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Howling · Feb 10th, 2004, 01:41 PM

Hello there everyone,

I have been lurking around these parts for a few days now. I am about to put in an order for a Cooper Automatic (CVT). I have been reading all the posts and I am trying to gather up as much information as I possibly can.

I have chosen the CVT mainly for the ever increasing traffic congestion in London and basic ease and hopefully stress free driving. Can I ask a really dumb question to those who have or have tried the CVT versions :

Is it really so easy to drive? Literally down on the accelerator and steer? Down on brake to slow/stop? (I know, that's 3 dumb questions).

The Steptronic mode - easy to switch over too/handling/control?

I'm dying to get the car (my first one) and I hope it's as good as I read about!

Any comments no matter how short would be appreciated.

This is a great forum.

Thanks a lot

H.

geraldholt · Feb 10th, 2004, 05:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Howling

Hello there everyone,

Is it really so easy to drive? Literally down on the accelerator and steer? Down on brake to slow/stop? (I know, that's 3 dumb questions).

Yes. Easy as an automatic. Step on the gas and it goes; step on the brake and it stops.

Quote: Originally Posted by Howling

The Steptronic mode - easy to switch over too/handling/control?

Easy to switch back and forth. Just move the selector to the right. (Left for the Euro cars?

)

Spookyfish · Feb 10th, 2004, 05:51 PM

No, it's always to the right from D to SD. If you leave it in D or SD it is easy as pie.

Howling · Feb 10th, 2004, 06:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Spookyfish

No, it's always to the right from D to SD. If you leave it in D or SD it is easy as pie.

Thanks for your responses.

Howling

Sejanus · Feb 10th, 2004, 07:21 PM

It's a great car and a great system. Ease of an auto with at least some of the fun of a manual when you're in the mood. My wife drove mine for a long distance and played around with the different modes for the first time this weekend coming back from Vegas and loved it.

Spookyfish · Feb 10th, 2004, 07:26 PM

Can't wait to pick up mine on the 20th in the morning and drive all day!

nonsequitur · Feb 10th, 2004, 08:48 PM

Howling, you might be in a position to give us some feedback on what information you have found most useful here, and what other items might help you as a new reader/new driver/new owner.

Some people have invested their time in documents and FAQs that are not yet posted in these Forums, but their thoughts and intent was to help someone in your situation.

The car is easy to drive, even more so after the latest v36.0 software. You can add more control and interaction with the machine to your driving technique if you want to, or not.

It is a very flexible and capable car!

Vanwall · Feb 11th, 2004, 02:55 AM

Hope you keep reading this forum! Glad to know you're getting a CVT. It is the BEST automatic I have ever driven, easy to use, it offers the option of enhancing your driving experience with manual selection...or not. The shifting is quite easy and quick, and I believe you'll have steering-wheel paddles, as well. You'll love it.

BCNU,
Rob in Dago

Howling · Feb 16th, 2004, 12:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by nonsequitur

Howling, you might be in a position to give us some feedback on what information you have found most useful here, and what other items might help you as a new reader/new driver/new owner.

Some people have invested their time in documents and FAQs that are not yet posted in these Forums, but their thoughts and intent was to help someone in your situation.

The car is easy to drive, even more so after the latest v36.0 software. You can add more control and interaction with the machine to your driving technique if you want to, or not.

It is a very flexible and capable car!

Hi again,

I am finding the whole site and these forums very informative. It's great to see a site devoted to one make of car and looking at everyones postings, thoughts etc is just
fantastic. Everything about the car (s) seems to be discussed and it is super for a
new driver (soon to be owner of a Cooper) like myself to dip in and out and ask questions
of those who have more expereince with the car. I'd much rather read the thoughts of current owners than reviews online, although some of them are very useful.

Thanks again

larry paquette · Feb 24th, 2004, 04:12 AM

love my cvt and the second tranny is better than the one the car came with. Broke the belt at 33k . They replaced it fast with no problem. Yes I would buy it again.

broughall · Feb 28th, 2004, 04:57 PM

As Americans living in London we chose a CVT, also, to ease traffic and driving-on-the-left issues. We couldn't be more pleased -- great car and great transmission.

Feb 10th, 2004, 01:41 PM	#1
Howling MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 07:03 PM Posts: 26 Offline	CVT Info/Help - (Sorry for the dumb question) Hello there everyone, I have been lurking around these parts for a few days now. I am about to put in an order for a Cooper Automatic (CVT). I have been reading all the posts and I am trying to gather up as much information as I possibly can. I have chosen the CVT mainly for the ever increasing traffic congestion in London and basic ease and hopefully stress free driving. Can I ask a really dumb question to those who have or have tried the CVT versions : Is it really so easy to drive? Literally down on the accelerator and steer? Down on brake to slow/stop? (I know, that's 3 dumb questions). The Steptronic mode - easy to switch over too/handling/control? I'm dying to get the car (my first one) and I hope it's as good as I read about! Any comments no matter how short would be appreciated. This is a great forum. Thanks a lot H.

Feb 10th, 2004, 05:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
geraldholt MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 19 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Howling Hello there everyone, Is it really so easy to drive? Literally down on the accelerator and steer? Down on brake to slow/stop? (I know, that's 3 dumb questions). Yes. Easy as an automatic. Step on the gas and it goes; step on the brake and it stops. Quote: Originally Posted by Howling The Steptronic mode - easy to switch over too/handling/control? Easy to switch back and forth. Just move the selector to the right. (Left for the Euro cars? ) -- Thanks for reading! --

Feb 10th, 2004, 05:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spookyfish I'm probably out motoring Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Overijssel Local Time: 08:03 PM Posts: 397 Offline	No, it's always to the right from D to SD. If you leave it in D or SD it is easy as pie. Black / Whte Cooper

Feb 10th, 2004, 07:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sejanus MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 11:03 AM Posts: 4,380 Offline	It's a great car and a great system. Ease of an auto with at least some of the fun of a manual when you're in the mood. My wife drove mine for a long distance and played around with the different modes for the first time this weekend coming back from Vegas and loved it. Last edited by Sejanus : Feb 16th, 2004 at 04:35 AM.

Feb 10th, 2004, 07:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spookyfish I'm probably out motoring Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Overijssel Local Time: 08:03 PM Posts: 397 Offline	Can't wait to pick up mine on the 20th in the morning and drive all day! Black / Whte Cooper

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Feb 10th, 2004, 06:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Howling MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 07:03 PM Posts: 26 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Spookyfish No, it's always to the right from D to SD. If you leave it in D or SD it is easy as pie. Thanks for your responses. Howling

Feb 10th, 2004, 08:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
nonsequitur MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle area, WA Local Time: 11:03 AM Posts: 1,471 Offline	Howling, you might be in a position to give us some feedback on what information you have found most useful here, and what other items might help you as a new reader/new driver/new owner. Some people have invested their time in documents and FAQs that are not yet posted in these Forums, but their thoughts and intent was to help someone in your situation. The car is easy to drive, even more so after the latest v36.0 software. You can add more control and interaction with the machine to your driving technique if you want to, or not. It is a very flexible and capable car! '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")

Feb 11th, 2004, 02:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
Vanwall Fershluginer Potrezibie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 326 Offline	Hope you keep reading this forum! Glad to know you're getting a CVT. It is the BEST automatic I have ever driven, easy to use, it offers the option of enhancing your driving experience with manual selection...or not. The shifting is quite easy and quick, and I believe you'll have steering-wheel paddles, as well. You'll love it. BCNU, Rob in Dago Brooksie, the 2002 BRG & W Cooper, lets me sit in the drivers seat sometimes.

Feb 16th, 2004, 12:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
Howling MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 07:03 PM Posts: 26 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nonsequitur Howling, you might be in a position to give us some feedback on what information you have found most useful here, and what other items might help you as a new reader/new driver/new owner. Some people have invested their time in documents and FAQs that are not yet posted in these Forums, but their thoughts and intent was to help someone in your situation. The car is easy to drive, even more so after the latest v36.0 software. You can add more control and interaction with the machine to your driving technique if you want to, or not. It is a very flexible and capable car! Hi again, I am finding the whole site and these forums very informative. It's great to see a site devoted to one make of car and looking at everyones postings, thoughts etc is just fantastic. Everything about the car (s) seems to be discussed and it is super for a new driver (soon to be owner of a Cooper) like myself to dip in and out and ask questions of those who have more expereince with the car. I'd much rather read the thoughts of current owners than reviews online, although some of them are very useful. Thanks again

Feb 24th, 2004, 04:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
larry paquette Norcal Event Coordinater Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dublin,Ca Local Time: 03:03 PM Posts: 390 Offline	love my cvt and the second tranny is better than the one the car came with. Broke the belt at 33k . They replaced it fast with no problem. Yes I would buy it again.

Feb 28th, 2004, 04:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
broughall MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London W2 Local Time: 07:03 PM Posts: 1 Offline	CVT in London As Americans living in London we chose a CVT, also, to ease traffic and driving-on-the-left issues. We couldn't be more pleased -- great car and great transmission.

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