What is a CVT? disadvantage? advantage? Why? I have a 2003 Mini Cooper S, bought it used and I'm not sure if it has CVT. Thanks!

 

It does not. Only the Cooper has the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission.) You'd know because it acts as an automatic.

Advantage: Optimal engine speed/torque
Disadvantage: New technology, though it doesn't appear to be fragile

Welcome to the MINI world!

 

Hi there - welcome! If you have a stick shift, you don't have CVT. CVT is the automatic version of the MINI. So we need more scoopage - color, options, etc.

Donna

 

Thanks Guys! another question but probably an obvious answer. MCS= mini cooper S? MC= mini cooper? sorry but I need to find out for future searches. Thx again.

 

The automatic was not even an option on the 2003 MCS.

 

Hello, zer03s! Welcome to NAM.

There are a bunch of abbreviations used on this site. You might want to check out this thread as a cheat sheet. It helps decipher the 'alphabet soup' you will find here.

 

Whoa! cool Mishka. Thanks!

 

HI Donna/Mike. Can you please send me some info on the DC Metro Mini Group. I live in the area and am interested. I just got a Mini Cooper S JCW a few months ago!! However, i went to Mini of Sterling and it was so horrible I considered cancelling my order and going to the dealership in MD but i ended up getting from Sterling, I just couldnt wait any longer :-D

 

Check out the web site - www.dcmetrominis.org. You can look through some pictures and sign up for the club there. Also check out the DCMM Forum here on NAM. Lots of great folks and always fun things going on...

Donna