I currently own two classic minis and considering upgrading my current daily (Suzuki Swift) to that of a Mini Diesel, what the dangers that I should be looking out for, and what's your opinions on the current models?
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I currently own two classic minis and considering upgrading my current daily (Suzuki Swift) to that of a Mini Diesel, what the dangers that I should be looking out for, and what's your opinions on the current models?
Welcome to NMS. New F56 series cars are great with far more tech than the previous generations. Also with the newer diesel cars is that they have a far better consumption than the previous cars.
Welcome along and like William says the current F56 version is surprisingly quick even in its standard form. You looking at new or used ?
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Welcome to NMS.
Davy
Would prefer a used one for the moment, probably 2011/2012 thanks
Davy
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Would prefer a used one for the moment, probably 2011/2012 thanks
Davy
Welcome Davy, good luck with the search. I am thinking of changing mine in the near future, can let you know if and when i do
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We just got rid of our F56 Cooper D.
Was an amazing car to drive.
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Presumably you do a lot of miles? If so, diesel is probably still the way to go. But the newer petrol Minis are remarkably efficient. Even my JCW gets 40mpg. Should imagine a less warm version would be in the 50s or 60s. All the noises from government are that diesel is going to be taxed higher in the future. In the short term, you can pick up bargain diesel cars as there is a lot of uncertainty. In the long term, you might be stuck with a vehicle that costs more to run and you can't get shot of.
What mileage are you doing? Personally I wouldn't be looking to buy a diesel just now, due to the potential resale heartache due to everyone acting like headless chickens. I've got a diesel, but it's old and pretty much worthless so any media/public hysteria won't affect me.
I had an R56 Cooper S that got 45mpg all day long - brilliant mpg, never had another car that has got over 40mpg before.
Plus there's the issue of the technology on modern diesels - you need to be doing decent length runs to keep the DPF etc in decent condition and not get clogged up
Well I've bit the bullet, purchased a 2014 Cooper "D" from a local garage with only 31k on the clock the future awaits
Davy