It may be frustration, but that is not how I would characterize my sentiments. I like the CVT and enjoy the capabilities it offers. I am just wondering if the MINI CVT could be better than it is. The automatics I have current experience with are in a 1981 Accord, 1994 Quest and 2001 Odyssey. I expect the performance of the MINI to at lest match the Accord, yes? When I get into one of the minivans (which I avoid at great effort), I have to relearn how to modulate my right foot. e.g., in the Odyssey, I am squealing the tyres on take off because I am so accustomed to 1) the half-second lag, and 2) the lack of throttle response that requires me to nearly floor it to get going. I accept that a minivan has a lot more available space for a larger engine than the MINI and so one may expect more torque from its engine. But I would like the MINI to be no so -how do I express this- I do not like the pause before it responds to throttle input.
As noted, I have not had it in for any service since delivered; a testament to improved quality over the 02's I'd say. So part of my question is I suppose implied -does it sound like there is a software upgrade out there that will correct some of my issues? The other part is of course, I think it would be nice if there was a different behaviour that could be programmed into it.