03 MINI 5 spd Transmission Needed

I have acquired an 03 MINI with a bad second gear. I would like to give the collective first shot at this. I'm in south central Pennsylvania. What say you?

A regular MINI , or the "S" version?

In reply to DeadSkunk: Regular garden variety. That said, will an S trans or 6 spd fit?

It can be done, but you have to change axles and other stuff.Read this....
http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/222658-used-6speed-getrag-sources.html
Guy ended up spending more than the car is worth.

In reply to DeadSkunk: Oh well, not worth THAT attempt.

Shoot me a note. I can enlighten you on Minis and these tranny's..

In reply to johnmcfarland: For whatever reason I can't send PMs (?) I know these things are a challenge...

A replacement Midland transmission is at least 1200 bucks and will only break again with spirited use. The much better 5 speed Getrag in the late 04, 05 & 06 will be hard to find but should be an easy swap. The 6 speed is a good conversion, there are plenty out there but requires what the article describes.

Thanks for the input, Much appreciated.

Would it be safe to say that "Midlands is the new Lucas?"