possibly Pepper (or Chili?) pack, with the roof rack likely a dealer fit option.

Can't really comment on the fuel economy, but a One D should be very efficient.

Plenty of good advice in this buyers guide too: MotoringFile » MINI R50/R53 Buyers Guide