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RayC · Apr 24th, 2003, 07:01 PM

Newbie here
Been browsing the forums a while and have now just ordered a Cooper

Pure Silver/Black
Panoramic Sunroof
Chili pack
Brilliant Silver interior
Cloth/Leather seats
SS+
ASC+T
Radio Boost + Single CD
Man A/C
MFSW
Heated Mirrors
TLC
Delivery early July

Agonised over the colour for a while. Is Pure Silver too common? Thought about BRG. Still time to change

Razor · Apr 24th, 2003, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RayC

Newbie here

Agonised over the colour for a while. Is Pure Silver too common? Thought about BRG. Still time to change

Firstly welcome to MINI2 Ray.

When I looked at your post, the first thing I thought was - 'Oh no not another silver & black'

To be honest (and this is only my opinion) there are far too many pure silver & black MINIs on the road, in fact there are too many silver cars in general. Nice a colour though silver is, it's just too common.

My local dealer (Lister Park in Bradford) and I noticed the other week the dealer in Huddersfield both have numerous second hand silver & black MINIs for sale. According to my dealer they are the hardest ones to shift because they are so common.

I'll get of my soapbox now, and whatever colour you decide on I won't hold it against you (it is personal choice after all).

Just one thing - if you do decide on the silver & black - remember to wave at other MINI drivers, because that's another gripe of mine - up here in Leeds, drivers of silver & black Coopers seem reluctant to wave at the rest of us.

hurrens · Apr 24th, 2003, 07:33 PM

Have you thought about Velvet Red and Black. Looks very singular but high class. I have a Cosmos Black Cooper all one colour, I would have had Velvet Red, if it had been available at the time. Your choice though, all the MINIs look good.

SoggyCornFlakes · Apr 24th, 2003, 08:09 PM

Hi Ray and welcome to MINI2

I was going to suggest the best and classic colour - Chili Red/White but seeing your spec and the sunroof option then you really need a black roof - IMHO the sunroof looks lousy on a white roof. The silver is less common on the Coopers, on the MCS dark silver/black is by far the most popular colour.

You'll be going mad waiting for July but it is worth the wait - join us on the 10th August for the Cotswold Run and you can show off your new baby

RayC · Apr 24th, 2003, 08:32 PM

MMMmmm...

Yes, I am seriously considering changing the colour. Definitely keeping a black roof, 'cos of the sunroof.

Hadn't thought of Velvet Red. Presumably there is a pic of one in the gallery. BRG is still a possibility.

Biggest problem is persuading my good wife, who seems set on silver.....but I am paying for it!

Speedd · Apr 24th, 2003, 08:59 PM

Hello Ray and welcome aboard

You will soon be addicted if not already...

Silver mmmm yep its a bit 2 common... but nice looking.. all colours are quite nice but BRG/W

now you're talking.... I have a sunroof 2 and IMHO I think it looks fab.

Sure when CoopRaNite is nice and clean(most of the time while she in new)

she looks wonderful... I'll post some pics on my gallery with a slightly higher angle so you can see the s/roof.

Also gr8 choice in extras, are you going for the 17's?? I regret not getting the MFSW

but happy overall.

The wait will soon be over and the grins only just developing.

Do consider BRG/W

and have you got the visibility pack??

Anand

Martin L · Apr 24th, 2003, 09:06 PM

Welcome to MINI2 RayC

I live in West London too, albeit far far west London

Silver/Black Coopers are the most common coloured MINIs around here, but it's still a great colour combo none the less

BRG/W is a great colour combo but I wouldn't get a BRG/B, as the BRG is already very dark the black roof would just make it appear even darker

Have you considered the classic combo of Red/W?????
Very nice and not common at all in London

As your car's not coming until July you've got months of indecision left about the colour

Don't worry we've all been through the same scenario

Fizzle · Apr 24th, 2003, 09:21 PM

have you considered indi blue with the black roof. pretty rare and looks suprisingly good (in my opinion anyway). if i opt for the sunroof that will be my combo but at the moment it looks like either red or black with white bits.

RayC · Apr 24th, 2003, 09:37 PM

Sticking with 16" wheels, assuming they will give a slightly less harsh ride. No visibility pack. Had to draw the line somewhere.
Been browsing the galleries. Chilli Red with black roof is tempting. Still think the black roof looks best with a sunroof (at the moment!)

RayC · Apr 24th, 2003, 09:38 PM

Yup, Indi Blue + black also looks very tempting

Speedd · Apr 24th, 2003, 10:22 PM

Ok have a look at CoopRaNite and nooo not the BIN

Even that would look good with a white top

more in my gallery of CoopRaNite

ps. It was a bit overcast

and she still stood out

Razor · Apr 25th, 2003, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RayC
Yup, Indi Blue + black also looks very tempting

The BRG and Velvet Red are quite dark, though they're not all that common;

For a look at Velvet Red with a Black Roof check out this thread:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...threadid=28477

Here are some pics of a Velvet Red Cooper with a white roof (not very common at all!) - and no it's not mine, these are some pics that were taken by the photographer on the run to Blackpool in November organised by our dealer.

As you can see, the Velvet Red can look very dark in some lights, but it does look really nice in bright sunshine.
However my wife thinks it looks brown

AndySav · Apr 25th, 2003, 01:21 AM

welcome to the world of mini! and excellent colour choice! I know people say that is the most common colour but it proves that it is the nicest and i really think that the silver and black looks the business. Enjoy owning a mini and by the way the wait is a pain but thats what mini2 is for!!

mikkol · Apr 25th, 2003, 03:47 AM

I like silver because it's easy to keep clean: I've only washed it once every month and it's raining bad here all the time and no one ever complains my car being dirty

I like silver for its classic look w/ MINI and it's not as wild as red/yellow which doesn't really fit my character.

If you think silver might be too common you could always add bits to make it unique. Tinting windows, sticking a flag (actually I rarely see a silver MINI w/ a flag on top, and now they even have a black and white union flag which I think it looks awesome), adding aerokits, changing wheels are all good things to do to enhance the look of your MINI. Anyway, pick a color which you (or your wife

) REALLY like and go with it. Afterall it's you and your wife who will look at your car most often. Good luck with your color choice

Bonjour · Apr 25th, 2003, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by soggycornflakes
Hi Ray and welcome to MINI2

I was going to suggest the best and classic colour - Chili Red/White but seeing your spec and the sunroof option then you really need a black roof - IMHO the sunroof looks lousy on a white roof...

I agree... unless it's a black car. Although the dark contrast of the sunroof on a white top with, for example, a red body looks lousy, I believe it looks fine if the body of the vehicle is a dark shade also.

Case in point is Aiden's Cooper, one of the nicest on the site imho. Anyway, you can always throw a chequered decal on the top

Adventure_Man · Apr 25th, 2003, 08:17 AM

I too am having problems choosing my spec' which includes high levels of 'Colour Anxiety'...

...I'm down to a Top 3 which are:

1. BRG /White
2. Chilli Red/White
3. All Solid Black

Not sure about bonnet stripes yet but i do like the 'John Cooper' signature logo's for the side panels which i may have to track down...

I think when people say there are too many Silver and Blk cars they are probably right - my dealer said 40% of his sales are of that combination...

Choose your colour wisely - it will be with for a long time - I like colours with some history or heritage (of sorts) so thats why BRG/W is my top choice...its very personal though...

Go with your heart - not your head (or wife!!) lol

epicdream · Apr 26th, 2003, 06:13 PM

My baby will be an all black Cooper. I thought about it for ages but in my opinion it will look more classy, especially with lots of chrome bits all over it...

If I didn't go for all black, I would probably go for Indi Blue/White roof as every picture I have seen of them looks really good.

Again it's all personal. The best thing do do is see all of the colours "in the flesh", that way the choice will be a lot easier.

Good Luck

Neill

Bonjour · Apr 26th, 2003, 06:24 PM

Indi blue/White's very nice indeed. If I hadn't got my black/white I wouldn't got the ib/w.

If I'd got all black, I would've been forced to get the viper stripes. Think that looks great.

epicdream · Apr 26th, 2003, 07:07 PM

I thought about Viper Stripes and I might get some in the near future but for now, I just want to get my car!!

Neill

Bonjour · Apr 26th, 2003, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by epicdream
...
I just want to get my car!!

I think we can both agree on that front! My car's supposed to be arriving at the dealer today. Hopefully the long long wait is coming to an end.

Hopefully.

Apr 24th, 2003, 07:01 PM	#1
RayC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West London Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 46 Offline	Taken the plunge.. Newbie here Been browsing the forums a while and have now just ordered a Cooper Pure Silver/Black Panoramic Sunroof Chili pack Brilliant Silver interior Cloth/Leather seats SS+ ASC+T Radio Boost + Single CD Man A/C MFSW Heated Mirrors TLC Delivery early July Agonised over the colour for a while. Is Pure Silver too common? Thought about BRG. Still time to change

Apr 24th, 2003, 07:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Razor MINI2 Scooterist Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pudsey, Leeds Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 792 Offline	Re: Taken the plunge.. Quote: Originally posted by RayC Newbie here Agonised over the colour for a while. Is Pure Silver too common? Thought about BRG. Still time to change Firstly welcome to MINI2 Ray. When I looked at your post, the first thing I thought was - 'Oh no not another silver & black' To be honest (and this is only my opinion) there are far too many pure silver & black MINIs on the road, in fact there are too many silver cars in general. Nice a colour though silver is, it's just too common. My local dealer (Lister Park in Bradford) and I noticed the other week the dealer in Huddersfield both have numerous second hand silver & black MINIs for sale. According to my dealer they are the hardest ones to shift because they are so common. I'll get of my soapbox now, and whatever colour you decide on I won't hold it against you (it is personal choice after all). Just one thing - if you do decide on the silver & black - remember to wave at other MINI drivers, because that's another gripe of mine - up here in Leeds, drivers of silver & black Coopers seem reluctant to wave at the rest of us.

Apr 24th, 2003, 07:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
hurrens MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Truro Cornwall Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 336 Offline	Have you thought about Velvet Red and Black. Looks very singular but high class. I have a Cosmos Black Cooper all one colour, I would have had Velvet Red, if it had been available at the time. Your choice though, all the MINIs look good. Black Jack

Apr 24th, 2003, 08:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 33,551 Offline	Hi Ray and welcome to MINI2 I was going to suggest the best and classic colour - Chili Red/White but seeing your spec and the sunroof option then you really need a black roof - IMHO the sunroof looks lousy on a white roof. The silver is less common on the Coopers, on the MCS dark silver/black is by far the most popular colour. You'll be going mad waiting for July but it is worth the wait - join us on the 10th August for the Cotswold Run and you can show off your new baby Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Apr 24th, 2003, 08:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Speedd Don Vito Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 16,463 Offline	Hello Ray and welcome aboard You will soon be addicted if not already... Silver mmmm yep its a bit 2 common... but nice looking.. all colours are quite nice but BRG/W now you're talking.... I have a sunroof 2 and IMHO I think it looks fab. Sure when CoopRaNite is nice and clean(most of the time while she in new) she looks wonderful... I'll post some pics on my gallery with a slightly higher angle so you can see the s/roof. Also gr8 choice in extras, are you going for the 17's?? I regret not getting the MFSW but happy overall. The wait will soon be over and the grins only just developing. Do consider BRG/W and have you got the visibility pack?? Anand Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

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Apr 24th, 2003, 08:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
RayC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West London Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 46 Offline	MMMmmm... Yes, I am seriously considering changing the colour. Definitely keeping a black roof, 'cos of the sunroof. Hadn't thought of Velvet Red. Presumably there is a pic of one in the gallery. BRG is still a possibility. Biggest problem is persuading my good wife, who seems set on silver.....but I am paying for it!

Apr 24th, 2003, 09:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 13,642 Offline	Welcome to MINI2 RayC I live in West London too, albeit far far west London Silver/Black Coopers are the most common coloured MINIs around here, but it's still a great colour combo none the less BRG/W is a great colour combo but I wouldn't get a BRG/B, as the BRG is already very dark the black roof would just make it appear even darker Have you considered the classic combo of Red/W????? Very nice and not common at all in London As your car's not coming until July you've got months of indecision left about the colour Don't worry we've all been through the same scenario MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Apr 24th, 2003, 09:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Fizzle Maxin' and Relaxin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 494 Offline	have you considered indi blue with the black roof. pretty rare and looks suprisingly good (in my opinion anyway). if i opt for the sunroof that will be my combo but at the moment it looks like either red or black with white bits.

Apr 24th, 2003, 09:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
RayC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West London Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 46 Offline	Sticking with 16" wheels, assuming they will give a slightly less harsh ride. No visibility pack. Had to draw the line somewhere. Been browsing the galleries. Chilli Red with black roof is tempting. Still think the black roof looks best with a sunroof (at the moment!)

Apr 24th, 2003, 09:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
RayC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West London Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 46 Offline	Yup, Indi Blue + black also looks very tempting

Apr 24th, 2003, 10:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
Speedd Don Vito Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 16,463 Offline	Ok have a look at CoopRaNite and nooo not the BIN Even that would look good with a white top more in my gallery of CoopRaNite ps. It was a bit overcast and she still stood out Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

Apr 25th, 2003, 12:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
Razor MINI2 Scooterist Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pudsey, Leeds Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 792 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by RayC Yup, Indi Blue + black also looks very tempting The BRG and Velvet Red are quite dark, though they're not all that common; For a look at Velvet Red with a Black Roof check out this thread: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...threadid=28477 Here are some pics of a Velvet Red Cooper with a white roof (not very common at all!) - and no it's not mine, these are some pics that were taken by the photographer on the run to Blackpool in November organised by our dealer. As you can see, the Velvet Red can look very dark in some lights, but it does look really nice in bright sunshine. However my wife thinks it looks brown

Apr 25th, 2003, 01:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
AndySav MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Grimsby Local Time: 02:36 PM Posts: 97 Offline	welcome to the world of mini! and excellent colour choice! I know people say that is the most common colour but it proves that it is the nicest and i really think that the silver and black looks the business. Enjoy owning a mini and by the way the wait is a pain but thats what mini2 is for!!

Apr 25th, 2003, 03:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
mikkol MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Local Time: 07:36 AM Posts: 202 Offline	I like silver because it's easy to keep clean: I've only washed it once every month and it's raining bad here all the time and no one ever complains my car being dirty I like silver for its classic look w/ MINI and it's not as wild as red/yellow which doesn't really fit my character. If you think silver might be too common you could always add bits to make it unique. Tinting windows, sticking a flag (actually I rarely see a silver MINI w/ a flag on top, and now they even have a black and white union flag which I think it looks awesome), adding aerokits, changing wheels are all good things to do to enhance the look of your MINI. Anyway, pick a color which you (or your wife ) REALLY like and go with it. Afterall it's you and your wife who will look at your car most often. Good luck with your color choice

Apr 25th, 2003, 04:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 1,613 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by soggycornflakes Hi Ray and welcome to MINI2 I was going to suggest the best and classic colour - Chili Red/White but seeing your spec and the sunroof option then you really need a black roof - IMHO the sunroof looks lousy on a white roof... I agree... unless it's a black car. Although the dark contrast of the sunroof on a white top with, for example, a red body looks lousy, I believe it looks fine if the body of the vehicle is a dark shade also. Case in point is Aiden's Cooper, one of the nicest on the site imho. Anyway, you can always throw a chequered decal on the top

Apr 25th, 2003, 08:17 AM	#16 (permalink)
Adventure_Man MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South East London Local Time: 02:36 PM Posts: 137 Offline	Colour Blind ... I too am having problems choosing my spec' which includes high levels of 'Colour Anxiety'... ...I'm down to a Top 3 which are: 1. BRG /White 2. Chilli Red/White 3. All Solid Black Not sure about bonnet stripes yet but i do like the 'John Cooper' signature logo's for the side panels which i may have to track down... I think when people say there are too many Silver and Blk cars they are probably right - my dealer said 40% of his sales are of that combination... Choose your colour wisely - it will be with for a long time - I like colours with some history or heritage (of sorts) so thats why BRG/W is my top choice...its very personal though... Go with your heart - not your head (or wife!!) lol " Life is too important to be taken seriously"

Apr 26th, 2003, 06:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
epicdream MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Herts/Cambs, U Local Time: 02:36 PM Posts: 73 Offline	My baby will be an all black Cooper. I thought about it for ages but in my opinion it will look more classy, especially with lots of chrome bits all over it... If I didn't go for all black, I would probably go for Indi Blue/White roof as every picture I have seen of them looks really good. Again it's all personal. The best thing do do is see all of the colours "in the flesh", that way the choice will be a lot easier. Good Luck Neill

Apr 26th, 2003, 06:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 1,613 Offline	Indi blue/White's very nice indeed. If I hadn't got my black/white I wouldn't got the ib/w. If I'd got all black, I would've been forced to get the viper stripes. Think that looks great.

Apr 26th, 2003, 07:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
epicdream MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Herts/Cambs, U Local Time: 02:36 PM Posts: 73 Offline	I thought about Viper Stripes and I might get some in the near future but for now, I just want to get my car!! Neill

Apr 26th, 2003, 07:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 03:36 PM Posts: 1,613 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by epicdream ... I just want to get my car!! I think we can both agree on that front! My car's supposed to be arriving at the dealer today. Hopefully the long long wait is coming to an end. Hopefully.

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