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May 5th, 2005, 10:31 PM
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| No more CVTs? Don't know if it is true...but I was shocked to read just now...in an article on new colors in the 2006 MINIs...that starting in 06 there will be no more CVTs  according to www.motoringfile.com Is this so? Edit: Info in the "Motortrend article" not the "color article" (sorry).  Last edited by Spy Car; May 5th, 2005 at 10:57 PM.  |
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May 5th, 2005, 10:55 PM
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| I dunno. From the article: [The MCS] Aluminum 170-horsepower, 1.6-liter direct-injection turbo four, with 10.5:1 compression ratio, more low-down torque, and freer revving up top, replaces current 168-horse iron lump. The twin-scroll turbo uses alternating exhaust pulses, the manifold pairing up cylinders one and four, two and three. BMW expects 15-percent-better fuel economy, which would be nearly 29 mpg and 37 mpg on the U.S. EPA cycles. The standard Cooper motor is a detuned direct-injection turbo making about 141 horses. Trannys are five- and six-speed manual and conventional automatic (no more CVT). |
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May 5th, 2005, 11:15 PM
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| You are right, that does indicate no more CVTs.  The CVT was kind of trick, I'll be sorry to see it go, but it will get rid of a lot of complaints. So many people expected a normal automatic.  |
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May 6th, 2005, 12:49 AM
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Well, that's it then. Looks like I'll be keeping my 2003  Cooper CVT afterall. MINI already alter the lower grille and Xexon front lamps and the taillamps. Plus a few minor tweaks to the interior.Who knows, just might have a future classic collectible 20 - 30 years from now.  |
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May 6th, 2005, 06:05 AM
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| Well, I'm sad to hear this, as the CVT is very versatile, and compliments the sporting nature of the MINI quite well. Glad I got one before they are gone. BCNU, Rob in Dago  Brooksie, the 2002 BRG & W Cooper, lets me sit in the drivers seat sometimes.  |
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May 6th, 2005, 11:41 AM
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| I suppose it makes no sense for MINI to offer two different "automatics" in the future. I just hope that CVT owners won't be abandoned by our service departments.  Tio Barry |
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May 6th, 2005, 04:17 PM
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| Taken out of context, this quote could be so much fun. Just can't do it. On point,... several people predicted this would eventuate (if the news from Gabe's wonderful and complimentary website turns out to be true in 2007). It surely creates a collector car at some level. '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") |
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May 6th, 2005, 05:01 PM
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| Oh go on  Yes it should prove to be a collectors car. I strongly hope the parts for the CVT...and the rest of the original new MINI are well supported in coming years. Mildly concerned to tell the truth. Figures that just as I was beginning to warm up to the idea of this little wizz-bang transmission they would go and.....  |
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