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Mini_TD · Aug 2nd, 2003, 03:20 AM

So I go into a bar..actually it was the local Mini Dealership. I'm ready to buy a

(blue and white) but come with an order sheet for a

(silver and black). Is it just me? Or do all of the colors start to seem cool when they are all lined up? Only 12 weeks to wait. Thanks for all of the info on the site! Mini_TD

mmbamini · Aug 2nd, 2003, 04:47 AM

I was sure I was ordering an Electric Blue or Pure Silver w/ white roof and no stripes, but when I saw a Dark Silver/Black roof w/ Black stripes at the dealer, I had to have it. I think they all look so good in person, that you'll order whatever you see!

-mm

spiney · Aug 2nd, 2003, 05:23 AM

I guess I got lucky. I went to either order a red/white roof S with Union Jack or put my name on the cancellation list, and came out one week later with an all black S. Very, very, lucky, and very, very happy!

Cat · Aug 2nd, 2003, 07:32 AM

I knew exactly which colors I could live with, which I absolutely loved. Elec blue, Indi blue, Chili Red - and I don't usually like red cars - all with white roofs and stripes. I could live with the BRG too. Ended up with Elec Blue. Yippee!

Pebbles · Aug 2nd, 2003, 03:16 PM

I worried over the color combo longer than I did the options! and now when I go to the dealership I see the row of MINIs and they all look fantastic!

I'm glad I have my order in or I might start back sliding and have to rethink the color again!!!

COOPERation · Aug 2nd, 2003, 05:11 PM

I went into the dealership with 8 different "Build your Own" print-outs from miniusa.com on order day. Ended up choosing PS/PS and I've never regretted my choice...

Ah the colors...

Cat · Aug 2nd, 2003, 06:09 PM

I know what we should do - get the miniature model minis in all colors to satisfy our cravings! LOL!

Dustikins · Aug 2nd, 2003, 06:11 PM

The first time we went to a dealer I saw a Pepper White with a black roof and I was hooked, no other color would do for me!

stryder · Aug 2nd, 2003, 08:18 PM

I chose my car pre-spec'd based on options, not colors, and then fell in love with it. I'm pretty sure I'll end up chosing the same color when I order my second one. Most people like many of the colors, but the big differences seem to be roof preference. I think they look best with white, but there's a total different look in black or with body color.

cooper4us · Aug 2nd, 2003, 08:25 PM

When we got our first MINI over a year ago, my wife and I were pretty much set on getting a Cooper CVT in Velvet Red with White Roof. When we got to the dealer, they had one (A demo) and while the car was very nice, the Velvet Red looked too dark and brownish for our tastes. Then they had another Cooper demonstrator, a Pepper White/Black roof and we loved it! My wife dislikes white cars but this one really made a lasting impression on her. We out our order and 7 weeks later we took delivery and no regrets since.

Now enter my '04 MCS. From the get go I was set on Chili Red/White roof as this is the "traditional" MINI color and one of the sharpest too. Then my wife suggested for me to look into Liquid Yellow with White roof and I sort of entertained the idea. But in the end I decided to go with CR/W as I did not see myself to happy still looking at a pale yellow car years down the road.

So our driveway come October will have a Pepper White/Black and a Chili Red/White parked side by side.

cooper4us · Aug 2nd, 2003, 08:27 PM

I also like Dark Silver, Pure Silver, Indy Blue and Electric Blue (I don't care for Black or "BRG" colors) but I do have a problem paying $400 extra for metallic paint, so it is solid colors for us only ($0 cost) (Pepper White and Chili Red).

Cat · Aug 2nd, 2003, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by stryder
Most people like many of the colors, but the big differences seem to be roof preference. I think they look best with white, but there's a total different look in black or with body color.

I completely agree. As happy as I am with many colors, I have very strong feelings about the roof being white in contrast. For me personally that expresses the MINI look best.

I bet we could do a personality test based on whether you like the white, black or same-color roof.

dmholmes · Aug 5th, 2003, 07:31 PM

Started off ordering Liquid Yellow, switched to British Racing Green, and then switched to Indi Blue, all with white roofs. I have NEVER had such a hard time choosing a color before. Don't even get me started about if the Electron Blue was an option for the Cooper :-)

Cat · Aug 5th, 2003, 07:57 PM

LOL DMholmes!

You'd be going through what I went through! and am still going through even tho I went with EB. LOL!

Indi Blue is an EXcellent choice.

Especially with the stripes. Woo hoo!

Maybe you and I should trade cars every now and again LOL!

jasonfields007 · Aug 5th, 2003, 08:02 PM

i just changed my order from cosmos black to pure silver... probably change it again before it go's into the build stage!

dmholmes · Aug 6th, 2003, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cat
LOL DMholmes!

You'd be going through what I went through! and am still going through even tho I went with EB. LOL!

Indi Blue is an EXcellent choice. Especially with the stripes. Woo hoo!

Maybe you and I should trade cars every now and again LOL!

Make for some great road trips when we go to swap cars seeing as how you're in SOCAL and I'm in upstate NY

Cat · Aug 6th, 2003, 10:39 PM

I may be visiting NYC someday soon - made a friend there off a G35 forum LOL! And I love the city - was only there one weekend while I was teaching in New Jersey. Gotta' get back soon, but I'll probably fly.

Aug 2nd, 2003, 03:20 AM	#1
Mini_TD MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Alexandria Virginia Local Time: 08:30 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Colors, Colors So I go into a bar..actually it was the local Mini Dealership. I'm ready to buy a (blue and white) but come with an order sheet for a (silver and black). Is it just me? Or do all of the colors start to seem cool when they are all lined up? Only 12 weeks to wait. Thanks for all of the info on the site! Mini_TD

Aug 2nd, 2003, 07:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cat MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southern California Local Time: 05:30 PM Posts: 60 Offline	I knew exactly which colors I could live with, which I absolutely loved. Elec blue, Indi blue, Chili Red - and I don't usually like red cars - all with white roofs and stripes. I could live with the BRG too. Ended up with Elec Blue. Yippee! =^.^= Almost here: EB/W, 1,2,3, H/K, auto wipers, stripes

Aug 2nd, 2003, 06:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cat MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southern California Local Time: 05:30 PM Posts: 60 Offline	I know what we should do - get the miniature model minis in all colors to satisfy our cravings! LOL! =^.^= Almost here: EB/W, 1,2,3, H/K, auto wipers, stripes

Aug 2nd, 2003, 06:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dustikins MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Peoria, IL Local Time: 07:30 PM Posts: 103 Offline	The first time we went to a dealer I saw a Pepper White with a black roof and I was hooked, no other color would do for me! :white: Jasper is home!!!! :white:

Aug 2nd, 2003, 08:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 07:30 PM Posts: 3,267 Offline	I chose my car pre-spec'd based on options, not colors, and then fell in love with it. I'm pretty sure I'll end up chosing the same color when I order my second one. Most people like many of the colors, but the big differences seem to be roof preference. I think they look best with white, but there's a total different look in black or with body color. Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

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Aug 2nd, 2003, 04:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
mmbamini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Local Time: 12:30 AM Posts: 8 Offline	I was sure I was ordering an Electric Blue or Pure Silver w/ white roof and no stripes, but when I saw a Dark Silver/Black roof w/ Black stripes at the dealer, I had to have it. I think they all look so good in person, that you'll order whatever you see! -mm

Aug 2nd, 2003, 05:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
spiney MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: nr Boston, MA Local Time: 07:30 PM Posts: 65 Offline	I guess I got lucky. I went to either order a red/white roof S with Union Jack or put my name on the cancellation list, and came out one week later with an all black S. Very, very, lucky, and very, very happy!

Aug 2nd, 2003, 03:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pebbles MINI2 Oldie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Local Time: 07:30 PM Posts: 292 Offline	I worried over the color combo longer than I did the options! and now when I go to the dealership I see the row of MINIs and they all look fantastic! I'm glad I have my order in or I might start back sliding and have to rethink the color again!!!

Aug 2nd, 2003, 05:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
COOPERation MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 07:30 PM Posts: 1,401 Offline	I went into the dealership with 8 different "Build your Own" print-outs from miniusa.com on order day. Ended up choosing PS/PS and I've never regretted my choice... Ah the colors...

Aug 2nd, 2003, 08:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
cooper4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 07:30 PM Posts: 1,423 Offline	When we got our first MINI over a year ago, my wife and I were pretty much set on getting a Cooper CVT in Velvet Red with White Roof. When we got to the dealer, they had one (A demo) and while the car was very nice, the Velvet Red looked too dark and brownish for our tastes. Then they had another Cooper demonstrator, a Pepper White/Black roof and we loved it! My wife dislikes white cars but this one really made a lasting impression on her. We out our order and 7 weeks later we took delivery and no regrets since. Now enter my '04 MCS. From the get go I was set on Chili Red/White roof as this is the "traditional" MINI color and one of the sharpest too. Then my wife suggested for me to look into Liquid Yellow with White roof and I sort of entertained the idea. But in the end I decided to go with CR/W as I did not see myself to happy still looking at a pale yellow car years down the road. So our driveway come October will have a Pepper White/Black and a Chili Red/White parked side by side. '02 MINI Cooper CVT On Order: 2004 MCS (Est production date: 9/5/03)

Aug 2nd, 2003, 08:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
cooper4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 07:30 PM Posts: 1,423 Offline	I also like Dark Silver, Pure Silver, Indy Blue and Electric Blue (I don't care for Black or "BRG" colors) but I do have a problem paying $400 extra for metallic paint, so it is solid colors for us only ($0 cost) (Pepper White and Chili Red). '02 MINI Cooper CVT On Order: 2004 MCS (Est production date: 9/5/03)

Aug 2nd, 2003, 09:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
Cat MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southern California Local Time: 05:30 PM Posts: 60 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by stryder Most people like many of the colors, but the big differences seem to be roof preference. I think they look best with white, but there's a total different look in black or with body color. I completely agree. As happy as I am with many colors, I have very strong feelings about the roof being white in contrast. For me personally that expresses the MINI look best. I bet we could do a personality test based on whether you like the white, black or same-color roof. =^.^= Almost here: EB/W, 1,2,3, H/K, auto wipers, stripes

Aug 5th, 2003, 07:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
dmholmes MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 08:30 PM Posts: 356 Offline	Started off ordering Liquid Yellow, switched to British Racing Green, and then switched to Indi Blue, all with white roofs. I have NEVER had such a hard time choosing a color before. Don't even get me started about if the Electron Blue was an option for the Cooper :-) 2004 Winning Blue Mazda RX-8

Aug 5th, 2003, 07:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
Cat MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southern California Local Time: 05:30 PM Posts: 60 Offline	LOL DMholmes! You'd be going through what I went through! and am still going through even tho I went with EB. LOL! Indi Blue is an EXcellent choice. Especially with the stripes. Woo hoo! Maybe you and I should trade cars every now and again LOL! =^.^= Almost here: EB/W, 1,2,3, H/K, auto wipers, stripes

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Aug 5th, 2003, 08:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
jasonfields007 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Radlett. Herts Local Time: 01:30 AM Posts: 1,870 Offline	i just changed my order from cosmos black to pure silver... probably change it again before it go's into the build stage! '06' Cooper S Convertible - Astro Black, '04' Mazda RX8 231 - Black

Aug 6th, 2003, 06:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
dmholmes MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 08:30 PM Posts: 356 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Cat LOL DMholmes! You'd be going through what I went through! and am still going through even tho I went with EB. LOL! Indi Blue is an EXcellent choice. Especially with the stripes. Woo hoo! Maybe you and I should trade cars every now and again LOL! Make for some great road trips when we go to swap cars seeing as how you're in SOCAL and I'm in upstate NY 2004 Winning Blue Mazda RX-8

Aug 6th, 2003, 10:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
Cat MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southern California Local Time: 05:30 PM Posts: 60 Offline	I may be visiting NYC someday soon - made a friend there off a G35 forum LOL! And I love the city - was only there one weekend while I was teaching in New Jersey. Gotta' get back soon, but I'll probably fly. =^.^= Almost here: EB/W, 1,2,3, H/K, auto wipers, stripes

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