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tidalwdave · Nov 29th, 2002, 10:24 PM

I'm looking at getting a MCS for my wife. We'd like it to match my car (Honda S2000). How come the liquid yellow doesn't seem very popular? I know it's kind of a drab yellow, but I'd like it to match my car, just to be fun

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What do you think? The MINI's in the photo were all sold. If I order one, we'd get it in Feb. or March. Should I go with another color, or do they look good together? I kind of like the matching colors, and the wife likes yellow.

What do you guys think?

CUTiger3 · Nov 29th, 2002, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tidalwdave
How come the liquid yellow doesn't seem very popular? I know it's kind of a drab yellow,
What do you guys think?

I think you answered your own question...

BruceK · Nov 29th, 2002, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tidalwdave
...How come the liquid yellow doesn't seem very popular? ...

Not popular? Not poplular? I can see at least 6 different Liquid Yellow MINIs in your photos!

It looks like you stumbled upon a convention of yellow MINIs!

(oh and welcome to MINI2!

)

Grinder · Nov 29th, 2002, 11:32 PM

Personally, i think the yellow looks like they took the PERFECT color yellow, and added a bit of milk to the paint.

S_B · Nov 29th, 2002, 11:37 PM

I like that color yellow. I have an old 1980 Firebird that is that exact (or close) yellow from the factory. It's not an overly bright yellow like some cars. I agree with Grinder, it's a creamy yellow.

GMINI · Nov 30th, 2002, 12:02 AM

Black top with stripes. Badness, I tell you. Yeah, you put it next to a sporty bright yellow car and it pales, but it still shouts on the roadway. Roars in the parking lot.

To boot-This wicked nice lady had just picked her baby up that day, seats still in plastic. She and her husband picked the color to go with their Miata.

Go for it. Your post made me think of them immediately. And that S was the bomb.

EBMCS03 · Nov 30th, 2002, 03:04 AM

Honey Mustard! WOw that ROW of yellow looks good! Ya its not as popular but hey it matches your car and its definetly unique!

Boy that S2K looks mean!!

yellow · Nov 30th, 2002, 03:09 AM

<--- see my username ... 'nuff said

tidalwdave · Nov 30th, 2002, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BruceK

Not popular? Not poplular? I can see at least 6 different Liquid Yellow MINIs in your photos!

It looks like you stumbled upon a convention of yellow MINIs!

(oh and welcome to MINI2! )

Yeah, the dealer had a lot of yellow MINIs,and a ton of others. This dealership was like a hub I guess. A lot of MINIs come to Tampa and get sent to other dealerships. Most of the cars in that photo were getting shipped up to Atlanta.

So, if anyone here lives in Atlanta, your car may have been in that photo!

Of course, the car's probably in your garage now, as those shots are two weeks old.

Anyway, yeah, I kind of like the yellow of the MINI myself. It does look like milk or cream was added! We are looking to get a MCS loaded with about everything but the nav system and cold package. Also, the wife doesn't want the bonnet stripes. I can't say I care much of them on the yellow either.

We have to get rid of one of our cars first, trying to sell a 1997 Explorer Sport or a 2000 Honda Accord. Once we get rid of one or both of those, we will be ordering our MINI! Can't wait! It'll be my wife's of course, but hey, I'll get to drive it from time to time

.

DeniseK · Nov 30th, 2002, 02:56 PM

I love my Liquid Yellow MCS. The color sets the car apart from all the silver-colored vehicles on the road. Plus, it's safer. You can actually see yellow -- coming and going. It doesn't fade into the pavement. Add to this the Happy Factor -- yellow is a happy color.

jfleischer · Nov 30th, 2002, 05:26 PM

Put a yellow Mini in a row of Mini's and see which one stands out.

GeoffP · Nov 30th, 2002, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jfleischer
Put a yellow Mini in a row of Mini's and see which one stands out.

Precisely!!!!I think my Primrose, with black roof
& 1/2 leather interior is the Dee's Bees.

GeoffP

Mini S · Nov 30th, 2002, 06:39 PM

When I was originally making my plans of ordering my MCS, I was thinking of getting yellow. After seeing what shade of yellow it was, I scraped that idea. I think its way too pale. The color of your S2000 is more along the lines of what I wanted. Very bright and vibrant, like the s2000, corvette, or the yellow mustangs.

Mini S

jspranza · Nov 30th, 2002, 07:07 PM

I wish it had been closer to the yellow from the Nissan Xterra, Ford Escape, Jeep Wrangler... Forget trucks! how about I compare it with sports cars? the VW GTI or Turbo Beetle, Honda S2000, Ferrari GTO, Lamborghini Countach/Diablo/Murcielago.

The liquid yellow is too pale. My respects to those who like it.

Dave · Nov 30th, 2002, 07:10 PM

Yup - ways too pale. Sonething richer would be a lot better. There's a Porsche orange/yellow color that looks fantastic.

Dave

Basil · Nov 30th, 2002, 11:32 PM

I'm suprised ElTel hasn't commented.

I really like the Liquid Yellow, but would have to go for the white roof myself. I guess it would have to be Black roofed to match the S2000.

seemunkee · Dec 2nd, 2002, 08:36 AM

Hopefully, I will be picking up my LY/B MINI S tomorrow. I like that is not an in your face neon yellow.

oldnell · Dec 2nd, 2002, 09:39 AM

As lots of others have said, I think they added too much liquid to the liquid yellow and made it too pale. It needed to be a couple of shades darker, like the other car in the picture at the top of this thread.

Markie · Dec 2nd, 2002, 10:35 AM

I love my LY Cooper S. It's a color that gets noticed.

eltel · Dec 2nd, 2002, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Basil
I'm suprised ElTel hasn't commented.

Thanks Basil, I've been busy.

Now, who says that Liquid Yellow isn't popular? Everyone that sees my car (says) that they love the colour. And seriously, some of those yellows that are driving around will look really out of place in a couple of years. Very sore eyes just looking at Monaros, Porsches, Hyundais, the new Mazdas (how bright is that?!?) and that horrible, horrible Subaru yellow.

BMW went for the middle ground with LY and it works for me. I'm not a fan of LY and Black, as it gives the yellow a different look.

LY and white, with white wheels - there's nothing on the road that looks like it. Everyone notices it, and it's really easy to find my car in the car park.

It takes a certain amount of courage to choose LY on a MINI, easier choices are DS, EB, BRG, CR. But how many of these are there out there compared to the LY? Tons! I've got a pretty individual car. I'm happy about that.

DO NOT BE PUT OFF BY LY IN PHOTOS. SEE IT IN THE FLESH, THEN MAKE YOUR MIND UP.

Regards, ElTel

Nov 29th, 2002, 10:24 PM	#1
tidalwdave MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Brandon, Florida Local Time: 09:35 AM Posts: 4 Offline	How come Yellow isn't popular? I'm looking at getting a MCS for my wife. We'd like it to match my car (Honda S2000). How come the liquid yellow doesn't seem very popular? I know it's kind of a drab yellow, but I'd like it to match my car, just to be fun . What do you think? The MINI's in the photo were all sold. If I order one, we'd get it in Feb. or March. Should I go with another color, or do they look good together? I kind of like the matching colors, and the wife likes yellow. What do you guys think?

Nov 29th, 2002, 10:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
CUTiger3 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Upstate South Caroli Local Time: 10:35 AM Posts: 345 Offline	Re: How come Yellow isn't popular? Quote: Originally posted by tidalwdave How come the liquid yellow doesn't seem very popular? I know it's kind of a drab yellow, What do you guys think? I think you answered your own question... Coop 2 (Speedy) - '07 DS/DS MCS

Nov 29th, 2002, 11:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Re: How come Yellow isn't popular? Quote: Originally posted by tidalwdave ...How come the liquid yellow doesn't seem very popular? ... Not popular? Not poplular? I can see at least 6 different Liquid Yellow MINIs in your photos! It looks like you stumbled upon a convention of yellow MINIs! (oh and welcome to MINI2! ) + 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

Nov 29th, 2002, 11:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Grinder Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northern VA. Local Time: 09:35 AM Posts: 1,118 Offline	Personally, i think the yellow looks like they took the PERFECT color yellow, and added a bit of milk to the paint. Whatever.

Nov 30th, 2002, 12:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 10:35 AM Posts: 7,178 Offline	Lady I met two nights ago had a LY MCS. Black top with stripes. Badness, I tell you. Yeah, you put it next to a sporty bright yellow car and it pales, but it still shouts on the roadway. Roars in the parking lot. To boot-This wicked nice lady had just picked her baby up that day, seats still in plastic. She and her husband picked the color to go with their Miata. Go for it. Your post made me think of them immediately. And that S was the bomb. NY/NE Mod

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Nov 29th, 2002, 11:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
S_B MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Harvest, Alabama Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 19 Offline	I like that color yellow. I have an old 1980 Firebird that is that exact (or close) yellow from the factory. It's not an overly bright yellow like some cars. I agree with Grinder, it's a creamy yellow.

Nov 30th, 2002, 03:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Honey Mustard! WOw that ROW of yellow looks good! Ya its not as popular but hey it matches your car and its definetly unique! Boy that S2K looks mean!! EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Nov 30th, 2002, 03:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
yellow MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: san jose, ca Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 47 Offline	<--- see my username ... 'nuff said

Nov 30th, 2002, 07:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
tidalwdave MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Brandon, Florida Local Time: 09:35 AM Posts: 4 Offline	Re: Re: How come Yellow isn't popular? Quote: Originally posted by BruceK Not popular? Not poplular? I can see at least 6 different Liquid Yellow MINIs in your photos! It looks like you stumbled upon a convention of yellow MINIs! (oh and welcome to MINI2! ) Yeah, the dealer had a lot of yellow MINIs,and a ton of others. This dealership was like a hub I guess. A lot of MINIs come to Tampa and get sent to other dealerships. Most of the cars in that photo were getting shipped up to Atlanta. So, if anyone here lives in Atlanta, your car may have been in that photo! Of course, the car's probably in your garage now, as those shots are two weeks old. Anyway, yeah, I kind of like the yellow of the MINI myself. It does look like milk or cream was added! We are looking to get a MCS loaded with about everything but the nav system and cold package. Also, the wife doesn't want the bonnet stripes. I can't say I care much of them on the yellow either. We have to get rid of one of our cars first, trying to sell a 1997 Explorer Sport or a 2000 Honda Accord. Once we get rid of one or both of those, we will be ordering our MINI! Can't wait! It'll be my wife's of course, but hey, I'll get to drive it from time to time .

Nov 30th, 2002, 02:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
DeniseK MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 297 Offline	Liquid Yellow I love my Liquid Yellow MCS. The color sets the car apart from all the silver-colored vehicles on the road. Plus, it's safer. You can actually see yellow -- coming and going. It doesn't fade into the pavement. Add to this the Happy Factor -- yellow is a happy color. DeniseK

Nov 30th, 2002, 05:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
jfleischer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: birdsboro,pa Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 19 Offline	Put a yellow Mini in a row of Mini's and see which one stands out.

Nov 30th, 2002, 06:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
GeoffP MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Leeds uk Local Time: 03:35 PM Posts: 112 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by jfleischer Put a yellow Mini in a row of Mini's and see which one stands out. Precisely!!!!I think my Primrose, with black roof & 1/2 leather interior is the Dee's Bees. GeoffP

Nov 30th, 2002, 06:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mini S MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: IA Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 136 Offline	When I was originally making my plans of ordering my MCS, I was thinking of getting yellow. After seeing what shade of yellow it was, I scraped that idea. I think its way too pale. The color of your S2000 is more along the lines of what I wanted. Very bright and vibrant, like the s2000, corvette, or the yellow mustangs. Mini S

Nov 30th, 2002, 07:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
jspranza MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Maryland Local Time: 10:35 AM Posts: 109 Offline	Yellow needs to be darker (IMHO) I wish it had been closer to the yellow from the Nissan Xterra, Ford Escape, Jeep Wrangler... Forget trucks! how about I compare it with sports cars? the VW GTI or Turbo Beetle, Honda S2000, Ferrari GTO, Lamborghini Countach/Diablo/Murcielago. The liquid yellow is too pale. My respects to those who like it. Jeffrey http://minicooper.ten-15.com/

Nov 30th, 2002, 07:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dave MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Western WA Local Time: 02:35 PM Posts: 429 Offline	Yup - ways too pale. Sonething richer would be a lot better. There's a Porsche orange/yellow color that looks fantastic. Dave

Nov 30th, 2002, 11:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 12:35 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	I'm suprised ElTel hasn't commented. I really like the Liquid Yellow, but would have to go for the white roof myself. I guess it would have to be Black roofed to match the S2000.

Dec 2nd, 2002, 08:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
seemunkee MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 09:35 AM Posts: 119 Offline	Hopefully, I will be picking up my LY/B MINI S tomorrow. I like that is not an in your face neon yellow.

Dec 2nd, 2002, 09:39 AM	#18 (permalink)
oldnell MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 03:35 PM Posts: 992 Offline	As lots of others have said, I think they added too much liquid to the liquid yellow and made it too pale. It needed to be a couple of shades darker, like the other car in the picture at the top of this thread.

Dec 2nd, 2002, 10:35 AM	#19 (permalink)
Markie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 09:35 AM Posts: 259 Offline	I love my LY Cooper S. It's a color that gets noticed. Mark 2002 MCS LY/B

Dec 2nd, 2002, 03:47 PM	#20 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 12:35 AM Posts: 1,593 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Basil I'm suprised ElTel hasn't commented. Thanks Basil, I've been busy. Now, who says that Liquid Yellow isn't popular? Everyone that sees my car (says) that they love the colour. And seriously, some of those yellows that are driving around will look really out of place in a couple of years. Very sore eyes just looking at Monaros, Porsches, Hyundais, the new Mazdas (how bright is that?!?) and that horrible, horrible Subaru yellow. BMW went for the middle ground with LY and it works for me. I'm not a fan of LY and Black, as it gives the yellow a different look. LY and white, with white wheels - there's nothing on the road that looks like it. Everyone notices it, and it's really easy to find my car in the car park. It takes a certain amount of courage to choose LY on a MINI, easier choices are DS, EB, BRG, CR. But how many of these are there out there compared to the LY? Tons! I've got a pretty individual car. I'm happy about that. DO NOT BE PUT OFF BY LY IN PHOTOS. SEE IT IN THE FLESH, THEN MAKE YOUR MIND UP. Regards, ElTel Attached Thumbnails

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