Anything I need to know about the 2005 Mini Cooper S with a the 6-speed manual transmission? Problems or things to look out for?

 

No, they are great cars! I had a mini cooper s and loved it, now i am driving a countryman and i have yet to have a problem with either.

 

I recommend you start out by perusing this handy reference:

http://www.motoringfile.com/mini-r50r53-buyers-guide/

Many folks consider the '05-'06 MCS to be the "cream of the crop" as far as the BMW MINI goes. Good luck with your research!

 

buy a 2007 mini. my transmission just failed, BMW will not cover. Just read about all the propeblem of a 2002-2006.

 

Urbanlive: What year, model, type of transmission?

 

2006 mini automatic.
I believe the manual and automatics both have the problems. go with a 2007 or i will sell u mine-after i purchase a transmission.$$$$$

 

Don't be scared off by one horror story. Consult the above buyers guide, have the car looked at by a MINI mechanic. The 05/06 S is regarded as one of the more robust, desirable models. You will love the car. Good luck!

 

One horror story, i beg your pardon , obviusly you are a FOE and must be working for BMW-tell the truth-several problems with 2002-2006 years and ONE IS THE TRANSMISSION FAILS!!!!! THERE are numerous documented cases. JUST be honest....

 

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...8134000AAJGoVw

 

here's a better post-from consumer affairs...oh..yeah...my power steering went out too. BMW will not admist there is a problem-and i just got screwed.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/mini.html

 

I don't work for BMW or anyone else related to the industry, and my only personal experience is with my own 2006 Non-S. However, I know there are a ton of members on here with solid R53s without failed transmissions. I'm not denying there are problems and I did suggest that the OP have the potential purchase be inspected by a qualified mechanic, which is ALWAYS advisable when looking at a used car.

Frankly I take any ranting and raving from someone with single digit post counts with a grain of salt. Obviously you have had a bad experience and I am sorry that you got a lemon. However, trashing an entire generation of cars based on that is ridiculous. Second generations are not without their issues either.

If you need solid reliability, consider a 2006 Cooper Non-S, they are known to be quite reliable. If you need bulletproof, get a Honda.

As for your link, none of the S models have the CVT transmission, which is prone to failure. All first gen auto Non S have the CVT, and yes, by all accounts they are a ticking time bomb.

 

In my opinion the only Gen1 (2002-2006) to be avoided are the R50 with CVT and R50 with 5-speed Midlands transmissions.

 

Thank you but I have the 2006 non-S. Purchased it new from the dealer. End of quote.

 

urbanlive, that is a different story, the Original Poster is asking about a 2006 Cooper S 6-Speed Manual.

 

It's silly to compare a manual and an auto. Entirely different animals.

 

The 05/06 MCS 6 speeds were the cream of the crop.
Ratios were changed and made the transmission even better.
It is a Getrag.
How may miles on car?
OEM clutch usually good for 100K or more.
Idiot comparing auto to manual is an idiot.
2 different animals.