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#2582 of 2671 Re: [rik4] by bodble2 Jul 24, 2008 (9:54 pm)
Replying to: rik4 (Jul 24, 2008 5:08 pm) You mean they apply the graphics right over the moonroof? I see. I guess that's the way it has to be, or else it wouldn't be much of a graphics!
#2583 of 2671 Re: MPG 2006 v 2007 [Mr_Shiftright] by rtboon Aug 17, 2008 (6:17 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 05, 2008 1:25 pm) I currently own a 2008 Clubman S and was looking at a used 2006 Mini Cooper S with auto transmission. Love the car, color and price but what does anyone know about issues with 2006 models and the auto transmission? My research indicates most of the problems were pre 2004 and also the CVT autos. Thanks Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 17, 2008 7:08 am) kyfdx (Aug 17, 2008 7:58 am) bodble2 (Aug 17, 2008 9:52 am)
#2584 of 2671 Re: MPG 2006 v 2007 [rtboon] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 17, 2008 (7:08 am)
Replying to: rtboon (Aug 17, 2008 6:17 am) I can't remember if a 2006 had a CVT or not. If it did, I wouldn't buy it personally. I remember driving a "new" (back when) MINI with the new paddles shifting automatic and I liked that one, but I think that was 2007. Just not sure of when the transition occurred. I don't like CVTs in any car I've ever driven (Caliber, Prius, Mini, Audi etc). They drive me nuts and they're noisy. Replies to this message: kyfdx (Aug 17, 2008 7:58 am) bodble2 (Aug 17, 2008 9:52 am)
#2585 of 2671 Re: MPG 2006 v 2007 [Mr_Shiftright] by kyfdx HOST Aug 17, 2008 (7:58 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 17, 2008 7:08 am) I don't think any of the -S- models ever came with the CVT.. just the base Cooper... Pretty sure that all of the -S- autos are 5- or 6-speed automatics.. regards, kyfdx visiting host Replies to this message: bodble2 (Aug 17, 2008 9:52 am)
#2586 of 2671 Re: MPG 2006 v 2007 [kyfdx] by bodble2 Aug 17, 2008 (9:52 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Aug 17, 2008 7:58 am) You are correct.
#2587 of 2671 Mini Warranty by joem5 Aug 20, 2008 (5:50 pm)
What's the best one you can purchase?
#2588 of 2671 Help by sabrinae Aug 26, 2008 (4:49 am)
Hello, I am a 53 year old, 105 lb, 4' 11' woman in love with the Mini (Like me it's small and British) but I have a few questions. Should I get the regular seats with Leatherette or the sport seats with leather? I can't and won't drive a stick so how is the automatic? I drove my friends 04 Mini the other day and it hesitated when changing gear, very slow on the uptake, is the new transmission any better? It will be my everyday car driving in stop and go traffic for at least 20 min of the 45 min twice daily commute. That will do to start. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 26, 2008 6:09 am) bodble2 (Aug 26, 2008 10:35 pm) sabrinae (Aug 27, 2008 4:55 am) and 4 more... Mr_Shiftright (Aug 27, 2008 7:39 am) and 7 more... bodble2 (Aug 26, 2008 8:53 am) blueguydotcom (Aug 26, 2008 9:58 am) joem5 (Aug 26, 2008 11:53 am) sabrinae (Aug 26, 2008 12:23 pm) bfromhold (Aug 26, 2008 4:53 pm) and 1 more... joem5 (Aug 26, 2008 12:44 pm) bodble2 (Aug 26, 2008 1:28 pm) and 4 more...
#2589 of 2671 Re: Help [sabrinae] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 26, 2008 (6:09 am)
Replying to: sabrinae (Aug 26, 2008 4:49 am) In my opinion, yes, the new automatic transmission is much better. The idea of the sport seat is to hold you in place during very rigorous driving. They are not meant to be comfortable as much as comforting in hard turns, etc. You might find them too stiff but maybe not. This is somewhat of a personal and subjective preference. Leather feels nice, smells nice, but requires maintenance and is vulnerable to spills, tears, etc. It is after all, an organic material. If you look closely at a cow, you'll see plenty of little defects from use. Visiting Host Replies to this message: bodble2 (Aug 26, 2008 10:35 pm) sabrinae (Aug 27, 2008 4:55 am) blueguydotcom (Aug 27, 2008 5:58 am) and 1 more... coupah (Aug 28, 2008 9:29 am) and 1 more... Mr_Shiftright (Aug 27, 2008 7:39 am) sabrinae (Aug 27, 2008 8:22 am) and 6 more...
#2590 of 2671 Re: Help [sabrinae] by bodble2 Aug 26, 2008 (8:53 am)
Replying to: sabrinae (Aug 26, 2008 4:49 am) As Mr. Shiftright said, leather is asthetically pleasing, but leatherette is so low maintenance. I think nothing of jumping in our Mini right out of the rain, or throwing a wet umbrella on the seats. And we can eat in the car with no worries! Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (Aug 26, 2008 9:58 am)
#2591 of 2671 Re: Help [bodble2] by blueguydotcom Aug 26, 2008 (9:58 am)
Replying to: bodble2 (Aug 26, 2008 8:53 am) Add on, I love my mini's leatherette - I throw scuba gear in my car, hop in with a wet suit and do nothing for the ette. The new R56s with the auto aren't too bad. I'm not an auto guy but it's decent.