Hi everyone, I just got a 2004 mini cooper with cvt. When I tested the car, I drove around streets and never exceeded 40 mph. I purchased the car, I took it to highway to see how it drives at high speeds. I was literally shocked. While I was getting 50 mph, the engine was revving at 5500 rpm. I noticed that the car was keeping a low gear instead of shifting up. Later, I reached 70 mph at 3000-3500 rpm.
However, the worst part is deceleration, When I eased off my foot on gas, it was kind of stalling. It shifted down and run around 5500 rpm again. Today, I took it to highway again, I pulled my foot off gas quickly and braked firmly. It didn't stuck on high rpms.
I used to drive a passat with 4 speed automatic. I thought maybe high rpms are related with cvt but I read so many similar issues about mini cvt transmissions. The car drives normal at low speeds -40 mph- and it doesn't rev more than 3000 rpm.
I am a student and I don't have $6-8k for a new transmission::frown:: I read about resetting the transmission and changing the battery. I also think about changing the transmission fluid because of cvt's nature. Do you have any suggestion etc? Or should I sell it quickly before it blows up on my face?
However, the worst part is deceleration, When I eased off my foot on gas, it was kind of stalling. It shifted down and run around 5500 rpm again. Today, I took it to highway again, I pulled my foot off gas quickly and braked firmly. It didn't stuck on high rpms.
I used to drive a passat with 4 speed automatic. I thought maybe high rpms are related with cvt but I read so many similar issues about mini cvt transmissions. The car drives normal at low speeds -40 mph- and it doesn't rev more than 3000 rpm.
I am a student and I don't have $6-8k for a new transmission::frown:: I read about resetting the transmission and changing the battery. I also think about changing the transmission fluid because of cvt's nature. Do you have any suggestion etc? Or should I sell it quickly before it blows up on my face?