MCS R56 - Standard Interior Trim or worth picking an option?

[Overboost-Rich]

Hi, I am pretty close to making the step into Mini ownership but I am still speccing up my ideal MCS..its great fun!

The question I have is relating to the interior trim, I originally thought either brushed alloy or fluid silver would be the trim to go for but I am thinking is the standard fine enough. The salesman tells me that the R56 MCS comes as standard with an exclusive trim only available on the MCS, is this correct and what is it like, colour and texture wise and is the door trim matching etc? So, my point is it worth £40 or £90 to spend on a specced up interior trim, or is the standard trim nice anyway? It appears that many owners choose an optional trim therefore does that mean the standard trim is rare?

Any pics would be really useful but any feedback will be helpful!

Thanks, Rich.

[picard]

i have the std chequered trim on mine, its looks ok but given a second chance i would have one with the brushed aluminum i think.

u can see it here

[Ben18]

Persoanlly (if budget allows) I would go for the brushed alloy finish. I have it on mine, and I must say it finishes the interior really well. I originally opted for piano black, but after a few very useful comments on here I changed my mind and I am really happy with the look!

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...eriorClose.jpg

Ben.

[msh441]

I would recommend the leatherette (if it's a free choice in the UK). Seeing it in person I was really impressed and I think it will hold up way better than cloth.

That said, I went all out and did Lounge Leather... and thought it was ungodly expensive, I have zero regrets. It was a worthwhile splurge IMO.

[FergusM]

I like the standard chequred trim... and would not spend the $$ on any other.

[Japper]

Not a fan of the standard 'checquered' finish. I thought long and hard about what to spec on mine for delivery 1st Sept. Here's my thoughts.

Piano Black - Really nice but had this finish on my Audi A3 and it scratches and shows every mark easily - storage compartment lid would be a nightmare.

Brushed Alloy - Looks and feels fantastic, real quality, but personally don't think this 'goes' with chrome line interior, which i think is a must.

Fluid Silver - The option i went for, as i think the silver theme ties in nicely with the other silver accents in the cabin. But i have bought Carbon Fibre das trim pieces in waiting for 1st sept.

Just my opinion / observations on seeing all trim options, but hope it helps.

[ru81]

Go for brushed alloy. It's far more 'substantial' than the other plastic trims. I've driven a few R56s and the ones with the plastic trim seemed more prone to creaks/rattles than the brushed alloy. Also the brushed alloy doesnt mark as easily as the others, and even if you did scratch it, the scratches would almost blend into the brushed markings.

[Benny No.1]

I have the standard chequered trim on my S, and I'm quite happy with it. I have carried the chequered theme through out the car though. JCW mat's and a chequered roof!

[thrud]

Brushed alloy looks great, and any scuffs seem to brush off. I'd definately recommend it. I would also recommend full leather. I have the half leather and wish i'd gone for the full version.

Paul

[Hat]

piano black looks nice but the fluid silver or alloy match the steering wheel & centre console finish much better

[Japper]

Quote: Originally Posted by thrud (original)

Brushed alloy looks great, and any scuffs seem to brush off. I'd definately recommend it. I would also recommend full leather. I have the half leather and wish i'd gone for the full version.

Paul

Yeah I think full leather is a must on the R56. Std. Half leather.......................more like 6th leather is a joke compared to proper 1/2 leather on R53.

[FergusM]

Mmm.. but I saw / read a few things about full leather going saggy, so I deleted it from my spec. Plus in winter you then really need heated seats to warm your bum.

[Miss Marmite]

Go for brushed alloy, I have it on my current cooper and getting on my ordered S. It's lovely.

[my_mini]

Quote:

I have the standard chequered trim on my S, and I'm quite happy with it. I have carried the chequered theme through out the car though. JCW mat's and a chequered roof!

Same here - not the mats but the roof is checked & I think it is FAB!

[DerekH]

We have standard trim and colour line and looks great, and jcw mats see my pics on chilli red roll call.