Hello to all!
I am a new owner of a 04 MC40! I have been wanting a Mini for over 5 Years. Well things finally fell together and as of 16 Feb 2007 I finally got one. I absolutly love it! It has 22,431 miles in excellent condition, no major flaws inside or out and a pano roof. Did I do good at $15,900? It is still under warranty until Nov. 08 according to Mini customer service. Only snag I ran into was draining the oil, due to the oil temp sensor I did not see a drain plug. I just used a extractor that I have for my jet skis. Seemed to get alot or all old oil out, because it took all 5qts to get it to the top of the full line on the dip stick. Any one else used a extractor on their Mini for a oil change? Would this method be ok to keep doing since there is a lack of drain plug?

Also I was wondering if any out there could please do a vin check for me? Thanks in advance for your time and assistance.

 

For VIN, check:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=123621

 

Welcome to NAM!

The extractor is not a recommended method of draining your oil. You're not going to get it all. The plug is located on the back lower side of the oil pan. Here's an excellent thread:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ead.php?t=4928

I would strongly suggest getting the Bentley Press Mini Cooper Workshop Manual if you're going to do your own wrenching. Great book. Kind of pricey, but Amazon has good prices.

 

Yea I saw that post, but I think we are beyond the 57 days.

 

Congrats! Price seems great for that mileage!! How do you like how it drives? Any rattles? I have a million, but maybe its because I have coilovers.

What color? Hope you enjoy it.

 

I love how it drives, very smooth and handles like it is on rails! Since it is the Monte Carlo edition they only came in chili red with a white roof. The wheels are very cool looking 17"s. The carbon fiber dash is also a great touch. So far no rattles at all. Thanks for you post!

 

I thought the MC40's were standard Coopers?

 

Nope they were MCS with some JCW Goodies on the car from the factory. I really like the sport JCW seats!

 

Sounds like a good deal.
Great to have you here on NAM.

 

Hi,
Nice car, great buy. I use oil extraction all
the time, no problem. This is easier for people
without a car lift, as all the work is top side.
Enjoy your new ride.
Al.

 

Congrats; that's a real beauty!

 

congrats, like the looks of the interior very "sporty"

 

Aftermarket pano roof? I seen another MC40 but with JCW with a aftermarket sunroof, do you have any pictures of it?

 

How could I tell? As far as I can tell it came from oxford with pano roof. Is there a brand name to look for or something? Please help clarify this, I hope I did not get ripped off. Thanks

 

Nope, MC40 did not come with panoramic sunroofs, if they are put onto the car, it's aftermarket, it's basically put on afterwards, take a few pictures, the last MC40 I've seen with the panoramic roof had the sunroof piece sticking up it wasn't flush with the roof, is yours the same?

 

JCW Seats were/are only available in Europe. The seats pictured are the regular MCS sport seats but with (looks to me) real leather, instead the pleather.

JCW Seats are a Sparco variant, if I remember correctly. Even had the neck-height seat cutouts for multipoint harnesses.

- Matt

 

great looking ride! you got a good price on it as well. i paid 16,500 for mine with 42K miles on it, but a lot of aftermarket mods. wheels, CAI, 15% pully,Borla exh,hot wires,s throw shifter.

check out my gallery for pics. I have the same interior as you but the blue version
I think it looks better in red though

 

congrats on a great looking MINI!

 

Congratulations! I think you got a terriffic buy. I wanted a MC40 really bad but at the time I was looking they were very expensive. I paid $17,500 for my '04 MCS 2 years ago.

 

Thanks! I looked at your gallery and your MCS is sweet! I think the blue looks just as good as the red on the seats. I think those under dash blue lights are killer. Are they neon or LED?

 

Thanks,
They are l.e.d.'s, they came with the car as well. not to brite at night but I like the effect.

 

Ya dun gooooood, Shwagg! Enjoy the ride!