Comments on: The MINI and Color Forcasting http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/01/26/TheMINIAndColorForcasting/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: vbean http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/01/26/TheMINIAndColorForcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-4049 vbean Wed, 28 Jan 2004 20:14:06 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/01/26/#comment-4049 <p>Have a 2004 PW/B CVT with racing stripes, black bumper inserts and chromes mirrors. That was my gut choice of colors when I first thought about getting a Mini. And I must say that he looks right at home parked between a 93 black 2500 suburban and a 74 BMW Alpina 2002 tii from the alpina factory in Germany!</p> Have a 2004 PW/B CVT with racing stripes, black bumper inserts and chromes mirrors. That was my gut choice of colors when I first thought about getting a Mini. And I must say that he looks right at home parked between a 93 black 2500 suburban and a 74 BMW Alpina 2002 tii from the alpina factory in Germany!

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/01/26/TheMINIAndColorForcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-4048 Gabe Wed, 28 Jan 2004 19:33:50 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/01/26/#comment-4048 <p>I'd love have a 2002 someday. My parents had a '72 for the first 10 years of my life so it's the only car I knew for quite a while. The smell of the interior is forever etched in my mind. Sadly they sold it when they finally upgraded to a newer BMW.</p> <p>And orange too - my favorite color!</p> I'd love have a 2002 someday. My parents had a '72 for the first 10 years of my life so it's the only car I knew for quite a while. The smell of the interior is forever etched in my mind. Sadly they sold it when they finally upgraded to a newer BMW.

And orange too – my favorite color!

]]> By: Robert http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/01/26/TheMINIAndColorForcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-4047 Robert Wed, 28 Jan 2004 18:50:54 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/01/26/#comment-4047 <p>Red headlights?</p> <p>Love those old BMW's. Almost bought one in 1970 but it was just a little more ($) than the '70 Squareback I eventually bought. New baby and all.</p> <p>It had these great EMPI mag wheels that kinda look like the MCS sports package wheels I have now.........RB</p> Red headlights?

Love those old BMW's. Almost bought one in 1970 but it was just a little more ($) than the '70 Squareback I eventually bought. New baby and all.

It had these great EMPI mag wheels that kinda look like the MCS sports package wheels I have now………RB

]]> By: Tim in MD http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/01/26/TheMINIAndColorForcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-4046 Tim in MD Wed, 28 Jan 2004 18:25:11 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/01/26/#comment-4046 <p>I'm probably going to order my MCS in PW/B with black hood stripes when the time comes (hopefully first week in April). I'm tempted by BRG/W and IB/W, but I love how the PW sets off the black trim and red highlights (plus it's a no-cost option!). It'll also look good next to my <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/typ914/golfinka.jpg" rel="lightbox-3428">Inka orange '76 BMW 2002</a>...kinda like a creamsicle. (The golf yellow 2002 in the background was sold about a year ago...I'm not averse to bright colors, as you can see.) That said, if I could get a flat--not metallic--orange MCS, I'd do that in a heartbeat.</p> I'm probably going to order my MCS in PW/B with black hood stripes when the time comes (hopefully first week in April). I'm tempted by BRG/W and IB/W, but I love how the PW sets off the black trim and red highlights (plus it's a no-cost option!). It'll also look good next to my Inka orange '76 BMW 2002…kinda like a creamsicle. (The golf yellow 2002 in the background was sold about a year ago…I'm not averse to bright colors, as you can see.) That said, if I could get a flat–not metallic–orange MCS, I'd do that in a heartbeat.

]]> By: Robert http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/01/26/TheMINIAndColorForcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-4045 Robert Wed, 28 Jan 2004 05:38:55 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/01/26/#comment-4045 <p>I love these Debat.........uh discussions.......don't you....RB</p> I love these Debat………uh discussions…….don't you….RB

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/01/26/TheMINIAndColorForcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-4044 Gabe Wed, 28 Jan 2004 04:30:15 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/01/26/#comment-4044 <p>ah sarcasim - gotcha :)</p> ah sarcasim – gotcha :)

]]> By: Robert http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/01/26/TheMINIAndColorForcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-4043 Robert Wed, 28 Jan 2004 04:27:51 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/01/26/#comment-4043 <p>Gabe,</p> <p>I think the white mirrors are adorable.........RB</p> Gabe,

I think the white mirrors are adorable………RB

]]> By: Alex http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/01/26/TheMINIAndColorForcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-4042 Alex Wed, 28 Jan 2004 04:16:05 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/01/26/#comment-4042 <p>Hmph! How dare they say green is not a good color! It's always been my fave, and besides that the BRG is just so classic. I think silver's pretty boring (but I like the DS). Haven't seent the gold in person, but it makes me think of a champagne colored accord. Bo-ring. Indi blue is also beautiful. chili red is cute. EB might be a little TOO much for me, but sometimes I love it. But I must say (and no offense)- I hate the yellow. haven't seen any in a while, but for a bit it seemed like every mini I saw was yellow. I don't see too many BRG, which surprises me. But the bottom line is- no matter what color, a MINI is always much more stylish than anything else out there. :)</p> <p>And did anyone else think the 'colorful' line of model cars in the picture were still pretty boring? silvers and rusts- ick. Ok there was a blue and a red, but it's not like a red car is a new thng.</p> Hmph! How dare they say green is not a good color! It's always been my fave, and besides that the BRG is just so classic. I think silver's pretty boring (but I like the DS). Haven't seent the gold in person, but it makes me think of a champagne colored accord. Bo-ring. Indi blue is also beautiful. chili red is cute. EB might be a little TOO much for me, but sometimes I love it. But I must say (and no offense)- I hate the yellow. haven't seen any in a while, but for a bit it seemed like every mini I saw was yellow. I don't see too many BRG, which surprises me. But the bottom line is- no matter what color, a MINI is always much more stylish than anything else out there. :)

And did anyone else think the 'colorful' line of model cars in the picture were still pretty boring? silvers and rusts- ick. Ok there was a blue and a red, but it's not like a red car is a new thng.

]]> By: Bill Lawrence http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/01/26/TheMINIAndColorForcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-4041 Bill Lawrence Wed, 28 Jan 2004 03:36:33 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/01/26/#comment-4041 <p>One interesting thing. When I toured the BMW plant in Spartanburg, I noticed that there were many silver Z4's. Our tour guide said that there were days when the entire production run was silver. </p> <p>I like all the colors that the MINI comes in, as long as there is variety.</p> One interesting thing. When I toured the BMW plant in Spartanburg, I noticed that there were many silver Z4's. Our tour guide said that there were days when the entire production run was silver.

I like all the colors that the MINI comes in, as long as there is variety.

]]> By: indyGold http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/01/26/TheMINIAndColorForcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-4040 indyGold Wed, 28 Jan 2004 03:30:39 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/01/26/#comment-4040 <p>The Gold/Black on the MC blew me away. I'm hoping they will add Gold to the MCS line so I can upgrade someday ;)</p> The Gold/Black on the MC blew me away. I'm hoping they will add Gold to the MCS line so I can upgrade someday ;)

]]> By: Nick Nickoloff http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/01/26/TheMINIAndColorForcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-4039 Nick Nickoloff Wed, 28 Jan 2004 02:19:07 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/01/26/#comment-4039 <p>Our 03 Cooper S is solid Pure Silver and we even had the mirror caps painted the body color. Why? It's a BMW baby!!! and we wanted something different from the two tone MINIs that we see everywhere. I'll have to admit though I do like the Red White combination. </p> <p>My wife wants a solid Pepper White CVT with chrome trim and mirror caps with black hood stripes. </p> <p>Let's face it....all MINIs are great!</p> Our 03 Cooper S is solid Pure Silver and we even had the mirror caps painted the body color. Why? It's a BMW baby!!! and we wanted something different from the two tone MINIs that we see everywhere. I'll have to admit though I do like the Red White combination.

My wife wants a solid Pepper White CVT with chrome trim and mirror caps with black hood stripes.

Let's face it….all MINIs are great!

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/01/26/TheMINIAndColorForcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-4038 Gabe Wed, 28 Jan 2004 02:18:07 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/01/26/#comment-4038 <p>I think the white mirrors are one of the most interesting design details of the MINI personally.</p> I think the white mirrors are one of the most interesting design details of the MINI personally.

]]> By: Robert http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/01/26/TheMINIAndColorForcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-4037 Robert Wed, 28 Jan 2004 01:39:08 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/01/26/#comment-4037 <p>I'd have to have the mirrors painted red or blk if I got that combo.......not white...looks like bunnie ears.</p> I'd have to have the mirrors painted red or blk if I got that combo…….not white…looks like bunnie ears.

]]> By: Bill Lawrence http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/01/26/TheMINIAndColorForcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-4036 Bill Lawrence Wed, 28 Jan 2004 01:13:14 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/01/26/#comment-4036 <p>It was hard to resist the Chili Red / White with the bonnet stripes. For me, I wanted to have the color that reflected the heritage of the classic Mini Cooper. </p> <p>It is sort of like having a black Pontiac Trans Am, with the gold "Screaming Chicken" on the hood :D</p> It was hard to resist the Chili Red / White with the bonnet stripes. For me, I wanted to have the color that reflected the heritage of the classic Mini Cooper.

It is sort of like having a black Pontiac Trans Am, with the gold “Screaming Chicken” on the hood :D

]]> By: Robert http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/01/26/TheMINIAndColorForcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-4035 Robert Wed, 28 Jan 2004 00:12:38 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/01/26/#comment-4035 <p>A contact at Mini says internally they call it Pimp Gold.....very kool...........RB</p> A contact at Mini says internally they call it Pimp Gold…..very kool………..RB

]]> By: Mark http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/01/26/TheMINIAndColorForcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-4034 Mark Wed, 28 Jan 2004 00:06:11 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/01/26/#comment-4034 <p>Of all the colors available when I ordered my 04 MC I chose Solid Gold with Black roof and interior. IMHO it's one of the classiest color combo's of all. After I received it I realized it was my High School colors...I guess I'm trying to unconsiously revert to an earlier time in my life.</p> Of all the colors available when I ordered my 04 MC I chose Solid Gold with Black roof and interior. IMHO it's one of the classiest color combo's of all. After I received it I realized it was my High School colors…I guess I'm trying to unconsiously revert to an earlier time in my life.

]]> By: Robert http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/01/26/TheMINIAndColorForcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-4033 Robert Tue, 27 Jan 2004 21:57:52 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/01/26/#comment-4033 <p>Gabe.........what post got the most response?</p> <p>RB</p> Gabe………what post got the most response?

RB

]]> By: Robert http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/01/26/TheMINIAndColorForcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-4032 Robert Tue, 27 Jan 2004 21:41:45 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/01/26/#comment-4032 <p>JIm............It's 2004! Have some fun!</p> JIm…………It's 2004! Have some fun!

]]> By: dc http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/01/26/TheMINIAndColorForcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-4031 dc Tue, 27 Jan 2004 21:08:55 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/01/26/#comment-4031 <p>Silver fetish ? I'm surprised nobody’s mentioned Mac OS X's silver-look.</p> Silver fetish ? I'm surprised nobody’s mentioned Mac OS X's silver-look.

]]> By: Les http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/01/26/TheMINIAndColorForcasting/comment-page-1/#comment-4030 Les Tue, 27 Jan 2004 20:54:15 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/01/26/#comment-4030 <p>Ditto.</p> Ditto.

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