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DeadCanDanceR · Apr 13th, 2005, 04:14 AM

I took my MINI to the Auto-Wash this afternoon! While I was there I noticed these cars waiting for their owners to pick them up.

I think that this photo is good evidence to show that silver cars are really popular around the world!!!

ScottyB · Apr 13th, 2005, 04:19 AM

Thats cause its such a lurvely colour!

Seriously, please send some PS(PS/B) MCS' out here! I need some identical MINI friends to take photos with please

kyriian · Apr 13th, 2005, 04:21 AM

silver is a very conservative color... it's elegant, it's easy to keep clean, and it just seems right! imagine if mercedes aren't silver!

Smurfn · Apr 13th, 2005, 04:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DeadCanDanceR

I took my MINI to the Auto-Wash this afternoon! While I was there I noticed these cars waiting for their owners to pick them up.

I think that this photo is good evidence to show that silver cars are really popular around the world!!!

I can't understand why??

Silver is a very popular car colour here in Australia too

KPKalle · Apr 13th, 2005, 04:29 AM

Red is most popular here, followed by Silver

r34ver · Apr 13th, 2005, 06:58 AM

silver is very common though, ive seen many a scenelike the one below.

Aqualung · Apr 13th, 2005, 07:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by kyriian

silver is a very conservative color... it's elegant, it's easy to keep clean, and it just seems right! imagine if mercedes aren't silver!

A bud and I were talking about this the other day. Apparently certain colors have become associated with countries, e.g. silver for Germany (BMW=MINI), blue for France, red for Italy (Ferrari) and BRG for the UK. Dunno about the other countries tho'

oGGy · Apr 13th, 2005, 07:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DeadCanDanceR

I took my MINI to the Auto-Wash this afternoon! :

Did you fancy getting some scratches?

Bucket, sponge, right arm... the only way my car gets washed.....

on a serious note:

My MINI is dark silver
my saxo was silver
My Mrs MX5 is silver
think its becoming the most popular colour over here too..

KPKalle · Apr 13th, 2005, 07:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Aqualung

A bud and I were talking about this the other day. Apparently certain colors have become associated with countries, e.g. silver for Germany (BMW=MINI), blue for France, red for Italy (Ferrari) and BRG for the UK. Dunno about the other countries tho'

This goes back to the days of motor racing before sponsorship when cars ran in their country colours. So for example the Lotuses & BRMs were green, Ferraris & Maseratis were red, Auto Unions silver and so on. The only other country colour that comes to mind is white for Japan

mignon · Apr 13th, 2005, 09:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by KPKalle

Red is most popular here, followed by Silver

mmmmmm red

Boondox · Apr 13th, 2005, 11:11 AM

I really like the black over silver look, but it's becoming as commonplace as chili red. I want my MC to be different...hence the white over yellow. Pete

Richard Crofts · Apr 13th, 2005, 11:17 AM

Good resale value colour. Because it is not one that you love or hate (its smart but not too exciting as to reduce your potential buyers) Thats why its really popular. plus all the keep clean stuff as well, thats the only reason I havn't got black, because its a nightmare to keep looking smart when you live where i do.

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kyriian · Apr 13th, 2005, 02:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by r34ver

silver is very common though, ive seen many a scenelike the one below.

japanese is white... although the koreans have followed that too...

beken · Apr 13th, 2005, 05:15 PM

Looks like silver it the "IN" color right now. I must admit, the MINI does look rather stunning in silver (both versions). I wanted to get mine in dark silver but saw quite a few on the road already. I also liked the shade of red our MINIs come in.

The folks at MINI did a really good job coming up with the various colors. I was a bit disappointed that certain models were limited to certain colors though.

ALD0 · Apr 13th, 2005, 05:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DeadCanDanceR

I took my MINI to the Auto-Wash this afternoon! While I was there I noticed these cars waiting for their owners to pick them up.

I think that this photo is good evidence to show that silver cars are really popular around the world!!!

Thats criminal-No MINI's in that picture!!

Silver is very nice though especially dark silver!

jon vital · Apr 13th, 2005, 05:18 PM

I think Ford started the silver resurgence 7-8 years ago. They had a lot of adverts with all silver cars like the Puma and special edition Fiestas.

Kaelaria · Apr 13th, 2005, 05:23 PM

Out of 80+ minis at the track last weekend, about 20 were silver. 30+ were red, the rest were pretty well mixed. I think dealers typically order red or silver because they are so consumer safe. I think they are both way too common.

rawk · Apr 13th, 2005, 05:26 PM

I'm surprised that no one has brought forth the most obvious reason...Silver is the fastest colour!

jambo101 · Apr 13th, 2005, 05:35 PM

They appear to remain cleaner longer as dirt and dust dont show up well on this color unless you get real close,also the color is very forgiving when it comes swirl marks and other assorted minor scratches and paint blemishes caused by people who dont know how to wash and wax a car.If you have ever owned a black car and tried to keep it spotless you would really appreciate a silver or grey color...

GianniB · Apr 14th, 2005, 12:57 AM

<DIVERSION>

Here's a neat little reproduction of a 1960 article from Road & Track listing national racing colors:

http://www.teammiata.com/libs/race_colors.htm

Note that Germany's color is white. The association with silver came from Mercedes GP cars from the 30's - they were left in unpainted natual aluminum to save weight - or so the story goes. They were from then on known as the Silver Arrows.

<\DIVERSION>

My last car was silver - seemed like a blah color with all the grey skies we get here in Seattle.

Apr 13th, 2005, 04:14 AM	#1
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 18,882 Offline	The popularity of silver cars! I took my MINI to the Auto-Wash this afternoon! While I was there I noticed these cars waiting for their owners to pick them up. I think that this photo is good evidence to show that silver cars are really popular around the world!!! Attached Thumbnails

Apr 13th, 2005, 04:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 02:11 PM Posts: 191,547 Offline	Thats cause its such a lurvely colour! Seriously, please send some PS(PS/B) MCS' out here! I need some identical MINI friends to take photos with please - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

Apr 13th, 2005, 04:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
kyriian Dating my S Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, ON Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 597 Offline	silver is a very conservative color... it's elegant, it's easy to keep clean, and it just seems right! imagine if mercedes aren't silver! 03 Dark Silver MCS w/ White roof

Apr 13th, 2005, 04:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 02:11 PM Posts: 42,664 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DeadCanDanceR I took my MINI to the Auto-Wash this afternoon! While I was there I noticed these cars waiting for their owners to pick them up. I think that this photo is good evidence to show that silver cars are really popular around the world!!! I can't understand why?? Silver is a very popular car colour here in Australia too http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Apr 13th, 2005, 04:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 21,282 Offline	Red is most popular here, followed by Silver Global Moderator

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Apr 13th, 2005, 06:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
r34ver Sergeant Pepper Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 348 Offline	silver is very common though, ive seen many a scenelike the one below. SGT Pepper

Apr 13th, 2005, 07:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
Aqualung Sitting on a park bench.. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bahstun, MA Local Time: 12:11 AM Posts: 1,188 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by kyriian silver is a very conservative color... it's elegant, it's easy to keep clean, and it just seems right! imagine if mercedes aren't silver! A bud and I were talking about this the other day. Apparently certain colors have become associated with countries, e.g. silver for Germany (BMW=MINI), blue for France, red for Italy (Ferrari) and BRG for the UK. Dunno about the other countries tho'

Apr 13th, 2005, 07:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
oGGy A GinGer ****** Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hinckley/Leics Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 112 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DeadCanDanceR I took my MINI to the Auto-Wash this afternoon! : Did you fancy getting some scratches? Bucket, sponge, right arm... the only way my car gets washed..... on a serious note: My MINI is dark silver my saxo was silver My Mrs MX5 is silver think its becoming the most popular colour over here too.. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.

Apr 13th, 2005, 07:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 21,282 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Aqualung A bud and I were talking about this the other day. Apparently certain colors have become associated with countries, e.g. silver for Germany (BMW=MINI), blue for France, red for Italy (Ferrari) and BRG for the UK. Dunno about the other countries tho' This goes back to the days of motor racing before sponsorship when cars ran in their country colours. So for example the Lotuses & BRMs were green, Ferraris & Maseratis were red, Auto Unions silver and so on. The only other country colour that comes to mind is white for Japan Global Moderator

Apr 13th, 2005, 09:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
mignon MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: brisbane australia Local Time: 02:11 PM Posts: 2,172 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KPKalle Red is most popular here, followed by Silver mmmmmm red WHY BOTHER TO SHOW UP IF YOU CAN'T SHOW OFF

Apr 13th, 2005, 11:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
Boondox MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Vermont Local Time: 12:11 AM Posts: 249 Offline	I really like the black over silver look, but it's becoming as commonplace as chili red. I want my MC to be different...hence the white over yellow. Pete

Apr 13th, 2005, 11:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 3,064 Offline	Good resale value colour. Because it is not one that you love or hate (its smart but not too exciting as to reduce your potential buyers) Thats why its really popular. plus all the keep clean stuff as well, thats the only reason I havn't got black, because its a nightmare to keep looking smart when you live where i do. R

Apr 13th, 2005, 02:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
kyriian Dating my S Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, ON Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 597 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by r34ver silver is very common though, ive seen many a scenelike the one below. japanese is white... although the koreans have followed that too... 03 Dark Silver MCS w/ White roof

Apr 13th, 2005, 05:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
beken 05 MCS BEP Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delta, BC, Canada Local Time: 09:11 PM Posts: 1,186 Offline	Looks like silver it the "IN" color right now. I must admit, the MINI does look rather stunning in silver (both versions). I wanted to get mine in dark silver but saw quite a few on the road already. I also liked the shade of red our MINIs come in. The folks at MINI did a really good job coming up with the various colors. I was a bit disappointed that certain models were limited to certain colors though.

Apr 13th, 2005, 05:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 9,445 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DeadCanDanceR I took my MINI to the Auto-Wash this afternoon! While I was there I noticed these cars waiting for their owners to pick them up. I think that this photo is good evidence to show that silver cars are really popular around the world!!! Thats criminal-No MINI's in that picture!! Silver is very nice though especially dark silver!

Apr 13th, 2005, 05:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
jon vital MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 05:11 AM Posts: 612 Offline	I think Ford started the silver resurgence 7-8 years ago. They had a lot of adverts with all silver cars like the Puma and special edition Fiestas.

Apr 13th, 2005, 05:23 PM	#17 (permalink)
Kaelaria MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oldsmar, FL Local Time: 12:11 AM Posts: 260 Offline	Out of 80+ minis at the track last weekend, about 20 were silver. 30+ were red, the rest were pretty well mixed. I think dealers typically order red or silver because they are so consumer safe. I think they are both way too common.

Apr 13th, 2005, 05:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
rawk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 487 Offline	I'm surprised that no one has brought forth the most obvious reason...Silver is the *fastest* colour! ...or maybe I just didn't understand the question...

Apr 13th, 2005, 05:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
jambo101 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Montreal Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 158 Offline	They appear to remain cleaner longer as dirt and dust dont show up well on this color unless you get real close,also the color is very forgiving when it comes swirl marks and other assorted minor scratches and paint blemishes caused by people who dont know how to wash and wax a car.If you have ever owned a black car and tried to keep it spotless you would really appreciate a silver or grey color...

Apr 14th, 2005, 12:57 AM	#20 (permalink)
GianniB Now motoring Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 09:11 PM Posts: 55 Offline	National Racing Colors <DIVERSION> Here's a neat little reproduction of a 1960 article from Road & Track listing national racing colors: http://www.teammiata.com/libs/race_colors.htm Note that Germany's color is white. The association with silver came from Mercedes GP cars from the 30's - they were left in unpainted natual aluminum to save weight - or so the story goes. They were from then on known as the Silver Arrows. <\DIVERSION> My last car was silver - seemed like a blah color with all the grey skies we get here in Seattle. John 05 Cooper S 73 Alfa Romeo GTV

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