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suvssuk · Aug 29th, 2002, 02:09 PM

My wife has never been really excited about my decision about buying a Mini. After about two months, I think I have started getting her excited about it's arrival. What have I done?!?

She thinks my color choice is not the best and she actually has got me thinking about changing it. I was originally going to get an EB/W with white bonnet stripes which I still like, but she like Indi Blue, white 17" wheels, white bonnet stripes, and a Union Jack roof decal.

What do you all think? Does anyone have a picture of the above IB combo? Maybe without the white wheels?

-suvssuk

smiffy · Aug 29th, 2002, 02:25 PM

This thread might help

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...threadid=13177

jmardy · Aug 29th, 2002, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by suvssuk

What do you all think? Does anyone have a picture of the above IB combo? Maybe without the white wheels?

-suvssuk

I think you should be glad you married her!

Personally, I liker her ideas except for the white wheels...

suvssuk · Aug 29th, 2002, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jmardy

I think you should be glad you married her!

Personally, I liker her ideas except for the white wheels...

I agree.... not sure I like the white wheels either.

I found the picture of the IB/W S on the other thread. I wish I could find one with a union jack on the roof. I am a little concerned that the blue on the flag would not match well with the IB.... of course I could have the union jack custom painted on the roof..$$$

-suvssuk

monica · Aug 29th, 2002, 03:45 PM

suvssuk-
Could be a lot worst. I had a friend who got married, wife made him sell his barely 1yr old Harley because, "She didn't like the 'image' associated with them." (translated to - I hate your friends) and we have not seen hide or hair of him in just about, oh I'd say, 6 yrs. Consider yourself lucky. Very lucky.

suvssuk · Aug 29th, 2002, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by monica
suvssuk-
Consider yourself lucky. Very lucky.

No doubt I'm lucky. And I am truely glad she is getting "into" the MINI. I suspect she will really enjoy the car.

I am beginning to buy into her suggestions... except for the white wheels.

-suvssuk

benggolf · Aug 29th, 2002, 03:49 PM

except for the white wheels. Tell her white wheels are a devil to keep clean. Get her the IB/W, white bonnet stripes and Union Jack on the roof. You will have her on your side 100%.

The downside is of course that she may love the car so much, you won't get a chance to drive it enough!!!

suvssuk · Aug 29th, 2002, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by benggolf
except for the white wheels. Tell her white wheels are a devil to keep clean. Get her the IB/W, white bonnet stripes and Union Jack on the roof. You will have her on your side 100%.

Okay, I am almost convienced that I am going to change the color. I would still like to see a picture of a IB/W with a union jack... anyone?

Quote:

Originally posted by benggolf
The downside is of course that she may love the car so much, you won't get a chance to drive it enough!!!

[/b]

She'll have to pry the steering wheel from cold dead hands!

-suvssuk

monica · Aug 29th, 2002, 03:57 PM

I like the white wheels. I don't have the drive to keep those suckers clean but tell you wife you'll go for it if SHE keeps them nice and clean.

suvssuk · Aug 29th, 2002, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by monica
I like the white wheels. I don't have the drive to keep those suckers clean but tell you wife you'll go for it if SHE keeps them nice and clean.

Good idea. I'll run it by her

-suvssuk

MINIMatthew · Aug 29th, 2002, 04:03 PM

It doesn't really matter what colour wheels you get, they're all hard to keep clean.

Unless, of course, you get brake dust coloured wheels!

Go for white - it looks great with IB/W!

CoopeR · Aug 29th, 2002, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by suvssuk

Okay, I am almost convienced that I am going to change the color. I would still like to see a picture of a IB/W with a union jack... anyone?

She'll have to pry the steering wheel from cold dead hands!

-suvssuk

This is not an 'S' but it will give you the general idea

MiniShuttle · Aug 29th, 2002, 08:36 PM

I had your problem, now you have mine. Julia really wondered if I should be buying the proverbial "clown car". The idea grew on her, but it couldn't be "clown car red". Then she drove the car and color doesn't matter. Now I'm afraid she's going to prying some fingers. Fortunately, we both agree with your wife on color, IB/white including the wheels.

It sounds like we need to arrange for our wives to get driving privledges in return for cleaning the wheels!!!!

As for stripes and roof decals, I'll start with the clear bra
and MINI roof rack. I'm leaning towards translucent Rogue stripes and no roof decal.

No matter what, these are going to be some fun cars (if we get to drive them

)

-brad

Aug 29th, 2002, 02:09 PM	#1
suvssuk MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Maine Local Time: 09:21 PM Posts: 233 Offline	Wife is invloved... help! My wife has never been really excited about my decision about buying a Mini. After about two months, I think I have started getting her excited about it's arrival. What have I done?!? She thinks my color choice is not the best and she actually has got me thinking about changing it. I was originally going to get an EB/W with white bonnet stripes which I still like, but she like Indi Blue, white 17" wheels, white bonnet stripes, and a Union Jack roof decal. What do you all think? Does anyone have a picture of the above IB combo? Maybe without the white wheels? -suvssuk

Aug 29th, 2002, 02:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 02:21 AM Posts: 5,718 Offline	This thread might help http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...threadid=13177 S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Aug 29th, 2002, 02:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
jmardy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Local Time: 07:21 PM Posts: 264 Offline	Re: Wife is invloved... help! Quote: Originally posted by suvssuk What do you all think? Does anyone have a picture of the above IB combo? Maybe without the white wheels? -suvssuk I think you should be glad you married her! Personally, I liker her ideas except for the white wheels...

Aug 29th, 2002, 03:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
suvssuk MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Maine Local Time: 09:21 PM Posts: 233 Offline	Re: Re: Wife is invloved... help! Quote: Originally posted by jmardy I think you should be glad you married her! Personally, I liker her ideas except for the white wheels... I agree.... not sure I like the white wheels either. I found the picture of the IB/W S on the other thread. I wish I could find one with a union jack on the roof. I am a little concerned that the blue on the flag would not match well with the IB.... of course I could have the union jack custom painted on the roof..$$$ -suvssuk

Aug 29th, 2002, 03:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
benggolf MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Richmond, B.C. Local Time: 07:21 PM Posts: 4,056 Offline	Suvssuk, I think I prefer the choice of your wife... except for the white wheels. Tell her white wheels are a devil to keep clean. Get her the IB/W, white bonnet stripes and Union Jack on the roof. You will have her on your side 100%. The downside is of course that she may love the car so much, you won't get a chance to drive it enough!!! 2005 Mercedes Benz C55 AMG 2006 BMW Z4 M-Coupe - Premium Pkg. 2007 Honda Fit - Sports Pkg. 2005 V-Star 1100 Custom 2007 Honda 250 Reflex

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Aug 29th, 2002, 03:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
monica Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Edison, NJ Local Time: 10:21 PM Posts: 534 Offline	suvssuk- Could be a lot worst. I had a friend who got married, wife made him sell his barely 1yr old Harley because, "She didn't like the 'image' associated with them." (translated to - I hate your friends) and we have not seen hide or hair of him in just about, oh I'd say, 6 yrs. Consider yourself lucky. Very lucky.

Aug 29th, 2002, 03:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
suvssuk MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Maine Local Time: 09:21 PM Posts: 233 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by monica suvssuk- Consider yourself lucky. Very lucky. No doubt I'm lucky. And I am truely glad she is getting "into" the MINI. I suspect she will really enjoy the car. I am beginning to buy into her suggestions... except for the white wheels. -suvssuk

Aug 29th, 2002, 03:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
suvssuk MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Maine Local Time: 09:21 PM Posts: 233 Offline	Re: Suvssuk, I think I prefer the choice of your wife... Quote: Originally posted by benggolf except for the white wheels. Tell her white wheels are a devil to keep clean. Get her the IB/W, white bonnet stripes and Union Jack on the roof. You will have her on your side 100%. Okay, I am almost convienced that I am going to change the color. I would still like to see a picture of a IB/W with a union jack... anyone? Quote: Originally posted by benggolf The downside is of course that she may love the car so much, you won't get a chance to drive it enough!!! [/b] She'll have to pry the steering wheel from cold dead hands! -suvssuk

Aug 29th, 2002, 03:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
monica Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Edison, NJ Local Time: 10:21 PM Posts: 534 Offline	I like the white wheels. I don't have the drive to keep those suckers clean but tell you wife you'll go for it if SHE keeps them nice and clean.

Aug 29th, 2002, 04:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
suvssuk MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Maine Local Time: 09:21 PM Posts: 233 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by monica I like the white wheels. I don't have the drive to keep those suckers clean but tell you wife you'll go for it if SHE keeps them nice and clean. Good idea. I'll run it by her -suvssuk

Aug 29th, 2002, 04:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
MINIMatthew Prince of Eternia Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Local Time: 09:21 PM Posts: 154 Offline	It doesn't really matter what colour wheels you get, they're all hard to keep clean. Unless, of course, you get brake dust coloured wheels! Go for white - it looks great with IB/W! MINI Cooper Canadian Launch Edition (#338 of 500) Pure Silver/Black, Heated Sport Seats, 16" Five Spokes, Foglights, Chrome Bumper Inserts and More! Ottawa MINI Club

Aug 29th, 2002, 07:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
CoopeR MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Geelong Local Time: 01:21 PM Posts: 189 Offline	Re: Re: Suvssuk, I think I prefer the choice of your wife... Quote: Originally posted by suvssuk Okay, I am almost convienced that I am going to change the color. I would still like to see a picture of a IB/W with a union jack... anyone? She'll have to pry the steering wheel from cold dead hands! -suvssuk This is not an 'S' but it will give you the general idea Attached Thumbnails We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, its dark and we're wearing sun glasses. Hit it!

Aug 29th, 2002, 08:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
MiniShuttle MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Apex, NC, USA Local Time: 09:21 PM Posts: 196 Offline	Re: Suvssuk, I think I prefer the choice of your wife... I had your problem, now you have mine. Julia really wondered if I should be buying the proverbial "clown car". The idea grew on her, but it couldn't be "clown car red". Then she drove the car and color doesn't matter. Now I'm afraid she's going to prying some fingers. Fortunately, we both agree with your wife on color, IB/white including the wheels. It sounds like we need to arrange for our wives to get driving privledges in return for cleaning the wheels!!!! As for stripes and roof decals, I'll start with the clear bra and MINI roof rack. I'm leaning towards translucent Rogue stripes and no roof decal. No matter what, these are going to be some fun cars (if we get to drive them ) -brad Indi Blue MCS, Born Sep-13 Sport, Premium, Roof Rack

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