Hi ,
I am new to this group.I am considering buying used mini,any advise on CVT trasmission. What year range did mini have CVT
Any information will be appreciated.
Thanks
jayrm1

 

Advice? Stay as far away from the CVT as you can. And welcome!

 

NO!!! Do not do CVT.
R50 MINI CVTs have been known for premature failure and the cost to replace the transmission is a mere $7000. Learn to drive a stick or buy an R53 MINI Cooper S automatic.

 

CVTs came only in the Gen1 Mini Coopers (MCs, Justas, non-Ss) through model year 2006. If you're interested in a MC automatic, I think most of us would suggest looking for a 2007 or later, which have the Aisin 6-speed/steptronic.

Many NAM members have a knee-jerk negative reaction against CVTs. While I couldn't find comparative data on transmission failure rates, the CVT seems to be the only MINI transmission that must be completely replaced when it fails. Costs/estimates for replacement at dealerships seem to fall in the $6000 to $9000 range.

 

Yes indeed stay away form the CVT automatic transmission unless you have deep pockets to fix it . I am glad you are doing your research on your purchase of a used cooper = it helped me buy mine .
El Tiger

 

I think you probably got the message, NO CVT!