2012 mini cooper automatic vs manual transmission reviews

Dec 08, 2015 why mini s new 8 speed transmission is a huge step forward by gabriel bridger 5 years ago dec 8, 15 8 when bmw announced that it was sticking with the aisin 6 speed transmission for the f56 mini a couple of years ago, more than a few were surprised. That, the automaker says, is because its been fettled especially. The automatic base clubman comes back to earth with a 2530 mpg rating. The 2021 mini cooper sees the sixspeed manual transmission return to the lineup something sure to make driving enthusiasts happy. Its slow to respond to manual overrides and defaults to changing up as soon as possible in drive. Also i agree 100% the new engine is much more refined than the old one in the base car i mean. The 2012 mini clubman features the same cute looks as the mini. Complete auto transmissions for mini for sale ebay.

The reason we wanted to test the 2012 mini countryman with an automatic transmission is our four season s countryman with a manual transmission hasnt won a lot of friends. Aug 11, 2012 mini s turbo engine employs an overboost feature to bump torque to 192lbft from 1,7004,500rpm under certain conditions for a limited time. The automatic numbs some of the driving enjoyment, and mini has an excellent and very forgiving manual, which i would prefer. Jun 25, 2020 june 25, 2020 mini has decided after all that offering a manual transmission on the twodoor hardtop is still a good idea, so a sixspeed manual is back in the lineup for 2021. It would hold revs when you coasted, as opposed to dropping to idle like a lot of autos so when you got back on the throttle the response was pretty quick, the paddle shifters helped, and in sport mode it held revs for quite a. May 17, 2019 i have a 2012 mini cooper s countryman with manual transmission. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for mini when you shop the largest online selection at. The automatic transmission in the cooper s is smooth and quick to downshift for passing. The manual transmission base cars arent available yet but i did drive the new automatic, and its really a great unit with the paddle shifter.

This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Despite being the leastexpensive mini, the base mini cooper with a manual transmission is our topscoring variant. We have diagnostic walkthroughs and repair howtos that will keep your mini cooper 2nd gens gearbox humming smoothly. More capacity, more practicality, and just as much sport and style, the 2012 mini cooper clubman strikes a balance between family and fun. Get reliability information for the 2012 mini cooper countryman from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. The two biggest changes with the clubman, compared to the mini cooper. Variomatic is the continuously variable transmission cvt of the dutch car manufacturer daf, originally developed by hub van doorne. If you getting an s, id go for the manual transmission. The s all4 drops to 2531 mpg with the manual and 2330 with the automatic. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.

Sep 19, 2012 the reason we wanted to test the 2012 mini countryman with an automatic transmission is our four season s countryman with a manual transmission hasnt won a lot of friends. The manual is becoming an anachronism for performance nuts only. For 2012, updates for the mini cooper models were confined to cosmetics, including a new line of trim options. The mercedesbenz glk codename x204 is a compact luxury crossover suv produced from 2008 to 2015, debuting at the 2008 beijing auto show the name glk is an acronym for gelandewagen luxus kompaktklasse, taking its name from larger mercedesbenz glclass, which in turn was named after the gwagen or gelandewagen. Used mini cooper with manual transmission for sale cargurus. If youre a manual fan, time to put your mini where your. The downside is that its also the only version that doesnt offer a manual transmission. I found my 2009 vibe gt to be as or maybe more noisy than the mini. Mini cooper automatic transmission 2012, atf type tiv automatic transmission fluid by aisin. When linked to an optional aisin 6speed automatic, acceleration drops slightly, with the jaunt to 60 taking 9. In our unscientific opinion, this is too long and we dont believe in lifetime fluids. When downshifting and going from 2nd to 1st it grinds until almost stopped then will slip into 1st. For 2012, updates for the mini cooper models were confined to cosmetics.

Specifically, its a 2008 mini cooper s with automatic transmission and 65000 miles. Like all components, the transmission is susceptible to damage and can occasionally give you trouble. Mini cooper gas automatic transmission 2012, atf type tls automatic transmission fluid by idemitsu. When taking my foot off of the gas, the rpms would rev up as the car slowed down. May 22, 2019 now, the manual transmission is taking another hit as mini is temporarily ceasing sales of threepedal models in the united states. All, ive only driven the manual mcs which was great, but since my commute to work is fairly stop start, o would like the comfort of the autobox with the option of manual paddle shift if required i had an stronic tt briefly, and it was great. Then my check engine light and ep transmission warning light came on and the car would no longer shift above second gear, making the car practically undrivable. Oct 23, 2018 a sixspeed manual and sixspeed automatic transmission are available. Apr 09, 2020 the 2021 mini john cooper works gp, for example, will only be available with an 8speed steptronic sport automatic transmission. Even the base 2021 cooper hardtop 2 door feels sufficiently zippy with its turbocharged 3cylinder engine, running from standstill to 60 mph in 7. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard and a sixspeed automatic is optional. Mini cooper 2nd gen transmission problems, repair how tos. Why minis new 8 speed transmission is a huge step forward. Liquid yellow 2004 mini cooper s base fwd 6speed manual getrag 1.

A sixspeed manual option was added in the uk in late 2004. The initial automatic option was a steptronic continuously variable transmission cvt, whose build quality was variable to say the least. The engine range comprised again of different versions of the psa ewdw engine, paired with either 5speed manual or 4speed automatic transmissions. I bought a 2002 cooper just to avoid the speeding tickets an s will bring and the extra cost. I purchased my 2012 base model mini with manual transmission last aug. The worst manual mini sells is still better than an auto. May 24, 2012 the automatic base clubman comes back to earth with a 2530 mpg rating. Base models ride better than s and john cooper works versions, and hatchbacks are slightly better than convertibles. I will note, that the s model with the 6 speed manual is a powerful car, and. Automatic or manual opinions please mini cooper forum.

Turning to s models, the hatchbacks turbocharged engine suffers some lag at low speeds, but impressive power arrives quickly. The factory recommended interval for the automatic transmission is 100,000 miles and mini states the manual transmission fluid is a lifetime fluid that does not require fluid replacement. You should check with any transmission specialist that you trust for their recommendation. Nov 01, 2012 when paired with a getrag 6speed manual transmission, which comes standard, the mini jumps out from 060 in just 8. It is a stepless, fully automatic transmission, consisting of a vshaped drivebelt, and two pulleys, each of two cones, whose effective diameter can be changed so that the v belt runs nearer the spindle or nearer the rim, depending on the separation of the cones. Its a little know secret that the manual transmission in the jcw clubman and countryman which uses the version of the b48 that outputs 258 ft. A more accurate description is a 12 s coupe w automatic and loaded. Completed automatic transmission fluid guide for your mini cooper.

The cooper s countryman actually does a little better, checking in at 2632 mpg with the manual and 2532 mpg with the automatic. I would have preferred a manual, but the auto was pretty decent. In addition, the relatively affordable oxford edition model. Used mini cooper with manual transmission for sale nationwide. And even then, although its very satisfying to get it right in a manual, advances in automated transmission technology mean youll put in a quicker lap in the auto. Mini s turbo engine employs an overboost feature to bump torque to 192lbft from 1,7004,500rpm under certain conditions for a limited time. If you buy an automatic, make sure the transmission is in good shape and only buy it from a reputable dealer with a substantial guarantee. Feb 10, 2017 the factory recommended interval for the automatic transmission is 100,000 miles and mini states the manual transmission fluid is a lifetime fluid that does not require fluid replacement. Mini estimates that the base countryman will go from zero to 60 mph in 9. Additionally, topoftheline versions came with the psa es v6. Mini models with manual gearbox to go on a hiatus in the u. Nothing in this hatchbacks price range comes even close to offering this much fun or personality. Apr 23, 2015 transmission wise, a 5speed manual was standard in the firstgeneration cooper, with a 6speed stick shift in the s.