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prs · May 4th, 2003, 10:45 AM

Hello --

This is my first post.

I am in the process of ordering my Mini Cooper. The body color is pure silver with a black top. I need some advice regarding the bumper inserts, black, chrome or silver? Right now I am leaning towards the black bumper inserts, because I think they look nice and may be less prone to showing damage than the chrome or body colored ones. Any thoughts or comments will be most appreciated.

Thanks

retroom · May 4th, 2003, 12:55 PM

Get the Chrome.

retroom

Paul · May 4th, 2003, 03:54 PM

I'd say Chrome....

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prs · May 5th, 2003, 01:48 AM

Thanks for the pictures. The chrome bumpers look very elegant.

KenL · May 5th, 2003, 01:56 AM

I have never seen a car with black ones.

Chrome looks great especially on a dark coloured car. My silver car just has the plain silver ones.

smiffy · May 5th, 2003, 02:03 AM

Chrome, chrome and more chrome

AidenL · May 5th, 2003, 02:49 AM

Chrome !

prs · May 5th, 2003, 03:13 AM

Thanks for your views. What is the quality of Mini's chrome items?

prs · May 5th, 2003, 11:49 AM

I just saw a brand new red Mini with the chrome bumper inserts. The back chrome bumper already had several unsightly dings and scratches. The chrome looked more like chrome-plated plastic than actual metal. I am now leaning towards the black bumper inserts.

stryder · May 5th, 2003, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by prs
I just saw a brand new red Mini with the chrome bumper inserts. The back chrome bumper already had several unsightly dings and scratches. The chrome looked more like chrome-plated plastic than actual metal. I am now leaning towards the black bumper inserts.

It is chromed plastic! In any case, keep in mind they're reasonably cheap to replace, if you get black or chrome, body coloured (I think) needs repainting, but otherwise they're not much over $100 to get the parts and just replace them yourself if they get all scratched up.

Also, mine never got dinged, I think it has a lot to do with people who braille park if you live in a city, I rarely parallel park. (Even though I live in a big city)

wrenny · May 7th, 2003, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by prs
Thanks for your views. What is the quality of Mini's chrome items?

One of the great things about the cooper as opposed to the S is that it comes with crome on the radiator grill which polishes up a treat and looks great even though it might not be the best quality.

I have a slight chip to one of the front bumper inserts due to stone damage but when polished you simply don't see it, and worst case scenario I will buy another.

Go Chrome !!

Unless u want black !!

or Silver !!

prs · May 7th, 2003, 05:09 AM

I am leaning towards black.

tumblewood · May 7th, 2003, 09:10 PM

Just called in to my local dealer.
in the showroom was a white cooper with black roof, mirrors, bonnet/hood stripe and BLACK bumper inserts.
Don't like white as a colour but in the showroom as all white cars it looked great. The black inserts finished the car off, with the black wheel arches and bumper cills also. Would guess black inserts would look OK on silver also.
The latest UK price list dated May 2003 lists bumper inserts in black on the One and Cooper for 80 of the english pounds.

prs · May 7th, 2003, 10:39 PM

The black inserts look very nice with silver. They cost the same as the chrome ($120). I think that the black inserts will hold up a little better than the chrome ones, which are just chrome plated plastic and show every scratch and ding.

wrenny · May 8th, 2003, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by prs
The black inserts look very nice with silver. They cost the same as the chrome ($120). I think that the black inserts will hold up a little better than the chrome ones, which are just chrome plated plastic and show every scratch and ding.

Just to quantify your worries, my car is 15 months old has covered 15500 miles the bumper inserts have only 1-2 blemishes. In reality they still look perfect, really, trust me.

I would make your decision based on which colour/ finish you prefer not on when you feel the inserts may need replacing.

This car does not/ has not yet fallen to pieces !

Barry · May 8th, 2003, 03:19 PM

My Cooper is Pepper White body with a Black roof. I did not have chrome inserts preferring body colour. If I could have got the boot handle in black I would have. Not so sure about black inserts. I think they would have spoilt the look. (How do I get a picture of my car onto the site?)
Barry

May 4th, 2003, 10:45 AM	#1
prs MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 03:37 PM Posts: 142 Offline	Bumper Inserts Hello -- This is my first post. I am in the process of ordering my Mini Cooper. The body color is pure silver with a black top. I need some advice regarding the bumper inserts, black, chrome or silver? Right now I am leaning towards the black bumper inserts, because I think they look nice and may be less prone to showing damage than the chrome or body colored ones. Any thoughts or comments will be most appreciated. Thanks

May 4th, 2003, 12:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
retroom MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sunnyvale, Ca. Local Time: 07:37 AM Posts: 559 Offline	Get the Chrome. retroom 2003 MC,LY/W, sport package, wht wheels, cruise, chrome, Kaleido cloth/black, OB computer

May 4th, 2003, 03:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 03:37 PM Posts: 40,350 Online	I'd say Chrome.... Like this: and this: (click on thumbnails for full size). Welcome to MINI2! Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

May 5th, 2003, 01:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 03:37 PM Posts: 5,100 Offline	I have never seen a car with black ones. Chrome looks great especially on a dark coloured car. My silver car just has the plain silver ones. Red/Black R56 Cooper

May 5th, 2003, 02:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 03:37 PM Posts: 5,718 Offline	Chrome, chrome and more chrome S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

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May 5th, 2003, 01:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
prs MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 03:37 PM Posts: 142 Offline	Thanks for the pictures. The chrome bumpers look very elegant.

May 5th, 2003, 02:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:37 PM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Chrome ! *Global Moderator*

May 5th, 2003, 03:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
prs MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 03:37 PM Posts: 142 Offline	Thanks for your views. What is the quality of Mini's chrome items?

May 5th, 2003, 11:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
prs MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 03:37 PM Posts: 142 Offline	I just saw a brand new red Mini with the chrome bumper inserts. The back chrome bumper already had several unsightly dings and scratches. The chrome looked more like chrome-plated plastic than actual metal. I am now leaning towards the black bumper inserts.

May 5th, 2003, 11:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 10:37 AM Posts: 3,267 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by prs I just saw a brand new red Mini with the chrome bumper inserts. The back chrome bumper already had several unsightly dings and scratches. The chrome looked more like chrome-plated plastic than actual metal. I am now leaning towards the black bumper inserts. It is chromed plastic! In any case, keep in mind they're reasonably cheap to replace, if you get black or chrome, body coloured (I think) needs repainting, but otherwise they're not much over $100 to get the parts and just replace them yourself if they get all scratched up. Also, mine never got dinged, I think it has a lot to do with people who braille park if you live in a city, I rarely parallel park. (Even though I live in a big city) Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

May 7th, 2003, 04:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
wrenny MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Braintree, Essex Local Time: 04:37 PM Posts: 577 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by prs Thanks for your views. What is the quality of Mini's chrome items? One of the great things about the cooper as opposed to the S is that it comes with crome on the radiator grill which polishes up a treat and looks great even though it might not be the best quality. I have a slight chip to one of the front bumper inserts due to stone damage but when polished you simply don't see it, and worst case scenario I will buy another. Go Chrome !! Unless u want black !! or Silver !! CHILLI RED, CHILLI PACK, MAGNEX & PIPERCROSS BAGS OF FUN gone now but not forgotten, an s next time ?

May 7th, 2003, 05:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
prs MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 03:37 PM Posts: 142 Offline	I am leaning towards black.

May 7th, 2003, 09:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
tumblewood bouncebackability Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: selhurst suburbia Local Time: 04:37 PM Posts: 310 Offline	Just called in to my local dealer. in the showroom was a white cooper with black roof, mirrors, bonnet/hood stripe and BLACK bumper inserts. Don't like white as a colour but in the showroom as all white cars it looked great. The black inserts finished the car off, with the black wheel arches and bumper cills also. Would guess black inserts would look OK on silver also. The latest UK price list dated May 2003 lists bumper inserts in black on the One and Cooper for 80 of the english pounds.

May 7th, 2003, 10:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
prs MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 03:37 PM Posts: 142 Offline	The black inserts look very nice with silver. They cost the same as the chrome ($120). I think that the black inserts will hold up a little better than the chrome ones, which are just chrome plated plastic and show every scratch and ding.

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May 8th, 2003, 01:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
wrenny MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Braintree, Essex Local Time: 04:37 PM Posts: 577 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by prs The black inserts look very nice with silver. They cost the same as the chrome ($120). I think that the black inserts will hold up a little better than the chrome ones, which are just chrome plated plastic and show every scratch and ding. Just to quantify your worries, my car is 15 months old has covered 15500 miles the bumper inserts have only 1-2 blemishes. In reality they still look perfect, really, trust me. I would make your decision based on which colour/ finish you prefer not on when you feel the inserts may need replacing. This car does not/ has not yet fallen to pieces ! CHILLI RED, CHILLI PACK, MAGNEX & PIPERCROSS BAGS OF FUN gone now but not forgotten, an s next time ?

May 8th, 2003, 03:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
Barry MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: West Yorkshire Local Time: 03:37 PM Posts: 1 Offline	My Cooper is Pepper White body with a Black roof. I did not have chrome inserts preferring body colour. If I could have got the boot handle in black I would have. Not so sure about black inserts. I think they would have spoilt the look. (How do I get a picture of my car onto the site?) Barry

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