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CD Article: 2007 Mini Cooper 6-speed auto
« on: June 28, 2007, 10:38:50 pm »
Today's Test Drive:
2007 Mini Cooper 6-speed auto
2007 Mini Cooper 6-speed autoSix-speed automatic
Improved crash protection, better fuel economy, superior transmission choices, and more interior room and cargo space are the major improvements to the redesigned 2007 Mini Cooper, reports Editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson.   But the new interior is still "cartoonish".  
   
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Mini Cooper 6-speed auto
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2007, 09:30:10 am »
I hadn't realized before now that the rear part of the sunroof vented. Kewl.
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Mini Cooper 6-speed auto
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2007, 09:41:49 am »
Yes, I forgot to mention it in my article, very cool!
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Mini Cooper 6-speed auto
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2007, 01:38:12 pm »
Why-oh-why would someone go and wreck this car by putting an auto-tranny in it? It should be against the law! ;)
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Mini Cooper 6-speed auto
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2007, 03:33:21 pm »
Quote from: jww on June 29, 2007, 01:38:12 pm
Why-oh-why would someone go and wreck this car by putting an auto-tranny in it? It should be against the law! ;)
Why not, gives them a large market to sell in the car
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Mini Cooper 6-speed auto
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2007, 05:02:00 pm »
Doesn't bother me if people buy autos in a car like this. A lot are bought by older folks as well who used to a MGB or Miata or something and this is more practical less work for them. An auto might work real well for them. Personally I wouldn't buy one with an auto but as long as they keep selling a manual box then ok. A real travesty would be if it was auto only.
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Mini Cooper 6-speed auto
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2007, 06:14:29 pm »
Quote from: jww on June 29, 2007, 01:38:12 pm
Why-oh-why would someone go and wreck this car by putting an auto-tranny in it? It should be against the law! ;)

For those of us who might use it as a commuter, because we have a real  ;) sports car at home (that is manual).  Especially for those of us who have health issues that make manuals painful/problematic.
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Mini Cooper 6-speed auto
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2007, 07:56:14 pm »
Quote from: davidm on June 29, 2007, 06:14:29 pm
Quote from: jww on June 29, 2007, 01:38:12 pm
Why-oh-why would someone go and wreck this car by putting an auto-tranny in it? It should be against the law! ;)

For those of us who might use it as a commuter, because we have a real  ;) sports car at home (that is manual).  Especially for those of us who have health issues that make manuals painful/problematic.

 :iagree: I would still drive a manual IF I had a slushbox backup car, but since I'm pretty much limited to one vehicle, I need an automatic. It's all to easy to be judgmental (or perhaps just "mental"  ???).  ;)
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Mini Cooper 6-speed auto
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2007, 11:34:53 pm »
I will gladly drive an auto transmission car for daily commute. If I have enough money, perhaps a manual transmission for weekend or fun drives.  :)
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