Comments on: The MC40 in Person http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/04/the_mc40_in_person/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:44:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: MotoringFile » Archive » The Full Story Behind the MC40 http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/04/the_mc40_in_person/comment-page-1/#comment-250017 MotoringFile » Archive » The Full Story Behind the MC40 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:30:45 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/04/#comment-250017 <p>[...] The MC40 in Person ] [...]</p> [...] The MC40 in Person ] [...]

]]> By: Chicago MINI Motoring Club » Archive » CMMC Elections 2008 http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/04/the_mc40_in_person/comment-page-1/#comment-209615 Chicago MINI Motoring Club » Archive » CMMC Elections 2008 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:14:40 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/04/#comment-209615 <p>[...] received help modifying, upgrading and maintaining many MINIs and have been involved in numerous activities that I never would have been able to do on my [...]</p> [...] received help modifying, upgrading and maintaining many MINIs and have been involved in numerous activities that I never would have been able to do on my [...]

]]> By: Seth S http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/04/the_mc40_in_person/comment-page-1/#comment-4531 Seth S Sun, 25 Apr 2004 20:00:34 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/04/#comment-4531 <p>Saw the MC40 in person last week at Crown MINI in Richmond. IMHO, the red accents on the seats are absolutely gorgeous. Don't really care for the carbon fiber dash. Was dissapointed that the stickers and magnets are just that. It would have been really awesome if for the 1-2 grand for these stickers and magents that it would have been hand-painted on at the factory. I also agree that some sort of performance mods would have been nice like cross drilled and slotted rotors w/ steel brake lines or something like that. Also superlight wheels would have been better than the R90's. Just my $0.02</p> Saw the MC40 in person last week at Crown MINI in Richmond. IMHO, the red accents on the seats are absolutely gorgeous. Don't really care for the carbon fiber dash. Was dissapointed that the stickers and magnets are just that. It would have been really awesome if for the 1-2 grand for these stickers and magents that it would have been hand-painted on at the factory. I also agree that some sort of performance mods would have been nice like cross drilled and slotted rotors w/ steel brake lines or something like that. Also superlight wheels would have been better than the R90's. Just my $0.02

]]> By: Casey Swenson http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/04/the_mc40_in_person/comment-page-1/#comment-4530 Casey Swenson Wed, 11 Feb 2004 16:38:01 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/04/#comment-4530 <p>Over Priced and Fluff....i would have perfered to see some inovations instead of just a history rip off. No performance since the original didn't have added performance? I don't buy it, then why super fancy wheels, carbon fiber dash, luxury leather seats??? the original didn't have that. Also for the people that added the prices up - you gotta remember these are factory prices not the dealer prices your using. The R90s don't add 1600 to the price as you don't get other wheels...when you buy the r90s now you have to get your normal wheels first then buy a 2nd set which is the r90s. With this kit you are essentially trading your stock wheels for the r90s and would only add maybe 600-700 more to the price...not 1600. To me the car seems to be just marketing fluff...the only people that will buy it will be people that were going to buy a MINI anyway...it isn't going to capture any new markets etc.</p> Over Priced and Fluff….i would have perfered to see some inovations instead of just a history rip off. No performance since the original didn't have added performance? I don't buy it, then why super fancy wheels, carbon fiber dash, luxury leather seats??? the original didn't have that. Also for the people that added the prices up – you gotta remember these are factory prices not the dealer prices your using. The R90s don't add 1600 to the price as you don't get other wheels…when you buy the r90s now you have to get your normal wheels first then buy a 2nd set which is the r90s. With this kit you are essentially trading your stock wheels for the r90s and would only add maybe 600-700 more to the price…not 1600. To me the car seems to be just marketing fluff…the only people that will buy it will be people that were going to buy a MINI anyway…it isn't going to capture any new markets etc.

]]> By: Lee Langston http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/04/the_mc40_in_person/comment-page-1/#comment-4529 Lee Langston Fri, 06 Feb 2004 17:25:47 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/04/#comment-4529 <p>Thanks for the info about the Chrome boot lip. </p> <p>I already use the latch hoop to close the boot most of the time but somethings have to puch on the license plate to get it to shut all the way.</p> <p>I just love the way it looks on the car especially since I already got the front chrome grilles from the dealer.</p> <p>Time to give Classic MINI a call I guess.</p> Thanks for the info about the Chrome boot lip.

I already use the latch hoop to close the boot most of the time but somethings have to puch on the license plate to get it to shut all the way.

I just love the way it looks on the car especially since I already got the front chrome grilles from the dealer.

Time to give Classic MINI a call I guess.

]]> By: Robert http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/04/the_mc40_in_person/comment-page-1/#comment-4528 Robert Fri, 06 Feb 2004 04:14:01 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/04/#comment-4528 <p>Not everyone thought the seats are bad and I also like the dash, wish I had it in my MCS instead of the tacky brushed/swirled or whatever they call dash....RB</p> Not everyone thought the seats are bad and I also like the dash, wish I had it in my MCS instead of the tacky brushed/swirled or whatever they call dash….RB

]]> By: Pat Crowley http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/04/the_mc40_in_person/comment-page-1/#comment-4527 Pat Crowley Fri, 06 Feb 2004 01:55:35 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/04/#comment-4527 <p>I really must disagree with everyone that says the seats look bad. In person they are VERY VERY nice looking. And that carbon fiber dash is really a nice piece of work. If only I could afford a summer weekend toy that baby would be mine. I believe that the take it or leave it as far as options goes is kind of a downer. The car is a collectible, not necessarily meant as a daily driver. The only thing that made me roll my eyes about the whole event was when Paddy opened up by saying how wonderful Chicago was and how great a show they put on. Wonder if he says that at every city, LOL.</p> I really must disagree with everyone that says the seats look bad. In person they are VERY VERY nice looking. And that carbon fiber dash is really a nice piece of work. If only I could afford a summer weekend toy that baby would be mine. I believe that the take it or leave it as far as options goes is kind of a downer. The car is a collectible, not necessarily meant as a daily driver. The only thing that made me roll my eyes about the whole event was when Paddy opened up by saying how wonderful Chicago was and how great a show they put on. Wonder if he says that at every city, LOL.

]]> By: M. Dillon http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/04/the_mc40_in_person/comment-page-1/#comment-4526 M. Dillon Fri, 06 Feb 2004 01:39:57 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/04/#comment-4526 <p>Thanks for the great pictures of the Limited Edition MCS,Gabe. By viewing the extra pictures,I was able to have a question that I posted last night answer. ---Will the '05 MCS grill be chrome;or will it be monochromatic? Mmmmm,Boooyyy!!! I can see that '05 Open MCS,with the JCW kit from Hank Arron Mini parked in front of my house by 'Xmas time.Peace.</p> Thanks for the great pictures of the Limited Edition MCS,Gabe. By viewing the extra pictures,I was able to have a question that I posted last night answer. —Will the '05 MCS grill be chrome;or will it be monochromatic? Mmmmm,Boooyyy!!! I can see that '05 Open MCS,with the JCW kit from Hank Arron Mini parked in front of my house by 'Xmas time.Peace.

]]> By: Robert http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/04/the_mc40_in_person/comment-page-1/#comment-4525 Robert Fri, 06 Feb 2004 00:13:25 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/04/#comment-4525 <p>No dead guys on the car, hum? Says something about the marketing people, to me.</p> No dead guys on the car, hum? Says something about the marketing people, to me.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/04/the_mc40_in_person/comment-page-1/#comment-4524 Gabe Fri, 06 Feb 2004 00:07:40 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/04/#comment-4524 <p>I believe it's because Mr Liddon passed away a few years back.</p> I believe it's because Mr Liddon passed away a few years back.

]]> By: Robert http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/04/the_mc40_in_person/comment-page-1/#comment-4523 Robert Fri, 06 Feb 2004 00:04:35 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/04/#comment-4523 <p>I don't understand why the plaque only has Paddy Hopkirk's name and did not include Henry Liddon. As most who follow WRC know the navigator is as important as the driver if not more so. even back then.</p> <p>Kinda like Abbott w/o out Costello.</p> I don't understand why the plaque only has Paddy Hopkirk's name and did not include Henry Liddon. As most who follow WRC know the navigator is as important as the driver if not more so. even back then.

Kinda like Abbott w/o out Costello.

]]> By: Robert http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/04/the_mc40_in_person/comment-page-1/#comment-4522 Robert Thu, 05 Feb 2004 23:07:06 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/04/#comment-4522 <p>dgszweda.......here, here! I agree!</p> <p>RB</p> dgszweda…….here, here! I agree!

RB

]]> By: Frank http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/04/the_mc40_in_person/comment-page-1/#comment-4521 Frank Thu, 05 Feb 2004 21:27:28 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/04/#comment-4521 <p>I suspected that the car could not be specced like any other regular production MINI. $27K for a MCS with not even MFSW included???</p> I suspected that the car could not be specced like any other regular production MINI. $27K for a MCS with not even MFSW included???

]]> By: dgszweda http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/04/the_mc40_in_person/comment-page-1/#comment-4520 dgszweda Thu, 05 Feb 2004 21:14:04 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/04/#comment-4520 <p>Question: Can you get the JCW kit on it.</p> <p>Also, they will sell for much more than $27,000. I will not be suprised at all seeing someone post that their dealer is selling them for $35,000. There just isn't much exclusivity in this car except for the shifter, cf dash, seats and plaque. These are just very minor things. I wish they would have done somthing more along the racing theme lines, like a very stripped out car with carbon fiber hood and superlight wheels. Stripped out, I mean stuff removed like A/C, rear seats... This would have made it quite cool, especially very light Mini wheels. The car itself doesn't speak to the racing heritage, except for some stickers.</p> Question: Can you get the JCW kit on it.

Also, they will sell for much more than $27,000. I will not be suprised at all seeing someone post that their dealer is selling them for $35,000. There just isn't much exclusivity in this car except for the shifter, cf dash, seats and plaque. These are just very minor things. I wish they would have done somthing more along the racing theme lines, like a very stripped out car with carbon fiber hood and superlight wheels. Stripped out, I mean stuff removed like A/C, rear seats… This would have made it quite cool, especially very light Mini wheels. The car itself doesn't speak to the racing heritage, except for some stickers.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/04/the_mc40_in_person/comment-page-1/#comment-4519 Gabe Thu, 05 Feb 2004 21:12:49 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/04/#comment-4519 <p>Tons more pics and info coming... </p> <p>...and yes the rears are red too.</p> Tons more pics and info coming…

…and yes the rears are red too.

]]> By: Matt http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/04/the_mc40_in_person/comment-page-1/#comment-4518 Matt Thu, 05 Feb 2004 21:08:42 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/04/#comment-4518 <p>i just want the part #s and price for the carbon dash. it's really nice.</p> i just want the part #s and price for the carbon dash. it's really nice.

]]> By: Ian Cull http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/04/the_mc40_in_person/comment-page-1/#comment-4517 Ian Cull Thu, 05 Feb 2004 21:07:43 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/04/#comment-4517 <p>Are the rear seats red too, or just the standard black?</p> Are the rear seats red too, or just the standard black?

]]> By: doug http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/04/the_mc40_in_person/comment-page-1/#comment-4516 doug Thu, 05 Feb 2004 20:56:33 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/04/#comment-4516 <p>I thought I posted here...Can't find it in the list.</p> <p>Anyhow, Seeing that it cannot be ordered to your liking (hence LTD), it is purely a collectible. A collectible with an ugly interior. CF is fun and sweet, but you have to bring that element through the rest of the styling. I was hoping to see a significant change in some facet of the production to warrant it's namesake. A few decals, special interio plates, and a signed plaque are not interesting enough, for me. For any of you guys/gals out there who are die hard , it's a cool addition to the collection. I can't wait to see the dealer mark up on these. You thought $3000 mark ups were shocking. 1000 made = Highest bidder.</p> I thought I posted here…Can't find it in the list.

Anyhow, Seeing that it cannot be ordered to your liking (hence LTD), it is purely a collectible. A collectible with an ugly interior. CF is fun and sweet, but you have to bring that element through the rest of the styling. I was hoping to see a significant change in some facet of the production to warrant it's namesake. A few decals, special interio plates, and a signed plaque are not interesting enough, for me. For any of you guys/gals out there who are die hard , it's a cool addition to the collection. I can't wait to see the dealer mark up on these. You thought $3000 mark ups were shocking. 1000 made = Highest bidder.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/04/the_mc40_in_person/comment-page-1/#comment-4515 Gabe Thu, 05 Feb 2004 20:16:20 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/04/#comment-4515 <p>Update: The car cannot be specced any different than what you see here. </p> <p>So essentially no premium pack and no cold weather pack. Otherwise it will have what is essentially the sport pack and rear foglights. More to come...</p> Update: The car cannot be specced any different than what you see here.

So essentially no premium pack and no cold weather pack. Otherwise it will have what is essentially the sport pack and rear foglights. More to come…

]]> By: Al http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/02/04/the_mc40_in_person/comment-page-1/#comment-4514 Al Thu, 05 Feb 2004 19:16:23 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/02/04/#comment-4514 <p>Gabe,</p> <p>So, how did you get them to brand your initials at the back of the car? :-)</p> <p>-Al</p> Gabe,

So, how did you get them to brand your initials at the back of the car? :-)

-Al

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