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GeordieNick · Aug 5th, 2003, 05:04 PM

What a dillema...ordered my MCS a few weeks ago in all EB with chrome exterior pack and blue/black 1/2 leather, chill pack etc.

After many days and nights thinking about colour I just phoned and changed order to all DS with chrome which I think may work better and look slighly more stylish and stealth like than the EB.

Obvioulsy its personal choice but whats everyone elses view?<

Nick

or

???

PS Any good roads in the yorkshire area for testing it out when it arrives???

Adriann001 · Aug 5th, 2003, 05:22 PM

try the road from hawksworth to east morton twisty with some straights good fun or the road to ilkley but they have put speed bumps on that one. On the colour front according to the girlfriend who is not to be argued with EB is a girly colour DS for a bloke.

RickB · Aug 5th, 2003, 05:24 PM

Yeah, you made the right choice. What chrome is there? The grille?
Did you change to all black interior? The car that I test-drove, last Summer, was DS/W with blue leather, and I just could not figure out that particular color combo.

GeordieNick · Aug 5th, 2003, 05:33 PM

I know teh Ilkley road quite well..will try it out....just spoken to my mate who has a DS and he says go for EB as its not as bland! Its never easy!

With the chrome kit you get chrome wing mirrors, grilla nd boot handle. Yes I am going for all black leather as blue/black may look odd.

What ever I choose I'm sure I'll wish I went for the oppsoite anyway...and yeah blue for birds, grey fro blokes...

Washy · Aug 5th, 2003, 06:05 PM

Of the two I would go for EB every time. My current S is EB/W

Lorri · Aug 5th, 2003, 06:37 PM

EB stands out more than DS... we love seeing ours in shop windows as we pass

jasonfields007 · Aug 5th, 2003, 07:14 PM

we wen't for an EB/W MCS and there's no regrets here! Stands out much more then DS but DS is still very nice!

J

MiniMan7 · Aug 5th, 2003, 07:18 PM

EB/W by a long shot!!!

-Adam

Mini-Monkey · Aug 5th, 2003, 07:45 PM

Hi GeordieNick,
well i have got to say that i saw EB/W today in a car park
with the clear rear lights.......WOWWWW.
This is going to be our pick of the bunch when we order
one in November.
Andy.

jasonfields007 · Aug 5th, 2003, 07:48 PM

yummeeee! white lights.... oooooh

Phantom · Aug 5th, 2003, 08:32 PM

I have an EB/W MCS coming on the 1st September. I do like the D/S but love E/B. It looks great in the sun and will also brighten the winter days. Can't wait!!!

Bad Manners · Aug 5th, 2003, 08:53 PM

Rabbit's DS/W

Bad Manners' EB/W

Dunno if this helps?

Tonyt3 · Aug 5th, 2003, 09:03 PM

Sorry, can't let this thred go by without re-posting this picture, appologies if you have already seen it.

Mine=DS/B
My wifes=EB/B

Interestingly, although I think the DS is more classy, when I drive my wifes car I get a load of cheecky smiles and flirty eye contact from the women.....

Bad Manners · Aug 5th, 2003, 09:06 PM

Your daughter is cute!

Tonyt3 · Aug 5th, 2003, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bad Manners
Your daughter is cute!

Cheers Andy..... she was 4 then. Currently living the high life in Spain with her Grandparents. Hard life when your 5...

Kinster · Aug 5th, 2003, 09:11 PM

Don't choose either...

Best roads are the Yorkshire Dales. I've been up there the pass two weekends because of the nice weather and have just got passed 1250 miles

dinger · Aug 5th, 2003, 09:26 PM

Both colours look good,as long as they have a white roof and of coarse bonnet stripes.

dinger.

Bad Manners · Aug 5th, 2003, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dinger
Both colours look good,as long as they have a white roof and of coarse bonnet stripes.

...aero skirts and white wheels

.

The EB/W is really eyecatching even if dirty and in bad weather. The DS/W is a bit meaner looking. DS/B is very mean (especially with tinted windows).

Neither is a bad choice - I started with one colour, changed spec to the other. Of course, you don't have to choose a colour that's exclusive to the S

.

northandy · Aug 6th, 2003, 11:21 AM

I originally specced my order as DS/W... but then had a change of heart and went for EB/W and I love it !!!... for me there's tonnes of DS around my area but only a couple EB...

See my gallery for some nice piccys !!...

Given the choice again i'd go for EB/B... with black stripes... very very nice !!!...

By the way theres a Mini run in the dales on 7th Sept, but i'm not sure if its closed to anymore cars now due to high numbers already !!... see the Social and region specific forum for the UK....

erichui · Aug 6th, 2003, 12:04 PM

well i like DS to go with black roof better than white roof as it looks more classy.
but then its all down to personal taste.
i love my EB/W a lot tho.
ehhe.

Aug 5th, 2003, 05:04 PM	#1
GeordieNick MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Leeds, UK Local Time: 03:59 AM Posts: 37 Offline	EB MCS v DS MCS!!! The debate continues What a dillema...ordered my MCS a few weeks ago in all EB with chrome exterior pack and blue/black 1/2 leather, chill pack etc. After many days and nights thinking about colour I just phoned and changed order to all DS with chrome which I think may work better and look slighly more stylish and stealth like than the EB. Obvioulsy its personal choice but whats everyone elses view?< Nick or ??? PS Any good roads in the yorkshire area for testing it out when it arrives??? GeordieNick

Aug 5th, 2003, 05:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
GeordieNick MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Leeds, UK Local Time: 03:59 AM Posts: 37 Offline	I know teh Ilkley road quite well..will try it out....just spoken to my mate who has a DS and he says go for EB as its not as bland! Its never easy! With the chrome kit you get chrome wing mirrors, grilla nd boot handle. Yes I am going for all black leather as blue/black may look odd. What ever I choose I'm sure I'll wish I went for the oppsoite anyway...and yeah blue for birds, grey fro blokes... GeordieNick

Aug 5th, 2003, 06:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Washy seventh heaven? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 04:59 AM Posts: 18,496 Offline	Of the two I would go for EB every time. My current S is EB/W Black to the future....

Aug 5th, 2003, 06:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lorri I can feel it Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 04:59 AM Posts: 11,613 Offline	EB stands out more than DS... we love seeing ours in shop windows as we pass M2CB09 ~ It's a Golden Celebration
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Aug 5th, 2003, 07:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
jasonfields007 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Radlett. Herts Local Time: 04:59 AM Posts: 1,978 Offline	we wen't for an EB/W MCS and there's no regrets here! Stands out much more then DS but DS is still very nice! J '06' Cooper S Convertible - Astro Black, '04' Mazda RX8 231 - Black

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Aug 5th, 2003, 05:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Adriann001 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 149 Offline	try the road from hawksworth to east morton twisty with some straights good fun or the road to ilkley but they have put speed bumps on that one. On the colour front according to the girlfriend who is not to be argued with EB is a girly colour DS for a bloke.

Aug 5th, 2003, 05:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
RickB MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 03:59 AM Posts: 777 Offline	Yeah, you made the right choice. What chrome is there? The grille? Did you change to all black interior? The car that I test-drove, last Summer, was DS/W with blue leather, and I just could not figure out that particular color combo.

Aug 5th, 2003, 07:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 2,897 Offline	EB/W by a long shot!!! -Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Aug 5th, 2003, 07:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mini-Monkey MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 03:59 AM Posts: 108 Offline	Hi GeordieNick, well i have got to say that i saw EB/W today in a car park with the clear rear lights.......WOWWWW. This is going to be our pick of the bunch when we order one in November. Andy.

Aug 5th, 2003, 07:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
jasonfields007 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Radlett. Herts Local Time: 04:59 AM Posts: 1,978 Offline	yummeeee! white lights.... oooooh '06' Cooper S Convertible - Astro Black, '04' Mazda RX8 231 - Black

Aug 5th, 2003, 08:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Phantom Hugs not drugs! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bromsgrove UK Local Time: 04:59 AM Posts: 56,905 Offline	I have an EB/W MCS coming on the 1st September. I do like the D/S but love E/B. It looks great in the sun and will also brighten the winter days. Can't wait!!!

Aug 5th, 2003, 08:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bad Manners MINI2 prodigal son Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Surrey, UK Local Time: 04:59 AM Posts: 2,692 Offline	Rabbit's DS/W Bad Manners' EB/W Dunno if this helps? http://www.terminalbraindrain.com/mini2/banner.gif

Aug 5th, 2003, 09:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 04:59 AM Posts: 6,260 Offline	Sorry, can't let this thred go by without re-posting this picture, appologies if you have already seen it. Mine=DS/B My wifes=EB/B Interestingly, although I think the DS is more classy, when I drive my wifes car I get a load of cheecky smiles and flirty eye contact from the women..... Attached Thumbnails

Aug 5th, 2003, 09:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
Bad Manners MINI2 prodigal son Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Surrey, UK Local Time: 04:59 AM Posts: 2,692 Offline	Your daughter is cute! http://www.terminalbraindrain.com/mini2/banner.gif

Aug 5th, 2003, 09:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 04:59 AM Posts: 6,260 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Bad Manners Your daughter is cute! Cheers Andy..... she was 4 then. Currently living the high life in Spain with her Grandparents. Hard life when your 5...

Aug 5th, 2003, 09:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
Kinster BarWeetGarNarWeetNinnyBon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 04:59 AM Posts: 2,709 Offline	Don't choose either... Best roads are the Yorkshire Dales. I've been up there the pass two weekends because of the nice weather and have just got passed 1250 miles Hyper Blue/Blue MCSC with Chilli 'No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself' A. Carnegie

Aug 5th, 2003, 09:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 03:59 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Both colours look good,as long as they have a white roof and of coarse bonnet stripes. dinger.

Aug 5th, 2003, 09:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
Bad Manners MINI2 prodigal son Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Surrey, UK Local Time: 04:59 AM Posts: 2,692 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by dinger Both colours look good,as long as they have a white roof and of coarse bonnet stripes. ...aero skirts and white wheels . The EB/W is really eyecatching even if dirty and in bad weather. The DS/W is a bit meaner looking. DS/B is very mean (especially with tinted windows). Neither is a bad choice - I started with one colour, changed spec to the other. Of course, you don't have to choose a colour that's exclusive to the S . http://www.terminalbraindrain.com/mini2/banner.gif

Aug 6th, 2003, 11:21 AM	#19 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 04:59 AM Posts: 14,650 Offline	I originally specced my order as DS/W... but then had a change of heart and went for EB/W and I love it !!!... for me there's tonnes of DS around my area but only a couple EB... See my gallery for some nice piccys !!... Given the choice again i'd go for EB/B... with black stripes... very very nice !!!... By the way theres a Mini run in the dales on 7th Sept, but i'm not sure if its closed to anymore cars now due to high numbers already !!... see the Social and region specific forum for the UK....

Aug 6th, 2003, 12:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
erichui MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 02:59 PM Posts: 649 Offline	well i like DS to go with black roof better than white roof as it looks more classy. but then its all down to personal taste. i love my EB/W a lot tho. ehhe. 05 PW/B chilli. finally here.

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