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///ACS330Ci · May 18th, 2004, 05:29 PM

In earlier press releases I read that the new Hot Orange color would only be available for the new cabrio ... very disappointing for me because I would like to order a 2005 Cooper S hardtop in this color.

Now in the MINI Product Planning and Strategy Dealer Bulletin, 2005 MINI Hardtop Model Year Changes, it says -

"•318 - Interior Surface Body Color. Now the dash and door panels are available for the Cooper
S in Hot Orange, Cool Blue, Hyper Blue, Chili Red and Liquid Yellow. (Cooper S Only)".

Does that mean Hot Orange will be available for the 2005 Cooper S hardtop???

Anyone know for sure?

Paul · May 18th, 2004, 07:00 PM

Not according to my sources, official or otherwise.

///ACS330Ci · May 18th, 2004, 08:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Not according to my sources, official or otherwise.

SLEEPY_NOKKIE · May 18th, 2004, 08:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ///ACS330Ci

Steve, You're getting the MINI too?

///ACS330Ci · May 18th, 2004, 09:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SLEEPY_NOKKIE

Steve, You're getting the MINI too?

Very seriously considering it, but I really want Hot Orange!

Z1GZAG N · May 19th, 2004, 12:19 AM

Get a Yellow Mini and pour some cherry Koolaid over it.

Paul · May 19th, 2004, 07:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ///ACS330Ci

In a word. No.

///ACS330Ci · May 19th, 2004, 05:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

In a word. No.

Now, that wasn't very nice was it?

So can your "official sources" explain the MINI Product Planning and Strategy Dealer Bulletin, 2005 MINI Hardtop Model Year Changes bulletin statement? It specifically says interior surface body color???

TIA

///ACS330Ci · May 19th, 2004, 05:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Z1GZAG N

Get a Yellow Mini and pour some cherry Koolaid over it.

Thanks ... I'll keep that option in mind

BTW, my wife wants to know what's up with the pig in your avatar?

Rob. · May 19th, 2004, 05:57 PM

Hi ACS,
Paul M runs this site and knows what he's talking about.

The bulletin you are talking about could be describing the Cooper S Cabrio which will have the option of having interior plastics the same colour as the exterior paint

///ACS330Ci · May 19th, 2004, 06:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Silver and Black

Hi ACS,
Paul M runs this site and knows what he's talking about.

The bulletin you are talking about could be describing the Cooper S Cabrio which will have the option of having interior plastics the same colour as the exterior paint

I'm not calling anyone out ... I probably know the least about Mini topics out of everyone on this forum

I'm just trying to find out what ever I can because I'll probably order my new Mini soon and would be mad if I have to settle for a different color only to find out Hot Orange will be available later ... you know what I mean?

At first I though the same thing about the bulletin, but it says "2005 MINI Hardtop Model Year Changes"??? That's why I'm cunfussed now.

Rob. · May 19th, 2004, 06:08 PM

My best guess, and that's all it is, is that cool blue and hot orange will be exclsuive to the cabrio models for at least a couple of years.
This might be changed for different markets eventually

Z1GZAG N · May 20th, 2004, 02:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ///ACS330Ci

Thanks ... I'll keep that option in mind

BTW, my wife wants to know what's up with the pig in your avatar?

I just like the smiling pig. It came from a joke about the three little pigs. It's in an e-mail and I don't know how to attach it and still have the Pig moving.

///ACS330Ci · Aug 6th, 2004, 12:44 PM

Really close to placing my order for a 2005, one last plea ... does anyone have any idea how I can get a Hot Orange MCS hardtop?

Hat · Aug 6th, 2004, 01:23 PM

you could always get a respray - the flip flop/two tone paint job is quoted as a £3600 full car dealer respray so assuming the orange paint would be cheaper than the 2-tone stuff it would be a bit cheaper than the price above

///ACS330Ci · Aug 6th, 2004, 06:22 PM

Thanks for the idea, but I'm not too keen on respraying a brand new car. Guess we'll just have to pick another color.

BitRot · Aug 6th, 2004, 06:50 PM

I'm in the same boat here, hot orange is a wonderful color and would liven up the relatively limited pallet available on the Mini (hard top). The orange at least has enough spark to it that it doesn't make the car "too cute" like the other bright color choices do. (a la yellow & electric blue)

I've considered the respray route too, getting an all black S and having just the body done hot orange and give it white stripes... but I have reservations about the quality of a dealer respray and how thorough they will be with the disassembly / reassembly. (even though it would make my cooper that much more unique)

Unless I can alleviate those concerns, I'll probably settle upon the Dark Silver / White combo with white wheels & taillights and add some aftermarket stripes.

///ACS330Ci · Aug 6th, 2004, 06:57 PM

Mini needs an Individual Program like BMW.

afromanbob · Aug 6th, 2004, 07:00 PM

They sell too many cars at the manufacturer to have any kind if custom program, just wouldn't work for those who want our cars in the next decade. Sorry to be rude, but it's true.

BitRot · Aug 6th, 2004, 07:13 PM

They could still open up the color offerings.
It wouldn't cost them any more time or money to allow you to get Astro Black on an S for example... but they wont.
Offering Hot Orange only on the Convertibles is just a silly tactic to make the car "special"... I would have thought the retractable roof would have been enough.

May 18th, 2004, 05:29 PM	#1
///ACS330Ci Need4Speed Join Date: May 2004 Location: AZ Local Time: 05:06 PM Posts: 248 Offline	2005 color options In earlier press releases I read that the new Hot Orange color would only be available for the new cabrio ... very disappointing for me because I would like to order a 2005 Cooper S hardtop in this color. Now in the MINI Product Planning and Strategy Dealer Bulletin, 2005 MINI Hardtop Model Year Changes, it says - "•318 - Interior Surface Body Color. Now the dash and door panels are available for the Cooper S in Hot Orange, Cool Blue, Hyper Blue, Chili Red and Liquid Yellow. (Cooper S Only)". Does that mean Hot Orange will be available for the 2005 Cooper S hardtop??? Anyone know for sure?

May 18th, 2004, 07:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Not according to my sources, official or otherwise. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

May 18th, 2004, 08:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
///ACS330Ci Need4Speed Join Date: May 2004 Location: AZ Local Time: 05:06 PM Posts: 248 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett Not according to my sources, official or otherwise. Find out about my other car here.

May 18th, 2004, 09:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
///ACS330Ci Need4Speed Join Date: May 2004 Location: AZ Local Time: 05:06 PM Posts: 248 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SLEEPY_NOKKIE Steve, You're getting the MINI too? Very seriously considering it, but I really want Hot Orange! Find out about my other car here.

May 19th, 2004, 07:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ///ACS330Ci In a word. No. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

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May 18th, 2004, 08:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
SLEEPY_NOKKIE MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 06:06 PM Posts: 40 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ///ACS330Ci Steve, You're getting the MINI too?

May 19th, 2004, 12:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
Z1GZAG N MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hurricane Alley, FL Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 1,431 Offline	Get a Yellow Mini and pour some cherry Koolaid over it.

May 19th, 2004, 05:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
///ACS330Ci Need4Speed Join Date: May 2004 Location: AZ Local Time: 05:06 PM Posts: 248 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett In a word. No. Now, that wasn't very nice was it? So can your "official sources" explain the MINI Product Planning and Strategy Dealer Bulletin, 2005 MINI Hardtop Model Year Changes bulletin statement? It specifically says interior surface body color??? TIA Find out about my other car here.

May 19th, 2004, 05:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
///ACS330Ci Need4Speed Join Date: May 2004 Location: AZ Local Time: 05:06 PM Posts: 248 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Z1GZAG N Get a Yellow Mini and pour some cherry Koolaid over it. Thanks ... I'll keep that option in mind BTW, my wife wants to know what's up with the pig in your avatar? Find out about my other car here.

May 19th, 2004, 05:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rob. MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Middlesbrough UK Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 1,616 Offline	Hi ACS, Paul M runs this site and knows what he's talking about. The bulletin you are talking about could be describing the Cooper S Cabrio which will have the option of having interior plastics the same colour as the exterior paint

May 19th, 2004, 06:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
///ACS330Ci Need4Speed Join Date: May 2004 Location: AZ Local Time: 05:06 PM Posts: 248 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Silver and Black Hi ACS, Paul M runs this site and knows what he's talking about. The bulletin you are talking about could be describing the Cooper S Cabrio which will have the option of having interior plastics the same colour as the exterior paint I'm not calling anyone out ... I probably know the least about Mini topics out of everyone on this forum I'm just trying to find out what ever I can because I'll probably order my new Mini soon and would be mad if I have to settle for a different color only to find out Hot Orange will be available later ... you know what I mean? At first I though the same thing about the bulletin, but it says "2005 MINI Hardtop Model Year Changes"??? That's why I'm cunfussed now. Find out about my other car here.

May 19th, 2004, 06:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rob. MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Middlesbrough UK Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 1,616 Offline	My best guess, and that's all it is, is that cool blue and hot orange will be exclsuive to the cabrio models for at least a couple of years. This might be changed for different markets eventually

May 20th, 2004, 02:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
Z1GZAG N MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hurricane Alley, FL Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 1,431 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ///ACS330Ci Thanks ... I'll keep that option in mind BTW, my wife wants to know what's up with the pig in your avatar? I just like the smiling pig. It came from a joke about the three little pigs. It's in an e-mail and I don't know how to attach it and still have the Pig moving.

Aug 6th, 2004, 12:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
///ACS330Ci Need4Speed Join Date: May 2004 Location: AZ Local Time: 05:06 PM Posts: 248 Offline	Really close to placing my order for a 2005, one last plea ... does anyone have any idea how I can get a Hot Orange MCS hardtop? Find out about my other car here.

Aug 6th, 2004, 01:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
Hat ITS RAINNIN' SIDEWAYS My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 15,920 Offline	you could always get a respray - the flip flop/two tone paint job is quoted as a £3600 full car dealer respray so assuming the orange paint would be cheaper than the 2-tone stuff it would be a bit cheaper than the price above

Aug 6th, 2004, 06:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
///ACS330Ci Need4Speed Join Date: May 2004 Location: AZ Local Time: 05:06 PM Posts: 248 Offline	Thanks for the idea, but I'm not too keen on respraying a brand new car. Guess we'll just have to pick another color. Find out about my other car here.

Aug 6th, 2004, 06:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
BitRot Prospective Motorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: DFW, TX Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 33 Offline	I'm in the same boat here, hot orange is a wonderful color and would liven up the relatively limited pallet available on the Mini (hard top). The orange at least has enough spark to it that it doesn't make the car "too cute" like the other bright color choices do. (a la yellow & electric blue) I've considered the respray route too, getting an all black S and having just the body done hot orange and give it white stripes... but I have reservations about the quality of a dealer respray and how thorough they will be with the disassembly / reassembly. (even though it would make my cooper that much more unique) Unless I can alleviate those concerns, I'll probably settle upon the Dark Silver / White combo with white wheels & taillights and add some aftermarket stripes.

Aug 6th, 2004, 06:57 PM	#18 (permalink)
///ACS330Ci Need4Speed Join Date: May 2004 Location: AZ Local Time: 05:06 PM Posts: 248 Offline	Mini needs an Individual Program like BMW. Find out about my other car here.

Aug 6th, 2004, 07:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
afromanbob MINI Owner! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: California Local Time: 06:06 PM Posts: 416 Offline	They sell too many cars at the manufacturer to have any kind if custom program, just wouldn't work for those who want our cars in the next decade. Sorry to be rude, but it's true. Let's Motor!

Aug 6th, 2004, 07:13 PM	#20 (permalink)
BitRot Prospective Motorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: DFW, TX Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 33 Offline	They could still open up the color offerings. It wouldn't cost them any more time or money to allow you to get Astro Black on an S for example... but they wont. Offering Hot Orange only on the Convertibles is just a silly tactic to make the car "special"... I would have thought the retractable roof would have been enough.

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