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cooper4us · Jun 1st, 2003, 04:48 PM

While our '02 Cooper CVT (Early August 2002 build date) has managed to collect only 7,700 miles in a little over 9 months since taking delivery, I wonder how many high mileage CVTs are currently running ouththere with no or very few problems???

Please post your current mileage and build date! :white:

AprilWhine · Jun 1st, 2003, 04:50 PM

I don't think I qualify for this thread, but here goes anyway:

Build 5/17/2002
~10.5k miles
Recently updated the CVT software to cure the low idle problem.

acetonic · Jun 1st, 2003, 09:31 PM

Built 04/01/2002
Purchased 05/24/2002
25,300 miles.
Had it idle roughly a couple of times in the first 15,000 miles. Software update fixed it right up. No mechanical failures anywhere on the car.

Vanwall · Jun 2nd, 2003, 02:06 AM

5/02 Build date
6/02 Purchase date
25,950 miles

No real problems. Touch wood! ;-) Haven't had any reasons to ask for specific updates.

BCNU,
Rob in Dago

nfo · Jun 2nd, 2003, 02:13 AM

13,000 miles
aug. 02 build.
needs software update!
that's my only real problem with it!
too busy to take it in right now.

Shep · Jun 2nd, 2003, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by nfo
13,000 miles
aug. 02 build.
needs software update!
that's my only real problem with it!
too busy to take it in right now.

nfo--I'm curious: why do you need a software update? What's wrong/what would you like to be better?
I have a July 2002 build, and can't figure out whether a software update is or is not worth getting. (The car is fine, but I have no idea if he could drive better with an update!).

ARitz · Jun 2nd, 2003, 09:39 AM

Quote:

The car is fine, but I have no idea if he could drive better with an update!

I've been curious about the same thing, i had mine upgraded quite a while ago for the stalling problem, but there have been a lot of upgrades since then.

I'm over 3k(i know, not much) miles, only problem was the initial stalling.

-Andrew

Sejanus · Jun 2nd, 2003, 10:31 AM

June 02, 13000+ miles. No major problems up until this point, but a warning light is under investigation.

justamini · Jun 2nd, 2003, 12:30 PM

With all the reply from you guys, it sound like the automatic CVT transmission is more reliable than the manual. I hope my new mini with CVT build Apirl 03 will be as reliable.

cooper4us · Jun 2nd, 2003, 08:51 PM

I appreciate the responses. I know that there are many more CVT owners outthere....let's hear about your experiences!

PigLick · Jun 3rd, 2003, 12:50 AM

I'm also torn on updating or not...mine is a 12/02 build, and I've put about 7k miles on it since the end of January when I got it. It drives fine, no stalling or lurching or rough idling or anything else. The only real "problem" is the "rubber-banding" at 8-10 mph, which while annoying, is really no big deal since I rarely drive at 8-10 mph

I'm a bit wary of updating anything, but what if the update makes it drive even better?

PigLick

cooper4us · Jun 3rd, 2003, 01:02 AM

Are you still in 32.1? I guess it is your call....the rule of thumb is "If it ain't broken why fix it?"

However, I have found the the car runs a bit smoother and better with the 32.2 update. I am still keeping a close eye on it.

VAmini · Jun 3rd, 2003, 04:13 AM

I have a Nov '02 build now with 10000+ miles and just had the 32.2 update at my oil service 2 days ago. There wasn't much wrong with the car before the update except a hesitation on accelerating from a stop. I believe that has improved slightly, but so far I haven't been aware of any other changes...

capuchin · Jun 3rd, 2003, 05:30 AM

June '02

17,800+ miles. Some rough idling at about 8k fixed by software update.

Mini1380 · Jun 3rd, 2003, 12:18 PM

Apr 02 build date. 10000 miles. After the first oil change I started getting the jumping while stpped at lights. Need to get the software update which should also fix the stalling problem. Everytime I hear that the newest software fixes the problems, somebody else says it doesn't.

Mauly · Jun 4th, 2003, 05:19 AM

Got mine (Cooper CVT)Nov '02, has about 9300 miles. The last (and latest) software update I got a few weeks ago when she went in for service seems to have fixed all the rough idle/jumping problems I was having. She is pretty much problem free now.

Minimom · Jun 4th, 2003, 05:25 AM

I only have 4,500 miles on my CVT. I had the frog hopping, lurching and low idle vibrations until the 33 upgrade which fixed everything. She runs like a dream. If you haven't gotten the new software upgrade I would highly recommend it. Some of the problems I never even noticed until the upgrade happened.

pugdog · Jun 4th, 2003, 09:27 AM

our cvt has had no problems, had it since Febuary 1 03

nonsequitur · Jun 27th, 2003, 05:09 AM

We're now above 10,000mi. 33.2 has been clean so far.

Electrc109 · Jun 28th, 2003, 04:20 AM

I got back from a 4k mi. road trip and now have 20500 miles on my CVT. I haven't had any problems for months now, and have had my MINI for 11 months now. I have the most updated software which has improved the CVT greatly.

Jun 1st, 2003, 04:48 PM	#1
cooper4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 04:19 PM Posts: 1,423 Offline	Calling all high mileage Cooper CVT owners.... While our '02 Cooper CVT (Early August 2002 build date) has managed to collect only 7,700 miles in a little over 9 months since taking delivery, I wonder how many high mileage CVTs are currently running ouththere with no or very few problems??? Please post your current mileage and build date! :white: '02 MINI Cooper CVT On Order: 2004 MCS (Est production date: 9/5/03)

Jun 1st, 2003, 04:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Black Hills S Dakota Local Time: 03:19 PM Posts: 16,784 Offline	I don't think I qualify for this thread, but here goes anyway: Build 5/17/2002 ~10.5k miles Recently updated the CVT software to cure the low idle problem. Global Moderator

Jun 2nd, 2003, 09:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
Shep MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Princeton, NJ, USA Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 209 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by nfo 13,000 miles aug. 02 build. needs software update! that's my only real problem with it! too busy to take it in right now. nfo--I'm curious: why do you need a software update? What's wrong/what would you like to be better? I have a July 2002 build, and can't figure out whether a software update is or is not worth getting. (The car is fine, but I have no idea if he could drive better with an update!). Chili red Cooper/white roof/CVT/sunroof/DSC "Max" arrived on 19th August 2002 License plate: OURMINI

Jun 2nd, 2003, 08:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
cooper4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 04:19 PM Posts: 1,423 Offline	I appreciate the responses. I know that there are many more CVT owners outthere....let's hear about your experiences! '02 MINI Cooper CVT On Order: 2004 MCS (Est production date: 9/5/03)

Jun 3rd, 2003, 01:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
cooper4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 04:19 PM Posts: 1,423 Offline	Are you still in 32.1? I guess it is your call....the rule of thumb is "If it ain't broken why fix it?" However, I have found the the car runs a bit smoother and better with the 32.2 update. I am still keeping a close eye on it. '02 MINI Cooper CVT On Order: 2004 MCS (Est production date: 9/5/03)

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Jun 1st, 2003, 09:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
acetonic MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Castle, Delaware Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 289 Offline	Built 04/01/2002 Purchased 05/24/2002 25,300 miles. Had it idle roughly a couple of times in the first 15,000 miles. Software update fixed it right up. No mechanical failures anywhere on the car.

Jun 2nd, 2003, 02:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
Vanwall Fershluginer Potrezibie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Local Time: 02:19 PM Posts: 328 Offline	5/02 Build date 6/02 Purchase date 25,950 miles No real problems. Touch wood! ;-) Haven't had any reasons to ask for specific updates. BCNU, Rob in Dago

Jun 2nd, 2003, 02:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
nfo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Local Time: 04:19 PM Posts: 332 Offline	13,000 miles aug. 02 build. needs software update! that's my only real problem with it! too busy to take it in right now.

Jun 2nd, 2003, 09:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
ARitz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hudson,Ohio Local Time: 01:19 PM Posts: 193 Offline	Quote: The car is fine, but I have no idea if he could drive better with an update! I've been curious about the same thing, i had mine upgraded quite a while ago for the stalling problem, but there have been a lot of upgrades since then. I'm over 3k(i know, not much) miles, only problem was the initial stalling. -Andrew

Jun 2nd, 2003, 10:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sejanus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 02:19 PM Posts: 4,222 Offline	June 02, 13000+ miles. No major problems up until this point, but a warning light is under investigation.

Jun 2nd, 2003, 12:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
justamini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SSF,CA Local Time: 02:19 PM Posts: 38 Offline	With all the reply from you guys, it sound like the automatic CVT transmission is more reliable than the manual. I hope my new mini with CVT build Apirl 03 will be as reliable.

Jun 3rd, 2003, 12:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
PigLick MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: us Local Time: 01:19 PM Posts: 512 Offline	I'm also torn on updating or not...mine is a 12/02 build, and I've put about 7k miles on it since the end of January when I got it. It drives fine, no stalling or lurching or rough idling or anything else. The only real "problem" is the "rubber-banding" at 8-10 mph, which while annoying, is really no big deal since I rarely drive at 8-10 mph I'm a bit wary of updating anything, but what if the update makes it drive even better? PigLick

Jun 3rd, 2003, 04:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
VAmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: virginia Local Time: 04:19 PM Posts: 120 Offline	I have a Nov '02 build now with 10000+ miles and just had the 32.2 update at my oil service 2 days ago. There wasn't much wrong with the car before the update except a hesitation on accelerating from a stop. I believe that has improved slightly, but so far I haven't been aware of any other changes... '03 Cooper PS/B with sport, premium packages, xenons, CVT, red leather interior

Jun 3rd, 2003, 05:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
capuchin MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Issaquah, WA Local Time: 01:19 PM Posts: 8 Offline	June '02 17,800+ miles. Some rough idling at about 8k fixed by software update.

Jun 3rd, 2003, 12:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mini1380 Living in Mini Wasteland Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arkansas Local Time: 04:19 PM Posts: 345 Offline	Apr 02 build date. 10000 miles. After the first oil change I started getting the jumping while stpped at lights. Need to get the software update which should also fix the stalling problem. Everytime I hear that the newest software fixes the problems, somebody else says it doesn't. Sold the Cooper. Now driving the Traveller. I mean Clubman.

Jun 4th, 2003, 05:19 AM	#16 (permalink)
Mauly MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Queens, NY Local Time: 04:19 PM Posts: 35 Offline	Got mine (Cooper CVT)Nov '02, has about 9300 miles. The last (and latest) software update I got a few weeks ago when she went in for service seems to have fixed all the rough idle/jumping problems I was having. She is pretty much problem free now. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Mauly/sig.jpg 2003 Cooper,British Racing Green w/ Black Top, CVT, Options 1,2,3, Loaded w/ 17" Motegi Gunmetal Rims and Carbon Fiber Stripes

Jun 4th, 2003, 05:25 AM	#17 (permalink)
Minimom MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Local Time: 04:19 PM Posts: 27 Offline	I only have 4,500 miles on my CVT. I had the frog hopping, lurching and low idle vibrations until the 33 upgrade which fixed everything. She runs like a dream. If you haven't gotten the new software upgrade I would highly recommend it. Some of the problems I never even noticed until the upgrade happened.

Jun 4th, 2003, 09:27 AM	#18 (permalink)
pugdog MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 01:19 PM Posts: 10 Offline	our cvt has had no problems, had it since Febuary 1 03

Jun 27th, 2003, 05:09 AM	#19 (permalink)
nonsequitur Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle area, WA Local Time: 02:19 PM Posts: 1,466 Offline	We're now above 10,000mi. 33.2 has been clean so far. '02 MINI Cooper CVT (prod. date: 6/12/2002; Indi Blue/Black roof, R-81 7-hole 15x5.5" or NZO 16x6.5") '67 Austin Cooper S 1275 Mk1 (build date: 6/26/1967; Tartan Red/Black Roof, Minilite 10x4.5" or 10x6.0")

Jun 28th, 2003, 04:20 AM	#20 (permalink)
Electrc109 DRIVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ormond by the Sea FL Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 696 Offline	I got back from a 4k mi. road trip and now have 20500 miles on my CVT. I haven't had any problems for months now, and have had my MINI for 11 months now. I have the most updated software which has improved the CVT greatly.

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