What is an MC40 Mini?

What is an MC40 Mini?

The MC40 was a limited production model (1,000 produced) Mini Cooper S for the 2004 model year. On the interior, red and black seats (specific to the MC40), a carbon fiber JCW badge, auxiliary gauges, and a shift knob and floor mats with the MC40 logo add to the sporting character of this special edition Mini.

Is 2004 Mini Cooper S supercharged?

The Mini Cooper S ($19,449) adds a supercharged version of the four-cylinder engine, a six-speed manual gearbox, stiffer front and rear anti-roll bars for flatter handling and 16-inch wheels.

What is the Mini death rattle?

A weak tensioner can cause your MINI to develop the dreaded cold start (death) rattle. This is where the chain is not under the correct amount of tension and is free to rattle around against the plastic chain guides. The noise can be reminiscent of a diesel tractor on startup and does not sound particularly healthy.

Are Mini Coopers reliable after 100k miles?

A Mini Cooper with 100,000 miles is considered high-mileage. Although it may deliver many more years of service, it will likely have more than a few parts that are nearing the end of their effective lifespan and the risk of major component failure is much higher.

Which is the best second hand MINI to buy?

So, for used second-gen Mini Coopers, the 2013 MY is the best choice for reliability. As for the Countryman and Clubman, based on CR findings, the third-gen models are the better choice.

Which year MINI is most reliable?

In short, if you want a reliable used first-gen Mini Cooper, the 2006 MY is your best bet. For second-gen Mini Coopers, the reliability question is a bit more complicated. CarComplaints found that 2007-2009 models were less problematic than the later ones, except for the Clubman and Countryman.

How rare is a 2004 Mini Cooper s Monte Carlo?

This is a very rare 2004 Mini Cooper S Monte Carlo 40 th Anniversary Edition with the John Cooper Works Package. Only 1000 limited edition MC-40s were produced which by itself makes this car unique, but what really makes this car rare is that only 1% of MC-40’s were ordered with the John Cooper Works package.

How many miles does a Mini Cooper s MC40 have?

This Cooper S MC40 shows 31k miles and is now offered at no reserve with recent service records, spare parts, Mini memorabilia, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

What kind of engine does a 2004 Mini Cooper s have?

This 2004 Mini Cooper S is one of 1,000 examples produced to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Paddy Hopkirk’s 1964 Monte Carlo Rally victory. The car is finished in Chili-Red and white over a red and black leather interior and is powered by a supercharged 1.6-liter inline-four paired with a six-speed manual transmission.

How rare is a John Cooper MC40?

Only 1000 limited edition MC-40s were produced which by itself makes this car unique, but what really makes this car rare is that only 1% of MC-40’s were ordered with the John Cooper Works package. So this car is 1 of 10. This car is also equipped with the Sport Package.