I am leaning towards the Blazing Red with Black Stripes. I was set on getting the Punch Carbon Black leather, but now I am leaning towards either of the Leather/Cloth options, I like both the Diamond Carbon Black and Diamond Satellite Grey. The grey I would do with the truffle color line, the carbon I would do with the red color line.

I wish I could see them all in person.

Any thoughts from anyone that has seen any of them???

 

I have a blazing red on order and got black leatherette only because I cared more about the options for my budget. Had I went all out I would've got the punch carbon as my first choice and the tweed looking cloth/leather seats second. Do you have a black or body color roof? And what rims? The reason I ask is because mine is red with all black everything else. I think it'll really set the red off. So I don't know how Truffle brown would be with the red. Just my opinion though and hope it helps in some way

 

Also if you search f56 interior on google images there might be a few real life photos there to help you out

 

17" Silver Cosmos Rims, I have black rims on my 911 and will never own black rims again (Impossible to keep clean and show every swirl/scratch quickly). Black roof and stripes. I agree I am leaning towards the black/red theme, truffle might not fit well.

 

I went with leatherette/cloth black pearl with my Blazing Red. Temps get too hot here in California for straight leatherette or leather.

 

I saw those in the dealer I went to and I loved them, you will be happy with them!!!

No worries about to much heat in New England!!

 

Gray or black with red
Hot environment go with the Blacl Pearl, it is a gray cloth.

 

Saw the black pearl at the dealer too. Liked it, but would rather have gen2 cloth seats.

 

Where do you find Gen 2 cloth seats?
I don't see them on the Mini build site?

 

I think he means he prefers the R56 cloth seats over the F56 cloth seats.

Carnut, New Country might be getting more cars this week in time for the Launch Celebration this Saturday. I know you're ruling out the Truffle, but you're welcome to look at my F56 on Saturday if you decide to go.

 

Most of may cars have had black leatherette type seats. With a/c, and as long as I don't drive immediately after I have mowed the yard in the summer, no problem. Have chose them with my blazing red MCS - white top & stripes.


By the way, interesting article about gasoline in the newest Motor Trend. Recommends BP, Shell, Chevron, etc. for at least occasional use because they are "Top Tier" gasolines and likely better able to reduce deposits in direct-injected engines than some no-name brands.

 

Yes r56 cloth seats

 

Thank you Bob, I am still planning on going at this point. So far I like the Blazing Red the best, if my exterior color changes I will go with Truffle for sure, it is my favorite interior, but I do not think it would go with my Blazing Red well. I love Blazing Red, Green, Blue, and the Thunder Grey in the F56, so far I am leaning towards Red.

 

Good to know, I use Sunoco, I wonder where they rank? I might change to Shell, I have 2 close to me.

 

I'll let you know later in the week what time I plan on going. It would be great to meet you.

 

I had leatherette in my hardtop, and now my Clubman has the leather/cloth combo and I'm not the biggest fan in terms of practicality. It's so pretty with the stitching and all, but I liked how easy the leatherette was to keep clean - you can just wipe it off! In short, I'd save my money and get the leatherette, but go for whatever you like!

 

Found the "Top Tier" website and, no, Sunoco not listed. Shell doesn't charge a nickel more with my credit card, so I often go there.

http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html

 

The Black Pearl part cloth seats are great, they aren't as dark as on the configurator either. There were some pix somewhere that people took. I liked them way better than the all leather black seats. Saw them yesterday in Scottsdale.

 

Sounds Great!!

 

I hope this pic helps? I am going for the Cloth/leather Black Pearl Carbon, with red colourline. Bodywork midnight black.

 

That looks really good!!! I am now considering that as well.

 

The MINI USA Configurator lists them as Leatherette/Cloth.

 

If you are considering red color line as an interior accent, I strongly suggest you find a car that has it so you can actually see it. It does not match blazing red.

 

I have an F55 on order with blazing red, black bonnet stripes, and 16" black victory spokes. For the interior, I went with the base leatherette carbon black, though I think the leatherette / cloth black pearl would be nice. I also got the red line interior, though I am concerned that it doesn't match the blazing red... hopefully that's not too big of a deal, since one is inside and one is outside.

 

I just picked up a blazing red f55 with the red line interior last week. I love it! I don't think the color is that far off. The interior isn't as bright, but I think it works well.