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minisally · Jan 1st, 2008, 03:51 PM

I've ordered a new Mini Cooper S but not sure whether to go for the dark silver or sparkling silver. Which one is a safer bet for resale later?Anyone have any ideas?

supa-dupa-cooper · Jan 1st, 2008, 03:54 PM

Welcome to MINI2

Ohh that big decision on colour huh?

Well if it was me i'd go for Dark Silver....but colour is a very personal choice

Whats the rest of the spec?

KillerByte · Jan 1st, 2008, 03:56 PM

I'd go for Dark Silver. Sparkling Silver seems to be one of those hit or miss colours, but if you've seen one in the flesh and really like it then by all means go for it.

minisally · Jan 1st, 2008, 04:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

Welcome to MINI2

Ohh that big decision on colour huh?

Well if it was me i'd go for Dark Silver....but colour is a very personal choice

Whats the rest of the spec?

Ordered a Cooper S with Chili pack
Extras - panoramic sunroof, multi-function steering wheel, 17" crown spoke wheels, auto aircon.
At the moment I've ordered it in Sp Silver with black roof but still not sure.....

supa-dupa-cooper · Jan 1st, 2008, 04:18 PM

Armed with the Config disc......ok so its not the real thing but it might help

Sparking Silver / Black

Dark Silver / Black

minisally · Jan 1st, 2008, 04:38 PM

Many thanks - this will help!
Which ever one I go for in the end I know will be brill...................

Zack · Jan 1st, 2008, 04:41 PM

Id rather have dark silver,think it looks a little better on the cooper s.

MINIAC · Jan 1st, 2008, 05:03 PM

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Paul c · Jan 1st, 2008, 05:23 PM

My 'other' choice for my R56 was Dark silver it looks awesome...The reason i chose black was because nearly every MCS i see is Dark Silver!!! ive seen a couple of Cooper S in sparkling silver now and they look pretty good esp with the aero kit and JCW wheels.
Whichever you choose will look great

Sportspack Mark · Jan 1st, 2008, 05:33 PM

Personally i think dark silver!

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Jan 1st, 2008, 05:35 PM

If easy resale is your main consideration (as you said in the original question), it has to be Dark Silver; it's such a known quantity and it is likely to stay in production for ever, while it's probably fair to assume that Sparkling Silver will be replaced by something else within a year or two (in much the same way as Indi Blue, Hyper Blue, Liquid yellow and Velvet Red came and went).

Personally, as long as the colour isn't going to be a major obstacle to resale, I wouldn't give resale any further thought and just go for the colour you like

Sparkling Silver is much more unusual and interesting....

Zack · Jan 1st, 2008, 05:48 PM

Even though i said DS, this SS looks well good.

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andrewcregan · Jan 1st, 2008, 05:57 PM

Given the choice, I would go for Dark Silver myself. My pal at work used to have a Cooper S in that colour, and it looked great

minisally · Jan 1st, 2008, 06:20 PM

Thank you all for your helpful comments. Great to have such good support on this forum!
Now going to look at the members' photos as suggested!

oldnell · Jan 1st, 2008, 10:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original)

Personally, as long as the colour isn't going to be a major obstacle to resale, I wouldn't give resale any further thought and just go for the colour you like

Sparkling Silver is much more unusual and interesting....

What he said.

118 · Jan 1st, 2008, 10:37 PM

I'd go for the DS, but probably cos my last S was DS

Foxy Mini · Jan 1st, 2008, 11:14 PM

I'd choose Chilli Red

minisally · Jan 2nd, 2008, 10:36 AM

I've just come back from the dealers and confirmed the colour - it's going to be sparkling silver! It's going to be a long wait until March!

andrewcregan · Jan 2nd, 2008, 10:52 AM

Well done minisally, I am sure you will love it

Stiggy · Jan 2nd, 2008, 12:05 PM

My Cooper D is Sparkling Silver, so maybe I'm biased!

There are a lot of Dark Silver MCS's our there, and I've only seen one SS MCS on the road. I think it's good to be a little different!

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minisally MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 14 Offline	Colour choice - help! I've ordered a new Mini Cooper S but not sure whether to go for the dark silver or sparkling silver. Which one is a safer bet for resale later?Anyone have any ideas?

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Jan 1st, 2008, 04:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
minisally MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 14 Offline	new mini on its way.... Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original) Welcome to MINI2 Ohh that big decision on colour huh? Well if it was me i'd go for Dark Silver....but colour is a very personal choice Whats the rest of the spec? Ordered a Cooper S with Chili pack Extras - panoramic sunroof, multi-function steering wheel, 17" crown spoke wheels, auto aircon. At the moment I've ordered it in Sp Silver with black roof but still not sure.....

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supa-dupa-cooper S club heaven? Hmm :o( Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 20,888 Offline	Armed with the Config disc......ok so its not the real thing but it might help Sparking Silver / Black Dark Silver / Black UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

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Jan 1st, 2008, 04:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
minisally MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 14 Offline	Many thanks - this will help! Which ever one I go for in the end I know will be brill...................

Jan 1st, 2008, 04:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zack I loooooooove MINI Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: cheshire Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 231 Offline	Id rather have dark silver,think it looks a little better on the cooper s. I am ALWAYS happy and smiley

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Paul c MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Essex Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 412 Offline	My 'other' choice for my R56 was Dark silver it looks awesome...The reason i chose black was because nearly every MCS i see is Dark Silver!!! ive seen a couple of Cooper S in sparkling silver now and they look pretty good esp with the aero kit and JCW wheels. Whichever you choose will look great WWW.MINICLUBUK.COM The friendliest non biased essex mini club

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Sportspack Mark 1 Schleeeeeeeeeeep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: County Down Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 5,034 Offline	Personally i think dark silver! 118s Rubber Ducky

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Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 4,572 Offline	If easy resale is your main consideration (as you said in the original question), it has to be Dark Silver; it's such a known quantity and it is likely to stay in production for ever, while it's probably fair to assume that Sparkling Silver will be replaced by something else within a year or two (in much the same way as Indi Blue, Hyper Blue, Liquid yellow and Velvet Red came and went). Personally, as long as the colour isn't going to be a major obstacle to resale, I wouldn't give resale any further thought and just go for the colour you like Sparkling Silver is much more unusual and interesting.... Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

Jan 1st, 2008, 05:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zack I loooooooove MINI Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: cheshire Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 231 Offline	Even though i said DS, this SS looks well good. I am ALWAYS happy and smiley Last edited by MINIAC : Jan 1st, 2008 at 05:54 PM. Reason: Attach images

Jan 1st, 2008, 05:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
andrewcregan Andrew ATC Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 668 Offline	Given the choice, I would go for Dark Silver myself. My pal at work used to have a Cooper S in that colour, and it looked great

Jan 1st, 2008, 06:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
minisally MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 14 Offline	Thank you all for your helpful comments. Great to have such good support on this forum! Now going to look at the members' photos as suggested!

Jan 1st, 2008, 10:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
oldnell MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 991 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original) Personally, as long as the colour isn't going to be a major obstacle to resale, I wouldn't give resale any further thought and just go for the colour you like Sparkling Silver is much more unusual and interesting.... What he said.

Jan 1st, 2008, 10:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
118 less than 24 hrs now wooo Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 20,994 Offline	I'd go for the DS, but probably cos my last S was DS clicky here to visit the Union Jack Owners Club thread Twixys Rubber Ducky

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Foxy Mini What? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Suffolk Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 1,423 Offline	I'd choose Chilli Red *.......::::: www.EastCoastMiniClub.co.uk :::::.......* The Original and BEST MINI Club in East Anglia - Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire & Norfolk!

Jan 2nd, 2008, 10:36 AM	#18 (permalink)
minisally MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 14 Offline	I've just come back from the dealers and confirmed the colour - it's going to be sparkling silver! It's going to be a long wait until March!

Jan 2nd, 2008, 10:52 AM	#19 (permalink)
andrewcregan Andrew ATC Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 668 Offline	Well done minisally, I am sure you will love it

Jan 2nd, 2008, 12:05 PM	#20 (permalink)
Stiggy Automatic for the People Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 381 Offline	My Cooper D is Sparkling Silver, so maybe I'm biased! There are a lot of Dark Silver MCS's our there, and I've only seen one SS MCS on the road. I think it's good to be a little different!

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