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Paul · May 18th, 2002, 05:21 AM

I've heard that the Gold colour will be available on MINI's from September 1st.... and I assume that must be when Silk Green's days will finally be numbered.

rich · May 18th, 2002, 09:52 AM

<Rant begins>

Bleughhh!

I'm not a Silk Green fan, but is Gold really the best they could do for a new colour?

Who is this aimed at? Those menopausal women who go to bad nightclubs? Guys who think their Versace shirt & jeans ideally complement their white shoes & chest wig?

I'm baffled

Why Gold when there are perfectly good shades of blue, green, orange, etc. that suit the car just so much better

Tsk!

dcfkan · May 18th, 2002, 11:16 AM

MiniMayhem, better do it sooner rather than later!!!

Silk Green is much classier than Gold, IMHO

DK

smiffy · May 18th, 2002, 01:51 PM

Never been a big fan of silk green

But i think a Gold ONE parked next to my silver ONE would look cool

Shaun · May 18th, 2002, 05:33 PM

Was in the dealers at the weekend they said green is gone now!
Was reading the auto express reprint the other day it was given out at dealers last year.
The cover shot is of a gold cooper mid air.
Kind of a champagne colour with white roof looks good

Basil · May 18th, 2002, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rich
<Rant begins>

Bleughhh!

I'm not a Silk Green fan, but is Gold really the best they could do for a new colour?

Who is this aimed at? Those menopausal women who go to bad nightclubs? Guys who think their Versace shirt & jeans ideally complement their white shoes & chest wig?

I'm baffled

Why Gold when there are perfectly good shades of blue, green, orange, etc. that suit the car just so much better

Tsk!

<Rant ends>

Oi......my Foresters Gold !!!.......Well Champagne....perhaps that doesn't count.......Blimey, I hope it doesn't...or I could be highly offended at those remarks.........

Colorado "S" · May 18th, 2002, 08:54 PM

Is this the color that was previously referred to as "Coin"?

tsipple · May 18th, 2002, 10:03 PM

How about an all-chrome "color" called "Cylon" for Minty and Monsta? ***** to keep polished, though.

Basil · May 19th, 2002, 12:43 AM

What about PINK. Pink's a nice colour..... I LIKE Pink.

atkinsnk · May 19th, 2002, 03:53 AM

Ive just ordered a silk green mini one. So there are still a few going through. Have heard there dropping this soon though

AprilWhine · May 19th, 2002, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rich
...Who is this aimed at? Those menopausal women who go to bad nightclubs?...

No, we prefer silk green with CVT!

atkinsnk · May 19th, 2002, 07:54 AM

Just like to add that im 23, not menopausal and do not go to bad night clubs (only occasionally

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atkinsnk · May 19th, 2002, 07:58 AM

About silk green being discontinued (OR DROPPED FOR GOLD)....I spoke to my dealer (hahaha) this morning and she has not heard anything. She doubts BMW would discontinue any colour. If they did stop silk green, would this effect me in any way/ repairs etc?

rich · May 19th, 2002, 10:44 AM

Basil - Anyone who wants a pink Mini and owns a gold Forester is inviting trouble

Apologies, though, to any non-menopausal nightclubbing ladies for my ill-considered gold-ist remarks -

- Must get myself on a HRT programme to cure those hot flushes

Paul · May 19th, 2002, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by atkinsnk
About silk green being discontinued (OR DROPPED FOR GOLD)....I spoke to my dealer (hahaha) this morning and she has not heard anything. She doubts BMW would discontinue any colour. If they did stop silk green, would this effect me in any way/ repairs etc?

Have no fear, the information I have given is correct.

And when it's confirmed, you can tell your dealer you told them so!

It wouldn't affect any repairs or warranty work either.

benggolf · Jul 27th, 2002, 11:38 AM

maybe Neon Orange would have been a better alternate color than GOLD!

Would I spec a car in gold? Never.

MINIjewel · Jul 27th, 2002, 01:20 PM

Maybe it's different across the pond, but I was told Silk Green would be available until December and Solid Gold wouldn't be available until around that time.

May 18th, 2002, 05:21 AM	#1
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:03 PM Posts: 40,873 Offline	September... When the leaves and the MINI's turn from (Silk) Green to Gold... I've heard that the Gold colour will be available on MINI's from September 1st.... and I assume that must be when Silk Green's days will finally be numbered.

May 18th, 2002, 09:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
rich MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 1,586 Offline	<Rant begins> Bleughhh! I'm not a Silk Green fan, but is Gold really the best they could do for a new colour? Who is this aimed at? Those menopausal women who go to bad nightclubs? Guys who think their Versace shirt & jeans ideally complement their white shoes & chest wig? I'm baffled Why Gold when there are perfectly good shades of blue, green, orange, etc. that suit the car just so much better Tsk! <Rant ends> Cooper S, Jet Black w/ white roof, silver 16" X-Lite wheels, DSC, MFSW, dark tinted windows ...It's here & I love it!

May 18th, 2002, 11:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 10:03 PM Posts: 13,580 Offline	Don't delay, order your Silk Green MINI today!!! MiniMayhem, better do it sooner rather than later!!! Silk Green is much classier than Gold, IMHO DK

May 18th, 2002, 01:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Never been a big fan of silk green But i think a Gold ONE parked next to my silver ONE would look cool S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

May 18th, 2002, 05:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shaun Mr Big Stuff Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oldham Local Time: 10:03 PM Posts: 3,219 Offline	Was in the dealers at the weekend they said green is gone now! Was reading the auto express reprint the other day it was given out at dealers last year. The cover shot is of a gold cooper mid air. Kind of a champagne colour with white roof looks good http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaun-g/

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May 18th, 2002, 07:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by rich <Rant begins> Bleughhh! I'm not a Silk Green fan, but is Gold really the best they could do for a new colour? Who is this aimed at? Those menopausal women who go to bad nightclubs? Guys who think their Versace shirt & jeans ideally complement their white shoes & chest wig? I'm baffled Why Gold when there are perfectly good shades of blue, green, orange, etc. that suit the car just so much better Tsk! <Rant ends> Oi......my Foresters Gold !!!.......Well Champagne....perhaps that doesn't count.......Blimey, I hope it doesn't...or I could be highly offended at those remarks.........

May 18th, 2002, 08:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Colorado "S" MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 416 Offline	Is this the color that was previously referred to as "Coin"? Dave @ MCO MINI5280

May 18th, 2002, 10:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
tsipple MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Chicago Local Time: 04:03 PM Posts: 179 Offline	How about an all-chrome "color" called "Cylon" for Minty and Monsta? ***** to keep polished, though. Timothy Sipples [2002 CVT Sold, 2004 S Rear Ended in Ride Home from Dealer, Back at Dealer ]

May 19th, 2002, 12:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	What about PINK. Pink's a nice colour..... I LIKE Pink.

May 19th, 2002, 03:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
atkinsnk MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 12 Offline	Ive just ordered a silk green mini one. So there are still a few going through. Have heard there dropping this soon though

May 19th, 2002, 06:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 16,933 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by rich ...Who is this aimed at? Those menopausal women who go to bad nightclubs?... No, we prefer silk green with CVT! Global Moderator

May 19th, 2002, 07:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
atkinsnk MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 12 Offline	Just like to add that im 23, not menopausal and do not go to bad night clubs (only occasionally )

May 19th, 2002, 07:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
atkinsnk MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 12 Offline	About silk green being discontinued (OR DROPPED FOR GOLD)....I spoke to my dealer (hahaha) this morning and she has not heard anything. She doubts BMW would discontinue any colour. If they did stop silk green, would this effect me in any way/ repairs etc?

May 19th, 2002, 10:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
rich MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 1,586 Offline	Basil - Anyone who wants a pink Mini and owns a gold Forester is inviting trouble Apologies, though, to any non-menopausal nightclubbing ladies for my ill-considered gold-ist remarks - - Must get myself on a HRT programme to cure those hot flushes Cooper S, Jet Black w/ white roof, silver 16" X-Lite wheels, DSC, MFSW, dark tinted windows ...It's here & I love it!

Jul 27th, 2002, 11:38 AM	#16 (permalink)
benggolf MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Richmond, B.C. Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 4,062 Offline	Something strange..... maybe Neon Orange would have been a better alternate color than GOLD! Would I spec a car in gold? Never. 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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May 19th, 2002, 01:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:03 PM Posts: 40,873 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by atkinsnk About silk green being discontinued (OR DROPPED FOR GOLD)....I spoke to my dealer (hahaha) this morning and she has not heard anything. She doubts BMW would discontinue any colour. If they did stop silk green, would this effect me in any way/ repairs etc? Have no fear, the information I have given is correct. And when it's confirmed, you can tell your dealer you told them so! It wouldn't affect any repairs or warranty work either.

Jul 27th, 2002, 01:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
MINIjewel I'm baaaaack!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI USA Local Time: 04:03 PM Posts: 2,356 Offline	Maybe it's different across the pond, but I was told Silk Green would be available until December and Solid Gold wouldn't be available until around that time. Snow creates a chemical imbalance in most peoples brains that makes them forget how to drive.

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