Complete Auto Transmissions for Mini Cooper

Complete Auto Transmissions for MINI Coopers: Get on the Road Again

If your MINI Cooper has been out of commission for a while now due to a transmission issue, then buying a MINI Cooper transmission from eBay is just what you need to get up and going again. There are many new and used reasonably priced MINI Cooper transmissions for sale on eBay, so you are sure to find one that will work for your car.

If you have questions about whether a specific replacement transmission will fit your car, then it is always ideal to see the manufacturer site for details. MINI transmissions will have an ID stamped on the outer transmission casing. If you can locate this, then you can usually to confirm the transmission you are buying has the same ID. This will ensure you are getting an exact replacement. This is especially important if you are a second owner of the car and do not know if the transmission could have already been replaced. Sometimes prior owners will retrofit non-standard transmissions into the car for performance reasons.

One of the biggest factors to consider when determining if a replacement transmission will fit your MINI is whether it has a steering wheel-mounted shifter control if you have a base model MINI Cooper. If you have a Cooper S model, then this factor does not apply. Some Cooper S models will have a limited-slip differential, and that is a major factor when buying a replacement transmission on those models.

Some common interchangeable years and models are as follows:

• 2002 to 2006 MINI Cooper transmissions – The base models are generally directly interchangeable on these years so long as you confirm the shifter control placement.
• 2005 to 2006 MINI Cooper six-speed automatic transmissions – Cooper S models are generally directly interchangeable during these years so long as you confirm if it came with a limited-slip differential or not from the factory.

Aside from making sure that the transmission you are buying fits your car, you also want to keep an eye out for a few other things when purchasing a used transmission. If the listing does not say, then it is worth asking about how many miles are on the transmission. If you are buying a transmission with only 30,000 miles on it, then you could be getting a very reasonably priced used MINI Cooper transmission that will last you many miles to come. The last thing is to make sure that it comes with all the parts that you need or you may have to buy them separately. The oil cooler and torque converter are common parts you may want to ask about if you know you need them.