[Maquis]

I picked up my cooper last week 14/01/2003 and have noticed that it does rattle quite a lot. As for the other problems, I haven't noticed any yet (Only 500miles on clock so far, so there is still time).

 

[Maquis]

It seems to me that interior rattles are more common in MINIs equipped with stiff runflat tires and SS+ suspensions.

I don't have a single rattle in my August 2002 build Cooper CVT with 15" non-runflat tires and SS suspension.

I did think that it was something to do with the suspension + wheel set up.

I had reservations at first about fitting 17inch S-Spokes with SS+ suspension - but then again, I can put up with a few rattles in payment for better looks and road holding.