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pilgrim509 · Aug 14th, 2006, 03:01 PM

Hello everyone...

Hope someone out there can give me some PRACTICAL advice

Looking at buying a Mini One but do not know wether to go for the D?

I will be doing a 60 mile round trip per day to work, shifts, journey mainly motorway or A roads, looking mainly for the economy but with a bit of performance Like the S but cannot justify the running costs. I liked the look of the D because of its S gearbox!

Local dealer said that the ONE is only 1p per mile more to run so don't spend the extra on the ONE D. it also the same costs to service etc

They also said that to justify a ONE D you would have to be doing a lot of milage so much so that you would not want to do it in a ONE D anyway

Also is it worth buying a Mini without any TLC on it? What is the TLC really worth in monetary terms?

Regards

Pilgrim

ONED · Aug 14th, 2006, 03:09 PM

I would go for a Nov 05 > Diesel
Alot sharper
Buy TLC if you can get it, saves you money

humph · Aug 14th, 2006, 03:37 PM

I work in construction and my commute takes me wherever the next contract may be. Since buying my Cooper 4 months ago I have been doing about 85 miles a day in the week, and a few MINI runs at weekends. Was thinking about a One D when I bought but knew unless I could get it up to about 100 bhp I would not be happy. This was possible but then warranty worried me especially with doing high(ish) miles. Did my sums and opted for a Cooper, and had a JCW sound kit fitted

. Journey to work is part motorway (or car park in the morning

), part fast country / A roads.

For work I have to keep an accurate record of mileage for expenses, tax relief etc. so keep a detailed spreadsheet. To date I have covered 8k (in 14 weeks

) and have had the following results.

Average distance between fill ups = 340 miles (fill her every 4 days, about £45).

Average fuel consumption = 34.7 mpg. I don't flog the car to death but with the sound kit really kicking in at +4500rpm it does see this a few times in a day. I have had 38 mpg on motorway runs.

This works out at 12.8 pence per mile for fuel. Haven't been brave enough to attempt a depreciation calculation though. If the workplace you are traveling to is temporary you are entitled to claim tax relief on the miles you do. To reiterate these figures are an average over 8k miles.

Do an advanced search for threads with TLC in the title only and you will find plenty of threads on the subject of value for money. I have it on mine and think I will take out TLC XL as well, especially with the hourly rate MINI dealers charge these days for service.

Sorry this post is so long but hopefully it gives some proper figures for running a petrol MINI to help with the decision making.
.
Simon

ONED · Aug 14th, 2006, 04:03 PM

I've just take out the TLC XL while I await the new model
saving me money already, and will help with the resale!

Maui · Aug 15th, 2006, 11:25 AM

I have mini petrol. do 65 mile a day round trip to work on A roads, I go about 80-85 most of way, dont flog the car too bad, I get 47.8 to gal according to guage. costs me £42 a week. That includes a little bit of town driving at weekends

Madeira Jon · Aug 15th, 2006, 02:56 PM

I have same experience as MAUI.. BTW why does it seem to stick at 47.8!!!!

MINIMAT · Aug 15th, 2006, 03:07 PM

The diesel should have cheaper insurance, and the engine should be more reliable. I also do just over 600 miles on a full tank. The downside is you need to work with the gears a bit more, diesel is slightly more expensive than petrol and the 1D costs more to buy than a One. Also we are a bit more unique. You'd probably have to buy second hand as they don't make new ones at the moment. I think the new diesel is going to be around next January. If you are stuck in traffic it doesn't matter what car you have. If you have lots of country roads you might prefer petrol but I'm quite happy.

blingmeisters · Aug 15th, 2006, 03:11 PM

we had early one d and then changed to later version as above reccomend post Nov 2005 its just that little bit sharper. Mind you you can easily get them chipped Superchips do something

Heather P · Aug 15th, 2006, 03:53 PM

We had a 2003(53) One D and it did over 600 miles per tank, it was a great car and would highly recomend it.

pilgrim509 · Aug 16th, 2006, 10:47 AM

Hello all

Thanks for all the advice decided on a MOD

Just put a deposit down on a silver Cherished MOD 03/53 11k on the clock has the salt pack fitted. 10 Grand from a Mini dealer

Picking it up on Friday, looking forward to it

Pilgrim

humph · Aug 16th, 2006, 11:23 AM

Congratulations, sounds good. I hope you enjoy the MINI experience.

sel · Aug 21st, 2006, 01:49 PM

Any pics pilgrim????.....

welcome!

Aug 14th, 2006, 03:01 PM	#1
pilgrim509 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 11:02 PM Posts: 28 Offline	A Mini Dilema Hello everyone... Hope someone out there can give me some PRACTICAL advice Looking at buying a Mini One but do not know wether to go for the D? I will be doing a 60 mile round trip per day to work, shifts, journey mainly motorway or A roads, looking mainly for the economy but with a bit of performance Like the S but cannot justify the running costs. I liked the look of the D because of its S gearbox! Local dealer said that the ONE is only 1p per mile more to run so don't spend the extra on the ONE D. it also the same costs to service etc They also said that to justify a ONE D you would have to be doing a lot of milage so much so that you would not want to do it in a ONE D anyway Also is it worth buying a Mini without any TLC on it? What is the TLC really worth in monetary terms? Regards Pilgrim

Aug 16th, 2006, 10:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
pilgrim509 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 11:02 PM Posts: 28 Offline	Just put down a deposit Hello all Thanks for all the advice decided on a MOD Just put a deposit down on a silver Cherished MOD 03/53 11k on the clock has the salt pack fitted. 10 Grand from a Mini dealer Picking it up on Friday, looking forward to it Pilgrim

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Aug 14th, 2006, 03:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 12:02 AM Posts: 7,543 Offline	I would go for a Nov 05 > Diesel Alot sharper Buy TLC if you can get it, saves you money

Aug 14th, 2006, 03:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
humph Back To My Old Self Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Wind Local Time: 12:02 AM Posts: 2,538 Offline	I work in construction and my commute takes me wherever the next contract may be. Since buying my Cooper 4 months ago I have been doing about 85 miles a day in the week, and a few MINI runs at weekends. Was thinking about a One D when I bought but knew unless I could get it up to about 100 bhp I would not be happy. This was possible but then warranty worried me especially with doing high(ish) miles. Did my sums and opted for a Cooper, and had a JCW sound kit fitted . Journey to work is part motorway (or car park in the morning ), part fast country / A roads. For work I have to keep an accurate record of mileage for expenses, tax relief etc. so keep a detailed spreadsheet. To date I have covered 8k (in 14 weeks ) and have had the following results. Average distance between fill ups = 340 miles (fill her every 4 days, about £45). Average fuel consumption = 34.7 mpg. I don't flog the car to death but with the sound kit really kicking in at +4500rpm it does see this a few times in a day. I have had 38 mpg on motorway runs. This works out at 12.8 pence per mile for fuel. Haven't been brave enough to attempt a depreciation calculation though. If the workplace you are traveling to is temporary you are entitled to claim tax relief on the miles you do. To reiterate these figures are an average over 8k miles. Do an advanced search for threads with TLC in the title only and you will find plenty of threads on the subject of value for money. I have it on mine and think I will take out TLC XL as well, especially with the hourly rate MINI dealers charge these days for service. Sorry this post is so long but hopefully it gives some proper figures for running a petrol MINI to help with the decision making. . Simon

Aug 14th, 2006, 04:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 12:02 AM Posts: 7,543 Offline	I've just take out the TLC XL while I await the new model saving me money already, and will help with the resale!

Aug 15th, 2006, 11:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Maui MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Local Time: 12:02 AM Posts: 86 Offline	I have mini petrol. do 65 mile a day round trip to work on A roads, I go about 80-85 most of way, dont flog the car too bad, I get 47.8 to gal according to guage. costs me £42 a week. That includes a little bit of town driving at weekends

Aug 15th, 2006, 02:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Madeira Jon MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madeira Island Local Time: 11:02 PM Posts: 394 Offline	I have same experience as MAUI.. BTW why does it seem to stick at 47.8!!!!

Aug 15th, 2006, 03:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
MINIMAT MINIMAT Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 12:02 AM Posts: 823 Offline	The diesel should have cheaper insurance, and the engine should be more reliable. I also do just over 600 miles on a full tank. The downside is you need to work with the gears a bit more, diesel is slightly more expensive than petrol and the 1D costs more to buy than a One. Also we are a bit more unique. You'd probably have to buy second hand as they don't make new ones at the moment. I think the new diesel is going to be around next January. If you are stuck in traffic it doesn't matter what car you have. If you have lots of country roads you might prefer petrol but I'm quite happy.

Aug 15th, 2006, 03:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
blingmeisters MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 12:02 AM Posts: 50 Offline	we had early one d and then changed to later version as above reccomend post Nov 2005 its just that little bit sharper. Mind you you can easily get them chipped Superchips do something

Aug 15th, 2006, 03:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Heather P MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Stamford, Lincs Local Time: 12:02 AM Posts: 250 Offline	We had a 2003(53) One D and it did over 600 miles per tank, it was a great car and would highly recomend it.

Aug 16th, 2006, 11:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
humph Back To My Old Self Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Wind Local Time: 12:02 AM Posts: 2,538 Offline	Congratulations, sounds good. I hope you enjoy the MINI experience.

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Aug 21st, 2006, 01:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
sel bye bye MINI hello 206 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bodmin/Cornwall Local Time: 11:02 PM Posts: 4,309 Offline	Any pics pilgrim????..... welcome!