New S Auto

[Mini Me]

It's time for me to confirm my spec,on my new S.Pondering big time over the auto box,and was looking for feedback from the usual suspects ,regarding how popular this option will really be;):approve:
The manual is ace fun :p:pand iv'e got to keep it for 3 months remember:eek:

[Gismo]

No fun driving an auto ;)

[Craig]

Do you get the Auto with MINI Slippers and a Pipe? :p

[Scottie]

Being a mainly auto driver (Touareg) which also has the paddle shift it can be a lot of fun.:D

Auto makes driving much more smooth.

After all a lot of the Porsche and Ferrari have the paddle shifts.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Hi Iain,

We ordered our Auto Cooper S last week, for delivery in March 05. Can't wait.

We have a Cooper CVT at the moment and crave the power of an S with an Auto box. Unfortunately, because of physical difficulties, we simply can't drive a manual anymore. :( But the Auto S will fly like sh*t off a shovel.

I know the first two responses are a little negative, but the Aisin box is used in the Audi TT and Aisin make the manual box for Porsche. In fact I have a set of specs from BMW and they are:

Cooper S Man. Top speed 138
Cooper S Auto Top Speed 137
Cooper S Man. 0-62MPH 7.2s
Cooper S Auto 0-62MPH 7.7s
Cooper S Man 1000m from standstill 27.9s
Cooper S Auto 1000m from standstill 28.3s



So, I'm not worried about performance. It's a fair sight better than the CVT and that fairly flies as it is.

AndyP

[monkimagic]

Auto are as much fun as wearing a wet sock ! stay well clear !!

[Duncan Stewart]

Autos I have driven in the past have been awful things :dead: but I hear the autobox fitted to Minis is more in keeping with the sporty nature of the Mini :D . Go on, get one and then you can give us an honest opinion if it's any good :p ( or maybe not - you are a salesman :eek: ;))

[Scottch]

Iain,

All I can add is, it wouldn't do for me mate.

In my own car (the mini really belongs to me missus) I have the AGS gearbox, I find it ... good for an auto I suppose, but still not a patch on a good old stick shifter. In fact, I can't wait to sell the car in order to, hopefully, get a manual box.

But, from what I've read, the mini box does sound interesting.

Cheers!

Scott

[Tahra]

Autos are only useful in big cars with plenty of torque. The S ain't one of those...

I reckon an auto box in an S will see it shifting up way before you get even close to the power band, and as we know, there's bu66er all torque below 3krpm in a stock S.

John (Mini no more, Methil No MOre, Skye no more...)

[Big Col]

Is it a paddle shift mate:question:

[Scottch]

Pinched from mini2

SNIP
From 1 January 2005, MINI will be available with a number of new options that further increase the opportunity for MINI owners to personalise their cars.

For the first time, MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper S Convertible will be offered with a six-speed automatic transmission that includes Steptronic mode and Steptronic paddles on the steering wheel as standard. Unlike the MINI One and MINI Cooper Continuously Variable Transmission system, this new automatic transmission has fixed gear rations which result in quicker gear changes and a dynamic driving experience tuned specifically to match the MINI Cooper S' sporty character.

This new automatic transmission also features AGS (Adaptive Transmission Control). AGS allows the transmission to adapt in accordance with the driver's driving style. For example, the transmission will build the revs for longer before changing gear if it "knows" the driver enjoys driving to the car's limits. The automatic transmission is priced at £1,050.

SNIP

Paddles included it seems!

Cheers!

Scott

[Mini Me]

quote:Originally posted by Big Col
Is it a paddle shift mate:question:
tis paddle shift Col ,looks like fun.It's mainly for the yank market,but i don't know (from a sales point of view)how popular it will be,and if i go for auto,and no one want's to drive it.................nae money for minime,cos am not allowed one of each(gutted):disapprove::mad:

[Big Col]

When will you get it??? If you get it in time I'd be tempted if you'll give me a shot...

[Mini Me]

quote:Originally posted by Big Col

When will you get it??? If you get it in time I'd be tempted if you'll give me a shot...
nae probs;)

[Big Col]

Well gerrit dammit! You know time is tight! :D

[Mini Me]

quote:Originally posted by Big Col
Well gerrit dammit! You know time is tight! :D
I might not like it Col,and i can't replace it for 3 MONTHS !!!:dead:;)

[Big Col]

Well suck it and see!!! If I don't like it I'd have it for 4 years!!!!!!!!

[Mini Me]

It has been put back from January build to February,so i might not get mine in time, but i know a dealer this is getting one, and i'm sure i could get it for a wee shot:p
Sort of puts it out the picture for you though,if you were thinking about it.You better run it past your mum first though,wouldn't wan't you getting into more trouble after today....

[Big Col]

Dude any more of that I'm getting her to nag you!!!!

[The Dogfather]

Mum? I thought he was a genetic experiment!

[weefossy]

Go for it. I've had auto / sequential on all my work cars and i've just ordered it on my new one. It is just as fast as a manual for me in the sequential mode, probably because allmy manual gear changes aint perfect!! If you're in town / traffic the auto is stress free. I know they say it's better in big cars, but the S has a lot of power, so hopefully, it should work well.

[Big Col]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

Mum? I thought he was a genetic experiment!


<sighs> You're still not getting the hang of this humour thing are you? Don't worry mate. You'll get it one day. Just keep on trying ickle fella. <ruffles BDM's hair>

[The Dogfather]

Col - Personally I thought it was quite funny, you mustn't have a sense of humour, perhaps because you work (not!) in marketing?

[Big Col]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

Col - Personally I thought it was quite funny, you mustn't have a sense of humour, perhaps because you work (not!) in marketing?


<stoops down to talk to the ickle fella> Of course you thought it was quite funny wickle chap. Aren't you a cwever wickle fing! Now go and play and let the grown ups talk. Cute ickle fella. <pops a lolly into BDM's mouth>

<pops a lolly in Julz's mouth too before she starts> ;)

[The Dogfather]

Col - I think you've used that line before with either LnL or Julz, it's getting a bit tired now. Looks like the creativity is drying up, perhaps a change of career/job is needed?

[Big Col]

quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini

Col - I think you've used that line before with either LnL or Julz, it's getting a bit tired now. Looks like the creativity is drying up, perhaps a change of career/job is needed?


Awwwww lookit! Da wickle fella thinks he remembers. Awwww that's soooooooooooooo sweet. <pinches BDM's cheek>

[The Dogfather]

OK, I know used that line before! Better?

[Big Col]

See! It is possible to teach a bad dog new tricks!

[The Dogfather]

It's the old tricks that you have to watch for though!

[Scottie]

Can I just say that most of you guys are as thick as two planks of short wood (slow).

Did I not mention in my early post about paddles.

Does it take a women to know everything.

Well it would seem so;)

[Big Col]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

Can I just say that most of you guys are as thick as two planks of short wood.

Did I not mention in my early post about paddles.

Dose it take a women to know everything.

Well it would seem so;)



Yup...we're the thick ones.

Out of curiosity what does the length of the wood have to do with the thickness of it:question:

Also, have you worked out how to spell Ferraris yet or is the Ferriar a new car manufacturer I've never heard of? :D;):p

[Gismo]

There's a convenient forum for all things considered off topic :evil:
Please respect the original poster's views :p;):)

[Scottie]

quote:Yup...we're the thick ones.

Out of curiosity what does the length of the wood have to do with the thickness of it:question:

Also, have you worked out how to spell Ferraris yet or is the Ferriar a new car manufacturer I've never heard of? :D;):p


I've now changed them.
Cheers.;)

[AndyP & Lenore]

I was trawling around the Gen Disc forum and found this thread, which I'd totally forgotten about.

minime.... did you go for the Auto S or did you stay with a manual?

Just for clarification, and all IMHO, the Cooper S absolutely rocks! 0 - 60 in 6.8 seconds (ish).

Someone said it would change up well before hitting the power band... not so! In manual mode it changes up at around 6,750 revs.

[Mini Me]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP

I was trawling around the Gen Disc forum and found this thread, which I'd totally forgotten about.

minime.... did you go for the Auto S or did you stay with a manual?

Just for clarification, and all IMHO, the Cooper S absolutely rocks! 0 - 60 in 6.8 seconds (ish).

Someone said it would change up well before hitting the power band... not so! In manual mode it changes up at around 6,750 revs.


Went for the manual just now, but have ordered an auto for June....:p

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by minime
Went for the manual just now, but have ordered an auto for June....:p


Cool.

You'll love it! :D:D