Originally Posted by
Lagonda
I don't think the noise is all that annoying. It sure isn't a VAG diesel. It's pretty quiet even at 140+ km/h. I have no idea how it compares to a petrol Mini since I've never driven one. But it sure is a LOT quieter than my 1.6 petrol Renault Clio 2 I had before. Especially at highway speeds.
It does seem to get noisy above 3750rpm but that's pretty irrelevant. Torque starts pretty down low. I haven't pushed the little engine yet because I'm still in my break-in period.
If you can choose between the One and the One D. I would definately choose for the One D. It blows the One petrol out of the water and can keep up with a petrol Cooper with in-gear acceleration. It loses out with 0-100 sprints but those are completely irrelevant in everyday driving. Torque and in-gear acceleration is what counts.
As far as I know the facelift only touches the petrol models. They're not changing the diesels. The changes are small except for the Mini One which is going back to a 1.6L unit instead of a 1.4. They seem to be a lot cleaner though those new engines (EU5 emissions compliant).
I'm not sure that this so called "facelift" is bringing any modifications to the exterior/interior. Maybe the new Navigation system interface ? I can't seem to find anything on that subject.
So all in all, the facelift is rather minor. But maybe worth waiting for if you were to go for a petrol model.
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The colour I got is called Horizon Blue. It's a pretty rare colour.
Options I got:
Pepper package:
- 15" aluminium wheels
- Alarm system
- light-package
- 2nd key
- passenger seat with adjustable height
- leather steering wheel
- front fog lights
- on board computer
- velvet carpets
- storage package
- anti theft wheel bolts
- manual airconditioning
- chrome line exterior
Radio Boost
multifunctional sports-steeringwheel with cruise control
Sportsseats half-leather cream
Colour line cream
Chrome mirrors
white turn-signals
rain- and lightsensor
iPod interface
Just like a BMW you get 4 wheels and a steering wheel and everything else is optional.
so you have to pay to get a second key??? The spare is certainly something flimsy too or not at all present and you'll have to pay for the anti-leak foam....
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