Drivetrain 2004 MC40 Faster than my 2004 S?
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From: San Deigo, CA
Originally Posted by kaelaria
The MC is of the last half '04 production witht he shorter gearing of the '05. Your '04 is probably the 1/2 half production with the old gears.
Where did you hear that the late '04s had lower gears? My June '04 build is NOT geared the same as an '05.
Coordinator :: River City Minis
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From: Richmond, VA
Originally Posted by sndwave
I'm still waiting...
What dealer gives a limited production MC40 as a loaner.
What dealer gives a limited production MC40 as a loaner.
The dealer told me that since they were such slow movers (sales-wise), they use them for loaners. It's a great ploy, too: I wanted to trade mine in and keep it. Probably would have, too, but the MC40 is severely lacking in amenities, and not factory-customizable.
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From: New Jersey
Originally Posted by MSFITOY
MC40 has JCW package
That's new to me.
That's new to me.
But again, the MC40 package is a bunch of stickers and different seats. It does not automatically have the JCW kit.
The MC40 loaner came from Prestige Mini in Mahwah, NJ. It came as a suprise to me too that they were using this car as a loaner.
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From: Tsunami Zone
Originally Posted by A&B-MCS
Where did you hear that the late '04s had lower gears? My June '04 build is NOT geared the same as an '05.
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what the MC40 really came with
This is taken directly from the Resume that came with the car.
"40th anniversary decal, replica bonnet decals, plaque engraved with Paddy Hopkirk's autograph, individually numbered Monte Carlo commemorative badge (only 1000 MC40 vehicles will be produced), gear **** with Monte Carlo inlay, 3 spoke steering wheel, driving lamps, carbon fiber dash,17 in. special wheels with run-flat tires, commemorative sport seats, xenon headlamps, chrome grille, magnetic racing numbers, auxiliary performance gauges"
So yes you are paying a premium for decals.
That was what couldn't be ordered on other cars... well kinda
Here is what you could order on another Cooper S (I'm only going to list the features that would come as options. The standard stuff like ac. wont be listed.)
DSC, "Sport Suspension PLUS"
"40th anniversary decal, replica bonnet decals, plaque engraved with Paddy Hopkirk's autograph, individually numbered Monte Carlo commemorative badge (only 1000 MC40 vehicles will be produced), gear **** with Monte Carlo inlay, 3 spoke steering wheel, driving lamps, carbon fiber dash,17 in. special wheels with run-flat tires, commemorative sport seats, xenon headlamps, chrome grille, magnetic racing numbers, auxiliary performance gauges"
So yes you are paying a premium for decals.
That was what couldn't be ordered on other cars... well kinda
Here is what you could order on another Cooper S (I'm only going to list the features that would come as options. The standard stuff like ac. wont be listed.)
DSC, "Sport Suspension PLUS"
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From: Canal Fulton, Ohio
It sounds like your car was built on a Friday afternoon before a big football match between the Brits and Brazil...and the loaner was built on a Wednesday morning.
Oh, plus do not dismiss the performance enhancing effects of go fast stickers!
Oh, plus do not dismiss the performance enhancing effects of go fast stickers!
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