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Spy Car · Sep 23rd, 2003, 01:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sejanus

So does it have something like a steptronic feature?

To be honest I just don't recall. I'm pretty sure it does but I just can't recall for sure. I certainly would not pass judgements on CVTs (especialy the MINIs) based on my little drive around his neighborhood.

Quote: Originally Posted by Sejanus

So let me get this straight you get an actual sense of "fun" from knowing that some people can not obtain a type of car they might like? Charming.

No, the sense of fun comes in knowing that all the Cooper Ss will go to people who value driving cars with clutches. We are the ones being screwed in the choice department (outside of the right thinking MINI automobile company which uniquely puts the needs driving enthusiasts first). Haven't we gone over this before?

Plus the CVT is deemed unreliable for the hp and torque of the Cooper S. Doesn't that scare you just a little?

And doesn't it worry you it might cost to fix one of these technological wonders should it fail? How many mechanics do you know who work on CVTs? One has to hope that leading edge technology doesn't end up bleeding edge technology. Me, I'm happier with a bullet-proof Getreg.

Quote: Originally Posted by Sejanus

No, I'm pretty sure they created it to make money.

If it's all about money I guess you won't mind a MINI SUV

I think you've spent too much time reading the Economist.

Go outside and get some fresh air

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Sep 23rd, 2003, 01:33 AM	#44
Spy Car I miss Ruthie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of the Angels Local Time: 04:00 PM Posts: 6,427 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Sejanus So does it have something like a steptronic feature? To be honest I just don't recall. I'm pretty sure it does but I just can't recall for sure. I certainly would not pass judgements on CVTs (especialy the MINIs) based on my little drive around his neighborhood. Quote: Originally Posted by Sejanus So let me get this straight you get an actual sense of "fun" from knowing that some people can not obtain a type of car they might like? Charming. No, the sense of fun comes in knowing that all the Cooper Ss will go to people who value driving cars with clutches. We are the ones being screwed in the choice department (outside of the right thinking MINI automobile company which uniquely puts the needs driving enthusiasts first). Haven't we gone over this before? Plus the CVT is deemed unreliable for the hp and torque of the Cooper S. Doesn't that scare you just a little? And doesn't it worry you it might cost to fix one of these technological wonders should it fail? How many mechanics do you know who work on CVTs? One has to hope that leading edge technology doesn't end up bleeding edge technology. Me, I'm happier with a bullet-proof Getreg. Quote: Originally Posted by Sejanus No, I'm pretty sure they created it to make money. If it's all about money I guess you won't mind a MINI SUV I think you've spent too much time reading the Economist. Go outside and get some fresh air .