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HettonMassive · Jan 22nd, 2008, 09:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Martin L (original)

No chance. It's a proper automatic. Well a fixed ratio steptronic to be more precise.

Enough said, although I will still test drive one. Love the 350z though.

JustACooperClubman · Mar 25th, 2008, 04:40 PM

Well, took delivery of the Clubman S back in Feb 27th and the AISIN automatic has been a very pleasant surprise in this car. Have not use the paddles or the tiptronic modes, yet, but in normal mode + sport button on this car literally flies!

Another 500 miles left of the break in period and will be ready to have fun with the paddles.

gotsmart · Mar 25th, 2008, 10:05 PM

We were very close to ordering an automatic, but it's an expensive option here (since the slightly higher fuel consumption pushes it over the threshold of a $1000 federal gov't rebate, the automatic ends up costing about $2500!) so we opted for the manual.

The automatic with the Sport mode engaged, though, is amazing.

JustACooperClubman · Mar 26th, 2008, 08:34 PM

Damn! We paid US$1,300 for the automatic in the Clubman.

gotsmart · Mar 26th, 2008, 08:47 PM

Well, the option itself is about CAD$1500, but since you don't qualify for the gov't "eco auto" rebate of $1000 with the automatic, the manual tranny ends up being about $2500 cheaper.

scothalter · May 3rd, 2008, 10:58 PM

i love it!

callerio68 · May 6th, 2008, 11:56 AM

In Italy the Automatic option costs € 1650 ... around 2550$! Italy won!

ontheroadagain · May 6th, 2008, 01:48 PM

Just took delivery of my Clubman with this new, to me, auto transmission, etc. - it is very, very different from the old CVT. Haven't even learned the paddle shifting, etc., yet but I am enjoying the lack of hesitation on this one.

And I do like the sport button!

Jan 22nd, 2008, 09:38 PM	#41
HettonMassive MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North East Local Time: 04:23 AM Posts: 7 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Martin L (original) No chance. It's a proper automatic. Well a fixed ratio steptronic to be more precise. Enough said, although I will still test drive one. Love the 350z though. 2003 MCS.

Mar 25th, 2008, 04:40 PM	#42 (permalink)
JustACooperClubman Clubbing in Miami Join Date: Nov 2007 Local Time: 04:23 AM Posts: 63 Offline	Well, took delivery of the Clubman S back in Feb 27th and the AISIN automatic has been a very pleasant surprise in this car. Have not use the paddles or the tiptronic modes, yet, but in normal mode + sport button on this car literally flies! Another 500 miles left of the break in period and will be ready to have fun with the paddles. '08 Clubman Cooper S - Hot Chocolate/Silver "Mousse" (Due 2/16) '05 R53 Cooper S - Chili Red/White "RB"

Mar 26th, 2008, 08:34 PM	#44 (permalink)
JustACooperClubman Clubbing in Miami Join Date: Nov 2007 Local Time: 04:23 AM Posts: 63 Offline	Damn! We paid US$1,300 for the automatic in the Clubman. '08 Clubman Cooper S - Hot Chocolate/Silver "Mousse" (Due 2/16) '05 R53 Cooper S - Chili Red/White "RB"

May 3rd, 2008, 10:58 PM	#46 (permalink)
scothalter Banned Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 04:23 AM Posts: 5 Offline	hi i love it!

May 6th, 2008, 01:48 PM	#48 (permalink)
ontheroadagain MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: near Playland Local Time: 12:23 AM Posts: 1,478 Offline	Just took delivery of my Clubman with this new, to me, auto transmission, etc. - it is very, very different from the old CVT. Haven't even learned the paddle shifting, etc., yet but I am enjoying the lack of hesitation on this one. And I do like the sport button! First love: MC CVT Indi Blue/White '04 Passed MINI: MC CVT PW/Black '06 Present MINI: MCa Clubman BRG/BLK '08

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Mar 25th, 2008, 10:05 PM	#43 (permalink)
gotsmart MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Local Time: 12:23 AM Posts: 29 Offline	We were very close to ordering an automatic, but it's an expensive option here (since the slightly higher fuel consumption pushes it over the threshold of a $1000 federal gov't rebate, the automatic ends up costing about $2500!) so we opted for the manual. The automatic with the Sport mode engaged, though, is amazing.

Mar 26th, 2008, 08:47 PM	#45 (permalink)
gotsmart MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Local Time: 12:23 AM Posts: 29 Offline	Well, the option itself is about CAD$1500, but since you don't qualify for the gov't "eco auto" rebate of $1000 with the automatic, the manual tranny ends up being about $2500 cheaper.

May 6th, 2008, 11:56 AM	#47 (permalink)
callerio68 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 4 Offline	In Italy the Automatic option costs € 1650 ... around 2550$! Italy won!

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