The color variation reminds me of that Seinfeld episode where the woman looks fairly pretty in certain light but is scary-ugly in others. I've seen the Pure Red Countryman at the dealer, one in an indoor setting and one outside, and they weren't the same as a Chili Red, but I'd still say they were red. (Tomato Red, maybe?)

BUT, the one on display in the Auto Show setting was totally, totally different in a mind-boggling sort of way. It really looked as orange as the photo depicts.

I really wish I could muster up more enthusiasm for one of the colors!

Don't worry...Pure Orange is on my list of colors I'll probably settle for. No Kool-aid necessary. It's not that bad, actually. People might think I've got two Countrymen.

I was wondering when you were going to chime in on this Sealy .

I must have been asleep. Or out squeezing my oranges.

New All4. Just picked it up this weekend. Love it, especially the orange color and the kids dig the full rail.

Nice - seems I've seen that pic before. My PR & white will be ordered shortly.

There's no doubt that my point and shoot (Nikon S6000) didn't get the colors correct. But the Pure Red did have an orange tint to it under those lights.

Are you sure? I've neve noticed that. I've seen Pure Red under all kinds of conditions and have never, ever noticed an orange glow to it. Always a nice, bright red.

The issue is likely with fluorescent lighting, in this case probably with a low color rendering index and emits too little red light.

It'll be helpful for people to photograph different red cars at an auto show to give a good perspective.

Picked up my CM this morning!!
Been driving it the last couple hours!!

Here she is, Alice, resting at home!

Isn't that an old Frank Sinatra song? Alice Blue Gown? Yup, she's purty!

Lol, yes!!
Good 'Ol Alice!

Hey Folks - Well my Countryman is about a month old now. I really do love this car! Can't wait for some better weather, so I can get out and take some decent pictures. But in the meantime, here are some quick shots.

So the Countryman is larger than the previous MINIs............but really, do you actually think this is necessary?!?!?

LOL, Awesome!

eeyore, nicely done. Perhaps you can do a little article for MINI5280 around that picture.

If you feel like you want to do it, send it to Teena (Rudebox).

Don

Actually, I parked where there were absolutely no vehicles at all. Went inside to use the facilities and grab a cup of joe. Walked outside, and this is what I saw!


The alternate caption is: "Do you think black makes my boot look big?"

Has anyone seen a picture of an Oxford Green Countryman with black bonnet stripes or sport stripes? I'm thinking of getting black sport stripes, but I'm not sure how they will look against the green.

Suprisingly, I've seen a number of them. You may have, as well. They are virtually invisible - almost to run your hand over them to make sure they are really there. The first one, I did a double take when I saw stripes on the window sticker, but not on the car. Not a bad look, just very subtle. You may like it.

I was shocked to see a picture of my baby that I posted in another forum and sat and thought for a second, "did I post this??" At any rate, it IS black

Well our baby is in and we are due to pick it up Saturday! Stopped by the dealer today to have a look and snapped a pic with my cell.

Just drove back from Tahoe, chain control had to stop me and ask if it was all wheel drive Here's a video:

http://bit.ly/gS3fLT

Quick shot right when DH got home with his new CM. Cosmic Blue/Black roof and mirrors. We love the roof rack.

LOVE that Cosmic Blue! Excellent

CM's must be selling pretty well in my area as ours came in with five others and all five were already sold. In addition they are waiting for a dozen or more others that are already sold.

Love it! Congratulations! Hope YOUR new MINI arrives soon.