Comments on: Bring the MINI Cooper Diesel to the US http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:19:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: David Lewis http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/comment-page-9/#comment-265694 David Lewis Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:46:01 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/#comment-265694 <p>I will be purchasing a new car in 2010, I sure would like it to be a Mini-D!!</p> I will be purchasing a new car in 2010, I sure would like it to be a Mini-D!!

]]> By: Kevin Cook http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/comment-page-9/#comment-262917 Kevin Cook Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:18:49 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/#comment-262917 <p>Yes I would buy the diesel. I can't wait for the clubman Diesel. Please get this car over here ASAP. Why is there a delay.</p> Yes I would buy the diesel. I can’t wait for the clubman Diesel. Please get this car over here ASAP. Why is there a delay.

]]> By: jevs http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/comment-page-9/#comment-262276 jevs Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:06:57 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/#comment-262276 <p>Yes, I am tired of driving this Honda insight. I am thinking of going back to a TDI Jetta. At least it can climb a hill without shifting into third and I barley get into the low 50's with this thing. I could hit 48 with the Jetta and have room for the family. A mini diesel would be even better!</p> Yes, I am tired of driving this Honda insight. I am thinking of going back to a TDI Jetta. At least it can climb a hill without shifting into third and I barley get into the low 50’s with this thing. I could hit 48 with the Jetta and have room for the family. A mini diesel would be even better!

]]> By: snead hearn http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/comment-page-9/#comment-250791 snead hearn Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:17:32 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/#comment-250791 <p>I will buy one when they are introduced in the US. I'd pay an extra $1,000 for it. My current diesel is getting old and tired but I still find benefits in driving it.</p> I will buy one when they are introduced in the US. I’d pay an extra $1,000 for it. My current diesel is getting old and tired but I still find benefits in driving it.

]]> By: christi http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/comment-page-9/#comment-249976 christi Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:43:04 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/#comment-249976 <p>Please bring us the Mini D, I will get in line to purchase one.</p> Please bring us the Mini D, I will get in line to purchase one.

]]> By: John Roll http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/comment-page-9/#comment-249148 John Roll Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:06:38 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/#comment-249148 <p>Bring the diesel Clubman to USA please. We would buy 2 of them. The Clubman D was hinted at long time ago and it is past due to enter our market. We are waiting BMW--listen up!!</p> Bring the diesel Clubman to USA please. We would buy 2 of them. The Clubman D was hinted at long time ago and it is past due to enter our market. We are waiting BMW–listen up!!

]]> By: Islander http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/comment-page-9/#comment-246669 Islander Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:04:58 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/#comment-246669 <p>Mini cooper diesel is a no brainer. The car is awesome and coupled with a high torque diesel it will be a blast. My primary reason for a diesel is it's fuel economy and simple and proven technology. I just hate to buy petroleum as most of what we burn in the U.S. comes from places where they hate us. The less of the stuff I have to buy the better. Coupled with biodiesel, some 60 MPG and a fun car to drive would make my day. BMW, please bring it over here.</p> Mini cooper diesel is a no brainer. The car is awesome and coupled with a high torque diesel it will be a blast. My primary reason for a diesel is it’s fuel economy and simple and proven technology. I just hate to buy petroleum as most of what we burn in the U.S. comes from places where they hate us. The less of the stuff I have to buy the better. Coupled with biodiesel, some 60 MPG and a fun car to drive would make my day. BMW, please bring it over here.

]]> By: Desi B. http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/comment-page-9/#comment-246083 Desi B. Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:30:19 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/#comment-246083 <ol> <li><ul> <li>Absolutely - Ultimately, I will buy the first diesel powered small car imported to the U.S., be it a Mini, VW, or something else...(But I would prefer the Mini!!!!). I say 'imported' because we all know the U.S. manufacturers will never give us one...</li> </ul></li> <li><p>I would say $1,200-$2,400 more (though I agree with others that it shouldn't cost that much more - and they would sell every one made if it was the same price as a gas engine model)</p></li> <li><p>It benefits everyone for multiple reasons (as listed above)</p></li> </ol>
    • Absolutely – Ultimately, I will buy the first diesel powered small car imported to the U.S., be it a Mini, VW, or something else…(But I would prefer the Mini!!!!). I say ‘imported’ because we all know the U.S. manufacturers will never give us one…

  • I would say $1,200-$2,400 more (though I agree with others that it shouldn’t cost that much more – and they would sell every one made if it was the same price as a gas engine model)

  • It benefits everyone for multiple reasons (as listed above)

    • ]]>         By: Desi B. http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/comment-page-9/#comment-246081 Desi B. Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:26:34 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/#comment-246081 <p>Would you seriously purchase a diesel powered MINI? If your answer is no, would $5+ a gallon change your mind? What would you expect to pay as a premium for the Cooper D over the standard Cooper? How would driving a diesel benefit you?</p> Would you seriously purchase a diesel powered MINI? If your answer is no, would $5+ a gallon change your mind? What would you expect to pay as a premium for the Cooper D over the standard Cooper? How would driving a diesel benefit you?

    ]]>         By: Desi B. http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/comment-page-9/#comment-246082 Desi B. Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:26:34 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/#comment-246082 <p>Would you seriously purchase a diesel powered MINI? If your answer is no, would $5+ a gallon change your mind? What would you expect to pay as a premium for the Cooper D over the standard Cooper? How would driving a diesel benefit you?</p> Would you seriously purchase a diesel powered MINI? If your answer is no, would $5+ a gallon change your mind? What would you expect to pay as a premium for the Cooper D over the standard Cooper? How would driving a diesel benefit you?

    ]]>         By: mikey5 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/comment-page-9/#comment-238433 mikey5 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:04:02 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/#comment-238433 <p>I,m fairly excited with the MINI D as for all the same reason previously posted BUT Subaru allwheel drive diesel being released, also very good M.P.G. will be a serious concideration maybe U.S. 2010</p> I,m fairly excited with the MINI D as for all the same reason previously posted BUT Subaru allwheel drive diesel being released, also very good M.P.G. will be a serious concideration maybe U.S. 2010

    ]]>         By: Michael http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/comment-page-9/#comment-235461 Michael Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:45:01 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/#comment-235461 <p>Yes, I would love to buy one. I personal built a VW Diesel power Suzuki Samurai just to get better mileage in something that I actually wanted to drive (not an silly looking egg shaped shybrid car). If Cooper built if for me you can bet I would get one and I know many others out here in the US that would love to own a fun, performance built coupe with a diesel motor. So when are we getting it already?</p> Yes, I would love to buy one. I personal built a VW Diesel power Suzuki Samurai just to get better mileage in something that I actually wanted to drive (not an silly looking egg shaped shybrid car). If Cooper built if for me you can bet I would get one and I know many others out here in the US that would love to own a fun, performance built coupe with a diesel motor. So when are we getting it already?

    ]]>         By: David Moore http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/comment-page-9/#comment-235455 David Moore Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:57:32 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/#comment-235455 <p>I would absolutely jump on the waiting list for the cooper D to replace my 2005 Mini.</p> I would absolutely jump on the waiting list for the cooper D to replace my 2005 Mini.

    ]]>         By: Cooper http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/comment-page-8/#comment-235318 Cooper Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:58:56 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/#comment-235318 <p>I would buy a MINI D right now...wil probably delay purchase of a gas powered one until the D comes to the US...or maybe import one from UK for a "true" Cooper feel.</p> <p>Should diesel cost more?</p> <p>Diesel mileage is better for the environment...and is could be suited for biodiesl.</p> <p>http://www.biowillieusa.com/</p> <p>Please make it so...</p> I would buy a MINI D right now…wil probably delay purchase of a gas powered one until the D comes to the US…or maybe import one from UK for a “true” Cooper feel.

    Should diesel cost more?

    Diesel mileage is better for the environment…and is could be suited for biodiesl.

    http://www.biowillieusa.com/

    Please make it so…

    ]]>         By: Fred http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/comment-page-8/#comment-234605 Fred Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:20:24 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/#comment-234605 <p>I would buy a Mini Cooper D as long as the diesel premium was reasonable and could be recouped within 60,0000 miles. Always been a fan of diesel even before turbocharging and direct injection made them popular. Paying less at the pump & doing something better for the environment whats not to love.</p> I would buy a Mini Cooper D as long as the diesel premium was reasonable and could be recouped within 60,0000 miles. Always been a fan of diesel even before turbocharging and direct injection made them popular. Paying less at the pump & doing something better for the environment whats not to love.

    ]]>         By: dieselnuter http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/comment-page-8/#comment-234340 dieselnuter Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:10:51 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/#comment-234340 <p>I would definetly buy one as long as the premium over the gas Cooper is less than $2,000.00;</p> <p>I am nuts about diesesl and currently have a 1999 Dodge Ram with the Cummins engine (28 mpg on the highway) and a 1980 Mercedes 300SD in mint shape that gets over 35 mgp on the highway.</p> <p>I think they should call the Mini diesel "Cooper S D", meaning a cooper S with a diesel engine.</p> <p>Good work you guys!</p> I would definetly buy one as long as the premium over the gas Cooper is less than $2,000.00;

    I am nuts about diesesl and currently have a 1999 Dodge Ram with the Cummins engine (28 mpg on the highway) and a 1980 Mercedes 300SD in mint shape that gets over 35 mgp on the highway.

    I think they should call the Mini diesel “Cooper S D”, meaning a cooper S with a diesel engine.

    Good work you guys!

    ]]>         By: Joe the Lion http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/comment-page-8/#comment-231288 Joe the Lion Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:13:53 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/#comment-231288 <p>You bet your boots I'd seriously consider a diesel mini! Yes, I'd pay a reasonable premium for one, maybe 1-1.5 thousand $ extra. And even if diesel/petrol became less expensive I'd do so to simply USE LESS. I consider it my patriotic duty to use as little fossil fuel as possible because most - almost all - of the money we spend on oil leaves the United States. That doesn't do much good for the U.S. economy. Also, let's face it, there's only so much petrol to go around and more countries, like China and India, are developing into heavy users. Hopefully they won't copy the consumption habits of developed countries (doubt it). But if so, what the hell, let China pay for building Dubai for a change!</p> You bet your boots I’d seriously consider a diesel mini! Yes, I’d pay a reasonable premium for one, maybe 1-1.5 thousand $ extra. And even if diesel/petrol became less expensive I’d do so to simply USE LESS. I consider it my patriotic duty to use as little fossil fuel as possible because most – almost all – of the money we spend on oil leaves the United States. That doesn’t do much good for the U.S. economy. Also, let’s face it, there’s only so much petrol to go around and more countries, like China and India, are developing into heavy users. Hopefully they won’t copy the consumption habits of developed countries (doubt it). But if so, what the hell, let China pay for building Dubai for a change!

    ]]>         By: Eldo Nixon http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/comment-page-8/#comment-230254 Eldo Nixon Sat, 02 Aug 2008 13:58:28 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/#comment-230254 <p>I would submit my deposit to buy a clubman diesel today. Even if diesel is more expensive thant gas.</p> I would submit my deposit to buy a clubman diesel today. Even if diesel is more expensive thant gas.

    ]]>         By: dan http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/comment-page-8/#comment-229477 dan Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:04:57 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/#comment-229477 <p>Why is it that Europe gets all the diesel choices and us Americans dont? We got the ultra-low sulfur fuel now. Take any diesel car & put a particulate filter on the exhaust and it's good. As for California, use urea injection if you have to for NOX emissions. Living in Michigan, i have not to worry abou that. Id take a Mini Diesel & a VW Jetta and run them on biodiesel & GTL fuel.</p> Why is it that Europe gets all the diesel choices and us Americans dont? We got the ultra-low sulfur fuel now. Take any diesel car & put a particulate filter on the exhaust and it’s good. As for California, use urea injection if you have to for NOX emissions. Living in Michigan, i have not to worry abou that. Id take a Mini Diesel & a VW Jetta and run them on biodiesel & GTL fuel.

    ]]>         By: Mark P http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/comment-page-8/#comment-229436 Mark P Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:21:25 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/05/30/bring-the-mini-cooper-diesel-to-the-us/#comment-229436 <p>I've been driving VW diesels since the 80s and would definitely consider getting a MiniD. Style, performance AND economy = an unbeatable combination. Get'em here!</p> <p>MAP</p> I’ve been driving VW diesels since the 80s and would definitely consider getting a MiniD. Style, performance AND economy = an unbeatable combination. Get’em here!

    MAP

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