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mini adventurer · Nov 15th, 2005, 10:46 AM

I currently own a beautiful Mini Cooper Cabriolet, I am now doing alot more travelling than before and am considering trading this is for a diesel Mini One, What do you think?
I am worried that the diesel will feel under powered in comparison to my cooper, I went from a Cooper S to a Cooper and initially felt a big drop in power.
What are peoples experiences of the diesel?do you really get better fuel economy?
Thankyou

Harpo · Nov 15th, 2005, 11:38 AM

You'll not be disappointed with the D, they are a hoot to drive, and will not let a Cooper beat them - seriously - just ask anybody who's been on a run with me in the pack.

And remember the D has just been uprated.

Becca3003 · Nov 15th, 2005, 11:40 AM

they are great fun!

i've got one and love it, always manage to keep up with all the coopers on runs too!

MiniAdventurer · Nov 15th, 2005, 01:04 PM

ooh hello...

chapscrap · Nov 15th, 2005, 02:51 PM

I hope the diesel is ok otherwie i collect a £16500 mistake on sat! looking forward to this more than all of the bm's, mercs that we've had in the past.Regards chapscrap

Yellow/Black OneD · Nov 16th, 2005, 07:23 AM

They are great, and keep up with Coopers, especially on the hills!

There are too many Mini Adventurers on this thread

You would not regret it, but you would have to use the gears a lot more to keep the engine on the torque. They handle the same as a Cooper, are the same inside, nearly as fast, but do 60mpg, yes they are really a lot better on fuel to answer your other question! Get one ordered!
Chapscrap - get yourself on the 16k diesel thread!

mini adventurer · Nov 16th, 2005, 01:54 PM

Thanks for your help & advice, I feel an order coming on!!
What colour will I choose??? I have had a red/white cooper, electric blue cooper S & then back to red for my cabriolet, decisions, decisions!

Yellow/Black OneD · Nov 17th, 2005, 07:15 AM

Liquid Yellow & black roof/stripes!!!!

ASTON · Nov 18th, 2005, 05:32 AM

pepper white with a black roof

Harpo · Nov 18th, 2005, 08:26 AM

Black eye purple - looks great.

Becca3003 · Nov 18th, 2005, 08:28 AM

Chilli Red's great!

Yellow/Black OneD · Nov 18th, 2005, 10:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Becca3003

Chilli Red's great!

Oh yea!!!! Especially with Union jack mirrors & roof!

Becca3003 · Nov 18th, 2005, 10:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Yellow/Black OneD

Oh yea!!!! Especially with Union jack mirrors & roof!

i dont have that but it does look cool! red mirrors and black vipers is really nice!

Yellow/Black OneD · Nov 18th, 2005, 11:01 AM

Certainly is!!

DMR · Dec 15th, 2005, 08:15 PM

I would keep the cabrio and live with extra costs if you can.

I have One D and they do keep up on the runs providing the cars are moving, from a stand still they do get left behind a little, I found this out on the Cotswolds run. They can be chipped though, and this will make a difference. But you will notice the power drop, but also the better mileage.

harrop · Dec 28th, 2005, 12:08 AM

Fuel economy is always good but the saving on insurance is bloody amazing!

I was quoted £3200 to insure a cooper - just £2k to insure a OneD. (I know its alot but it never helps being male, 18 and in Manchester!)

It a group 4 - fantastic!

Good luck with getting one and if you still want speed look at the ray west remap, I didn't know about it until aston told me but it looks bloody good!

Harrop

Nov 15th, 2005, 10:46 AM	#1
mini adventurer Twiggy Join Date: Oct 2004 Local Time: 03:57 AM Posts: 4 Offline	Mini One Diesel I currently own a beautiful Mini Cooper Cabriolet, I am now doing alot more travelling than before and am considering trading this is for a diesel Mini One, What do you think? I am worried that the diesel will feel under powered in comparison to my cooper, I went from a Cooper S to a Cooper and initially felt a big drop in power. What are peoples experiences of the diesel?do you really get better fuel economy? Thankyou

Nov 15th, 2005, 11:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 4,614 Offline	You'll not be disappointed with the D, they are a hoot to drive, and will not let a Cooper beat them - seriously - just ask anybody who's been on a run with me in the pack. And remember the D has just been uprated. The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

Nov 16th, 2005, 01:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
mini adventurer Twiggy Join Date: Oct 2004 Local Time: 03:57 AM Posts: 4 Offline	Thankyou Thanks for your help & advice, I feel an order coming on!! What colour will I choose??? I have had a red/white cooper, electric blue cooper S & then back to red for my cabriolet, decisions, decisions!

Nov 18th, 2005, 08:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 4,614 Offline	Black eye purple - looks great. The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

Dec 15th, 2005, 08:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
DMR Doncaster Mini Register Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doncaster Local Time: 03:57 AM Posts: 282 Offline	I would keep the cabrio and live with extra costs if you can. I have One D and they do keep up on the runs providing the cars are moving, from a stand still they do get left behind a little, I found this out on the Cotswolds run. They can be chipped though, and this will make a difference. But you will notice the power drop, but also the better mileage. www.doncasterMINIregister.co.uk Next Event - Christmas Skegness Run - Sunday December 30th - All Welcome

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Nov 15th, 2005, 11:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Becca3003 Give me more Fridays!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nr Oxford Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 47,851 Offline	they are great fun! i've got one and love it, always manage to keep up with all the coopers on runs too!

Nov 15th, 2005, 01:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
MiniAdventurer mysterious girl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the library... Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 7,941 Offline	ooh hello...

Nov 15th, 2005, 02:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
chapscrap MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: hedge end, southampt Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 7 Offline	I hope the diesel is ok otherwie i collect a £16500 mistake on sat! looking forward to this more than all of the bm's, mercs that we've had in the past.Regards chapscrap

Nov 16th, 2005, 07:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Yellow/Black OneD Clubman D Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 1,320 Offline	They are great, and keep up with Coopers, especially on the hills! There are too many Mini Adventurers on this thread You would not regret it, but you would have to use the gears a lot more to keep the engine on the torque. They handle the same as a Cooper, are the same inside, nearly as fast, but do 60mpg, yes they are really a lot better on fuel to answer your other question! Get one ordered! Chapscrap - get yourself on the 16k diesel thread!

Nov 17th, 2005, 07:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
Yellow/Black OneD Clubman D Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 1,320 Offline	Liquid Yellow & black roof/stripes!!!!

Nov 18th, 2005, 05:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
ASTON A mini is a way of life. My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Wales Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 2,774 Offline	pepper white with a black roof

Nov 18th, 2005, 08:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
Becca3003 Give me more Fridays!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nr Oxford Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 47,851 Offline	Chilli Red's great!

Nov 18th, 2005, 10:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
Yellow/Black OneD Clubman D Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 1,320 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Becca3003 Chilli Red's great! Oh yea!!!! Especially with Union jack mirrors & roof!

Nov 18th, 2005, 10:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
Becca3003 Give me more Fridays!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nr Oxford Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 47,851 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Yellow/Black OneD Oh yea!!!! Especially with Union jack mirrors & roof! i dont have that but it does look cool! red mirrors and black vipers is really nice!

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Nov 18th, 2005, 11:01 AM	#14 (permalink)
Yellow/Black OneD Clubman D Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 1,320 Offline	Certainly is!!

Dec 28th, 2005, 12:08 AM	#16 (permalink)
harrop Trainee Bubblegoose Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Manchester/Cheshire Local Time: 04:57 AM Posts: 965 Offline	Fuel economy is always good but the saving on insurance is bloody amazing! I was quoted £3200 to insure a cooper - just £2k to insure a OneD. (I know its alot but it never helps being male, 18 and in Manchester!) It a group 4 - fantastic! Good luck with getting one and if you still want speed look at the ray west remap, I didn't know about it until aston told me but it looks bloody good! Harrop

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