Details on the New MCS Auto Transmission

Bartek Nov 1st, 2004 Link

YES !!!! finally, automatic transmossion for MCS 05 that's just sweet !!!!!!!

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Bartek Nov 1st, 2004 Link

I have to buy it !!!!!

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mart Nov 1st, 2004 Link

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Andy Nov 1st, 2004 Link

YES, FINALLY, and it somehow look better too.

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Allan Nov 1st, 2004 Link

Wow, the knob looks pretty sexy….

Now all they need to do is put the SMG in there…(HIGHLY unlikely) =P

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Guido Nov 1st, 2004 Link

Hopefully with the same Fun-Factor as the manual transmission.

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yoho~~ Nov 1st, 2004 Link

i doubt!

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Christopher W Nov 1st, 2004 Link

Very sad. Oh well, I suppose it was bound to happen eventually.

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Zach Senders Nov 1st, 2004 Link

I think this sort of takes away from the exclusivity of the MCS. Now every teenage and over 50 girl will want an MCS because they dont have to deal with a manual trans.

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Christopher W Nov 1st, 2004 Link

Exactly. It's not as though sales have hit a peak and dropped off. Is there really a need to broaden appeal when it's been widely reported that the UK plant is already operating at capacity?

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Jay W Nov 1st, 2004 Link

Wa Wa Wa.

I am getting tired of the same old argument about the MCS auto. Mini is all about choices and this is just another choice. If you want an exclusive car, well, STILL buy a mini. You can customize your driving experience any way you want.

I have one kneecap that is 1.5 inches out of place, and another that is 1.0 inches out of place. According to the above theories, I can't belong to the exclusive club that MCS owners belong to because a manual makes my knee ache. I know, becuase I have been driving one for the last 10 years.

No, I don't like going to an auto, but I am finally breaking down and realizing that it is necessary.

Times change folks. The original mini probably didn't have LSD or DSC either (or air conditioning either, I would wager). But not many folks are complaining about THOSE additions.

I for one, am just glad that they have an auto with a few cool touches like the steptronic and the paddle shifters.

We've all heard the arguments against the auto in an MCS. Let it rest.

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Nate Dog Nov 1st, 2004 Link

I agree with Jay, all you girly-men stop belly aching. If you really want an exclusive car buy a McLaren F1. Besides, paddle shifting still requires a learning curve and its cool.

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Ian Cull Nov 1st, 2004 Link

And to further agree with Jay, you could get a classic Mini with auto transmission!

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OregonCooper Nov 1st, 2004 Link

Same transmission as the VW New Beetle? Too bad it's not the same as the diesel version, which has a DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) auto option. I suppose it needs more low-end torque, though.

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Frank Nov 1st, 2004 Link

What about fuel economy?

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Graham Nov 3rd, 2004 Link

sure great for crusing the big wide open interstaes over there in the states, but not for the smaller winding roads over here where the mini was born.

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Art Nov 7th, 2004 Link

Automatic transmissions!? what are those? Does it have anything to do with that new fangled cruise control I hear about? ;-)

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