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odigity · Apr 12th, 2002, 01:04 PM

I'm torn!

I visited the local MINI dealer (Universal City, CA) yesterday and got my first look at the new MINIs. I realize that my favorite exterior color is Electric Blue, but my favorite interior style is the Lapis Blue leather. Of course, they didn't have that combination on hand, but I was trying to visualize it by glancing back and forth at two different MINIs very quickly, and I realize that the different blues would probably clash in a horrible way.

Any ideas?

Currently, my favorite exterior colors (in order) are:

- Electric Blue
- Liquid Yellow
- Pure Silver

Though I have yet to see Chili Red.

BruceK · Apr 12th, 2002, 01:37 PM

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Originally posted by odigity
...and I realize that the different blues would probably clash in a horrible way...

Hi odigity, welcome to MINI2!

Believe or not

, you are not the first person to fear the clashing blues (sounds like a band

) as numerous MINI2 members have the same concern as you with Indi Blue and Lapis blue.

But, the way I see it is that when you are outside the car, you can't really see the seats inside car. When you are inside the car, you can't really see the outside of the car and the seats at the same time. So, it is only for the short 3 seconds you are actually climbing in the car that you might notice the colors being different from each other.

kcmini · Apr 12th, 2002, 01:59 PM

Welcome to the world of mini. So many ways to make it your own....

And when you do select a color, that is just the tip of the iceberg! Have fun but don't have the blues....

AidenL · Apr 12th, 2002, 03:44 PM

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When you are outside the car, you can't really see the seats inside car. When you are inside the car, you can't really see the outside of the car and the seats at the same time. So, it is only for the short 3 seconds you are actually climbing in the car that you might notice the colors being different from each other.

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Unless you are worried about all the admirers of your car standing outside peering in the window !!

odigity · Apr 12th, 2002, 04:58 PM

I will take that into account. Its true that from the outside you can still see both blues at the same time... maybe I'll tint the windows?

bebop · Apr 12th, 2002, 07:26 PM

i'm getting that colour combination-electric blue and lapis blue. i know that many people think that because they're different blues, they will clash. i, however, disagree and believe it will be a more unique combo since every other electric blue MINI will have black seats. although i have yet to see the combo in person, i don't think it will look too badly.

Apr 12th, 2002, 01:04 PM	#1
odigity MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles Local Time: 09:39 AM Posts: 16 Offline	I've got the blues... I'm torn! I visited the local MINI dealer (Universal City, CA) yesterday and got my first look at the new MINIs. I realize that my favorite exterior color is Electric Blue, but my favorite interior style is the Lapis Blue leather. Of course, they didn't have that combination on hand, but I was trying to visualize it by glancing back and forth at two different MINIs very quickly, and I realize that the different blues would probably clash in a horrible way. Any ideas? Currently, my favorite exterior colors (in order) are: - Electric Blue - Liquid Yellow - Pure Silver Though I have yet to see Chili Red.

Apr 12th, 2002, 01:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 03:39 AM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Re: I've got the blues... Quote: Originally posted by odigity ...and I realize that the different blues would probably clash in a horrible way... Hi odigity, welcome to MINI2! Believe or not , you are not the first person to fear the clashing blues (sounds like a band ) as numerous MINI2 members have the same concern as you with Indi Blue and Lapis blue. But, the way I see it is that when you are outside the car, you can't really see the seats inside car. When you are inside the car, you can't really see the outside of the car and the seats at the same time. So, it is only for the short 3 seconds you are actually climbing in the car that you might notice the colors being different from each other. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Apr 12th, 2002, 01:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
kcmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 237 Offline	Welcome to the world of mini. So many ways to make it your own.... And when you do select a color, that is just the tip of the iceberg! Have fun but don't have the blues.... Most fun on 4 wheels. #9 Cooper at Baron KC. June 2002 build. Sport Chili Red/White.

Apr 12th, 2002, 03:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 42,173 Offline	Re: Re: I've got the blues... Quote: When you are outside the car, you can't really see the seats inside car. When you are inside the car, you can't really see the outside of the car and the seats at the same time. So, it is only for the short 3 seconds you are actually climbing in the car that you might notice the colors being different from each other. [/b] Unless you are worried about all the admirers of your car standing outside peering in the window !! *Global Moderator*

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Apr 12th, 2002, 04:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
odigity MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles Local Time: 09:39 AM Posts: 16 Offline	I will take that into account. Its true that from the outside you can still see both blues at the same time... maybe I'll tint the windows?

Apr 12th, 2002, 07:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
bebop MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Local Time: 09:39 AM Posts: 53 Offline	i'm getting that colour combination-electric blue and lapis blue. i know that many people think that because they're different blues, they will clash. i, however, disagree and believe it will be a more unique combo since every other electric blue MINI will have black seats. although i have yet to see the combo in person, i don't think it will look too badly.

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