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rainbowdreamer · Aug 2nd, 2006, 11:49 AM

CVT is to be axed for the second generation MINI.

I had one as a courtesy car and can't say I am surprised, it did not suit the MINI at all.

Paul · Aug 2nd, 2006, 12:10 PM

This is quite (well, very) old news.

The CVT has a lot of fans though, the CVT Cooper I just couldn't get used to to be honest, the Auto S I liked a lot (surprisingly).

Root Ginger · Aug 2nd, 2006, 01:06 PM

To be quite honest CVT boxes have never worked properly and have had reliability issues ever since Ford and Fiat introduced them. One of the problems is the belt that can stretch or snap. The Borg Warner system was always much better. The latest autos that are essentially a manual gearbox that is computer controlled are significantly better than both of the above and that is what the 2nd Gen MINI will have.

mister.t · Aug 18th, 2006, 02:08 PM

I know they rated the S Auto box, but the press never liked the CVT fitted on the Cooper and One

ecylai · Sep 7th, 2006, 08:38 AM

Yeah as a ex-cvt owner i had many issues with the box it isnt the most reliable thing.

but now with the new MCS R56 coming in Auto i might consider getting one.
depending on the choice of box bmw is offering

SCB · Sep 26th, 2006, 05:54 PM

From talking to a friendly man at a Mini dealership (the manager) no names, not going to break a good friendship, having read the Optional Equipment list (New Mini Hatch R56) both the Cooper and Cooper S will have a 6 Speed Auto including steptronic gearshift paddles. This may not be new to most, but to some it will be...but this is the interesting bit, the Auto is expected to be available for the Cooper in December 2006, but not until March 2007 for the Cooper S...and I will be placing an order for mine in November!

SCB

Olly. · Sep 26th, 2006, 11:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SCB (original)

From talking to a friendly man at a Mini dealership (the manager) no names, not going to break a good friendship, having read the Optional Equipment list (New Mini Hatch R56) both the Cooper and Cooper S will have a 6 Speed Auto including steptronic gearshift paddles. This may not be new to most, but to some it will be...but this is the interesting bit, the Auto is expected to be available for the Cooper in December 2006, but not until March 2007 for the Cooper S...and I will be placing an order for mine in November!

SCB

You can also find this out from the price list - http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-m...ions-list.html

Aug 2nd, 2006, 11:49 AM	#1
rainbowdreamer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 11:34 AM Posts: 264 Offline	CVT axed for 2nd Gen. CVT is to be axed for the second generation MINI. I had one as a courtesy car and can't say I am surprised, it did not suit the MINI at all. Rainbow Dreamer 2005 Cooper S Convertible

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mister.t Dodgey, er, dodgem driver Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 11:34 AM Posts: 3,899 Offline	I know they rated the S Auto box, but the press never liked the CVT fitted on the Cooper and One A dream can only become a reality if you chase it... MINI2 Karting

Sep 7th, 2006, 08:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
ecylai #0024 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney,Aus Local Time: 10:34 AM Posts: 526 Offline	Yeah as a ex-cvt owner i had many issues with the box it isnt the most reliable thing. but now with the new MCS R56 coming in Auto i might consider getting one. depending on the choice of box bmw is offering ]

Sep 26th, 2006, 05:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
SCB StevieB Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bedford Local Time: 11:34 AM Posts: 129 Offline	Steptronic 6 Speed Auto From talking to a friendly man at a Mini dealership (the manager) no names, not going to break a good friendship, having read the Optional Equipment list (New Mini Hatch R56) both the Cooper and Cooper S will have a 6 Speed Auto including steptronic gearshift paddles. This may not be new to most, but to some it will be...but this is the interesting bit, the Auto is expected to be available for the Cooper in December 2006, but not until March 2007 for the Cooper S...and I will be placing an order for mine in November! SCB

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Aug 2nd, 2006, 12:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:34 AM Posts: 40,553 Offline	This is quite (well, very) old news. The CVT has a lot of fans though, the CVT Cooper I just couldn't get used to to be honest, the Auto S I liked a lot (surprisingly).

Aug 2nd, 2006, 01:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 11:34 AM Posts: 4,673 Offline	To be quite honest CVT boxes have never worked properly and have had reliability issues ever since Ford and Fiat introduced them. One of the problems is the belt that can stretch or snap. The Borg Warner system was always much better. The latest autos that are essentially a manual gearbox that is computer controlled are significantly better than both of the above and that is what the 2nd Gen MINI will have.

Sep 26th, 2006, 11:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 11:34 AM Posts: 3,492 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SCB (original) From talking to a friendly man at a Mini dealership (the manager) no names, not going to break a good friendship, having read the Optional Equipment list (New Mini Hatch R56) both the Cooper and Cooper S will have a 6 Speed Auto including steptronic gearshift paddles. This may not be new to most, but to some it will be...but this is the interesting bit, the Auto is expected to be available for the Cooper in December 2006, but not until March 2007 for the Cooper S...and I will be placing an order for mine in November! SCB You can also find this out from the price list - http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-m...ions-list.html

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