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My GF has a 2005 mini with an auto. I hate the transmission. It hesitates at start up, almost feels like the car has the parking brake on or something. Not sure how to describe it. I'm assuming it has been programmed to give the car a sportier feel. It's anemic from a performance perspective with this trans. The car now has 45,000ish miles. It's been hit hard a couple of times so take this with a grain of salt. It doesn't feel solid to me. Things shake, rattle and roll. The ride is harsh. I have two 911's, one is very much a track car. I'd rather take either one of those on a long trip. I'm not a fan. The interior is very, not sure of the right word, gimmicky and cheap feeling.
It does handle well, feels very sharp on turn in. Brakes are solid. I just replaced her front pads and rotors. Easy job. I'm sure it's improved as the production cycles have moved forward. She hasn't had any mechanical failures I'm aware of.
Hers has a built in navigation system that is worthless at best. The interface is terrible compared to my Acura of the same year.
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Jerry
1983 911 SC/Carrera Franken car, 1974 914 Bumblebee, 1970 914-4, 1999 323ti
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