Which year of Mini Cooper to avoid?
Consumer Reports surveys indicate many of the various Mini Cooper models displayed issues across a broader timeline. Some of the lowest predicted reliability scores suggest 2006 through 2012 are the worst years for the Mini Cooper. And to be safe, there were problematic models in the earlier 2000s, as well.
What kind of transmission does a Mini Cooper have?
An automatic transmission wasn’t available in the 1st Gen Cooper S until January 2005 builds. The automatic used in all 1st Gen Cooper (and European One) Hatchback and Convertible models was a CVT. If you’re looking to buy a Cooper with an automatic you’ll want a 2nd Gen MINI (R55 – R59).
Is there a recall on the Mini Cooper hardtop?
December 27, 2014 — The MINI Cooper Hardtop has traveled rough roads the past few months with the announcement 1,928 model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2-door cars have transmission problems. This recall follows the December 16 recall of about 850 model year 2015 MINI Cooper 2-door Hardtops to fix problems with the seats.
Can you buy a Mini Cooper with a CVT?
If you buy a 1st Gen MINI with a CVT and the transmission goes, it will cost you more to replace than the car is worth. I’d never get an auto 1st gen standard MINI Cooper, although an auto 2nd Gen standard MINI Cooper would be ok. Because I thought you were looking for a normally aspirated (standard) MINI.
When did the remote shift start on a Mini Cooper?
As we mentioned above, the “REMOTE” shift first appeared around 1961 on “high-performance” models, and featured a beefy aluminum casting that bolted firmly to the transmission differential cover. It contained the shift-rod that allowed repositioning the shifter itself just in front of the cross-member that the front seat brackets bolt up to.
An automatic transmission wasn’t available in the 1st Gen Cooper S until January 2005 builds. The automatic used in all 1st Gen Cooper (and European One) Hatchback and Convertible models was a CVT. If you’re looking to buy a Cooper with an automatic you’ll want a 2nd Gen MINI (R55 – R59).
December 27, 2014 — The MINI Cooper Hardtop has traveled rough roads the past few months with the announcement 1,928 model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2-door cars have transmission problems. This recall follows the December 16 recall of about 850 model year 2015 MINI Cooper 2-door Hardtops to fix problems with the seats.
Is the Mini Cooper going to have a dual clutch?
Unfortunately, the dual-clutch transmission has not yet been confirmed for the U.S. market. For the 2019 model year, Mini announced that it will retain the six-speed automatic and eight-speed
What’s the price of a new Mini Cooper?
R50 for the Mini Cooper (Set Your Car and Shop for a R50 .) R53 for the Mini Cooper S (Set Your Car and Shop for a R53 .) R56 for both the Mini Cooper and Cooper S (Set Your Car and Shop for a R56 .)