This information may be used by nhtsa during the investigation process. So im in the process of looking at two different minis. This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of. 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. Many mini cooper drivers have complained of these issues with the transmission. 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. Mar 14, 20 mini cooper 2006 r53 transmission oil filter change duration. Last summer we drove our 2006 mini cooper from a small town south of houston tx to. 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. The engine and transmission is not for sale and will not be parted due to us swapping it into the cooper.
The jcw convertible gets the worst figures of the bunch. What are the known problems fro 2006 mini cooper s with automatic transmission. But only a little bit of that is normal aspiration vs. Increase temperature of automatic transmission fluid to 35. Mini cooper tf60sn transmission repair, rebuild or. I was told it could be a sensor, or another electrical related issue. The s automatic is a six speed conventional auto transmission that also allows for. Mini factory oem replacement flywheel for your mini cooper with the getrag 5spd manual transmission. Mini automatic to manual conversion basic information. Get detailed information on the 2006 mini cooper s including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. Nearly 5 years of flat towing a mini cooper behind our motorhome. 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. The worst complaints are gears wont engage, sputtering.
Does anybody have any experience with a 2006 minicooper. The most recently reported issues are listed below. A fivespeed manual transmission was standard, while a continuously variable automatic transmission also known as a cvt was available as an option. Cvt to 6spd manual transmission conversion kit for r50 and r52 mini cooper non s with automatic trans. We have an intermittent transmission problem that has occurred a handful of times this past year. When this engine is paired with the manual transmission, the vehicle achieves an epaestimated 26 combined mpg. Credit ford for fanning the flames with the awesome 5r55s 20052010 mustang gt and 6r80 2011 5. Complete auto transmissions for mini for sale ebay.
Jan 28, 2011 we have a 2006 mini cooper s with a 6speed automatic transmission. Take it to a mini dealership near you have have it looked at and possibly replaced. Manual transmission cooper mini 1 2002 02 2003 03 2004 04 1011425 fits. Find a quality mini cooper cooper transmission and other used auto parts from the top auto salvage yards. Buy 2006 mini cooper engine with 2 years warranty and money back guarantee. Automatic transmission problems of the 2002 mini cooper. Its highly recommended that the transmission fluid be changed every 45,000 miles. Top up automatic transmission fluid until it flows over.
Its a 6 speed manual vs the previous years 2002 2006 which were 5 speed manuals. The gas mileage is phenomenal, i get 36 mpg on the highway and around 35 mpg around town. Four problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 2006 mini cooper s. Read on for the most common problems and solutions.
Check the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid with the bmw diagnosis system. If you getting an s, id go for the manual transmission. Access a large inventory of quality used 2004 mini cooper transmissions online. Complete auto transmissions for mini cooper for sale ebay. Every car im about to mention is a manual i never considered going automatic in my mini. Transmission is typically shipped dry fluid not included. Get the most useful specifications data and other technical specs for the 2006 mini cooper 2door convertible. 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.
Factory specifies new bolts when installing the flywheel. Find 2006 mini cooper used transmissions at great prices from the best salvage yards in the country. 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. Which is better for a mini cooper an automatic or manual. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. 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. Fits the following cooper nons models with the manual transmission 072004 2006 r50 mini cooper hatchback. What you see below is a previous search for a mini cooper cooper transmission and does not include all the transmissions in your area. Eight problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2002 mini cooper. Used 2006 mini cooper for sale with photos cargurus.
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 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. 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. The cooper s uses a fourcylinder turbo and got 30 mpg with the sixspeed manual.
Service recommend for sealed for life transmissions. 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. The automatic transmission had major problems and the manual transmission was weak. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 mini cooper based on all problems reported for the 2002 cooper. The 2007 mini cooper convertibles standard equipment list includes a fivespeed manual transmission, manual air conditioning, keyless.
The mini cooper manual made by getrag, is an amazing transmission. Our 2004 mini cooper transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. Cooper r50 automatic gearbox transmission oil cooler line pipe 1503092. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper when. This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. Read about the 2020 mini cooper engine and performance at u. 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. We carry a wideranging catalog of used mini transmissions for all applications including gas and diesel engines. Any known problems for 2006 mini cooper s with automatic. While the frequency of repairs is higher than normal, the severity of those issues is average, so.
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. Some vehicles come with several transmission choices and could be very confusing. 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. Aug, 2008 the mini cooper manual made by getrag, is an amazing transmission. We noticed no significant drop in fuel economy when we added it on. Sport package options included an antiskid system and increased wheels size to 17 inches on the cooper s, or 16inch on the base cooper.
We have the largest selection of mini cooper cooper transmission parts at. Search over 10,200 listings to find the best local deals. Used mini cooper with manual transmission for sale cargurus. We have a 2006 mini cooper s with a 6speed automatic.
This database includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline. There is plenty of legroom in the front seats, a little less in the back. For the cvt automatic transmission in 2002 2006 r50 mini cooper hatchback and 20052008 r52 mini c. Mini cooper transmission failure problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. Transmissions vary depending on the model and production date. 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. Muscle went up another level in 2011, when the cooper grew to 121 hp and 114 lbft. Mini cooper service recommend for sealed for life transmissions 94 reports. It is not a step by step description of all the possible combinations you may run into, but it gives a good overview. 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. The 2006 mini cooper has 6 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Mini cooper questions manual transmission cargurus. 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 used mini cooper transmission from our network that offers up to a twoyear warranty on qualified units.
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 it comes to your mini cooper, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. 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. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for mini when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Fits the following models with the manual transmission. Manual transmission parts for mini cooper for sale ebay.
This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the automotive industry to keep your vehicle perform. A sevenspeed automatic transmission is standard in all but the jcw, which has an eightspeed automatic. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. My 2006 mini cooper automatic transmission wont shift. Nearly 5 years of flat towing a mini cooper behind our. While accelerating from a stop or a slow crawl the transmission will not shift up and instead shift into neutral. This diagnostic guide will help guide you through troubleshooting issues with the continuously variable automatic transmission, which 1st generation mini coopers are equipped with. Anything to watch out for if i were to make it a longterm drive. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2014 mini cooper clubvan 4 cyl, 1. 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. They stopped using that transmission due to it being very troublesome. I enjoy the look, the easy handling, the comfort and the fact that it is a manual transmission.
I think the s auto is down to 30 mpg highway vs 32 w manual. So im in the process of looking at two different mini s. 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. Debate automatic vs manual mustangs which is better. We have a 2006 mini cooper s with a 6speed automatic transmission. If your mini is due for one, save some money by doing it yourself. The one thing the base cooper does better than an s is mpg.
Cvt to manual conversion kit cvt to 6spd manual transmission conversion kit for r50 and r52 mini cooper non s with automatic trans. If your mini cooper has been out of commission for a while now due to a transmission issue, then buying a mini cooper transmission from ebay is just what you need to get up and going again. My 2006 mini cooper automatic transmission wont shift out of 1st. 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. 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. Mini cooper 2006, automatic transmission manual shaft repair sleeve by national. Transmission gear slipping problems of the 2006 mini cooper s. Premature wear and throw out bearing failure were quite common. Once youre ready to narrow down your search results, go ahead and filter by price, mileage, transmission, trim, days on lot, drivetrain, color.
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