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antsmini · Feb 7th, 2005, 12:17 AM

I am thinking of trading my 04 CVT in for an 05. The last two MINIs Ive had (2003 and 2004) were both CVTs. Both had a HORRIBLE vibration in the seat and shifter upon acceleration and got even more prounounced in the cold weather. I have had CVT loaners which are nice and smooth and driven others CVTs so I know this is not normal. i find it strange that I got two CVTs in a row with this issue. How many I wonder come off with this problem. Anyway, I am thinking of trading in for an 05 and wiping out my bank account. haha. Wondering what people are finding with the current 2005 CVTs? Are there problems? I cant afford yet another problem MINI. Thanks.

kgouin · Feb 7th, 2005, 02:11 AM

I have had my 2005 CVT since August and I have 9500 miles on it and have not had any problems at all.

Old Hippie · Feb 7th, 2005, 05:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by kgouin

I have had my 2005 CVT since August and I have 9500 miles on it and have not had any problems at all.

Ditto. It's a fun tranny!!!!!!!!!

ImaVunDerBrah · Feb 7th, 2005, 05:14 AM

I'm curious why the switch from 2003 to 2004..? Was it because of the vibration?

antsmini · Feb 7th, 2005, 01:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ImaVunDerBrah

I'm curious why the switch from 2003 to 2004..? Was it because of the vibration?

Yes among other problems.

valnmike · Feb 7th, 2005, 03:52 PM

Why don't you get the problems fixed under warranty? If they can't fix them, then invoke the lemon law. Try here http://www.lemonlawamerica.com/ or here http://www.nationallemonlawcenter.com/

It seems ludicrous to resort to paying to trade in for new.

antsmini · Feb 7th, 2005, 04:15 PM

Ive already invoked the lemon law on my other cars. There are reasons I cant again.

ImaVunDerBrah · Feb 7th, 2005, 05:17 PM

ouch

horrid luck. If you can't handle the 2004 then I'd go for an 05 since being MINIless (in my option) is not an option.

Best of luck!

Feb 7th, 2005, 12:17 AM	#1
antsmini Resident MINI Hairloss Dr Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NY Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 836 Offline	2005 Cvt? I am thinking of trading my 04 CVT in for an 05. The last two MINIs Ive had (2003 and 2004) were both CVTs. Both had a HORRIBLE vibration in the seat and shifter upon acceleration and got even more prounounced in the cold weather. I have had CVT loaners which are nice and smooth and driven others CVTs so I know this is not normal. i find it strange that I got two CVTs in a row with this issue. How many I wonder come off with this problem. Anyway, I am thinking of trading in for an 05 and wiping out my bank account. haha. Wondering what people are finding with the current 2005 CVTs? Are there problems? I cant afford yet another problem MINI. Thanks. http://www.anthonyguido.com

Feb 7th, 2005, 05:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
ImaVunDerBrah Slippery When Wet Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Michigan Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 2,573 Offline	I'm curious why the switch from 2003 to 2004..? Was it because of the vibration? back in action

Feb 7th, 2005, 01:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
antsmini Resident MINI Hairloss Dr Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NY Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 836 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ImaVunDerBrah I'm curious why the switch from 2003 to 2004..? Was it because of the vibration? Yes among other problems. http://www.anthonyguido.com

Feb 7th, 2005, 03:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
valnmike MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silver Spring, MD Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 152 Offline	Why don't you get the problems fixed under warranty? If they can't fix them, then invoke the lemon law. Try here http://www.lemonlawamerica.com/ or here http://www.nationallemonlawcenter.com/ It seems ludicrous to resort to paying to trade in for new. -=Mike=- laissez les bons temps rouler

Feb 7th, 2005, 04:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
antsmini Resident MINI Hairloss Dr Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NY Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 836 Offline	Ive already invoked the lemon law on my other cars. There are reasons I cant again. http://www.anthonyguido.com

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Feb 7th, 2005, 02:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
kgouin kgouin Join Date: May 2004 Location: Barre, MA Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 477 Offline	I have had my 2005 CVT since August and I have 9500 miles on it and have not had any problems at all.

Feb 7th, 2005, 05:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Old Hippie MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cowan, Tennessee Local Time: 04:55 AM Posts: 46 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by kgouin I have had my 2005 CVT since August and I have 9500 miles on it and have not had any problems at all. Ditto. It's a fun tranny!!!!!!!!!

Feb 7th, 2005, 05:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
ImaVunDerBrah Slippery When Wet Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Michigan Local Time: 06:55 AM Posts: 2,573 Offline	ouch horrid luck. If you can't handle the 2004 then I'd go for an 05 since being MINIless (in my option) is not an option. Best of luck! back in action

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