Do any Minis come with an auto??

[Glenn 328is]

My wife just loves the car but needs an auto...:)

[Kyle K.]

Yeah, you can order the base model Cooper with a CVT (automatic) transmission. The thing about the CVT is that it constantly changes the gear ratios so as to keep the engine in an optimal RPM range. The Cooper S is only available in a 6 speed manual.

[The Beastmaster]

Yes, a MINI Cooper w/ the CVT transmission. Unfortunately, it is not available on the MCS.

[Glenn 328is]

Thanks guys. I will be trying to convenice her to get the 6 speed. ;)

[Glenn 328is]

oops, I mean convince....

[bokes]

yes, like stated before you can get an auto mini cooper, just not an S. it really isnt that bad, i was suprised at how well it does. just be careful because we've had the transmission get locked into gear 2 times and had to have it towed to the mini dealer to get fixed. the dealer hasnt had any other car but ours to do that so i think its just a defect and they gave us a new tranny for it :buttrock

other than that we havent had ANY problems with it. it comes with a "triptronic" type gear shift also if you feel the need to actually use a "manual" feel. i find it pretty useless though cuz the car does a great job of using the rpms to slow you down and shifts at the right points for the most part. really happy with it. just wish it was an S :az: