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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 11:59 AM
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CVT Transmission ?

Hello.
A simple question : How do I find out if the mini I want to purchase ( used 2008 ) has an automatic CVT transmission ?
I have done research and see a lot of warnings about CVT transmissions. Does any one know if and when they changed from the CVT to a better more reliable and what year did that change happen...?

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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 12:39 PM
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2008 should be a gen2 car...so no CVT AS LONG AS IT IS NOT A CABRIO...
The gen1 cooper (CVT) was built till 2008 as a cabrio...
 
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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 02:24 PM
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The only way a 2008 could have a CVT is if the car is a 2008 R52 MINI Cooper Non S convertible.

The S convertible has the Asian auto trans. And the hardtop cars in 2008 both have the Asian trans too.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2014 | 06:07 AM
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Thank you for your replies...i am learning
 
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