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LordWinslow · Dec 21st, 2002, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tip
CVT - Not for me.

I have never come across a good automatic tranny in a small car yet. Only manual for me. I would wait to see if the CVT is reliable, see what problems crop up. I would like to try one.

Charles

Try one out you will be surprised.

cooper4us · Dec 21st, 2002, 04:58 PM

Audi currently uses a CVT tranny in their A6 Luxury sedan. Oh and it is fitted to a 3.0L V6 engine, so that takes away some of the myths around CVT's not been capable of handling the extra power of large displacement engines. Saturn is using a CVT in their VUE midsize SUV. Toyota uses one in their Prius and Honda uses one in their 2 seater, the Insight.

I think it is a bit of a long shot trying to compare the reliability of today's CVTs with one fitted to a Scooter 20 years ago. Technology has come a long way during that time as well as enhanced quality and durability.

I drove stick shifts for over 11 years and quite frankly got sick and tired of clutching, gearshifting, clutching and on and on and on in bumper to bumper rush hour traffic.

The CVT has a "6-speed" Steptronic clutchless mode, so when I feel like shifting in my favorite road, with a flick of the gear selector, I have 6 simulated gears (With lotsa engine braking power) at my finger tips.

Clutch pedals will soon become a thing of the past.

Oh and I would love to see MINI one day offer a SMG (Sequential Manual gearbox) for their MCS model. They currently do offer one in the pricey BMW M3 Coupe and Convertible....sweet!

tip · Dec 21st, 2002, 06:30 PM

Cooper4us

An SMG I could go for that.

Charles

ghost · Dec 22nd, 2002, 05:26 PM

Check my sig,

I'll take one of each, a thank you.

Electrc109 · Dec 22nd, 2002, 05:35 PM

Ghost - I would like to learn what you have done to make a CVT Cooper S!!

Sejanus · Dec 22nd, 2002, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Electrc109
Ghost - I would like to learn what you have done to make a CVT Cooper S!!

Ditto.

RedBackFur · Dec 22nd, 2002, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ghost
Check my sig,

I'll take one of each, a thank you.

Uh, where on this planet can you get a Cooper S CVT? If that were available, that is what I would have purchased!

cooper4us · Dec 23rd, 2002, 06:23 AM

The Cooper MCS is not currently available at this time with a CVT or any other type of automatic transmission (SMG comes to mind).

If you can't even get a custom paint job on an ordered MINI, don't even dream about getting an off-spec car with mechanicals not available any where in the world where the MINI is sold.

Sorry, whomever is promising you this is telling you big time BS.

The MCS with CVT, DOESN'T EXIST!!!

Time to move on....

Electrc109 · Dec 23rd, 2002, 09:15 AM

look at the word (custom) !!!

cooper4us · Dec 23rd, 2002, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Electrc109
look at the word (custom) !!!

Where does it say that I can order a "Custom" MCS equipped with a CVT tranny?

MINIUSA's website certainly does not.

If there is an official MINI link stating otherwise, then I would be very interested in finding out.

PigLick · Dec 23rd, 2002, 03:39 PM

The only way he could possibly have a CVT S is if he did it himself or payed an "aftermarket" garage big bucks to do it for him. There's no way it came from the factory that way. It's not like you can just pull out the Getrag and drop in the CVT and off you go.

PigLick

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Dec 21st, 2002, 11:02 AM	#41
LordWinslow Back... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Londonderry, NH Local Time: 02:02 PM Posts: 1,414 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by tip CVT - Not for me. I have never come across a good automatic tranny in a small car yet. Only manual for me. I would wait to see if the CVT is reliable, see what problems crop up. I would like to try one. Charles Try one out you will be surprised. This space for Rent

Dec 21st, 2002, 04:58 PM	#42 (permalink)
cooper4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 02:02 PM Posts: 1,423 Offline	Audi currently uses a CVT tranny in their A6 Luxury sedan. Oh and it is fitted to a 3.0L V6 engine, so that takes away some of the myths around CVT's not been capable of handling the extra power of large displacement engines. Saturn is using a CVT in their VUE midsize SUV. Toyota uses one in their Prius and Honda uses one in their 2 seater, the Insight. I think it is a bit of a long shot trying to compare the reliability of today's CVTs with one fitted to a Scooter 20 years ago. Technology has come a long way during that time as well as enhanced quality and durability. I drove stick shifts for over 11 years and quite frankly got sick and tired of clutching, gearshifting, clutching and on and on and on in bumper to bumper rush hour traffic. The CVT has a "6-speed" Steptronic clutchless mode, so when I feel like shifting in my favorite road, with a flick of the gear selector, I have 6 simulated gears (With lotsa engine braking power) at my finger tips. Clutch pedals will soon become a thing of the past. Oh and I would love to see MINI one day offer a SMG (Sequential Manual gearbox) for their MCS model. They currently do offer one in the pricey BMW M3 Coupe and Convertible....sweet! '02 MINI Cooper CVT On Order: 2004 MCS (Est production date: 9/5/03)

Dec 21st, 2002, 06:30 PM	#43 (permalink)
tip Motor On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 02:02 PM Posts: 830 Offline	Cooper4us An SMG I could go for that. Charles BRG/W MCS

Dec 22nd, 2002, 08:51 PM	#47 (permalink)
RedBackFur MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: SF East Bay, CA Local Time: 12:02 PM Posts: 188 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ghost Check my sig, I'll take one of each, a thank you. Uh, where on this planet can you get a Cooper S CVT? If that were available, that is what I would have purchased! 2002 Cooper . My CVT Transmission Self-destructed at 89,500 miles

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Dec 22nd, 2002, 05:26 PM	#44 (permalink)
ghost Hooters Man Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Local Time: 07:02 PM Posts: 165 Offline	Check my sig, I'll take one of each, a thank you.

Dec 22nd, 2002, 05:35 PM	#45 (permalink)
Electrc109 DRIVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ormond by the Sea FL Local Time: 03:02 PM Posts: 691 Offline	Ghost - I would like to learn what you have done to make a CVT Cooper S!!

Dec 22nd, 2002, 05:43 PM	#46 (permalink)
Sejanus MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 11:02 AM Posts: 4,380 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Electrc109 Ghost - I would like to learn what you have done to make a CVT Cooper S!! Ditto.

Dec 23rd, 2002, 06:23 AM	#48 (permalink)
cooper4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 02:02 PM Posts: 1,423 Offline	The Cooper MCS is not currently available at this time with a CVT or any other type of automatic transmission (SMG comes to mind). If you can't even get a custom paint job on an ordered MINI, don't even dream about getting an off-spec car with mechanicals not available any where in the world where the MINI is sold. Sorry, whomever is promising you this is telling you big time BS. The MCS with CVT, DOESN'T EXIST!!! Time to move on.... '02 MINI Cooper CVT On Order: 2004 MCS (Est production date: 9/5/03)

Dec 23rd, 2002, 09:15 AM	#49 (permalink)
Electrc109 DRIVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ormond by the Sea FL Local Time: 03:02 PM Posts: 691 Offline	look at the word (custom) !!!

Dec 23rd, 2002, 10:42 AM	#50 (permalink)
cooper4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 02:02 PM Posts: 1,423 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Electrc109 look at the word (custom) !!! Where does it say that I can order a "Custom" MCS equipped with a CVT tranny? MINIUSA's website certainly does not. If there is an official MINI link stating otherwise, then I would be very interested in finding out. '02 MINI Cooper CVT On Order: 2004 MCS (Est production date: 9/5/03)

Dec 23rd, 2002, 03:39 PM	#51 (permalink)
PigLick MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: us Local Time: 11:02 AM Posts: 512 Offline	The only way he could possibly have a CVT S is if he did it himself or payed an "aftermarket" garage big bucks to do it for him. There's no way it came from the factory that way. It's not like you can just pull out the Getrag and drop in the CVT and off you go. PigLick

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