| This thread that Sejanus started has been interesting to follow, with a proper approach to the subject.
Continued excellent performance and reliability. We have another of the very early '02 cars, now over 62,000mi. After the bug-infested software at launch was stabilized in 2003 we've really had no problems at all.
For those interested,... we (my son joins me now) continue to drive the car in track days and autocross events. All the car's systems are heavily exercised; Motor, CVT, Brakes, Steering.
The MINI Cooper CVT is still a conversation among the attendees and students because the different gearbox modes have a use in the track day, and provide flexibility for the drive home as well as superior economy in cruise. People line up to ride and comment on the tackometer being "stuck at maximum power".
Our most recent event was two days in rain and reduced grip. The CVT was particularly adept in those conditions, using SD under full but very smoothly-applied acceleration, and Manual for the corners where the clutch-coupled gearbox permits throttle steering the car.
Huge safe fun, at high slip angles!
'02 MINI Cooper CVT(6/12/02; Indi Blue/Black, R-81 7-hole 15x5.5" or NZO 16x6.5")
'67 Austin Cooper S (6/26/67; Tartan Red/Black, 10x4.5") | 
