first post from another "soon to be" owner

[TMini]

This Wednesday I pick up my BR Green MCS with Beige Leather and HK sounds...can't wait! Even though I've only been waiting a fraction of the time others have (2 weeks) as I got lucky on a dealer swap.

Anyway, a few questions for all you gracious Miniexperts:

Has anyone ever heard of or seen the "Walnut Dash" option my dealer offered? I'm curious.

How well do the bonnet stripes hold up in extreme weather...The high today in my home town of St. Paul, Minnesota was -3 F and we get a lot of snow, salt, sand and insane cold.

Finally, Are there any quirks or gremlins in the 04 models that I should be looking out for in my first few miles?

Thanks,

T

[minisoopercooper]

This ISN'T the MINI walnut dash but it's similar to give you an idea. No walnut on the doors for the standard but obviously the whole dash is - unlike this one.

Paul

[minisoopercooper]

forgot to say Welcome to MINI2 - enjoy!

Paul

[TMini]

Thanks for the welcome Paul...just checked out your pics, very nice ride and I like the older ones two...classics in the UK are just so different from those in the States. Looks like the pics of the Walnut dash were a veneer or decal of some sort huh? I'm thinking that the Alloy Patina will grow on me...it was the only spec I was not sure on with my car...how do you like it?

Tom

[flatsix02]

Welcome to mini2! Check out my gallery, you might find some pics of a BRG Mcs that might tide you over till your baby gets here.
IMHO, that trim just doesnt fit the interior, stick with the patina or something. I love the beige leather but was out of my price range for my baby. The stripes hold up just fine. Its been pretty cold here in STL and a buddy here has a PW/B w/ black bonnet stripes and his are holding like glue. Hope this helps ya!

Enjoy mini2 and the fun motoring ahead of ya!
-Scott

[minisoopercooper]

well I have to say I love the alloy patina - but then again I should do as it is an option on the cooper and had to pay for it! Even my dealers think the walnut is too plasticky - which of course it is!

good luck with the wait and keep us up to date with how it goes.

Paul

[Paul]

Hello there, welcome to MINI2.

I've seen the official "walnut" dash in person and I'm not keen. I don't think the modern curves combine too well with the wood look.

[Paul]

Also, see these galleries:
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/gallery_9735.html
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/gallery_8218.html
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...ery_10753.html

[MiniMinor]

Hello and welcome.

Good luck with your new MINI

[NEMINI]

depends where you are but most places (at least in the US) dealer's/you can't legally put the 'decal' over the airbag part of the dash. You'll notice in the picture minisoopercooper posted its missing.

[URU]

[quote=Paul Mullett]I'm not keen
[quote]


not tryin 2 offen ne1 with it/ordered it but i agree this the above quote. ive seen it and excluding the 1950's AC cobra, i dont think ive ever seen a nice 'plastic replica' wood finish in a car ( merc's attempt being possibiliy the worst).... yuk yuk yuk

i went for the bright silver option owith my S as was also not 2 keen on the patina as i wud b 4ever tryin 2 keen it 2 get a nicer finish

BUT.... thats just me and there must b plenty of peepz that like it else it wudnt be an option!

[TMini]

No offense URU, I did not order the Walnut...and having seen a few pics now I'm glad I didn't...I can see why others like it but it's not really my style.

Thanks to all for so quickly responding and welcoming me. Surfing though all the forums and galleries here is the best way I can think of to pass time while waiting for delivery day to get here.