Comments on: Details on the New MCS Auto Transmission http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/31/details_on_the_new_mcs_auto_transmission/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Art http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/31/details_on_the_new_mcs_auto_transmission/comment-page-1/#comment-12672 Art Sun, 07 Nov 2004 10:48:45 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/31/#comment-12672 <p>Automatic transmissions!? what are those? Does it have anything to do with that new fangled cruise control I hear about? ;-)</p> Automatic transmissions!? what are those? Does it have anything to do with that new fangled cruise control I hear about? ;-)

]]> By: Graham http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/31/details_on_the_new_mcs_auto_transmission/comment-page-1/#comment-12671 Graham Wed, 03 Nov 2004 19:41:54 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/31/#comment-12671 <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> By: Frank http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/31/details_on_the_new_mcs_auto_transmission/comment-page-1/#comment-12670 Frank Tue, 02 Nov 2004 01:02:36 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/31/#comment-12670 <p>What about fuel economy?</p> What about fuel economy?

]]> By: OregonCooper http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/31/details_on_the_new_mcs_auto_transmission/comment-page-1/#comment-12669 OregonCooper Mon, 01 Nov 2004 21:10:10 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/31/#comment-12669 <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> By: Ian Cull http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/31/details_on_the_new_mcs_auto_transmission/comment-page-1/#comment-12668 Ian Cull Mon, 01 Nov 2004 20:51:42 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/31/#comment-12668 <p>And to further agree with Jay, you could get a classic Mini with auto transmission!</p> And to further agree with Jay, you could get a classic Mini with auto transmission!

]]> By: Nate Dog http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/31/details_on_the_new_mcs_auto_transmission/comment-page-1/#comment-12667 Nate Dog Mon, 01 Nov 2004 17:13:57 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/31/#comment-12667 <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> By: Jay W http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/31/details_on_the_new_mcs_auto_transmission/comment-page-1/#comment-12666 Jay W Mon, 01 Nov 2004 15:53:56 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/31/#comment-12666 <p>Wa Wa Wa.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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. </p> <p>No, I don't like going to an auto, but I am finally breaking down and realizing that it is necessary.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>I for one, am just glad that they have an auto with a few cool touches like the steptronic and the paddle shifters.</p> <p>We've all heard the arguments against the auto in an MCS. Let it rest.</p> 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.

]]> By: Christopher W http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/31/details_on_the_new_mcs_auto_transmission/comment-page-1/#comment-12665 Christopher W Mon, 01 Nov 2004 13:05:58 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/31/#comment-12665 <p>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?</p> 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?

]]> By: Zach Senders http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/31/details_on_the_new_mcs_auto_transmission/comment-page-1/#comment-12664 Zach Senders Mon, 01 Nov 2004 12:29:30 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/31/#comment-12664 <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> By: Christopher W http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/31/details_on_the_new_mcs_auto_transmission/comment-page-1/#comment-12663 Christopher W Mon, 01 Nov 2004 12:08:10 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/31/#comment-12663 <p>Very sad. Oh well, I suppose it was bound to happen eventually.</p> Very sad. Oh well, I suppose it was bound to happen eventually.

]]> By: yoho~~ http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/31/details_on_the_new_mcs_auto_transmission/comment-page-1/#comment-12662 yoho~~ Mon, 01 Nov 2004 11:22:33 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/31/#comment-12662 <p>i doubt!</p> i doubt!

]]> By: Guido http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/31/details_on_the_new_mcs_auto_transmission/comment-page-1/#comment-12661 Guido Mon, 01 Nov 2004 10:24:43 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/31/#comment-12661 <p>Hopefully with the same Fun-Factor as the manual transmission.</p> Hopefully with the same Fun-Factor as the manual transmission.

]]> By: Allan http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/31/details_on_the_new_mcs_auto_transmission/comment-page-1/#comment-12660 Allan Mon, 01 Nov 2004 07:16:32 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/31/#comment-12660 <p>Wow, the knob looks pretty sexy....</p> <p>Now all they need to do is put the SMG in there...(HIGHLY unlikely) =P</p> Wow, the knob looks pretty sexy….

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

]]> By: Andy http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/31/details_on_the_new_mcs_auto_transmission/comment-page-1/#comment-12659 Andy Mon, 01 Nov 2004 07:10:33 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/31/#comment-12659 <p>YES, FINALLY, and it somehow look better too.</p> YES, FINALLY, and it somehow look better too.

]]> By: mart http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/31/details_on_the_new_mcs_auto_transmission/comment-page-1/#comment-12658 mart Mon, 01 Nov 2004 07:04:46 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/31/#comment-12658 <p>[size=7]nana[/size]</p> [size=7]nana[/size]

]]> By: Bartek http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/31/details_on_the_new_mcs_auto_transmission/comment-page-1/#comment-12657 Bartek Mon, 01 Nov 2004 07:04:03 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/31/#comment-12657 <p>I have to buy it !!!!!</p> I have to buy it !!!!!

]]> By: Bartek http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/10/31/details_on_the_new_mcs_auto_transmission/comment-page-1/#comment-12656 Bartek Mon, 01 Nov 2004 07:01:33 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/10/31/#comment-12656 <p>YES !!!! finally, automatic transmossion for MCS 05 that's just sweet !!!!!!!</p> YES !!!! finally, automatic transmossion for MCS 05 that's just sweet !!!!!!!

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