Vibration

[veerack]

Morning,

My wife and I are looking to purchase a Mini Cooper S Convertible (told to avoid the non S models with the CVT), 2006+ with less than 75k miles on it, automatic.

We have a few options that we've looked at but the two we've test driven already have a hard vibration at idle.

I was wondering if that is a problem across the board or if it is something that can be dealt with and how. My 2006 325i had a similar issue that lessened when they did some tweaking with the on board computer.

Thanks for the advice.

[SilverBeam]

Is the vibration engine related, i.e. are the RPMS fluctuating? Or does it seem to be beyond general rough idle?

I have not seen much around the forums about vibration at idle. My first two thoughts are it could be a bad motor mount, which is a common problem that can lead to increased vibration, or bad spark plugs.

[SilverBeam]

Is the vibration engine related, i.e. are the RPMS fluctuating? Or does it seem to be beyond general rough idle?

I have not seen much around the forums about vibration at idle. My first thoughts are it could be a bad motor mount, which is a common problem that can lead to increased vibration, bad spark plugs or a vacuum leak. If the car you want to buy have the vibration, I would highly recommend a pre-purchase inspection and I'd bring the problem up to the mechanic so s/he can diagnose it.

[veerack]

Is the vibration engine related, i.e. are the RPMS fluctuating? Or does it seem to be beyond general rough idle?

I have not seen much around the forums about vibration at idle. My first thoughts are it could be a bad motor mount, which is a common problem that can lead to increased vibration, bad spark plugs or a vacuum leak. If the car you want to buy have the vibration, I would highly recommend a pre-purchase inspection and I'd bring the problem up to the mechanic so s/he can diagnose it.

RPMS didn't fluctuate in either car and the vibration lessened while driving. Only while at a stop did it come back. Figured it might be the age 2006 or so and it was just in need of a good once over by a reputable mechanic.

[beaner06]

My good friend and MINI tech works at Vista MINI. just down the road from you. i'd have him look at it whether it was one of their cars or a private sale. Ask for Greg Brown. he is the man.

[shadypr86]

My good friend and MINI tech works at Vista MINI. just down the road from you. i'd have him look at it whether it was one of their cars or a private sale. Ask for Greg Brown. he is the man.

So did u find out why the vibration

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[MINIGURU]

Yes have a tech check them out before you buy, and don't buy a CVT car.

I do notice that the AT trans S cars do vibrate more at idle, and even more when they are a cabrio because the body has more flex. But still a good idea to have it checked.