[ALD0]

As the Cooper D is now on the configurator on MINI - HOME, Thought would start a thread up here with possible Speccing options available.
The Diesel variant has never been as popular in the past with buyers, but I think MINI have played their cards right in coming up with a higher performanced Diesel here.
So maybe the Diesel could come up trumps and almost be as popular as her sister petrol variant this time around.

What options would you consider for the D,
Colours available and wheel combinations.

reasons for choosing the D, more than likely annual mileage per year-but other reasons please discuss

[ben__allen]

Top idea, Si!

My reasons for choosing the Cooper D, over the regular Cooper is the fuel economy and the cheaper road tax - 50 quid, bring it on!! Current Cooper is costing me and arm in the leg in petrol, and the S bashing torque of the CD is appealing!

As for spec...pretty much same as current car, plus xenons and an aero kit

So...

Pepper White/Black
CD Preparation
Remote Control Alarm
Car Jack
Pass Airbag Deactivation
Pepper White
Roof&Mirror Caps In Black
Black Bonnet Stripes
Colour Line Dark Grey
Additional Decor Rings
Interior Trim Piano Black
Exterior Mirror Pack
Heated Mirrors/Washerjets
White Indicator Lenses
Auto-Dim Interior Mirror
Multifunction for S/Wheel
Bi-Xenon Headlights
Visibility Pack
Rain Sensor & Lights On

CHILI Pack
17" Flame Spoke Alloys (may stick with std wheels, and then upgrade to 18inch KEI Racing Force 10s, or some other big black'uns!)
Clth/Lea Ray Cream White
Sports Seats
Interior Light Pack
On-Board Computer
Automatic Air Conditioning
Front Foglights
Pass. Seat Height Adj.
Floor Mats
Chrome-Line Exterior
Rear Roof Spolier

Aero kit

Am gonna head down to a garage at some point when I have chance and get them to spec it up properly, and also a normal Cooper to compare the two, so will spec in some more detail then!!

[Harpo]

My dealer invited me yesterday to join him in completing an order form - how thoughtful.

Now, speccin'...

Well, let's put it this way - I'm already up to £18k - where do I stop?

Back soon with more changes.

[russyellocoops]

Hoping after putting up with a pool car for 6 months i'll be looking at getting one of these for my company car!

Unless my new employer's company car policy says 5 doors then i f**********!

And i don't think the way everything is an extra on a mini helps company car taxing???

[ALD0]

I did do a brief speccing session and got up to 17k
Will do another and list them here.

Nice Spec Ben

[ALD0]

Quote: Originally Posted by russyellocoops (original)

Hoping after putting up with a pool car for 6 months i'll be looking at getting one of these for my company car!

Unless my new employer's company car policy says 5 doors then i f**********!

And i don't think the way everything is an extra on a mini helps company car taxing???

Yeah the Tax band will be cheaper for your company-hopefully you can justify the purchase

[ALD0]

Quote: Originally Posted by Harpo (original)

My dealer invited me yesterday to join him in completing an order form - how thoughtful.

Now, speccin'...

Well, let's put it this way - I'm already up to £18k - where do I stop?

Back soon with more changes.

You had your ONE D since they come out haven't you Harpo?
I'm sure yours has paid for itself, so the next purchase must have extra special spec!

[Harpo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Interceptor (original)

You had your ONE D since they come out haven't you Harpo?
I'm sure yours has paid for itself, so the next purchase must have extra special spec!

Yup, ordered it on launch day and took the showroom model to avoid a 5 month wait.
It cost me £15,500 and is a nice spec, and has been virtually faultless for 41000 miles.

I'm on my third fan belt tensioner (all at BMW's expense) and had both my headlamp motors fail at the same time, again fixed under warranty.

At the time, I recall that the only extras pack was the 'Salt', which was a whole different price bracket from today's 'Chili' pack.

I have been caught by Mrs H filling in a spreadsheet in the wee small hours, so surely it can't come a such a surprise can it?

So, at present I'm looking at...

A new/newish colour;

Sparkling Silver / Nightfire Red / Mellow Yellow (to save a few quid)
Chili
Colourline (probably red)
Piano Black
Heated Mirrors
White indicators
PDC
MFSW
Xenons

All of which tops out at £17375 of my hard earned.

[TallAndy]

Is it not better to go for pepper pack and then add 1/2 leather seats and xenons, works out cheaper?

[J1JPE]

Interesting; given the purchase price & mpg differences btwn the Cooper & CD, I want to work out the annual mileage needed to be better off ...

Undestand it involves RSP (std car + Chilli pack say), insurace, VED, avg mpg figures, fuel costs, depreciation etc ... CAN ANYONE HELP me out ?

May have to wait for What Car's ppm / Cost of Ownership calculation but that'll be a while off yet

[Rakey]

was bored this morning so thought I'd see how my Dooper spec would turn out

MINI Cooper D 1.6 4-Cyl 16V

in Pepper White

with the following options:


Roof&Mirror Caps in Black
Black Bonnet Stripes
Interior Trim Brushed Alloy
DAB Digital Radio
White Indicator Lenses
Darkened Rear Glass
Anthracite Roof Lining
Auto-Dim Interior Mirror
Chrome-Line Interior
Front Seat Heating
Multi-func. Steering Whl
Sport Button
HiFi Speaker System
Colour Line Cream White
Bi-Xenon Headlights
Dynamic Stability Control
Park Distance Control
Sports Suspension
CHILI Pack
17" Crown Spoke Alloys
Clth/Lea Ray Cream White
Sports Seats
Navigation System
Automatic Air Conditioning

Came out at just under 21k, about the same as when I specced a MCS the other week

[Jon Chalk]

Quote: Originally Posted by J1JPE (original)

Interesting; given the purchase price & mpg differences btwn the Cooper & CD, I want to work out the annual mileage needed to be better off ...

Undestand it involves RSP (std car + Chilli pack say), insurace, VED, avg mpg figures, fuel costs, depreciation etc ... CAN ANYONE HELP me out ?

May have to wait for What Car's ppm / Cost of Ownership calculation but that'll be a while off yet

Well, I reckoned it was going to be more than 19,000 miles (I do about 17,000 p.a. now) - I couldn't get it to work, even closely, for me at these sort of mileages.

And I wasn't speccing highly either (unlike Rakey's above, which definitely need all that diesel torque to shift all that kit!)

[ALD0]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

was bored this morning so thought I'd see how my Dooper spec would turn out

MINI Cooper D 1.6 4-Cyl 16V

in Pepper White

with the following options:


Roof&Mirror Caps in Black
Black Bonnet Stripes
Interior Trim Brushed Alloy
DAB Digital Radio
White Indicator Lenses
Darkened Rear Glass
Anthracite Roof Lining
Auto-Dim Interior Mirror
Chrome-Line Interior
Front Seat Heating
Multi-func. Steering Whl
Sport Button
HiFi Speaker System
Colour Line Cream White
Bi-Xenon Headlights
Dynamic Stability Control
Park Distance Control
Sports Suspension
CHILI Pack
17" Crown Spoke Alloys
Clth/Lea Ray Cream White
Sports Seats
Navigation System
Automatic Air Conditioning

Came out at just under 21k, about the same as when I specced a MCS the other week

But you would be running on 60 mpg

[ALD0]

I wonder if the otr price from the dealership will be cheaper than that of the petrol, as the road fund licence is cheaper., will go have a looks.

[Yellow/Black OneD]

Won't one of the reasons for buying the derv be that it is quicker than its Petrol sister?

[Griffer]

[quote=ben__allen;2878834]Top idea, Si!

and the S bashing torque of the CD is appealing!

Really??? Cooper S peaks at lower revs!

Specs Cooper S

Engine: 1.6 litre, 4 cylinder/16 V

Max. output/hp/revs: 128 kW (175 hp) at 5500 rpm

Max. torque/revs: 240 Nm at 1600 - 5000 rpm
Max. torque/revs: 260 Nm at 1700 - 4500 rpm (with overboost)

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.1 s

Top speed: 225 km/h

MINI Cooper Diesel Technical Specifications

Engine: 1.6 litre, 4 cylinder/16 V

Max. output/hp/revs: 110 hp at 4000 rpm

Max. torque: 240Nm between 1,750 and 2,000rpm
260Nm at 2,000rpm with Overboost

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 s

Top speed: 121 mp/h

[ONED]

Quote: Originally Posted by Interceptor (original)

I wonder if the otr price from the dealership will be cheaper than that of the petrol, as the road fund licence is cheaper., will go have a looks.

They do edit the RFL price when totaling up,.....but my dealer has told me that they charge slightly higher delivery prices......cos they supply top-up oil and a full tank of fuel

[ASTON]

:
MINI Cooper D 1.6 4-Cyl 16V

in Pepper White

with the following options:


CD Preparation
Remote Control Alarm
Car Jack
ASC+T
Pass Airbag Deactivation
Pepper White
Roof&Mirror Caps in Black
Additional Decor Rings
Interior Trim Piano Black
Heated Mirrors/Washerjets
White Indicator Lenses
Darkened Rear Glass
Anthracite Roof Lining
Chrome-Line Interior
Multi-func. Steering Whl
Sport Button
HiFi Speaker System
Colour Line Cream White
Sports Suspension
Black Bonnet Stripes
Smoker Pack
Rain Sensor & Lights On

CHILI Pack
3 Spoke Spts Lea St Wheel
On-Board Computer
Floor Mats
Chrome-Line Exterior
Rear Spoiler
Clth/Lea Ray Cream White
Interior Light Pack
Manual Air Conditioning
Front Foglights
Storage Compartment Pack
Sports Seats
Pass. Seat Height Adj.
16"-5 Star Blaster Alloys

[Olly.]

Why another change Aston?

[ASTON]

Quote: Originally Posted by Olly. (original)

Why another change Aston?

iI am a diesel fan at heart and was waiting for the cooperD to come out . was told it would not hit the streets till the end of this year (dealer told me this) so i got a new S to tide me over .If i had been told the truth by the dealer that the cooperD would be out in April i would not have got an S:

Roll on APRIL