My 2006 mini cooper automatic transmission wont shift. Cvt to manual conversion kit cvt to 6spd manual transmission conversion kit for r50 and r52 mini cooper non s with automatic trans. I think the s auto is down to 30 mpg highway vs 32 w manual. Once youre ready to narrow down your search results, go ahead and filter by price, mileage, transmission, trim, days on lot, drivetrain, color. The cooper s uses a fourcylinder turbo and got 30 mpg with the sixspeed manual. Please make sure to read the transmission description below and in particular match the engine size, fitting notes and number of speed when applicable with your vehicles specifications. We have an intermittent transmission problem that has occurred a handful of times this past year.
When it comes to your mini cooper, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. This database includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline. So im in the process of looking at two different mini s. Along with the larger motor comes sport seats which feature bolstered seats with extra support, upgraded trim sportier bumpers and front grill, and the iconic mini center exhaust. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper when. The worst complaints are gears wont engage, sputtering. Every car im about to mention is a manual i never considered going automatic in my mini.
Premature wear and throw out bearing failure were quite common. We have the largest selection of mini cooper cooper transmission parts at. Fits the following models with the manual transmission. Buy used mini cooper transmission from our network that offers up to a twoyear warranty on qualified units. We have a 2006 mini cooper s with a 6speed automatic. Here at advance auto parts, we work with only top reliable automatic transmission fluid product and part brands so you can shop with complete confidence. Mini cooper service recommend for sealed for life transmissions 94 reports. The most recently reported issues are listed below. The mini cooper manual made by getrag, is an amazing transmission. Sport package options included an antiskid system and increased wheels size to 17 inches on the cooper s, or 16inch on the base cooper.
The one thing the base cooper does better than an s is mpg. Mini automatic to manual conversion basic information revised feb 24, 2010 the following is an overview of the steps to convert a mini from an automatic transmission to one with a manual transmission gearbox. Fits the following cooper nons models with the manual transmission 072004 2006 r50 mini cooper hatchback. Mini cooper mpgreal world numbers car forums at edmunds. Which is better for a mini cooper an automatic or manual. Transmission is typically shipped dry fluid not included. This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. The gas mileage is phenomenal, i get 36 mpg on the highway and around 35 mpg around town. Factory specifies new bolts when installing the flywheel.
This diagnostic guide will help guide you through troubleshooting issues with the continuously variable automatic transmission, which 1st generation mini coopers are equipped with. We have a 2006 mini cooper s with a 6speed automatic transmission. Mar 14, 20 mini cooper 2006 r53 transmission oil filter change duration. Debate automatic vs manual mustangs which is better. Read on for the most common problems and solutions. Aug 28, 2008 the cvt transmission that you have in your 2006 mini cooper is the same cvt transmissions that mini has been using since 2002. Buy 2006 mini cooper engine with 2 years warranty and money back guarantee. If you have a dead cvt trans and dont want to spend the big bucks replacing it with another junk cvt trans at 00, this is a kit for you. Check the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid with the bmw diagnosis system. Used 2006 mini cooper for sale with photos cargurus. A 6speed automatic transmission became available in the basic 2009 cooper. Mini cooper questions manual transmission cargurus.
Used mini cooper with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Service recommend for sealed for life transmissions. The s automatic is a six speed conventional auto transmission that also allows for. There is plenty of legroom in the front seats, a little less in the back. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 mini cooper based on all problems reported for the 2002 cooper. Mini cooper 2006, automatic transmission manual shaft repair sleeve by national. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. Some vehicles come with several transmission choices and could be very confusing. This information may be used by nhtsa during the investigation process. Read about the 2020 mini cooper engine and performance at u. Personally, if your getting a cooper, that makes more sense to me than the sid probably go with a 2007 cooper over a 2006 cooper, especially with the new valvtronic engine. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2006 mini cooper 4 cyl, 1. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the automotive industry to keep your vehicle perform. While the frequency of repairs is higher than normal, the severity of those issues is average, so your cooper may have a few more shop visits when compared to other models.
Cooper r50 automatic gearbox transmission oil cooler line pipe 1503092. Jan 28, 2011 we have a 2006 mini cooper s with a 6speed automatic transmission. To find your mini cooper cooper transmission from a recycler near you, just enter the year of your vehicle and your zip code in the above form and press the find button. Search over 10,200 listings to find the best local deals. Find a quality mini cooper cooper transmission and other used auto parts from the top auto salvage yards. Fuel filler neck 02 s fuel filler door 06 cooper side skirts 06 cooper hub caps for 15 steelies rear calipers 02 s door glass 02 passenger side glass is out of. Mini cooper tf60sn transmission repair, rebuild or. Take it to a mini dealership near you have have it looked at and possibly replaced.
The 1st gen cvt r50 was the worst of all of them and bmw and mini were the subject of a class action lawsuit forcing mini to cover the transmissions under warranty for 8 years or 150,000 miles whichever comes first. Nearly 5 years of flat towing a mini cooper behind our. Get the most useful specifications data and other technical specs for the 2006 mini cooper 2door convertible. I will be explaining the pros and cons of the three generations of mini s and which one is the most reliable in my opinion. Cvt to 6spd manual transmission conversion kit for r50 and r52 mini cooper non s with automatic trans. But for the s, i like the 2006 with the supercharger over the 2007 with the turbothe 2007 is admittedly quicker, but without the thrill of the 2006. Top up automatic transmission fluid until it flows over. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2014 mini cooper clubvan 4 cyl, 1. The jcw convertible gets the worst figures of the bunch. Get detailed information on the 2006 mini cooper s including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. They stopped using that transmission due to it being very troublesome.
Manual transmission cooper mini 1 2002 02 2003 03 2004 04 1011425 fits. Does anybody have any experience with a 2006 minicooper. Its highly recommended that the transmission fluid be changed every 45,000 miles. Our 2004 mini cooper transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. Complete auto transmissions for mini cooper for sale ebay. Mini automatic to manual conversion basic information.
This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of. Its a 6 speed manual vs the previous years 2002 2006 which were 5 speed manuals. Credit ford for fanning the flames with the awesome 5r55s 20052010 mustang gt and 6r80 2011 5. Search from 75 mini cooper cars for sale, including a used 2006 mini cooper hardtop, a used 2006 mini cooper john cooper works hardtop, and a used 2006 mini cooper s. Increase temperature of automatic transmission fluid to 35. Eight problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2002 mini cooper. Many mini cooper drivers have complained of these issues with the transmission.
But only a little bit of that is normal aspiration vs. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 mini cooper s based on all problems reported for the 2006 cooper s. If your mini is due for one, save some money by doing it yourself. Find 2006 mini cooper used transmissions at great prices from the best salvage yards in the country. Nearly 5 years of flat towing a mini cooper behind our motorhome. I was told it could be a sensor, or another electrical related issue. The 2007 mini cooper convertibles standard equipment list includes a fivespeed manual transmission, manual air conditioning, keyless. For the cvt automatic transmission in 2002 2006 r50 mini cooper hatchback and 20052008 r52 mini c. 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. When this engine is paired with the manual transmission, the vehicle achieves an epaestimated 26 combined mpg. The 2005 2006 mini s are substantially better from an overall quality standpoint than their 2002 predecessorsfrom such mundane things as the quality of the dash to more substantial things such as gear ratios. This manual supersedes our previous 20022004 manual with two more model years of coverage, including new repair information for the convertible and the 2005 facelift. While accelerating from a stop or a slow crawl the transmission will not shift up and instead shift into neutral. Todays car buyers have an abundance of choice when it comes to the types of gearbox on offer but deciding whether manual or automatic is best.
A fivespeed manual transmission was standard, while a continuously variable automatic transmission also known as a cvt was available as an option. I enjoy the look, the easy handling, the comfort and the fact that it is a manual transmission. The cooper s is priced higher than the cooper, mostly because of the fact that the cooper s has a larger motor with more power 189 hp vs 4 hp. The 2006 mini cooper has 6 nhtsa complaints for the power train. In some cases, it can be comparatively subtle, perhaps as a slightly rough shift up or down, but in others they may experience loud bumping and rattling that makes them feel as if their car is about to come apart.
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The automatic transmission had major problems and the manual transmission was weak. A sevenspeed automatic transmission is standard in all but the jcw, which has an eightspeed automatic. The engine and transmission is not for sale and will not be parted due to us swapping it into the cooper. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for mini when you shop the largest online selection at.
Mini automatic t o manual conversion basic information revised feb 24, 2010 the following is an overview of the steps to convert a mini from an automatic transmission to one with a manual transmission gearbox. Even though the automatic transmission is advertised as sealed for life, our technicians recommend the automatic transmission fluid be replaced every 30,000 miles with only the approved mini bmw fluid. Muscle went up another level in 2011, when the cooper grew to 121 hp and 114 lbft. Aug, 2008 the mini cooper manual made by getrag, is an amazing transmission. Although today we had to unhook the mini to squeeze into a gas station, found that the battery had died and had to push it to one side and then hook it. Any known problems for 2006 mini cooper s with automatic. Transmissions vary depending on the model and production date. What are the known problems fro 2006 mini cooper s with automatic transmission. Last summer we drove our 2006 mini cooper from a small town south of houston tx to. Automatic transmission problems of the 2002 mini cooper.
Anything to watch out for if i were to make it a longterm drive. Mini factory oem replacement flywheel for your mini cooper with the getrag 5spd manual transmission. Manual transmission parts for mini cooper for sale ebay. So im in the process of looking at two different minis. My 2006 mini cooper automatic transmission wont shift out of 1st. I bought a 2002 cooper just to avoid the speeding tickets an s will bring and the extra cost.