What was the first year for the AISIN transmission? I recently bought a CPO 2006 Cooper S w/32K miles, and was was wondering whether it is equipped with the dreaded CVT. My search of the Internet has been inconclusive on what year AISIN became the standard.

Thanks in advance for your responses

 

you have a aisin if your s is a auto none other offered.

 

Looks like 2005: Edmunds confirms the 2005 has an optional 6 speed auto (2nd link)

http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/07/..._transmission/

http://www.edmunds.com/used/2005/min.../standard.html

 

Correct the auto MCS has always had the Aisin. As of model year 2007 all MINI autos have the Aisin.

 

Thanks...I wasted an hour searching on the Internet, when I should have just come here for the answer.