2009 MINI Convertible to Get Exclusive Color

ROADST3R TG Jul 18th, 2008 Link

Not sure why a new color is needed, the fact it’s a top-down is enough for me…

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gokartride Jul 18th, 2008 Link

I’ve heard the outgoing R52 will go out with a bang, too, featuring an all-black special edition.

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Lee L Jul 18th, 2008 Link

I must see this color. It sounds nice.

When I first saw the headline, the thought that sprung to mind was how dark of a metallic grey would it be? ;-)

Hooray for color!

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C4 Jul 18th, 2008 Link

Someday I’ll take the plunge and pack away a new Cabrio.

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Mark R Jul 18th, 2008 Link

I thought that the R56 was supposed to be getting a new black to replace the Astro color? Haven’t heard any more about this.

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Ian C. Jul 18th, 2008 Link

Surely the “outgoing R52″ has gone already?

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C4 Jul 18th, 2008 Link

I think R52 Cabrio production ended June 30th, 2008.

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Craig Jul 18th, 2008 Link

I’ve heard a number of people complain that the Mellow Yellow isn’t bright enough. Hopefully hi-liter…I mean “Interchange yellow” will be bright enough.

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eager2own Jul 18th, 2008 Link

Very exciting — though a part of me was also hoping for a return of the HO.

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C4 Jul 18th, 2008 Link

MINI has never gotten the yellow paintwork right in my opinion. Liquid Yellow was too pale and Mellow Yellow makes the car look like a big rolling Mango.

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paul lewis Jul 18th, 2008 Link

So does this mean that Hot Chocolate won’t remain exclusive to the Clubman for much longer? It’s a great color and it would have been nice if it remained ‘limited’. Too bad…

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kevin chupik Jul 18th, 2008 Link

I think it was high time to add a “real orange” to the line-up (no more rusted or charred barf).Return of “space blue”……..wow?

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Adam Jul 18th, 2008 Link

Does this mean MINI is putting the exuberant back in their color scheme? God I hope so. My 2003 is getting on in years, but I can’t bring myself to buy in ‘chalky blue.’

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greg Jul 18th, 2008 Link

hey here’s a novelty color-

flat black

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robble Jul 18th, 2008 Link

heck, I’ve never even seen white silver convertible.

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Brian Jul 18th, 2008 Link

I wonder if my dealer will let me bring a hiliter and use it on a pepper white to see what the new color is like.

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Craig Jul 18th, 2008 Link

hey here’s a novelty color- flat black

Ugh! Why would you want a non-gloss black on a MINI? That would be even more difficult to care for than Jet Black. I also think it would look hideous.

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Jim W. Jul 18th, 2008 Link

Could we get a MINI in the lime green color of my old ‘67 Cougar?

(I remember a few years ago, while driving across the country with my daughters, searching in vain for just that right color green…. alas, probably gone forever!)

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Dr Obnxs Jul 18th, 2008 Link

Why is this in “effeciency” as well as “R57″? Also remember that there are a limeted number of guns in the factory. I’m all for all colors on all models… It’s not like you need a special color to know it’s a rag top!

Matt

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Billy Jul 18th, 2008 Link

I think R52 Cabrio production ended June 30th, 2008.

Incorrect. It is still in production today, but production will cease in, on, or at the end of week 30.

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eager2own Jul 19th, 2008 Link

^ but it is true that most, if not all, dealers only took new orders through the end of June.

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sandy s Jul 19th, 2008 Link

I was hoping they would bring back the Jet Black! I have 2005 MCSC Jet Black and love it. If I ever buy a new one, it has to be Jet Black or no deal!

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dave Jul 20th, 2008 Link

highlighter yellow? sounds like the lightning yellow on first year mazda rx-8. i like it

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greg Jul 21st, 2008 Link

Jet black is what I meant (not flat black).

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wiz Jul 28th, 2008 Link

Did a factory tour on Saturday and watched some of the last R52’s roll off the line.They finished over the weekend.Line to be reset over this week and R57 will start again shortly, Bring on the new blood

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Reported new colors for r57 - MINI2 - MINI Forum Aug 12th, 2008 Link

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julie caig Aug 14th, 2008 Link

Any clearer idea of when……………what month……2009 convertible will be available?????? What/when is “early spring 2009″???

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