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Ginger · Apr 29th, 2002, 08:15 AM

Picked up my new ONE at the weekend (pics to follow!!), well happy with the car but disappointed with the interior trim. I had specified the salt pack and had assumed that it would come with silver trim.
Mine came with gumetal trim which is tasteful, but looks a bit dark and drab compared with the silver. Dealer was very appologetic, turns out that about the time my car was being built MINI offered the choice of gunmetal or silver finishes with the Salt trim. So if you're getting the Salt pack with your ONE make sure you specifiy the trim colour, it saves disappointment later. My dealer is now going to swap all the dash and door trim to silver, but I'm a bit loathed to let them loose with my new car!

smiffy · Apr 29th, 2002, 08:33 AM

Ive got the silver trim

Macsport · Apr 29th, 2002, 09:26 AM

Hi Ginger

Picked our ONE up last Wednesday (24th April). I wasn't given the option of gunmetal or silver (we got silver which looks great).

Your post got me rooting through my draw to find the price list brochure I was given by Sytners in February and it clearly states that the Salt Pack includes 'Brilliant Silver Interior Trim' and nothing about 'gunmetal'.

Are you sure that 'gunmetal' isn't the standard ONE interior trim and they haven't forgotten to add the silver trim at the factory?

bennyboy · Apr 29th, 2002, 09:36 AM

Had the same problem in ordering my Cooper. Apparently there is the option to have Salt/Pepper without Silver Trim so you have to say you want it when ordering - basically like a no-cost option.

Ginger · Apr 29th, 2002, 09:54 AM

I thought at first that it was a mistake from the factory, but the dealer assures me this is a recent option. It's a bit of pain because part of the reason I went for the Salt pack was the silver trim! I'm just waiting to hear when they can change the trim over.

Ginger · Apr 29th, 2002, 09:57 AM

P.S Macsport my car is metallic silver too!

Macsport · Apr 29th, 2002, 10:06 AM

Great Colour - GREAT CAR!!

Ginger · Apr 29th, 2002, 10:12 AM

Couldn't agree more!

timlowden771 · Apr 29th, 2002, 12:05 PM

Hi, Glad to hear that you have got your Mini at last. When my Dealer ordered my Mini One replacment they told me that you have to Specify which colour you want. Silver is the Deafult option,but unless you put it on the order form they can not garantee what it will come through with. Maybe I will see your car around, I only live at Bishops Stortford.

morris426 · Apr 29th, 2002, 03:19 PM

Ginger where in herts are you, anywhere near st.albans

Ginger · Apr 30th, 2002, 03:56 AM

I live in Ware Herts, St Albans is not too far away.

morris426 · Apr 30th, 2002, 03:48 PM

i'll keep an eye out for you

peanut · May 2nd, 2002, 12:13 PM

Got a phone call from the dealer yesterday telling me my One has arrived but with the anthracite dash instead of the bright silver both he and I thought we were going to get.
I went to have a look at it but didn't like the colour which didn't look right as the rev counter is bright silver and to me it was a total mismatch.
The dealer is now going to change all the interior parts for the bright silver and have assured me that the work will be done to the highest standards.
It was either this or order a new one and wait 3 months which I didn't want to do as I was lucky with this one as he found it on the dealer network and did a dealer swap as it matched my required spec except for the multi play cd player which the dealer is putting in.
Other than that it looked well cool and I can't wait to pick it up on the 10th.

Ginger · May 2nd, 2002, 12:18 PM

Sorry to hear about that Peanut, looks like your in the same boat as me. I'm still waiting to hear from my dealer.

peanut · May 2nd, 2002, 03:58 PM

Ginger

Have you got your car and are waiting for the parts or is it still with the dealer?

My dealer said getting the parts are no problem and has said it will defo be ready next week if this helps.

Ginger · May 3rd, 2002, 04:14 AM

Yes i've got the car, but i'm waiting for the dealer to get the interior parts. He said it would take a couple of days, I haven't heard anything since Monday.

Zippy · May 8th, 2002, 08:13 AM

When is your One going in for it's work?
Will they do it or does it have to go back to Cowley.
Hope they give you a MINI as a temp replacement

Ginger · May 8th, 2002, 08:52 AM

Hello Zippy,
I feel I know you well - spoke to the dealer yesterday who has all my new bits, bar one door card. Car will probably go to them next week for the work. How's the Cooper going, heave MINI phoned yet?

Zippy · May 8th, 2002, 09:11 AM

Cooper is going V well!
Haven't heard anything from MINI, although Adam @ Specialist called to see how it was going.
Just turned over to 600 miles today!
May have to get some clear repeaters - I'll see if MiniSpares do them - may be cheaper than BMW.

Ginger · May 16th, 2002, 09:12 AM

Just heard from the dealer, they're still waiting for a door card!! Car booked in 25/5, just got to broach the subject of going up to the IMM in the girlfriends Fiesta!

Apr 29th, 2002, 08:15 AM	#1
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 10:23 AM Posts: 2,030 Offline	Important message for ONE buyers Picked up my new ONE at the weekend (pics to follow!!), well happy with the car but disappointed with the interior trim. I had specified the salt pack and had assumed that it would come with silver trim. Mine came with gumetal trim which is tasteful, but looks a bit dark and drab compared with the silver. Dealer was very appologetic, turns out that about the time my car was being built MINI offered the choice of gunmetal or silver finishes with the Salt trim. So if you're getting the Salt pack with your ONE make sure you specifiy the trim colour, it saves disappointment later. My dealer is now going to swap all the dash and door trim to silver, but I'm a bit loathed to let them loose with my new car!

Apr 29th, 2002, 08:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 10:23 AM Posts: 5,859 Offline	Ive got the silver trim S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Apr 29th, 2002, 09:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
bennyboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Warrington, UK Local Time: 11:23 AM Posts: 55 Offline	Had the same problem in ordering my Cooper. Apparently there is the option to have Salt/Pepper without Silver Trim so you have to say you want it when ordering - basically like a no-cost option. I need new excuses to go for a drive !

Apr 29th, 2002, 12:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
timlowden771 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here, there and ever Local Time: 10:23 AM Posts: 399 Offline	Nice Car Hi, Glad to hear that you have got your Mini at last. When my Dealer ordered my Mini One replacment they told me that you have to Specify which colour you want. Silver is the Deafult option,but unless you put it on the order form they can not garantee what it will come through with. Maybe I will see your car around, I only live at Bishops Stortford. If she's not smoking she broken!

Apr 29th, 2002, 03:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
morris426 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: herts Local Time: 10:23 AM Posts: 57 Offline	Ginger where in herts are you, anywhere near st.albans BRG one,salt pack,air con,alarm,cd changer, 16" five-star alloys,tlc

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Apr 29th, 2002, 09:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Macsport MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lincolnshire Local Time: 10:23 AM Posts: 320 Offline	Hi Ginger Picked our ONE up last Wednesday (24th April). I wasn't given the option of gunmetal or silver (we got silver which looks great). Your post got me rooting through my draw to find the price list brochure I was given by Sytners in February and it clearly states that the Salt Pack includes 'Brilliant Silver Interior Trim' and nothing about 'gunmetal'. Are you sure that 'gunmetal' isn't the standard ONE interior trim and they haven't forgotten to add the silver trim at the factory?

Apr 29th, 2002, 09:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 10:23 AM Posts: 2,030 Offline	I thought at first that it was a mistake from the factory, but the dealer assures me this is a recent option. It's a bit of pain because part of the reason I went for the Salt pack was the silver trim! I'm just waiting to hear when they can change the trim over.

Apr 29th, 2002, 09:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 10:23 AM Posts: 2,030 Offline	P.S Macsport my car is metallic silver too!

Apr 29th, 2002, 10:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
Macsport MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lincolnshire Local Time: 10:23 AM Posts: 320 Offline	Great Colour - GREAT CAR!!

Apr 29th, 2002, 10:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 10:23 AM Posts: 2,030 Offline	Couldn't agree more!

Apr 30th, 2002, 03:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 10:23 AM Posts: 2,030 Offline	I live in Ware Herts, St Albans is not too far away.

Apr 30th, 2002, 03:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
morris426 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: herts Local Time: 10:23 AM Posts: 57 Offline	i'll keep an eye out for you BRG one,salt pack,air con,alarm,cd changer, 16" five-star alloys,tlc

May 2nd, 2002, 12:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
peanut MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 10:23 AM Posts: 9 Offline	Got a phone call from the dealer yesterday telling me my One has arrived but with the anthracite dash instead of the bright silver both he and I thought we were going to get. I went to have a look at it but didn't like the colour which didn't look right as the rev counter is bright silver and to me it was a total mismatch. The dealer is now going to change all the interior parts for the bright silver and have assured me that the work will be done to the highest standards. It was either this or order a new one and wait 3 months which I didn't want to do as I was lucky with this one as he found it on the dealer network and did a dealer swap as it matched my required spec except for the multi play cd player which the dealer is putting in. Other than that it looked well cool and I can't wait to pick it up on the 10th.

May 2nd, 2002, 12:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 10:23 AM Posts: 2,030 Offline	Sorry to hear about that Peanut, looks like your in the same boat as me. I'm still waiting to hear from my dealer.

May 2nd, 2002, 03:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
peanut MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 10:23 AM Posts: 9 Offline	Ginger Have you got your car and are waiting for the parts or is it still with the dealer? My dealer said getting the parts are no problem and has said it will defo be ready next week if this helps.

May 3rd, 2002, 04:14 AM	#16 (permalink)
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 10:23 AM Posts: 2,030 Offline	Yes i've got the car, but i'm waiting for the dealer to get the interior parts. He said it would take a couple of days, I haven't heard anything since Monday.

May 8th, 2002, 08:13 AM	#17 (permalink)
Zippy MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Herts Local Time: 10:23 AM Posts: 67 Offline	Any News from Specialist yet? When is your One going in for it's work? Will they do it or does it have to go back to Cowley. Hope they give you a MINI as a temp replacement

May 8th, 2002, 08:52 AM	#18 (permalink)
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 10:23 AM Posts: 2,030 Offline	Hello Zippy, I feel I know you well - spoke to the dealer yesterday who has all my new bits, bar one door card. Car will probably go to them next week for the work. How's the Cooper going, heave MINI phoned yet?

May 8th, 2002, 09:11 AM	#19 (permalink)
Zippy MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Herts Local Time: 10:23 AM Posts: 67 Offline	Cooper is going V well! Haven't heard anything from MINI, although Adam @ Specialist called to see how it was going. Just turned over to 600 miles today! May have to get some clear repeaters - I'll see if MiniSpares do them - may be cheaper than BMW.

May 16th, 2002, 09:12 AM	#20 (permalink)
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 10:23 AM Posts: 2,030 Offline	Just heard from the dealer, they're still waiting for a door card!! Car booked in 25/5, just got to broach the subject of going up to the IMM in the girlfriends Fiesta!

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