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StevePSB · Mar 2nd, 2003, 08:23 PM

All this talk of Diesel MINI's and I'm getting all nostalgic for my old 1991 Vauxhall Nova 1.5TD.

I'm really missing the performance to MPG ratio.
The old Nova was very quick, (0-60 in 10.9 seconds) with it's Jap (Isuzu) engine and returned a faithful 50+ MPG even when being pushed very hard.

I even saw it again today for the first time since I let go of it in October last year, and it still looked very, very clean and tidy.

Aaaaahhh... Enough of all that *sniff*. It was a bit of a ***** to drive.

Anyway... I've said it before - I'd be the first in the queue to buy a decent MINI TD in Cooper form. A 1.7 or 1.9 engine in a similar vein to the VW Golf GTi TD and I'd be in heaven.

Does anyone else agree with me on this? I'm sure there'd be a market for it in Europe and I do hope they think about it.

Maybe we should start a petition.

tip · Mar 2nd, 2003, 08:49 PM

With the rising fuel prices the way they are, it might be an alternative. All we need is the auto manufacture to make performance diesel cars, like as you said VW GTI TD. I would consider it!

Charles

StevePSB · Mar 2nd, 2003, 09:07 PM

Performance TD cars are getting quite popular over here.
Peugeot, VW and Seat are all making some pretty quick diesel cars ATM.

Peugeot even do a turbo diesel version of the 406 Coupe, which would have been an unthinkable combination a few years ago.

I just wish MINI would see it...

tip · Mar 2nd, 2003, 09:11 PM

The only Diesel that we have in Canada that comes to mind would be VW Golf TDi. I am not sure if Mercedes Benz still sells a Turbo Diesel in Canada anymore.

Charles

vegan · Mar 2nd, 2003, 09:45 PM

Speaking personally.
I wish we could get some performance diesels here in the States.

Agent8008 · Mar 2nd, 2003, 09:49 PM

I drove a Y2K Bug with a TDI 5spd. and it was great! I gave up...sadly..for a larger car which...I gave up for the Mini!

I considered a Golf TDI "very strongly" before the Mini, but the Mini won anyway because of all the other stuff...
Xenon, trip, seat options, suspension options, electronic options...what else???

Regardless of the enging choice, the fact that you can custom build your car to meet your needs is a perfect reason to buy, hands down!

Hint, hint Mini competitors...

Christopher · Apr 12th, 2003, 07:11 PM

A high performance diesel Mini be a great move. The new Mercedes AMG C30 proves that performance diesel isn't a contradiction in terms.

flash9677 · Apr 20th, 2003, 03:01 AM

Daimler Chrysler is bringing a TD engine to the US for the new Intrepid. I believe for 2004. I think all of the mfgrs will be watching for the public reaction.

MrDurst · Apr 23rd, 2003, 11:36 PM

BMW have just put the 3.0 diesel in the E46 coupe, you think they would of held the Mini as a high priority aswell.

amt2002 · Apr 25th, 2003, 10:24 PM

a high-performance mini cooper diesel? I would be first in line for one!.... Surely its only a matter of time, im sure market demand would be very strong for such a variant. Sorry, but the weak diesel in ONE guise only is no alternative to my coop

goin440 · Apr 25th, 2003, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by vegan
Speaking personally.
I wish we could get some performance diesels here in the States.

My buddy's got a Dodge full size 2500 TD. After a few toys its making 400+ hp, 1500+ lb/ft. Wow.... Thing beats Vettes in the 1/8th, Mustangs in the 1/4.

It would be a lot of fun to see a MINI TD puff smoke.

Mar 2nd, 2003, 08:23 PM	#1
StevePSB MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedworth / Doncaster Local Time: 09:53 AM Posts: 1,631 Offline	Who wants firebreathing MINI TD? All this talk of Diesel MINI's and I'm getting all nostalgic for my old 1991 Vauxhall Nova 1.5TD. I'm really missing the performance to MPG ratio. The old Nova was very quick, (0-60 in 10.9 seconds) with it's Jap (Isuzu) engine and returned a faithful 50+ MPG even when being pushed very hard. I even saw it again today for the first time since I let go of it in October last year, and it still looked very, very clean and tidy. Aaaaahhh... Enough of all that sniff. It was a bit of a ***** to drive. Anyway... I've said it before - I'd be the first in the queue to buy a decent MINI TD in Cooper form. A 1.7 or 1.9 engine in a similar vein to the VW Golf GTi TD and I'd be in heaven. Does anyone else agree with me on this? I'm sure there'd be a market for it in Europe and I do hope they think about it. Maybe we should start a petition.

Mar 2nd, 2003, 08:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
tip Motor On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 03:53 AM Posts: 836 Offline	With the rising fuel prices the way they are, it might be an alternative. All we need is the auto manufacture to make performance diesel cars, like as you said VW GTI TD. I would consider it! Charles BRG/W MCS

Mar 2nd, 2003, 09:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
tip Motor On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 03:53 AM Posts: 836 Offline	The only Diesel that we have in Canada that comes to mind would be VW Golf TDi. I am not sure if Mercedes Benz still sells a Turbo Diesel in Canada anymore. Charles BRG/W MCS

Mar 2nd, 2003, 09:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Agent8008 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO USA Local Time: 03:53 AM Posts: 28 Offline	I drove a Y2K Bug with a TDI 5spd. and it was great! I gave up...sadly..for a larger car which...I gave up for the Mini! I considered a Golf TDI "very strongly" before the Mini, but the Mini won anyway because of all the other stuff... Xenon, trip, seat options, suspension options, electronic options...what else??? Regardless of the enging choice, the fact that you can custom build your car to meet your needs is a perfect reason to buy, hands down! Hint, hint Mini competitors... ------------------ '03 Silk Green/White Cooper Built Jan 9th, 2003- Sport Pkg. #2, Heated Pkg. #3, Xenon,Auto A/C,Auto Dim Mirror, Trip Computer, MFSW, Chrome i-racer Mini Cooper - Chili Red/White, Sunroof

Apr 25th, 2003, 10:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
goin440 Numb from Jäger Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Indiana Local Time: 03:53 AM Posts: 561 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by vegan Speaking personally. I wish we could get some performance diesels here in the States. My buddy's got a Dodge full size 2500 TD. After a few toys its making 400+ hp, 1500+ lb/ft. Wow.... Thing beats Vettes in the 1/8th, Mustangs in the 1/4. It would be a lot of fun to see a MINI TD puff smoke. -goin440 IB/IB MC

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Mar 2nd, 2003, 09:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
StevePSB MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedworth / Doncaster Local Time: 09:53 AM Posts: 1,631 Offline	Performance TD cars are getting quite popular over here. Peugeot, VW and Seat are all making some pretty quick diesel cars ATM. Peugeot even do a turbo diesel version of the 406 Coupe, which would have been an unthinkable combination a few years ago. I just wish MINI would see it...

Mar 2nd, 2003, 09:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
vegan MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 08:53 AM Posts: 110 Offline	Speaking personally. I wish we could get some performance diesels here in the States.

Apr 12th, 2003, 07:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Christopher MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ipswich, Queensland. Local Time: 06:53 PM Posts: 52 Offline	A high performance diesel Mini be a great move. The new Mercedes AMG C30 proves that performance diesel isn't a contradiction in terms.

Apr 20th, 2003, 03:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
flash9677 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Warren, Michigan Local Time: 03:53 AM Posts: 9 Offline	Daimler Chrysler is bringing a TD engine to the US for the new Intrepid. I believe for 2004. I think all of the mfgrs will be watching for the public reaction.

Apr 23rd, 2003, 11:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
MrDurst MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Local Time: 09:53 AM Posts: 122 Offline	BMW have just put the 3.0 diesel in the E46 coupe, you think they would of held the Mini as a high priority aswell.

Apr 25th, 2003, 10:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
amt2002 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 08:53 AM Posts: 34 Offline	a high-performance mini cooper diesel? I would be first in line for one!.... Surely its only a matter of time, im sure market demand would be very strong for such a variant. Sorry, but the weak diesel in ONE guise only is no alternative to my coop

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