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jblow · Aug 19th, 2003, 02:41 PM

It's come down to these.. Planning to go w/ body color roof but am having difficulty in choosing b/w the silvers -- unfortunately, the profile function is currently out of commission. If anyone could post some particularly compelling pics, it would be appreciated.

Thoughts are that all of the black trim w/ PS may not look quite as well as w/ DS; however, have always been a fan of light silver - especially w/ silver alloys. I do recall having seen a pic of pure silver w/ black aero grill & painted areo sides that looked pretty mean.

Also concerned about the 'mottled' paint run on PS.

The DS looks very sharp & clean.

Either way, the plan is for the car to be around for a long time, I'd like something that will hold up w/ care and that I won't tire of.

Thanks in advance for any feedback.

KenL · Aug 19th, 2003, 02:46 PM

I prefer PS but then I'm biased.

Dazleech · Aug 19th, 2003, 03:12 PM

if your going for the cooper s, go with the dark silver, its soooo much nicer. i iwsh i could have d/s on my std cooper

Michael Caine · Aug 19th, 2003, 03:26 PM

If you are getting an 'S' i would go for DS as its individual to the model if im correct light blue and dark silver are special to the 'S' and are not available on the 'ONE' or 'COOPER'

SoggyCornFlakes · Aug 19th, 2003, 04:11 PM

Disagree, if it's not got a contrast roof I'd go all PS, the DS will be just too much on it's own

MINImeat · Aug 19th, 2003, 04:15 PM

DS is metallic and very pretty in the sun or under lights at night, but PS/B looks very right (but you said you were going body color roof, so that's out). I think I'd go with DS cuz it's alittle more unique than PS.

R1 · Aug 19th, 2003, 05:10 PM

Pure Silver all over does look good on an "S".

This is a pic of one I tested last year.

Bullett · Aug 19th, 2003, 05:16 PM

Go for PS it's alot less common on the S where as DS is I think the most popular S colour out there.
I saw a PS S with DS viperstripes which looked very cool indeed.

mini huni · Aug 19th, 2003, 06:12 PM

Go for which one you prefer.
I got the Dark SIlver with the black roof 'cuz the sunroof blends in better.

Theo · Aug 19th, 2003, 06:18 PM

DS/W looks very nice if you change your mind about the roof color. Saw one the other day with the white 85 (?) wheels and it was SASSY!

I think the gallery has a picture of a DS/DS if I/m not mistaken.

Theo

rb905678 · Aug 19th, 2003, 08:26 PM

DS/Blk if you get the sunroof it will be black anyway and with body colour, other than black, it looks like a hole in the roof.....

aero kit - arches painted.....

rabbit · Aug 19th, 2003, 09:56 PM

Go with DS/W..... sorry if you've seen before.....
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/rabbit/mini3.jpg

rabbit · Aug 19th, 2003, 10:00 PM

take 2

MINImeat · Aug 20th, 2003, 01:49 PM

That's pretty!

Dark Silver S · Aug 20th, 2003, 02:10 PM

The sunroof blends right in with the DS/DS. Very classy.

MINImeat · Aug 20th, 2003, 02:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rb905678

DS/Blk if you get the sunroof it will be black anyway and with body colour, other than black, it looks like a hole in the roof.....

It IS a hole in the roof...

rb905678 · Aug 20th, 2003, 03:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINImeat

It IS a hole in the roof...

Good point, although it should only look like a hole when it is open

animal · Aug 20th, 2003, 03:56 PM

D/S - as like others - biased ! , hard to keep clean is the only downside.....

Jones · Aug 20th, 2003, 04:30 PM

DS/W every time! I had a MCS in DS/W and now just ordered a new one in same colours. Such a head turned as the contrast of the colours compliment each other. A truly magnificent combination!

CUTiger3 · Aug 20th, 2003, 09:54 PM

I'm sure you will make the "Right" decision...

Aug 19th, 2003, 02:41 PM	#1
jblow MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Local Time: 09:15 PM Posts: 92 Offline	PS vs. DS It's come down to these.. Planning to go w/ body color roof but am having difficulty in choosing b/w the silvers -- unfortunately, the profile function is currently out of commission. If anyone could post some particularly compelling pics, it would be appreciated. Thoughts are that all of the black trim w/ PS may not look quite as well as w/ DS; however, have always been a fan of light silver - especially w/ silver alloys. I do recall having seen a pic of pure silver w/ black aero grill & painted areo sides that looked pretty mean. Also concerned about the 'mottled' paint run on PS. The DS looks very sharp & clean. Either way, the plan is for the car to be around for a long time, I'd like something that will hold up w/ care and that I won't tire of. Thanks in advance for any feedback.

Aug 19th, 2003, 02:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 5,216 Offline	I prefer PS but then I'm biased. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Aug 19th, 2003, 03:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dazleech MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hampshire, England Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 32 Offline	if your going for the cooper s, go with the dark silver, its soooo much nicer. i iwsh i could have d/s on my std cooper mini cooper, velvet red/vr , Chilli Pack, Manual AirCon, ASC+T, Harman Kardon, Mfsw, SatNav, Visibility Package

Aug 19th, 2003, 04:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 33,018 Offline	Disagree, if it's not got a contrast roof I'd go all PS, the DS will be just too much on it's own Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Aug 19th, 2003, 04:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
MINImeat MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Memphis, Tennessee, USA Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 982 Offline	DS is metallic and very pretty in the sun or under lights at night, but PS/B looks very right (but you said you were going body color roof, so that's out). I think I'd go with DS cuz it's alittle more unique than PS. MINImeat B/W MCS

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Aug 19th, 2003, 03:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Michael Caine MINI2 O.A.P. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Not alot of people now that Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 180 Offline	If you are getting an 'S' i would go for DS as its individual to the model if im correct light blue and dark silver are special to the 'S' and are not available on the 'ONE' or 'COOPER'

Aug 19th, 2003, 05:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 4,915 Offline	Pure Silver all over does look good on an "S". This is a pic of one I tested last year. Attached Thumbnails

Aug 19th, 2003, 05:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bullett MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 212 Offline	Go for PS it's alot less common on the S where as DS is I think the most popular S colour out there. I saw a PS S with DS viperstripes which looked very cool indeed.

Aug 19th, 2003, 06:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
mini huni MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: No Cal USA Local Time: 02:15 PM Posts: 207 Offline	Go for which one you prefer. I got the Dark SIlver with the black roof 'cuz the sunroof blends in better. Battleship Grey Metallic/B/B MCS with every option known to man/BMW less CD changer and NO car problems.

Aug 19th, 2003, 06:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Theo Resident Panpsychist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denial, Egypt Local Time: 05:15 PM Posts: 2,354 Offline	DS/W looks very nice if you change your mind about the roof color. Saw one the other day with the white 85 (?) wheels and it was SASSY! I think the gallery has a picture of a DS/DS if I/m not mistaken. Theo

Aug 19th, 2003, 08:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
rb905678 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Local Time: 09:15 PM Posts: 76 Offline	DS/Blk if you get the sunroof it will be black anyway and with body colour, other than black, it looks like a hole in the roof..... aero kit - arches painted..... 03 DS/B MCS JCW

Aug 19th, 2003, 09:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
rabbit MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Woking Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 126 Offline	Go with DS/W..... sorry if you've seen before..... http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/rabbit/mini3.jpg

Aug 19th, 2003, 10:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
rabbit MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Woking Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 126 Offline	take 2 take 2 Attached Thumbnails

Aug 20th, 2003, 01:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
MINImeat MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Memphis, Tennessee, USA Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 982 Offline	That's pretty! MINImeat B/W MCS

Aug 20th, 2003, 02:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dark Silver S Ultimate Stealth Machine Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wilkes County NC Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 798 Offline	The sunroof blends right in with the DS/DS. Very classy. Dark Silver S http://revorg.org/images/mmg.gif Now in Wilkes County NC

Aug 20th, 2003, 02:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
MINImeat MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Memphis, Tennessee, USA Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 982 Offline	PS vs. DS Quote: Originally Posted by rb905678 DS/Blk if you get the sunroof it will be black anyway and with body colour, other than black, it looks like a hole in the roof..... It IS a hole in the roof... MINImeat B/W MCS

Aug 20th, 2003, 03:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
rb905678 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Local Time: 09:15 PM Posts: 76 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINImeat It IS a hole in the roof... Good point, although it should only look like a hole when it is open 03 DS/B MCS JCW

Aug 20th, 2003, 03:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
animal MCS Hartge Style Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Big Smoke Local Time: 09:15 PM Posts: 73 Offline	D/S - as like others - biased ! , hard to keep clean is the only downside.....

Aug 20th, 2003, 04:30 PM	#19 (permalink)
Jones See you in my rear view!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Many places.... Local Time: 09:15 PM Posts: 1,008 Offline	DS/W every time! I had a MCS in DS/W and now just ordered a new one in same colours. Such a head turned as the contrast of the colours compliment each other. A truly magnificent combination! *210bhp JCW MINI Cooper S (S950)*

Aug 20th, 2003, 09:54 PM	#20 (permalink)
CUTiger3 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Upstate South Caroli Local Time: 05:15 PM Posts: 345 Offline	I'm sure you will make the "Right" decision... Coop 2 (Speedy) - '07 DS/DS MCS

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