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RBEmerson · Dec 30th, 2002, 12:20 PM

Saturday, while flipping through the local newspaper for Taunustein, Germany (Die Aarbote) and looking at the "new cars for 2003" article, I came across two comments on the MINI. First there was a comment about the cabriolet and... a diesel MINI. There were, unfortunately, no details about either car. But a diesel MINI???

oldnell · Dec 30th, 2002, 12:28 PM

Apparently it will be using a Toyota diesel engine. I can't say that the idea of a diesel MINI appeals to me, but some might like it.

smiffy · Dec 30th, 2002, 02:34 PM

1.4 diesel engine from Toyota Yaris

tip · Dec 30th, 2002, 03:04 PM

No way would they bring a diesel Mini to Canada. They don't even have the Mini One in Canada. The only car that I see regularly with a diesel would be the VW Golf TDi. Deisel will not sell here, not until the cost of a litre of fuel breaks the $1.00 mark will people here take them seriously.

Charles

RBEmerson · Dec 30th, 2002, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smiffy
1.4 diesel engine from Toyota Yaris

Not quite my idea of "motoring on", either, but diesels do tend to "sip, not guzzle". I rented an Audi A3 with a TDI engine and it was a real autobahn flyer.

smiffy · Dec 30th, 2002, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tip
Deisel will not sell here, not until the cost of a litre of fuel breaks the $1.00 mark will people here take them seriously.

Charles

You lot over the pond have got it hard, $1.00 a litre, try living here

RBEmerson, Audi A3 1.9TDi 110bhp

What will they call the new car though

MINI Diesel
MINI ONE'd

MINI Cooper 'Diesel'

stokey · Dec 30th, 2002, 06:25 PM

BMW stated that the diesel mini would be a stand alone model in the range and not a diesel engined version of present models. No details of trim or spec yet.

smiffy · Dec 30th, 2002, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by stokey
BMW stated that the diesel mini would be a stand alone model in the range and not a diesel engined version of present models. No details of trim or spec yet.

Well we've got Salt, Pepper, Chili packs so what next

Pass the VINEGAR

KenL · Dec 30th, 2002, 08:10 PM

How about???

MINI OIL
or
MINI CAB

or
MINI YARIS

or
MINI HALF

I hope it's slower than the ONE

You never know though as some of these diesels are very quick especially once you get them moving.

Paul · Dec 31st, 2002, 12:27 PM

The official news came in May this year, launch in 2003.

http://www.mini2.com/news/news.php?id=123

StevePSB · Jan 5th, 2003, 10:09 PM

I was actually toying with the idea of waiting for the Diesel, or at least changing to the Diesel when it comes out.
That was until I read the latest news a few weeks ago - similar to ONE spec, 1.4 litre engine, 0-60 in 14 seconds (!!!).

Before I got my MINI in October I drove a Vauxhall Nova 1.5TD for 5 years. I loved it to bits and it was very quick (0-60 in under 11 seconds).
To be honest it actually feels as though my Cooper is actually slower than my old Nova most of the time (although it isn't).
I certainly miss the fuel returns too - with right foot hard down constantly I could expect 50MPG from the Nova, I'd guess I'm getting nearer 30 in the MINI and that's driving like a Saint!

I wish they'd look into a 'hot' Diesel. I would swap my current MINI for a Diesel in Cooper spec with a decent Diesel engine (thinks Pug 306, VW Golf GTI Deisel etc...) as soon as one were to come available.

oldnell · Jan 5th, 2003, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by StevePSB
That was until I read the latest news a few weeks ago - similar to ONE spec, 1.4 litre engine, 0-60 in 14 seconds (!!!).

Ummm. You're obviously not very familiar with the MINI One, then. (0-62mph in 10.9s)

StevePSB · Jan 5th, 2003, 10:26 PM

The 'ONE spec' bit was the only 'ONE' part of that post.
The 1.4 litre and 0-60 time were from what I've read about the Diesel specifically.

oldnell · Jan 5th, 2003, 10:33 PM

Sorry. It sounded to me like you were criticising the One.

StevePSB · Jan 5th, 2003, 10:53 PM

Never driven one to be able to comment.

Actually, I think I will be finding out tomorrow...
My Cooper is due at the dealers for some warranty work and I'm being left with a courtesy MINI.
I'd guess it'll be a base model ONE (I work for a Vauxhall dealer and our courtesy's are base Corsa 1.0 12v's!

).

It'll be interesting to compare the ONE and my Cooper.

Dec 30th, 2002, 12:20 PM	#1
RBEmerson MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lansdale, PA (Phila. Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 76 Offline	Diesel MINI? Saturday, while flipping through the local newspaper for Taunustein, Germany (Die Aarbote) and looking at the "new cars for 2003" article, I came across two comments on the MINI. First there was a comment about the cabriolet and... a diesel MINI. There were, unfortunately, no details about either car. But a diesel MINI???

Dec 30th, 2002, 02:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 08:49 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	1.4 diesel engine from Toyota Yaris S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Dec 30th, 2002, 03:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
tip Motor On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 836 Offline	No way would they bring a diesel Mini to Canada. They don't even have the Mini One in Canada. The only car that I see regularly with a diesel would be the VW Golf TDi. Deisel will not sell here, not until the cost of a litre of fuel breaks the $1.00 mark will people here take them seriously. Charles BRG/W MCS

Dec 30th, 2002, 05:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 08:49 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by tip Deisel will not sell here, not until the cost of a litre of fuel breaks the $1.00 mark will people here take them seriously. Charles You lot over the pond have got it hard, $1.00 a litre, try living here RBEmerson, Audi A3 1.9TDi 110bhp What will they call the new car though MINI Diesel MINI ONE'd MINI Cooper 'Diesel' S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Dec 30th, 2002, 06:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
stokey MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: stoke Local Time: 08:49 AM Posts: 58 Offline	BMW stated that the diesel mini would be a stand alone model in the range and not a diesel engined version of present models. No details of trim or spec yet. ON A MISSION FOR MR BRIDGER!

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Dec 30th, 2002, 12:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
oldnell MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 09:49 AM Posts: 992 Offline	Apparently it will be using a Toyota diesel engine. I can't say that the idea of a diesel MINI appeals to me, but some might like it.

Dec 30th, 2002, 05:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
RBEmerson MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lansdale, PA (Phila. Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 76 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by smiffy 1.4 diesel engine from Toyota Yaris Not quite my idea of "motoring on", either, but diesels do tend to "sip, not guzzle". I rented an Audi A3 with a TDI engine and it was a real autobahn flyer.

Dec 30th, 2002, 06:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 08:49 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by stokey BMW stated that the diesel mini would be a stand alone model in the range and not a diesel engined version of present models. No details of trim or spec yet. Well we've got Salt, Pepper, Chili packs so what next Pass the VINEGAR S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Dec 30th, 2002, 08:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 09:49 AM Posts: 5,210 Offline	How about??? MINI OIL or MINI CAB or MINI YARIS or MINI HALF I hope it's slower than the ONE You never know though as some of these diesels are very quick especially once you get them moving. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Dec 31st, 2002, 12:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 09:49 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	The official news came in May this year, launch in 2003. http://www.mini2.com/news/news.php?id=123

Jan 5th, 2003, 10:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
StevePSB MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedworth / Doncaster Local Time: 09:49 AM Posts: 1,631 Offline	I was actually toying with the idea of waiting for the Diesel, or at least changing to the Diesel when it comes out. That was until I read the latest news a few weeks ago - similar to ONE spec, 1.4 litre engine, 0-60 in 14 seconds (!!!). Before I got my MINI in October I drove a Vauxhall Nova 1.5TD for 5 years. I loved it to bits and it was very quick (0-60 in under 11 seconds). To be honest it actually feels as though my Cooper is actually slower than my old Nova most of the time (although it isn't). I certainly miss the fuel returns too - with right foot hard down constantly I could expect 50MPG from the Nova, I'd guess I'm getting nearer 30 in the MINI and that's driving like a Saint! I wish they'd look into a 'hot' Diesel. I would swap my current MINI for a Diesel in Cooper spec with a decent Diesel engine (thinks Pug 306, VW Golf GTI Deisel etc...) as soon as one were to come available.

Jan 5th, 2003, 10:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
oldnell MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 09:49 AM Posts: 992 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by StevePSB That was until I read the latest news a few weeks ago - similar to ONE spec, 1.4 litre engine, 0-60 in 14 seconds (!!!). Ummm. You're obviously not very familiar with the MINI One, then. (0-62mph in 10.9s)

Jan 5th, 2003, 10:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
StevePSB MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedworth / Doncaster Local Time: 09:49 AM Posts: 1,631 Offline	The 'ONE spec' bit was the only 'ONE' part of that post. The 1.4 litre and 0-60 time were from what I've read about the Diesel specifically.

Jan 5th, 2003, 10:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
oldnell MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 09:49 AM Posts: 992 Offline	Sorry. It sounded to me like you were criticising the One.

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Jan 5th, 2003, 10:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
StevePSB MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedworth / Doncaster Local Time: 09:49 AM Posts: 1,631 Offline	Never driven one to be able to comment. Actually, I think I will be finding out tomorrow... My Cooper is due at the dealers for some warranty work and I'm being left with a courtesy MINI. I'd guess it'll be a base model ONE (I work for a Vauxhall dealer and our courtesy's are base Corsa 1.0 12v's! ). It'll be interesting to compare the ONE and my Cooper.

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