I have looked at two MC40's and have noticed that the leather seat coverings fit is very poor. The rest of the car looks great, but MINI has some quality issues to address. I currently have a deposit on the MC40 and will be changing it over to a 2005 MCS. I am very disappointed that MINI used seat covers rather than true leater seats. This may be a California port problem where the covers are installed?

 

My dealer had an MC40 in the showroom, and I could not tell that they were covers. The fit looked great to me. I guess it depends who puts them on...