There is currently a huge wave of media hype regarding DIESEL cars, with warnings of tax penalties & plummeting second-hand values... plus Boris is (supposedly) about to increase the cost to drive a diesel car in London by a further £10.
However, when you read these scaremongering articles in their entirety, most mention at the very end that cars with Euro 6 compliant engines are exempt... and, of course, every F56 MINI engine IS compliant!
After owning a series of Mk.1 & Mk.2 petrol MINI Cooper cars, I compared the F56 Cooper & Cooper D models and decided to buy my first ever diesel.
With similar 'real-world' performance but more torque, plus 25% better fuel economy and a bigger fuel tank (roughly 650 mile range) my Cooper D is already exceeding my expectations. In addition, I drive frequently in Europe - where diesel is quite a bit cheaper than petrol.
BTW: does anyone know why the Cooper D & S models have a 44 litre fuel tank, but the Cooper only has a 40 litre capacity?
I must admit to having second thoughts when F56 diesels cars were initially recalled/delayed because of 'noise' issues... but the engine in my car is a peach, and getting better with additional miles.
It does seem likely that the second-hand value of non Euro 6 compliant diesel cars will suffer if increased tax penalties are applied but, if anything, I think the value of compliant cars with excellent economy might actually improve....
However, when you read these scaremongering articles in their entirety, most mention at the very end that cars with Euro 6 compliant engines are exempt... and, of course, every F56 MINI engine IS compliant!
After owning a series of Mk.1 & Mk.2 petrol MINI Cooper cars, I compared the F56 Cooper & Cooper D models and decided to buy my first ever diesel.
With similar 'real-world' performance but more torque, plus 25% better fuel economy and a bigger fuel tank (roughly 650 mile range) my Cooper D is already exceeding my expectations. In addition, I drive frequently in Europe - where diesel is quite a bit cheaper than petrol.
BTW: does anyone know why the Cooper D & S models have a 44 litre fuel tank, but the Cooper only has a 40 litre capacity?
I must admit to having second thoughts when F56 diesels cars were initially recalled/delayed because of 'noise' issues... but the engine in my car is a peach, and getting better with additional miles.
It does seem likely that the second-hand value of non Euro 6 compliant diesel cars will suffer if increased tax penalties are applied but, if anything, I think the value of compliant cars with excellent economy might actually improve....
