Last weekend I was driving my "new to me" Mini Clubman. I had the cruise set around 80mph (the flow of traffic, I promise). after about 30-45 minutes I got the yellow Transmission temp warning light. I've owned the vehicle for less than a week. I really don't want to see warning lights. I pulled over and reset the warning light and it has NOT come back on. But I also pulled back to around 75mph for the remainder of my trip.
It also has a pretty good acceleration lag that I've read about in other forums. It doesn't matter if I'm accelerating from a stop or while already in motion. I don't know if it is related to the transmission warning light or not.
Any thoughts?

 

I have an 08 Clubman S that I purchased a few weeks ago, sold "as is." I've already had the thermostat and the head gasket replaced. I'm still loving my Mini, though. But, like you, I'm hoping there are no more surprises. Good luck.

 

yikes! That's the last thing you want to do is buy a car and send it straight to the shop. Especially one this isn't cheap to work on. I hope your problems are solved! Mine isn't an S. I'm wishing it was, but this car is going to be my daughter's in a few years.
I'm just keeping an eye on it and looking for any more symptoms. I hope it was a one time hiccup.

 

I hope it solved my problems, too. Its a little disconcerting having to spend more money after you've just purchased. I was hoping to put some funds into stripes or a hood graphic. But that will have to wait a bit. Good luck to you and your daughter.