Thanks Kim. I suspected the clutch as well. I appreciate your answer!

I would try at North American Motoring where there is more BINI expertise than here.

if it  'revs hard' and not going then I'd suspect slipping clutch. Would be less noticeable in upper gears.  Just a guess

Kim

My 2014 countyman, 6-speed manual has been struggling to keep up with my foot n the gas. It revs hard and will finally get some speed  - as soon as I shift into 2 2 ne and hit the gas same thing happens. Shifting through 3rd, 4th and5th are not as bad but I still notice it. The best description I can give you is that I’m giving the card gas while rocking forward as if that will help get her moving. I don’t want t to spend anything on a garage’s diagnoses (I don’t have an OBD) but it’s not throwing codes anyway! No warning lights, nothing. I’m thinking timing  belt? You guys all sound like you know your way around a mi I and I thought I’d see if anyone has any ideas… thanks.