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glade · Jan 10th, 2003, 02:41 AM

anyone have more info on the new diesel mini other than what came out last summer (2002)? i've been looking around online, but can only find old info. any word on when they'll be out in europe?

i've heard the yaris - which has the same oil burner that the mini will get - gets awesome mileage. i wish bmw would consider bringing these stateside in small quanities a la vw golf, beetle, jetta. considering how much gasoline bmw's larger cars and suv drink, you'd think they'd have a reason, if only to bring their fleet average mpg up (make room for the x7 you know). i know most folks in this forum don't seem too concerned about mileage, but i for one would love to see a mini w/ even better fuel economy.

Paul · Jan 10th, 2003, 07:52 AM

The engine configuration will not be identicle to the Yaris, it will be 're-tuned' for the MINI.

morrisminiminor · Jan 13th, 2003, 08:53 PM

Would tend to agree with you. Comparing the fuel consumption of the MINI with the competition purely on the size of the car, the MINI doesn't come out too well.

morrisminiminor

Chris Williams · Jan 22nd, 2003, 09:40 PM

As Paul has stated it will have a retuned Yaris engine. The car will only be available in the ONE guise.

Regards
Christopher

techmom · Jan 31st, 2003, 10:38 AM

Anyone know if that engine will be easily convertaable to BioDiesel? Apparently most diesel cars after 1996 will work - the conversion is not complex. What I don't know is how that affects tuning/performance etc.

Paul · Jan 31st, 2003, 11:06 AM

I will be driving the Diesel in May for a review on the website.

This leads me to expect an early July launch.

I would also expect plenty of information at the Geneva Auto Show.

Paul

miniyoda · Jan 31st, 2003, 03:14 PM

any reports about exporting the diesel? US or other countries?

AntH · Feb 10th, 2003, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chris Williams
As Paul has stated it will have a retuned Yaris engine. The car will only be available in the ONE guise.

Regards
Christopher

Boo! Hiss! Only bought the Cooper for the bits you can't have on a One. Wasn't that fussed with the extra poke. Quite fancied a Diesel'ed Cooper.

Chris Williams · Feb 23rd, 2003, 09:29 PM

Ant,

I'm sure that people will Cooperfy their Diesels! Must say if it was refined and quick then the idea of big MPGs is very tempting!!

Regards
Christopher

Jan 10th, 2003, 02:41 AM	#1
glade MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 04:14 AM Posts: 8 Offline	more info on the diesel mini? anyone have more info on the new diesel mini other than what came out last summer (2002)? i've been looking around online, but can only find old info. any word on when they'll be out in europe? i've heard the yaris - which has the same oil burner that the mini will get - gets awesome mileage. i wish bmw would consider bringing these stateside in small quanities a la vw golf, beetle, jetta. considering how much gasoline bmw's larger cars and suv drink, you'd think they'd have a reason, if only to bring their fleet average mpg up (make room for the x7 you know). i know most folks in this forum don't seem too concerned about mileage, but i for one would love to see a mini w/ even better fuel economy.

Jan 31st, 2003, 10:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
techmom MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: baltimore Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 33 Offline	BioDiesel Anyone know if that engine will be easily convertaable to BioDiesel? Apparently most diesel cars after 1996 will work - the conversion is not complex. What I don't know is how that affects tuning/performance etc.

Jan 31st, 2003, 03:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
miniyoda Jedi Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: South of Cincinnati Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 263 Offline	any reports about exporting the diesel? US or other countries? IB/IB Cooper, Black Leather, every option except CVT, (plus bonnet stripes, rally lights, aero rear spoiler and floor mats).

Feb 10th, 2003, 12:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
AntH MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 05:14 AM Posts: 369 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Chris Williams As Paul has stated it will have a retuned Yaris engine. The car will only be available in the ONE guise. Regards Christopher Boo! Hiss! Only bought the Cooper for the bits you can't have on a One. Wasn't that fussed with the extra poke. Quite fancied a Diesel'ed Cooper. Mini Cooper. (Arrived 27/09/02 at 15:00) Red, White Roof. Chilli Pack. 17" S-Spokes. Climate Control. Heated Mirrors/Washer Jets. Trip Computer

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Jan 10th, 2003, 07:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:14 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	The engine configuration will not be identicle to the Yaris, it will be 're-tuned' for the MINI.

Jan 13th, 2003, 08:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
morrisminiminor MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bonnie Scotland. Local Time: 04:14 AM Posts: 363 Offline	Would tend to agree with you. Comparing the fuel consumption of the MINI with the competition purely on the size of the car, the MINI doesn't come out too well. morrisminiminor

Jan 22nd, 2003, 09:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chris Williams MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 05:14 AM Posts: 796 Offline	As Paul has stated it will have a retuned Yaris engine. The car will only be available in the ONE guise. Regards Christopher

Jan 31st, 2003, 11:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:14 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	I will be driving the Diesel in May for a review on the website. This leads me to expect an early July launch. I would also expect plenty of information at the Geneva Auto Show. Paul

Feb 23rd, 2003, 09:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chris Williams MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 05:14 AM Posts: 796 Offline	Ant, I'm sure that people will Cooperfy their Diesels! Must say if it was refined and quick then the idea of big MPGs is very tempting!! Regards Christopher

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