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DeadCanDanceR · Jun 14th, 2007, 07:29 PM

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Paul · Jun 14th, 2007, 07:32 PM

It's funny, people poked fun at Velvet Red for being metallic brown.

So what do MINI do. Give us a 'proper' metallic brown. Can't see it being a big hit personally. Cant think of many cars that sell well in brown?

DeadCanDanceR · Jun 14th, 2007, 07:42 PM

I agree. Brown is so non-automotive!

Minnie Mouse · Jun 14th, 2007, 08:00 PM

If you look at the Park Lane in some lights it is more brown than grey

eggtruck · Jun 14th, 2007, 08:10 PM

who on earth wants a brown car??

Paul · Jun 14th, 2007, 09:34 PM

Sure (some) people will buy it, but I can't see it being super popular, even on an "estate" MINI.

Hat · Jun 15th, 2007, 06:58 AM

lots of brown cars appearing at the moment - BMW have one, so do audi - seen a brown TT the other day.

i wonder if cow poo green will be next?

Paul · Jun 15th, 2007, 07:44 AM

I've seen a brownish TT too, looked horrible. I think this is not a decision based on people, but on "motoring trends", ie, someone somewhere decided it was a good idea, so all other marketing departments are following this "bold statement".

Shaun · Jun 15th, 2007, 07:58 AM

I would love to find the person responsible for the choice of Mini colours and poke him or her in the eye.

Harpo · Jun 15th, 2007, 07:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DeadCanDanceR (original)

I agree. Brown is so non-automotive!

On the contrary - all cars end up brown.

Well, they do after about 10 years!

AidenL · Jun 15th, 2007, 08:02 AM

I hardly ever say anything bad about anything, but that is a dire colour

MINI are losing their way in my opinion

DeadCanDanceR · Jun 15th, 2007, 08:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse (original)

If you look at the Park Lane in some lights it is more brown than grey

Well...yes...sort of, but not quite!

Quote: Originally Posted by Shaun (original)

I would love to find the person responsible for the choice of Mini colours and poke him or her in the eye.

Me too!!!

When I see "Mist Green", "Solid Gold" and "Sparkling Silver" MINIs around I wonder if they have eyes at all!

Quote: Originally Posted by Harpo (original)

On the contrary - all cars end up brown.

Well, they do after about 10 years!

LOL

Hat · Jun 15th, 2007, 08:12 AM

if you go on minicherished & do an advanced search it shows all the colours mini have used over the years - i think there were 25 & thats not inlcuding the 3 colours used on the seven/parklane/checkmate models.

so thats 28 colours in 6 years, with about 8 different shades of blue from indi to laser

Paul · Jun 15th, 2007, 09:28 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Shaun (original)

I would love to find the person responsible for the choice of Mini colours and poke him or her in the eye.

Maybe someone already did, and that's the problem.

Tonyt3 · Jun 15th, 2007, 09:33 AM

I think, if handled correctly, this could be a very interesting colour. Especially on a car with some contrasting accents, like the clubman is suppssed to be having.

A few years ago, 'white' cars were seen as very un sexy. But their back now, with avengance.

I think the new brown (with a gold metalic hue perhaps) might end up being the new colour to be seen in.

Paint has come on leaps and bounds since the days of brown morris marinas etc.

minisidewalkman · Jun 15th, 2007, 09:36 AM

mister.t · Jun 15th, 2007, 09:45 AM

I think thats OK actually. Merc have a brown, and Ive seen it on a CLS and it does look cool. As does the brown on the 5 series.

Paul · Jun 15th, 2007, 09:56 AM

I think it will be a niche colour, and I think maybe that's what they're going for, it does allow for more diversity. It would be nice for them to add some more vibrancy to the colour palette, a wider range of "base colours", not just hues and tones. So in that respect, being the only brown in the range, this is a positive move.

Hat · Jun 15th, 2007, 11:54 AM

it won't show up the wood panelling very well though

spf · Jun 15th, 2007, 12:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Maybe someone already did, and that's the problem.

Excellent - made me laugh - rest of the office are now wondering what on earth I am doing

Jun 14th, 2007, 07:29 PM	#1
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 08:34 AM Posts: 18,874 Offline	"Hot Chocolate" ...exclusive Clubman colour. Check this out: MotoringFile » Archive » Exclusive Look at Hot Chocolate DeadCanDanceR

Jun 14th, 2007, 07:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 08:34 AM Posts: 18,874 Offline	I agree. Brown is so non-automotive! DeadCanDanceR

Jun 14th, 2007, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Minnie Mouse It's nice out..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Londinium Local Time: 02:34 PM Posts: 24,446 Offline	If you look at the Park Lane in some lights it is more brown than grey ~~Global Moderator~~

Jun 15th, 2007, 07:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
Shaun Mr Big Stuff Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oldham Local Time: 02:34 PM Posts: 3,154 Online	I would love to find the person responsible for the choice of Mini colours and poke him or her in the eye. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaun-g/

Jun 15th, 2007, 07:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
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Jun 14th, 2007, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:34 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	It's funny, people poked fun at Velvet Red for being metallic brown. So what do MINI do. Give us a 'proper' metallic brown. Can't see it being a big hit personally. Cant think of many cars that sell well in brown?

Jun 14th, 2007, 08:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
eggtruck The Estate Agent!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Coast Local Time: 01:34 PM Posts: 269 Offline	who on earth wants a brown car??

Jun 14th, 2007, 09:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:34 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Sure (some) people will buy it, but I can't see it being super popular, even on an "estate" MINI.

Jun 15th, 2007, 06:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 02:34 PM Posts: 15,800 Offline	lots of brown cars appearing at the moment - BMW have one, so do audi - seen a brown TT the other day. i wonder if cow poo green will be next?

Jun 15th, 2007, 07:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:34 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	I've seen a brownish TT too, looked horrible. I think this is not a decision based on people, but on "motoring trends", ie, someone somewhere decided it was a good idea, so all other marketing departments are following this "bold statement".

Jun 15th, 2007, 08:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 02:34 PM Posts: 42,147 Offline	I hardly ever say anything bad about anything, but that is a dire colour MINI are losing their way in my opinion *Global Moderator*

Jun 15th, 2007, 08:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 08:34 AM Posts: 18,874 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse (original) If you look at the Park Lane in some lights it is more brown than grey Well...yes...sort of, but not quite! Quote: Originally Posted by Shaun (original) I would love to find the person responsible for the choice of Mini colours and poke him or her in the eye. Me too!!! When I see "Mist Green", "Solid Gold" and "Sparkling Silver" MINIs around I wonder if they have eyes at all! Quote: Originally Posted by Harpo (original) On the contrary - all cars end up brown. Well, they do after about 10 years! LOL DeadCanDanceR

Jun 15th, 2007, 08:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 02:34 PM Posts: 15,800 Offline	if you go on minicherished & do an advanced search it shows all the colours mini have used over the years - i think there were 25 & thats not inlcuding the 3 colours used on the seven/parklane/checkmate models. so thats 28 colours in 6 years, with about 8 different shades of blue from indi to laser

Jun 15th, 2007, 09:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:34 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Shaun (original) I would love to find the person responsible for the choice of Mini colours and poke him or her in the eye. Maybe someone already did, and that's the problem.

Jun 15th, 2007, 09:33 AM	#15 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 02:34 PM Posts: 6,257 Offline	I think, if handled correctly, this could be a very interesting colour. Especially on a car with some contrasting accents, like the clubman is suppssed to be having. A few years ago, 'white' cars were seen as very un sexy. But their back now, with avengance. I think the new brown (with a gold metalic hue perhaps) might end up being the new colour to be seen in. Paint has come on leaps and bounds since the days of brown morris marinas etc.

Jun 15th, 2007, 09:36 AM	#16 (permalink)
minisidewalkman I'm all white now Join Date: May 2007 Location: S.Wales Local Time: 02:34 PM Posts: 199 Offline	yuk It's finally here

Jun 15th, 2007, 09:45 AM	#17 (permalink)
mister.t Dodgey, er, dodgem driver Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 02:34 PM Posts: 3,935 Offline	I think thats OK actually. Merc have a brown, and Ive seen it on a CLS and it does look cool. As does the brown on the 5 series. A dream can only become a reality if you chase it... MINI2 Karting

Jun 15th, 2007, 09:56 AM	#18 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:34 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	I think it will be a niche colour, and I think maybe that's what they're going for, it does allow for more diversity. It would be nice for them to add some more vibrancy to the colour palette, a wider range of "base colours", not just hues and tones. So in that respect, being the only brown in the range, this is a positive move.

Jun 15th, 2007, 11:54 AM	#19 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 02:34 PM Posts: 15,800 Offline	it won't show up the wood panelling very well though

Jun 15th, 2007, 12:06 PM	#20 (permalink)
spf MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 02:34 PM Posts: 1,160 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Maybe someone already did, and that's the problem. Excellent - made me laugh - rest of the office are now wondering what on earth I am doing

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