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tnoy66 · Oct 30th, 2006, 09:40 PM

I wasn't sure if to put this in here or the 'Was it you' thread

So come on, own up, was it you (2nd from right)

mad brummie · Oct 30th, 2006, 09:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tnoy66 (original)

LMFAO

Hat · Oct 31st, 2006, 06:45 AM

eeewww! did you actually listen to anything marcus said? i'm not sure i looked down the barrel of that gun for an hour

ButtonIt · Oct 31st, 2006, 08:20 AM

I was sat right behind him

I think he did it on purpose

Hat · Oct 31st, 2006, 08:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ButtonIt (original)

I was sat right behind him

I think he did it on purpose

& were you tempted?

minicabrio · Oct 31st, 2006, 09:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by tnoy66 (original)

I wasn't sure if to put this in here or the 'Was it you' thread

So come on, own up, was it you (2nd from right)

Cracking photo

Mr Gary · Oct 31st, 2006, 10:01 AM

Did anyone see Lightning Blue and if so ... any pics? Got one on order and really nervous..

Rakey · Oct 31st, 2006, 10:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr Gary (original)

Did anyone see Lightning Blue and if so ... any pics? Got one on order and really nervous..

yes we saw it, and comments have been posted in the colour swatch thread about it

Mr Gary · Oct 31st, 2006, 10:17 AM

Sorry.. i am new to this site... where can I find the Colours watch thread?
Thanks

KPKalle · Oct 31st, 2006, 10:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr Gary (original)

Sorry.. i am new to this site... where can I find the Colours watch thread?
Thanks

You should fidn it here http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-exterior/

ASTON · Oct 31st, 2006, 10:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by tnoy66 (original)

I wasn't sure if to put this in here or the 'Was it you' thread

So come on, own up, was it you (2nd from right)

Thats Paul Minisoopercooper

Chilli21 · Oct 31st, 2006, 11:09 AM

so how did only a few get the chance to go?

SoggyCornFlakes · Oct 31st, 2006, 11:28 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by *Vikki* (original)

so how did only a few get the chance to go?

By invite only - MINI UK offered some clubs and sites tickets

lilcoopr · Nov 13th, 2006, 03:54 AM

Wow it looks like you guys had a great time! Thanks for posting the pictures so us MINIacs across "the pond" can imagine we were there too!!

Ken Cooper · Nov 26th, 2006, 10:51 PM

Ah .. This looks like a pretty good forum. In that I wasn't able to attend your event at the factory (the trip would have been a bit tedious) I thought I'd ask to see some more of your fine photos.

Did any of you by any chance get pictures of a nightfire red Mini? If so, I'd certainly appreciate seeing them. Also, Hat, you posted a picture showing the wood inset interior in the background of one of your photos. It really looks good from what I can see. Did you notice whether it matched, or not, the wood inlay steering wheel? I'd very much appreciate seeing photos that showed more of one or both of these features.

We won't be receiving the Mini here in the U.S until February. My Mini salesman has been trying to sell me a 2006 model. I'd love to get one right now but from what I've read the 2007 is very much worth waiting for. But, being of the impatient sort, chances are good I'll put in my order without ever having seen one.

The on-line configurator is good but it's hard to know if one can trust the color renditions. Does, for instance, the nightfire red have any kind of a blue cast to it? Some people like it that way - I don't. If the color is indeed exactly like that shown on the miniusa configurator, that's the color I'll select. Also, my plan was to not select the wood inlay, but Hat's photo made me think twice about that.

Again, I'd love to see more photos, but, after reading your comments so far (I've developed trust), I'd also like to hear what you folks might have to say about my potential color and inlay selections. Any other comments about what you were able to see right there in person would also be appreciated.

P.S. I'd have never considered the Mini but a friend said I should at least look and to definitely drive one. I did. I drove it up on the local mountain twisties. Wow! I'm now a true believer.

Sowellman · Nov 27th, 2006, 02:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ken Cooper (original)

The on-line configurator is good but it's hard to know if one can trust the color renditions. Does, for instance, the nightfire red have any kind of a blue cast to it? Some people like it that way - I don't. If the color is indeed exactly like that shown on the miniusa configurator, that's the color I'll select.

Ken,

Welcome to the group. You'll find a lot of good people here with all sorts of information.

For some reason, the U.S. configurator is currently horrible at showing proper depictions of the new 2007 models. You'll do better to go to the U.K. site at http://www.mini.co.uk/UK/index.htm.

Hopefully, they'll get the U.S. site tweaked. It was just updated last week to include the new models, so they may not have gotten the bugs worked out yet.

I have a deposit down with a dealer in Portland and hope to be able to order my new car in the next couple of weeks.

Again, welcome.

Paul · Nov 27th, 2006, 08:58 AM

On the VIP trip, unlike press events, no photographs were allowed inside the main plant, so no shots of nightfire red etc. that were seen going down the line that day. Apologies for that.

sef · Nov 27th, 2006, 09:48 AM

I enjoyed the day... It was a shame about the lack of pic taking opportunites... Just seen the pic above... I'm second on the left... Shame the S couldn't be started... A great experience that anyone should take given the opportunity...

ONED · Feb 7th, 2007, 02:51 PM

any Nitefire Red anyone?

Oct 30th, 2006, 09:40 PM	#61
tnoy66 POP..POPPOP..POP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huddersfield Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 1,954 Offline	I wasn't sure if to put this in here or the 'Was it you' thread So come on, own up, was it you (2nd from right) Pepper White MCS Registry All Welcome

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Hat Change Is Not Good! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 15,680 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ButtonIt (original) I was sat right behind him I think he did it on purpose & were you tempted? Click here to donate £2000 raised & still going..

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Rakey all good things....... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The local Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 53,524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mr Gary (original) Did anyone see Lightning Blue and if so ... any pics? Got one on order and really nervous.. yes we saw it, and comments have been posted in the colour swatch thread about it Food rule fanatic

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Oct 30th, 2006, 09:55 PM	#62 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 48,084 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by tnoy66 (original) LMFAO

Oct 31st, 2006, 09:32 AM	#66 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 15,449 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by tnoy66 (original) I wasn't sure if to put this in here or the 'Was it you' thread So come on, own up, was it you (2nd from right) Cracking photo

Oct 31st, 2006, 10:01 AM	#67 (permalink)
Mr Gary MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 40 Offline	Did anyone see Lightning Blue and if so ... any pics? Got one on order and really nervous..

Oct 31st, 2006, 10:17 AM	#69 (permalink)
Mr Gary MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 40 Offline	Sorry.. i am new to this site... where can I find the Colours watch thread? Thanks

Oct 31st, 2006, 10:27 AM	#70 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 23,034 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mr Gary (original) Sorry.. i am new to this site... where can I find the Colours watch thread? Thanks You should fidn it here http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-exterior/ Global Moderator

Oct 31st, 2006, 10:55 AM	#71 (permalink)
ASTON A mini is a way of life. My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Wales Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 2,807 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by tnoy66 (original) I wasn't sure if to put this in here or the 'Was it you' thread So come on, own up, was it you (2nd from right) Thats Paul Minisoopercooper

Oct 31st, 2006, 11:09 AM	#72 (permalink)
Chilli21 winner of best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 2,186 Offline	so how did only a few get the chance to go?

Oct 31st, 2006, 11:28 AM	#73 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 34,995 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by *Vikki* (original) so how did only a few get the chance to go? By invite only - MINI UK offered some clubs and sites tickets Cotswolds 6, mmmmm, you sixy thing you, details tba MINI2 Charity Ball 2008 ....... might be a bit of a Job Global Moderator

Nov 13th, 2006, 03:54 AM	#74 (permalink)
lilcoopr pink miniac Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Local Time: 07:55 PM Posts: 149 Offline	Wow it looks like you guys had a great time! Thanks for posting the pictures so us MINIacs across "the pond" can imagine we were there too!! My name is Christina. I am living my dream! I drive Stella: AB 06 MCS w/ pink bonnets, roof, & pink u/j mirrors ! I work @ MINI in Canada. Confessions of a MINIac.

Nov 26th, 2006, 10:51 PM	#75 (permalink)
Ken Cooper MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 05:55 PM Posts: 42 Offline	Ah .. This looks like a pretty good forum. In that I wasn't able to attend your event at the factory (the trip would have been a bit tedious) I thought I'd ask to see some more of your fine photos. Did any of you by any chance get pictures of a nightfire red Mini? If so, I'd certainly appreciate seeing them. Also, Hat, you posted a picture showing the wood inset interior in the background of one of your photos. It really looks good from what I can see. Did you notice whether it matched, or not, the wood inlay steering wheel? I'd very much appreciate seeing photos that showed more of one or both of these features. We won't be receiving the Mini here in the U.S until February. My Mini salesman has been trying to sell me a 2006 model. I'd love to get one right now but from what I've read the 2007 is very much worth waiting for. But, being of the impatient sort, chances are good I'll put in my order without ever having seen one. The on-line configurator is good but it's hard to know if one can trust the color renditions. Does, for instance, the nightfire red have any kind of a blue cast to it? Some people like it that way - I don't. If the color is indeed exactly like that shown on the miniusa configurator, that's the color I'll select. Also, my plan was to not select the wood inlay, but Hat's photo made me think twice about that. Again, I'd love to see more photos, but, after reading your comments so far (I've developed trust), I'd also like to hear what you folks might have to say about my potential color and inlay selections. Any other comments about what you were able to see right there in person would also be appreciated. P.S. I'd have never considered the Mini but a friend said I should at least look and to definitely drive one. I did. I drove it up on the local mountain twisties. Wow! I'm now a true believer.

Nov 27th, 2006, 02:44 AM	#76 (permalink)
Sowellman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oregon Local Time: 04:55 PM Posts: 235 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ken Cooper (original) The on-line configurator is good but it's hard to know if one can trust the color renditions. Does, for instance, the nightfire red have any kind of a blue cast to it? Some people like it that way - I don't. If the color is indeed exactly like that shown on the miniusa configurator, that's the color I'll select. Ken, Welcome to the group. You'll find a lot of good people here with all sorts of information. For some reason, the U.S. configurator is currently horrible at showing proper depictions of the new 2007 models. You'll do better to go to the U.K. site at http://www.mini.co.uk/UK/index.htm. Hopefully, they'll get the U.S. site tweaked. It was just updated last week to include the new models, so they may not have gotten the bugs worked out yet. I have a deposit down with a dealer in Portland and hope to be able to order my new car in the next couple of weeks. Again, welcome.

Nov 27th, 2006, 08:58 AM	#77 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 46,127 Offline	On the VIP trip, unlike press events, no photographs were allowed inside the main plant, so no shots of nightfire red etc. that were seen going down the line that day. Apologies for that. Trained Monkeys - New Fiat 500

Nov 27th, 2006, 09:48 AM	#78 (permalink)
sef Black and Blue all over.. My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: A dark Corner Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 640 Offline	I enjoyed the day... It was a shame about the lack of pic taking opportunites... Just seen the pic above... I'm second on the left... Shame the S couldn't be started... A great experience that anyone should take given the opportunity...

Feb 7th, 2007, 02:51 PM	#79 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 7,335 Offline	any Nitefire Red anyone?

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