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aslan0r · Mar 6th, 2008, 12:10 AM

Hi guys,

I currently drive a July 04 build MCS.

Love the drive to bits, but now doing 2000 miles a month is starting to hurt with fuel prices going up every day.

I have been toying with the idea of changing to the Cooper D but haven't as I keep thinking I would miss the power. The wife has a 118d and I notice the power drop when driving that.

I was wondering if anyone had switched from a S to a D and what their views are since swapping - both good and bad.

Thanks
Aslan

supa-dupa-cooper · Mar 6th, 2008, 06:24 AM

A few people have changed their S's for D's and not regretted it

I changed from a ONE to a D so I notice the power

Tunster · Mar 6th, 2008, 08:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by aslan0r (original)

Hi guys,

I currently drive a July 04 build MCS.

Love the drive to bits, but now doing 2000 miles a month is starting to hurt with fuel prices going up every day.

I have been toying with the idea of changing to the Cooper D but haven't as I keep thinking I would miss the power. The wife has a 118d and I notice the power drop when driving that.

I was wondering if anyone had switched from a S to a D and what their views are since swapping - both good and bad.

Thanks
Aslan

Best thing to do is test drive one and see for yourself

. My Dad's Dooper is very nippy and low-mid rev range, it'll bomb past most things

.

W44NE G · Mar 6th, 2008, 08:24 AM

I'm sure from a standing start things would be different, but I've had the odd motorway race with the 1st gen Cooper S and kept up in my Cooper D. I'm not saying it's the fastest car in the world but it has the same amount of torque as the current Cooper S and that's quite a lot for a 1.6 diesel.

They're excellent cars but as Tunster says, test drive one and see what you think for yourself.

They're economical, cheap on insurance, cheap to tax and definitely not slow

BlackEyedPea · Mar 6th, 2008, 09:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by W44NE G (original)

They're economical, cheap on insurance, cheap to tax and definitely not slow

....if it save you money..u cant go wrong...but if u feel the need for more power...i suppose with a little extra cash that you save u can put a few mods.....great fun!!!

iain cooper · Mar 6th, 2008, 09:16 AM

yes I agree the Dooper could be a replacement for the S, ie if you feel you don't want or need the power of the S.

most people buy a Dooper for lower running costs and most people buy the S for performance.

choice is basically low running costs or performance, nothing more.

ASTON · Mar 6th, 2008, 10:31 AM

I went from a R56 cooper S to a cooper D and loved it

it was the best car i had ever owned

. its a great all rounder,but dont take my word for it

get a test drive and see for yourself

Prowse · Mar 6th, 2008, 10:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by aslan0r (original)

Hi guys,

I currently drive a July 04 build MCS.

Love the drive to bits, but now doing 2000 miles a month is starting to hurt with fuel prices going up every day.

I have been toying with the idea of changing to the Cooper D but haven't as I keep thinking I would miss the power. The wife has a 118d and I notice the power drop when driving that.

I was wondering if anyone had switched from a S to a D and what their views are since swapping - both good and bad.

Thanks
Aslan

There is a massive difference between the two, if you enjoy the power of a Cooper S a Cooper D probably won't excite. I have driven the 120D and that's fairly swift, though I was sick of changing gear all the time and would probably opt for the auto. Saying that, I did manage to get the 120D down to 12 MPG, so enthusiastic driving will hit the fuel economy whatever you drive. Then there's the noise of course.

ajamesj · Mar 6th, 2008, 08:10 PM

I did it last June ordered my Cooper D then all summer ran my Cooper S thinking oh no what have I done lol. But as soon as I picked up the dooper in September no regrets once its up and running it flies along the motorway. Best bit is on a back road it is still great fun.
I too cover alot of miles a week and could never imagine getting 60mpg and £35.00 road tax on my Cooper S.

Andy

FON · Mar 7th, 2008, 04:25 PM

I have an Works R53 and i'm trading for a dooper for excatly the same reasons..

aslan0r · Mar 8th, 2008, 03:56 PM

thanks for all your comments everyone

the only thing i'm trying to work out is after changing and paying the extra to get the car, i think it will take about 3 yrs before i can get my money's worth taking into account fuel economy, cheaper insurance and cheaper tax..

but in 3 yrs i might end up changing the mini anyway for something bigger...

any thoughts?

thanks again
aslan

BlackEyedPea · Mar 10th, 2008, 02:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by aslan0r (original)

thanks for all your comments everyone

the only thing i'm trying to work out is after changing and paying the extra to get the car, i think it will take about 3 yrs before i can get my money's worth taking into account fuel economy, cheaper insurance and cheaper tax..

but in 3 yrs i might end up changing the mini anyway for something bigger...

any thoughts?

thanks again
aslan

clubman..?? diesel??

Mar 6th, 2008, 12:10 AM	#1
aslan0r MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ashford,Kent Local Time: 09:19 AM Posts: 129 Offline	Cooper S to Cooper D? Hi guys, I currently drive a July 04 build MCS. Love the drive to bits, but now doing 2000 miles a month is starting to hurt with fuel prices going up every day. I have been toying with the idea of changing to the Cooper D but haven't as I keep thinking I would miss the power. The wife has a 118d and I notice the power drop when driving that. I was wondering if anyone had switched from a S to a D and what their views are since swapping - both good and bad. Thanks Aslan

Mar 6th, 2008, 06:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 10:19 AM Posts: 19,029 Offline	A few people have changed their S's for D's and not regretted it I changed from a ONE to a D so I notice the power * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Mar 6th, 2008, 10:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
ASTON A mini is a way of life. My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Wales Local Time: 10:19 AM Posts: 2,751 Offline	I went from a R56 cooper S to a cooper D and loved it it was the best car i had ever owned. its a great all rounder,but dont take my word for it get a test drive and see for yourself

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Mar 6th, 2008, 08:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tunster MCS AB Owner! =D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, England Local Time: 10:19 AM Posts: 295 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by aslan0r (original) Hi guys, I currently drive a July 04 build MCS. Love the drive to bits, but now doing 2000 miles a month is starting to hurt with fuel prices going up every day. I have been toying with the idea of changing to the Cooper D but haven't as I keep thinking I would miss the power. The wife has a 118d and I notice the power drop when driving that. I was wondering if anyone had switched from a S to a D and what their views are since swapping - both good and bad. Thanks Aslan Best thing to do is test drive one and see for yourself . My Dad's Dooper is very nippy and low-mid rev range, it'll bomb past most things .

Mar 6th, 2008, 08:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
W44NE G MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 10:19 AM Posts: 182 Offline	I'm sure from a standing start things would be different, but I've had the odd motorway race with the 1st gen Cooper S and kept up in my Cooper D. I'm not saying it's the fastest car in the world but it has the same amount of torque as the current Cooper S and that's quite a lot for a 1.6 diesel. They're excellent cars but as Tunster says, test drive one and see what you think for yourself. They're economical, cheap on insurance, cheap to tax and definitely not slow

Mar 6th, 2008, 09:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
BlackEyedPea MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London Local Time: 10:19 AM Posts: 268 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by W44NE G (original) They're economical, cheap on insurance, cheap to tax and definitely not slow ....if it save you money..u cant go wrong...but if u feel the need for more power...i suppose with a little extra cash that you save u can put a few mods.....great fun!!!

Mar 6th, 2008, 09:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
iain cooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: near Glasgow Local Time: 10:19 AM Posts: 276 Online	yes I agree the Dooper could be a replacement for the S, ie if you feel you don't want or need the power of the S. most people buy a Dooper for lower running costs and most people buy the S for performance. choice is basically low running costs or performance, nothing more.

Mar 6th, 2008, 10:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
Prowse MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lancs Local Time: 10:19 AM Posts: 1,499 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by aslan0r (original) Hi guys, I currently drive a July 04 build MCS. Love the drive to bits, but now doing 2000 miles a month is starting to hurt with fuel prices going up every day. I have been toying with the idea of changing to the Cooper D but haven't as I keep thinking I would miss the power. The wife has a 118d and I notice the power drop when driving that. I was wondering if anyone had switched from a S to a D and what their views are since swapping - both good and bad. Thanks Aslan There is a massive difference between the two, if you enjoy the power of a Cooper S a Cooper D probably won't excite. I have driven the 120D and that's fairly swift, though I was sick of changing gear all the time and would probably opt for the auto. Saying that, I did manage to get the 120D down to 12 MPG, so enthusiastic driving will hit the fuel economy whatever you drive. Then there's the noise of course.

Mar 6th, 2008, 08:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
ajamesj U ave just been Doopered Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arbroath Local Time: 10:19 AM Posts: 60 Offline	I did it last June ordered my Cooper D then all summer ran my Cooper S thinking oh no what have I done lol. But as soon as I picked up the dooper in September no regrets once its up and running it flies along the motorway. Best bit is on a back road it is still great fun. I too cover alot of miles a week and could never imagine getting 60mpg and £35.00 road tax on my Cooper S. Andy

Mar 7th, 2008, 04:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
FON MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Portugal Local Time: 10:19 AM Posts: 81 Offline	I have an Works R53 and i'm trading for a dooper for excatly the same reasons..

Mar 8th, 2008, 03:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
aslan0r MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ashford,Kent Local Time: 09:19 AM Posts: 129 Offline	thanks for all your comments everyone the only thing i'm trying to work out is after changing and paying the extra to get the car, i think it will take about 3 yrs before i can get my money's worth taking into account fuel economy, cheaper insurance and cheaper tax.. but in 3 yrs i might end up changing the mini anyway for something bigger... any thoughts? thanks again aslan

Mar 10th, 2008, 02:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
BlackEyedPea MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London Local Time: 10:19 AM Posts: 268 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by aslan0r (original) thanks for all your comments everyone the only thing i'm trying to work out is after changing and paying the extra to get the car, i think it will take about 3 yrs before i can get my money's worth taking into account fuel economy, cheaper insurance and cheaper tax.. but in 3 yrs i might end up changing the mini anyway for something bigger... any thoughts? thanks again aslan clubman..?? diesel??

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