Comments on: 2005 MINI One D Reviewed http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ForbesT http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-37874 ForbesT Fri, 19 May 2006 21:13:29 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/#comment-37874 <p>http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/fuels/diesel/diesel.htm</p> <p>http://www.nrdc.org/air/transportation/psulfur.asp</p> <p>http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_vehicles/big_rig_cleanup/california-diesel-risk-reduction-plan.html</p> http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/fuels/diesel/diesel.htm

http://www.nrdc.org/air/transportation/psulfur.asp

http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_vehicles/big_rig_cleanup/california-diesel-risk-reduction-plan.html

]]> By: diego http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-37858 diego Fri, 19 May 2006 17:44:31 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/#comment-37858 <p>Andrew,</p> <p>As a Southern US'er (Dallas, TX) I found your comment very enlightening as I had never given thought to the pollution that could be caused by photochemical smog. Do you have any links where I could learn more about this?</p> Andrew,

As a Southern US’er (Dallas, TX) I found your comment very enlightening as I had never given thought to the pollution that could be caused by photochemical smog. Do you have any links where I could learn more about this?

]]> By: ForbesT http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-37857 ForbesT Fri, 19 May 2006 17:43:20 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/#comment-37857 <p>I was just check'n out a 7 edition One D at my local dealer (in Belgium). The owner was just picking it up. We started talking about why the D is not in the US. The first thing he mentioned was the sulfur change issue and the lack of diesel pumps in the US. Once that’s fixed we both agreed that could open the door to a D in the US. Turbo-diesel would sweeten the deal, LTZMTOR.</p> <p>Though some kind of alternative fuel would be great, we won’t see it for another 10 years at best. Hhybrids MPG aren’t all they seem to be and they cost 2 - 10k more. If MINI offered the D in the states, I bet they could not keep up with demand. Hey they could even make them in the US. ;)</p> I was just check’n out a 7 edition One D at my local dealer (in Belgium). The owner was just picking it up. We started talking about why the D is not in the US. The first thing he mentioned was the sulfur change issue and the lack of diesel pumps in the US. Once that’s fixed we both agreed that could open the door to a D in the US. Turbo-diesel would sweeten the deal, LTZMTOR.

Though some kind of alternative fuel would be great, we won’t see it for another 10 years at best. Hhybrids MPG aren’t all they seem to be and they cost 2 – 10k more. If MINI offered the D in the states, I bet they could not keep up with demand. Hey they could even make them in the US. ;)

]]> By: DB http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-37843 DB Fri, 19 May 2006 15:21:18 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/#comment-37843 <blockquote> <p>I believe the mpg are in imperial gallons. anyone know for sure? If so, the mpg in us gallons will be lower. Perhaps a better measure would be miles per dollar. :)</p> </blockquote> <p>I remember seeing that the MINI One -D was rated to go 1K KM on a tank of fuel. That's roughly 600 miles. If you use all of the fuel in the tank you would be getting about 45MPG. Not the crazy 59 mentioned in this review, but still close to 50% better than what I'm getting now.</p> <p>I'd be all over this car like a bum on a ham sandwich! Now, if we can only get the 'clean' diesel.</p>

I believe the mpg are in imperial gallons. anyone know for sure? If so, the mpg in us gallons will be lower. Perhaps a better measure would be miles per dollar. :)

I remember seeing that the MINI One -D was rated to go 1K KM on a tank of fuel. That’s roughly 600 miles. If you use all of the fuel in the tank you would be getting about 45MPG. Not the crazy 59 mentioned in this review, but still close to 50% better than what I’m getting now.

I’d be all over this car like a bum on a ham sandwich! Now, if we can only get the ‘clean’ diesel.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-37822 Andrew Thu, 18 May 2006 23:36:10 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/#comment-37822 <p>On reason why diesel passenger cars haven't taken off here in Australia like they have in Europe is that diesel fuel doesn't enjoy the same tax brakes that it does in Europe. Over there, they are considered to be more environmentally sound than petrol vehicles due to their lower fuel consumption. Unfortunately here in Australia, and I would imagine the southern parts of the US too, the interaction of diesel smog with our stronger levels of sunlight and warmer temperatures creates big problems with photochemical smog in cities.</p> <p>Another reason diesel hasn't taken off here is that Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) produces lower levels of emissions than petrol and, due to it's tax free status and Australia's considerable reserves of LPG, is cheap as chips - more than half the price of petrol IIRC. Most of our taxi fleet run on LPG.</p> On reason why diesel passenger cars haven’t taken off here in Australia like they have in Europe is that diesel fuel doesn’t enjoy the same tax brakes that it does in Europe. Over there, they are considered to be more environmentally sound than petrol vehicles due to their lower fuel consumption. Unfortunately here in Australia, and I would imagine the southern parts of the US too, the interaction of diesel smog with our stronger levels of sunlight and warmer temperatures creates big problems with photochemical smog in cities.

Another reason diesel hasn’t taken off here is that Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) produces lower levels of emissions than petrol and, due to it’s tax free status and Australia’s considerable reserves of LPG, is cheap as chips – more than half the price of petrol IIRC. Most of our taxi fleet run on LPG.

]]> By: Dave Stewart http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-37809 Dave Stewart Thu, 18 May 2006 19:08:15 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/#comment-37809 <p>Well, I for one would truly consider a MINI One. BMW get you fricken collective heads out of your asses and bring the MINI One to the North American market soon! Tune it for North American diesel fuel...probably a different engine computer, and give Toyota a run for their money.</p> Well, I for one would truly consider a MINI One. BMW get you fricken collective heads out of your asses and bring the MINI One to the North American market soon! Tune it for North American diesel fuel…probably a different engine computer, and give Toyota a run for their money.

]]> By: beken http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-37807 beken Thu, 18 May 2006 17:55:37 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/#comment-37807 <p>Last year, transport Canada had an exhibit of cars they were evaluating for the Canadian market in relation to better fuel economy. One of the cars was the MINI D. However, the rep told me it had to wait for the "clean" diesel to appear in the US. Volumes sold in Canada would not make it economically viable to import to Canada alone.</p> <p>I asked what the issue with the diesel was as Canada already sells the Smart Car. I would assume the diesel in Canada and US are similar. The answer went over my head.</p> <p>I'm not sure the US would ever embrace diesel as Americans seem to like the idea of developing Made in USA solutions to problems. The push seems to be for ethanol, biofuels or hydrogen fuel cells. The latter two seem to be quite a few years away still.</p> Last year, transport Canada had an exhibit of cars they were evaluating for the Canadian market in relation to better fuel economy. One of the cars was the MINI D. However, the rep told me it had to wait for the “clean” diesel to appear in the US. Volumes sold in Canada would not make it economically viable to import to Canada alone.

I asked what the issue with the diesel was as Canada already sells the Smart Car. I would assume the diesel in Canada and US are similar. The answer went over my head.

I’m not sure the US would ever embrace diesel as Americans seem to like the idea of developing Made in USA solutions to problems. The push seems to be for ethanol, biofuels or hydrogen fuel cells. The latter two seem to be quite a few years away still.

]]> By: LTZMTOR http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-37805 LTZMTOR Thu, 18 May 2006 17:23:07 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/#comment-37805 <p>If the D becomes or is a turbo diesel I might otherwise, not interested.</p> If the D becomes or is a turbo diesel I might otherwise, not interested.

]]> By: heyduard http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-37803 heyduard Thu, 18 May 2006 16:58:49 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/#comment-37803 <blockquote> tim May 18th, 2006 Link Will the Mini D also run off of used cooking oil? I think that’s cool that some cars will do that. </blockquote> <p>All diesels have the potential to run biodiesel (eg, used cooking oil). There's a <a href='http://www.greasecar.com/' rel="nofollow">kit</a> one can fit to diesels stateside.</p> <p>If the PSA diesel makes it into the D, I'm standing in line.</p> tim May 18th, 2006 Link Will the Mini D also run off of used cooking oil? I think that’s cool that some cars will do that.

All diesels have the potential to run biodiesel (eg, used cooking oil). There’s a kit one can fit to diesels stateside.

If the PSA diesel makes it into the D, I’m standing in line.

]]> By: Jake http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-37800 Jake Thu, 18 May 2006 15:40:52 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/#comment-37800 <p>Mercedes and VW have been the only importers of autos with diesel engines over the last couple of decades up here in Canada (and I suspect also in the US). It would be great to have more options.</p> <p>Also, Mercedes, BMW and VW all have various forms of high performance diesel engines in some of their models. It would be amazing to have a Mini diesel that could approach the performance of the MCS, yet benefit from the fuel economy rewards of a diesel engine.</p> <p>Cheers,</p> <p>Jake</p> Mercedes and VW have been the only importers of autos with diesel engines over the last couple of decades up here in Canada (and I suspect also in the US). It would be great to have more options.

Also, Mercedes, BMW and VW all have various forms of high performance diesel engines in some of their models. It would be amazing to have a Mini diesel that could approach the performance of the MCS, yet benefit from the fuel economy rewards of a diesel engine.

Cheers,

Jake

]]> By: Frank http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-37798 Frank Thu, 18 May 2006 14:56:13 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/#comment-37798 <p>I would be very interested on a MINI diesel option specially if it offered in the upcoming R55 Traveller wagon.</p> I would be very interested on a MINI diesel option specially if it offered in the upcoming R55 Traveller wagon.

]]> By: tim http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-37795 tim Thu, 18 May 2006 14:51:13 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/#comment-37795 <p>Will the Mini D also run off of used cooking oil? I think that's cool that some cars will do that. A friend of mine drives an old Volvo and runs it primarily off of used cooking oil. It doesn't get the same gas mileage but the Oil is free.</p> Will the Mini D also run off of used cooking oil? I think that’s cool that some cars will do that. A friend of mine drives an old Volvo and runs it primarily off of used cooking oil. It doesn’t get the same gas mileage but the Oil is free.

]]> By: IanF http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-37794 IanF Thu, 18 May 2006 14:51:12 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/#comment-37794 <p>I want... if MINI USA brings the D to our shores, my TDI wagon will be scared...</p> I want… if MINI USA brings the D to our shores, my TDI wagon will be scared…

]]> By: Aqualung http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-37793 Aqualung Thu, 18 May 2006 14:24:08 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/#comment-37793 <p>yeah, it relates to the (relatively) high sulfur content. By next year, the oil barons are due to have a new "diesel" that they hope will meet the requirements of many states i.e. Mass, Calif, etc.</p> <p>I've seen other articles where car makers like BMW & MB are ramping up for their luxo diesel sedans to be marketed here as well.</p> yeah, it relates to the (relatively) high sulfur content. By next year, the oil barons are due to have a new “diesel” that they hope will meet the requirements of many states i.e. Mass, Calif, etc.

I’ve seen other articles where car makers like BMW & MB are ramping up for their luxo diesel sedans to be marketed here as well.

]]> By: heyduard http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-37789 heyduard Thu, 18 May 2006 14:01:18 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/#comment-37789 <p>Nice review.</p> <p>"Updated", eh? TFA mentions that the convertible coopers will be making their debut next year. Methinks the review is several years old, unless the kiwi's are getting the convertibles next year. Not! I believe the mpg are in imperial gallons. anyone know for sure? If so, the mpg in us gallons will be lower. Perhaps a better measure would be miles per dollar. :)</p> <p>Plus, they mention the Toyota lump powering the D. There's a <a href='http://motoringfile.com/2005/06/26/the_mini_one_d_gets_an_upgrade/' rel="nofollow">new powerplant</a> in the 06 model. Cleaner and more power.</p> <p>With the mandated lower sulpher content, let's hope BMW will bring the new D to the states.</p> Nice review.

“Updated”, eh? TFA mentions that the convertible coopers will be making their debut next year. Methinks the review is several years old, unless the kiwi’s are getting the convertibles next year. Not! I believe the mpg are in imperial gallons. anyone know for sure? If so, the mpg in us gallons will be lower. Perhaps a better measure would be miles per dollar. :)

Plus, they mention the Toyota lump powering the D. There’s a new powerplant in the 06 model. Cleaner and more power.

With the mandated lower sulpher content, let’s hope BMW will bring the new D to the states.

]]> By: AprilWhine http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-37788 AprilWhine Thu, 18 May 2006 14:00:24 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/#comment-37788 <p>Hope MINI decides to offer the diesel in the US when our diesel standards are raised.</p> Hope MINI decides to offer the diesel in the US when our diesel standards are raised.

]]> By: agranger http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-37787 agranger Thu, 18 May 2006 13:58:23 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/#comment-37787 <p>Isn't there an issue with the relative low quality of disel here in the US? I think thats why we don't get a bunch of the cool disel engine options...</p> Isn’t there an issue with the relative low quality of disel here in the US? I think thats why we don’t get a bunch of the cool disel engine options…

]]> By: jarrett http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-37786 jarrett Thu, 18 May 2006 13:54:20 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/#comment-37786 <p>58.9 combined, who needs a Prius or Insight. 13 gallons of diesel would get you 5/6 the way across texas. come on miniusa, step up to the plate and get us this option.</p> 58.9 combined, who needs a Prius or Insight. 13 gallons of diesel would get you 5/6 the way across texas. come on miniusa, step up to the plate and get us this option.

]]> By: Pedro http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/comment-page-1/#comment-37783 Pedro Thu, 18 May 2006 13:38:14 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/18/mini-one-diesel-reviewed/#comment-37783 <p>Combined 58.9mpg!!!!! We need to get these cars over here in the states!</p> Combined 58.9mpg!!!!! We need to get these cars over here in the states!

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