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kcollins · Oct 5th, 2002, 04:24 PM

Really wanted a sunroof when I got my EB, unfortunately, I didn't want to wait. Fortunately, a DS MCS turned up at Tate MINI in Annapolis, with convenience package (sunroof, computer, etc.) and sport package. Snagged it, and now toying with the idea of keeping both MINIs or selling my WRX and my EB MINI. It's currently at a broker who is trying to sell it for me.

Thoughts, feedback? Am I crazy?

Coincidently, the DS MINI I've purchased seems to have much better fit and finish, no squeeking seats, no coolant resevoir leak and better bumper/hood alignment.

Cheers!

Kurt

Mugami · Oct 5th, 2002, 06:35 PM

Welcome to the Dark Side Kurt. Search your feelings Kurt you know its true.. The DS MCS is much better, but hey thats my opinion. It seems to me that it has a more classier look than the EB.

benggolf · Oct 5th, 2002, 07:13 PM

Ditto that, Mugami!

Dark Silver rules; much more class too.

Keith · Oct 5th, 2002, 08:11 PM

... but EB is much faster!

kshapiro · Oct 5th, 2002, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Keith
... but EB is much faster!

MUCH more exclusive as well. Every other Buick in America is dark silver! In fact, seems like 25% of every car in America is dark silver.

fadec · Oct 5th, 2002, 10:47 PM

I started out wanting it DS. It came down to ordering and waiting an ungodly amount of time or taking an EB right now.

I'm happy with my choice! I've gotten twice as many compliments on the blue then a friend has on his DS!

The Beastmaster · Oct 6th, 2002, 02:01 AM

I like EB, but I LOVE DS! I was toying about whether to get an all CR or DS Cooper S to replace my CR/white Cooper. I decided on the DS/DS as it is a very classy car and it blends in more with traffic. I like the look of the CR/CR and EB/EB, but I didn't want to stick out anymore, sepecially for our local constabulary.

Keith · Oct 6th, 2002, 07:49 AM

A MINI in any color sticks out in the US! I am sure the local constabulary know exacty where evry one of them is.

CUTiger3 · Oct 6th, 2002, 07:57 AM

We almost went with solid black, but decided on DS/B. There are many other silver cars on the road, but the Buick drivers aren't having near as much fun

gromit · Oct 6th, 2002, 08:23 AM

And get that truly great combo: Red/Black!

Keep the WRX for when there's too much snow and salt on the road to drive your beautiful MINI.

Oct 6th, 2002, 10:36 AM

I'm pretty much in the same boat here. I initially started out planning to order DS but have since then changed that to EB. I still have a long ways to go before the time comes to order (next June). Still undecided between the two.

bigmini · Oct 6th, 2002, 11:48 AM

Check out this link from aol.

http://aol1.bankrate.com/aol/news/au...ide/colors.asp

Seems like everyone loves silver.

BTW, I asked my wife what she thought of a picture of a ds/ds and she said that it looked like a spaceship.

Beam me up Scottie!

Keith · Oct 6th, 2002, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bigmini
....

Seems like everyone loves silver.

....

That's a good enough reason for me to go with a different color.

Oct 6th, 2002, 11:57 AM

I love that! Beam me up Scotty.

I'm sticking with EB at the moment.

BigMack · Oct 6th, 2002, 08:31 PM

I like Electric Blue,,

My wife likes Dark Silver,,,

Sorry Honey, it's in production already & I'm stuck with EB...... he,he,he,,,,

Heck, it's my EB S, She has her own Pepper White Cooper anyway,,,,,,

The Beastmaster · Oct 6th, 2002, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bigmini

BTW, I asked my wife what she thought of a picture of a ds/ds and she said that it looked like a spaceship.

Beam me up Scottie!

Hmmm, was that the pic of my car?

bigmini · Oct 6th, 2002, 11:15 PM

Might have been. I thought it looked pretty awesome myself. I was even leaning toward the dark side, but thank God it's apparently too late to change my order and I don't have to think about it anymore.

Boo · Oct 6th, 2002, 11:21 PM

The best colour doesn't seem to be mentioned

Thanks to Hainmar for the first truly great pics of a truly great colour

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...allery=hainmar

clallo · Oct 6th, 2002, 11:59 PM

DS or EB? Hmmmm.....

I just so happen to have a picture of my DS/W MCS next to an EB Mini. You decide.

Christian

benggolf · Oct 7th, 2002, 12:27 AM

Your picture says it all! Nuff said.

Oct 5th, 2002, 04:24 PM	#1
kcollins Kaptain Krutaroo Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Washington, DC Local Time: 10:25 AM Posts: 396 Offline	Goodbye Electric Blue - Hello Dark Silver Really wanted a sunroof when I got my EB, unfortunately, I didn't want to wait. Fortunately, a DS MCS turned up at Tate MINI in Annapolis, with convenience package (sunroof, computer, etc.) and sport package. Snagged it, and now toying with the idea of keeping both MINIs or selling my WRX and my EB MINI. It's currently at a broker who is trying to sell it for me. Thoughts, feedback? Am I crazy? Coincidently, the DS MINI I've purchased seems to have much better fit and finish, no squeeking seats, no coolant resevoir leak and better bumper/hood alignment. Cheers! Kurt Kaptain Krutaroo - Kurt Collins - Washington, DC #8 2009 MINI JCW CR/B

Oct 5th, 2002, 06:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mugami MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 10:25 AM Posts: 1,215 Offline	Welcome to the Dark Side Kurt. Search your feelings Kurt you know its true.. The DS MCS is much better, but hey thats my opinion. It seems to me that it has a more classier look than the EB. 02 MCS DS/W (Totaled November 02 on Fall Folage Run) 03 MCS DS/W (See my MINI Profie for extensive list of mods)

Oct 5th, 2002, 07:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
benggolf MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Richmond, B.C. Local Time: 07:25 AM Posts: 4,062 Offline	Ditto that, Mugami! Dark Silver rules; much more class too. 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

Oct 5th, 2002, 08:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Keith MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SW Florida Local Time: 02:25 PM Posts: 687 Offline	... but EB is much faster! 2007 DS/W MCS LSD, sport suspension, Enkei RPM2 wheels 2002 EB/W MCS Sport package, Rogue intake, Borla exhaust, 15% pulley & Madness sway bar

Oct 5th, 2002, 09:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
kshapiro MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Local Time: 02:25 PM Posts: 938 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Keith ... but EB is much faster! MUCH more exclusive as well. Every other Buick in America is dark silver! In fact, seems like 25% of every car in America is dark silver. Ken Shapiro Electric Blue w/ Sport Package...first "S" delivered in Maryland (5/10/02) I've been everywhere but the electric chair...I've seen everything but the wind.

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Oct 5th, 2002, 10:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
fadec MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wandering Nomad Local Time: 08:25 AM Posts: 112 Offline	I started out wanting it DS. It came down to ordering and waiting an ungodly amount of time or taking an EB right now. I'm happy with my choice! I've gotten twice as many compliments on the blue then a friend has on his DS! EB/W MCS

Oct 6th, 2002, 02:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
The Beastmaster MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Local Time: 04:25 AM Posts: 92 Offline	I like EB, but I LOVE DS! I was toying about whether to get an all CR or DS Cooper S to replace my CR/white Cooper. I decided on the DS/DS as it is a very classy car and it blends in more with traffic. I like the look of the CR/CR and EB/EB, but I didn't want to stick out anymore, sepecially for our local constabulary. Cooper S, Dark Silver on Dark Silver Cooper, CVT, Pure Silver on Pure Silver 750il exhaust, intake & chip Euro 635 stroked, port & polish, RD suspension, aero, 17" RGPs 325i stock

Oct 6th, 2002, 07:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Keith MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SW Florida Local Time: 02:25 PM Posts: 687 Offline	A MINI in any color sticks out in the US! I am sure the local constabulary know exacty where evry one of them is. 2007 DS/W MCS LSD, sport suspension, Enkei RPM2 wheels 2002 EB/W MCS Sport package, Rogue intake, Borla exhaust, 15% pulley & Madness sway bar

Oct 6th, 2002, 07:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
CUTiger3 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Upstate South Caroli Local Time: 10:25 AM Posts: 345 Offline	We almost went with solid black, but decided on DS/B. There are many other silver cars on the road, but the Buick drivers aren't having near as much fun Coop 2 (Speedy) - '07 DS/DS MCS

Oct 6th, 2002, 08:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
gromit Bad Dog, Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rochester, NY USA Local Time: 08:25 AM Posts: 838 Offline	Sell them both... And get that truly great combo: Red/Black! Keep the WRX for when there's too much snow and salt on the road to drive your beautiful MINI. Attached Thumbnails Chili Red / Black Roof Cooper "S", delivered Aug 5, 2002. If you have read this far you are obsessed - Make a donation to MINI2 and become a sponsor! Enjoy every sandwich. - Warren Zevon

Oct 6th, 2002, 10:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
atomic80 Posts: n/a	I'm pretty much in the same boat here. I initially started out planning to order DS but have since then changed that to EB. I still have a long ways to go before the time comes to order (next June). Still undecided between the two. Last edited by atomic80 : Oct 6th, 2002 at 10:42 AM.

Oct 6th, 2002, 11:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
bigmini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 02:25 PM Posts: 21 Offline	Be daring, be different, be electric blue! Check out this link from aol. http://aol1.bankrate.com/aol/news/au...ide/colors.asp Seems like everyone loves silver. BTW, I asked my wife what she thought of a picture of a ds/ds and she said that it looked like a spaceship. Beam me up Scottie!

Oct 6th, 2002, 11:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
Keith MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SW Florida Local Time: 02:25 PM Posts: 687 Offline	Re: Be daring, be different, be electric blue! Quote: Originally posted by bigmini .... Seems like everyone loves silver. .... That's a good enough reason for me to go with a different color. 2007 DS/W MCS LSD, sport suspension, Enkei RPM2 wheels 2002 EB/W MCS Sport package, Rogue intake, Borla exhaust, 15% pulley & Madness sway bar

Oct 6th, 2002, 11:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
atomic80 Posts: n/a	I love that! Beam me up Scotty. I'm sticking with EB at the moment.

Oct 6th, 2002, 08:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
BigMack MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Near Daytona Beach, FL Local Time: 09:25 AM Posts: 278 Offline	EB On Order I like Electric Blue,, My wife likes Dark Silver,,, Sorry Honey, it's in production already & I'm stuck with EB...... he,he,he,,,, Heck, it's my EB S, She has her own Pepper White Cooper anyway,,,,,, 2004 Pepper White Copoper S on order :white: 2002 Pepper White/Black Cooper, 9800 miles :white: 1972 Gunmetal Innocenti Cooper 1300, miles unknown

Oct 6th, 2002, 08:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
The Beastmaster MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Local Time: 04:25 AM Posts: 92 Offline	Re: Be daring, be different, be electric blue! Quote: Originally posted by bigmini BTW, I asked my wife what she thought of a picture of a ds/ds and she said that it looked like a spaceship. Beam me up Scottie! Hmmm, was that the pic of my car? Cooper S, Dark Silver on Dark Silver Cooper, CVT, Pure Silver on Pure Silver 750il exhaust, intake & chip Euro 635 stroked, port & polish, RD suspension, aero, 17" RGPs 325i stock

Oct 6th, 2002, 11:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
bigmini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 02:25 PM Posts: 21 Offline	Might have been. I thought it looked pretty awesome myself. I was even leaning toward the dark side, but thank God it's apparently too late to change my order and I don't have to think about it anymore.

Oct 6th, 2002, 11:21 PM	#18 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 1,752 Offline	The best colour doesn't seem to be mentioned Thanks to Hainmar for the first truly great pics of a truly great colour http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...allery=hainmar The original SWORKS

Oct 6th, 2002, 11:59 PM	#19 (permalink)
clallo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baltimore, MD Local Time: 09:25 AM Posts: 91 Offline	DS or EB? Hmmmm..... I just so happen to have a picture of my DS/W MCS next to an EB Mini. You decide. Christian Attached Thumbnails DS/W Cooper S, Lapis Blue Leather, Magnesium Door Casings, Sport Package, Sat Nav System

Oct 7th, 2002, 12:27 AM	#20 (permalink)
benggolf MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Richmond, B.C. Local Time: 07:25 AM Posts: 4,062 Offline	Thanks Clallo.... Your picture says it all! Nuff said. 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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