Mini Cooper D

[Marie129]

Problem: I'm thinking of buying a new Mini Cooper D. They're gonna be 1.6 with 110bhp. All is well so far... but... I'll be waiting till April or May to get my hands on one and it looks like they'll be 28 - 29G. Should I forget it and start looking at other cars or do ye think it'd be worth the wait and the payout??

[northsidescumbag]

Problem: I'm thinking of buying a new Mini Cooper D. They're gonna be 1.6 with 110bhp. All is well so far... but... I'll be waiting till April or May to get my hands on one and it looks like they'll be 28 - 29G. Should I forget it and start looking at other cars or do ye think it'd be worth the wait and the payout??

First of all, before anyone else says anything, a decision like that is down to yourself. It's your own choice if you want to wait for it and PAY that much for it. I can see the 1.6D Mini's to be fairly popular and will probably retain their value over the years. Then again, usual mini buyers would be very image conscious and probably hurts the whole style/image to be driving in a rattling, noisy mini. Bear in mind that it's the same engine as the 207 so if you're not that bothered about a mini or a 207, I'd say go for a 207. People would more likely go for a diesel 207 than a diesel Mini. So it'd be a safer bet depriciation wise. Personally, if I was shelling out that kinda money on a new car and wanted a diesel I'd be tempted towards a C4 3 door 1.6Hdi(about €25,495), or a Volvo C30 1.6D (€29,950 but in a totally different league to the Mini).

[Hang_Sandwich]

Problem: I'm thinking of buying a new Mini Cooper D. They're gonna be 1.6 with 110bhp. All is well so far... but... I'll be waiting till April or May to get my hands on one and it looks like they'll be 28 - 29G. Should I forget it and start looking at other cars or do ye think it'd be worth the wait and the payout??

Resale will be shite, the mini is for the trendy types and once they are no longer fashionable then nobody will buy it as the normal driver will not want the mini as a new fad will have come in, also for a cooper 110bhp from a 1.6 is crap. for 29k there are far better cars you could get. is insurance and running costs and issue?

My advice - new minis are not in the spirit of the old (i.e a cheap small car for the masses) these car are definitely not cheap and they ain't even that small, a fiesta st would beat it hands down in all departments and is 27k brand new - thats if you were looking for a brand new car. its a 2l though

[Tube a Pringles]

What about a Diesel Beetle soft top?

[Hang_Sandwich]

What about a Diesel Beetle soft top?

do you work in peter marks?

[Tube a Pringles]

do you work in peter marks?

It's not for me luvey! It's for herself....Marie129.

I haven't worked for Peter Marks in years.

[Marie129]

I'm as bad as ever now!! The only reason i'm looking at the diesel is coz of the mileage I do. I have a 206 at the moment and its grand but I want a change. So the 207 is completely out. I saw the new C4's on WRC the other night, they're nice alright but saying that they've got the complete kit on too and there's no way I'm doing that! I think if I was buying a beetle then I'd buy an original and do it up on the side! I'll have to check out the Volvo C30. I haven't seen them yet! Thanks for ye're help though!! ;-))

[Nicewanbiy]

Problem: I'm thinking of buying a new Mini Cooper D. They're gonna be 1.6 with 110bhp. All is well so far... but... I'll be waiting till April or May to get my hands on one and it looks like they'll be 28 - 29G. Should I forget it and start looking at other cars or do ye think it'd be worth the wait and the payout??

Why in the name of fuck do you want to drive a piece of shit mini?

[northsidescumbag]

I'm as bad as ever now!! The only reason i'm looking at the diesel is coz of the mileage I do. I have a 206 at the moment and its grand but I want a change. So the 207 is completely out. I saw the new C4's on WRC the other night, they're nice alright but saying that they've got the complete kit on too and there's no way I'm doing that! I think if I was buying a beetle then I'd buy an original and do it up on the side! I'll have to check out the Volvo C30. I haven't seen them yet! Thanks for ye're help though!! ;-))

Lad at work has a 1.6Hdi Van that's filthy and on hubcaps but I still think it looks brilliant. And the dash is brilliantly designed as well. Think of what you could have if you put the money for the mini into a C4, you'd get a much better car. If you want to go the sensible rather than quirky route, the C30 is an expensive option but is a much more solid, grown up car. Only fear I'd have is that the 1.6d in that isn't as lively as the Citroen one.

[Marie129]

Lad at work has a 1.6Hdi Van that's filthy and on hubcaps but I still think it looks brilliant. And the dash is brilliantly designed as well. Think of what you could have if you put the money for the mini into a C4, you'd get a much better car. If you want to go the sensible rather than quirky route, the C30 is an expensive option but is a much more solid, grown up car. Only fear I'd have is that the 1.6d in that isn't as lively as the Citroen one.

Where's the fun in sensible? Nope can't find it anywhere?? Still too young to grow up!! I know the C4's are lovely cars alright but I've always wanted a mini. I can see myself buying a C4 and then kicking myself in a couple of months time that I didn't hang on. I think I'd be better off at this stage buying shoes! Way easier to make a decision on!!

[northsidescumbag]

Where's the fun in sensible? Nope can't find it anywhere?? Still too young to grow up!! I know the C4's are lovely cars alright but I've always wanted a mini. I can see myself buying a C4 and then kicking myself in a couple of months time that I didn't hang on. I think I'd be better off at this stage buying shoes! Way easier to make a decision on!!

Up to yourself, as I said. A lot of people feel that way about minis. But I think the C4 is cooler because it's totallly different to everything else out there. And, if nothing else, Lane Departure Warning System. Vibrating seats.;)

[Marie129]

Up to yourself, as I said. A lot of people feel that way about minis. But I think the C4 is cooler because it's totallly different to everything else out there. And, if nothing else, Lane Departure Warning System. Vibrating seats.;)

WHAT??? Vibrating seats?? :shock: :D
I bet ya anything the lane departure warning system is a safety feature to counteract the vibrating seats!!

[northsidescumbag]

WHAT??? Vibrating seats?? :shock: :D
I bet ya anything the lane departure warning system is a safety feature to counteract the vibrating seats!!

You didn't know? It has sensors that detect your lane on the motorway and if you stray out of it, it makes your seat vibrate.

[Marie129]

You didn't know? It has sensors that detect your lane on the motorway and if you stray out of it, it makes your seat vibrate.

I'd be all over the road in that case! Swerving in and out of lanes!! I better steer clear of the C4 in that case!! (no pun intended)

[Hang_Sandwich]

citreons are full of inovation but after 3 years.......

the mini is a coplete waste they ain't fast they aint small and they ain't economical.

you want a fun car fiesta st, pug 106 gti etc etc, in a few years nobody will want to drive those "minis"

[northsidescumbag]

citreons are full of inovation but after 3 years.......

the mini is a coplete waste they ain't fast they aint small and they ain't economical.

you want a fun car fiesta st, pug 106 gti etc etc, in a few years nobody will want to drive those "minis"

I'd say those cars are two small, and the fiesta ST is a 2litre for god sake. Why would someone considering a 1.6 diesel go for a performance 2 litre instead? Seriously like, think about it. Not everyone cares about performance.

[~*~LilLorna~*~]

I'm not gonna pretend to know a lot about cars because I honestly don't but I have a 1.6 Mini One and I love it. It's a 01 and I actually bought it in England (worked out cheaper that way).
Call me one of those people who just wants a fashionable/stylish car if a want, I really couldn't care less. I like my car and thats whats important. I've always loved mini's and to me, it doesn't matter if "they ain't fast they aint small and they ain't economical".
It's also great for petrol! I don't do loads of driving but I do drive every day and €20 worth will last me 2 weeks. I realise your looking for a Diesel and again, I wont claim to know too much about that but if YOU like them a lot go for it! Might be worth checking out a few English websites as well. You'll have to pay registration etc but still worked out a bit cheaper for me.

[Hang_Sandwich]

I'd say those cars are two small, and the fiesta ST is a 2litre for god sake. Why would someone considering a 1.6 diesel go for a performance 2 litre instead? Seriously like, think about it. Not everyone cares about performance.

do you not think 29k is a serious overspend for a car that is neither fast, luxurious or big? its a foolish buy - these things are fashion accessories and very soon they will be unwanted. be warned.

NSSB exactly how many cars have you owned, the mini is a "super mini" class of car (fiesta, corsa,punto, 207 etc etc) its not in the same class as a civic a C4 a 307 etc etc

Want something quirky get a honda Jazz. at least you won't loose a fortune on it.

[northsidescumbag]

do you not think 29k is a serious overspend for a car that is neither fast, luxurious or big? its a foolish buy - these things are fashion accessories and very soon they will be unwanted. be warned.

NSSB exactly how many cars have you owned, the mini is a "super mini" class of car (fiesta, corsa,punto, 207 etc etc) its not in the same class as a civic a C4 a 307 etc etc

Want something quirky get a honda Jazz. at least you won't loose a fortune on it.

If I was spending 29 grand on a car, admittedly I wouldn't buy new, but that's up to them. Size wise, I think the mini is in a class of it's own, maybe including the A-class but I'd rank it closer to a C4 or C30 than a fiesta or a punto.

[Hang_Sandwich]

If I was spending 29 grand on a car, admittedly I wouldn't buy new, but that's up to them. Size wise, I think the mini is in a class of it's own, maybe including the A-class but I'd rank it closer to a C4 or C30 than a fiesta or a punto.

Have you been in one - its the probably smaller than a fiesta - in fact a 1.6 ztec fiesta would be a better buy