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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Color...I can't decide

I had an 05 PW/B. It's been gone a year now. (Long, sad story) But I'm ready to order again. I love PW, but I also like O2 Blue, and the Nightfire Red. I want to place my order this week but I can't commit to a color.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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Sorry, but we can't decide for you. It's purely a personal choice but you can rest assured that there is no such thing as a BAD color on a MINI.

Well... baby-poop green might not be so good. But you get the idea.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Chili Red & Pepper White
Sorry, but we can't decide for you. It's purely a personal choice but you can rest assured that there is no such thing as a BAD color on a MINI.

Well... baby-poop green might not be so good. But you get the idea.
Aye, any color choice is a good choice!
 
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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PINK!!!!

(i LURVE o2 blue!)
 
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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well... i'm a little biased o2blue They are both really beautiful colors o2blue I'm sure whatever u decide, you will love o2blue and never regret...
 
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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Get Pepper White!
 
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TheFutureMrs.agokart
PINK!!!!

(i LURVE o2 blue!)
Alla y'all look great in the new MC2, Tori.

+1 on the O2 Blue being way kewl, but you need to make the decision on your own. (if bribes become involved, then that's a different story)
 
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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INDIE BLUE!... oh wait sorry wrong year... :: kicks time macheen ::
 
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Tüls
INDIE BLUE!... oh wait sorry wrong year... :: kicks time macheen ::
Silly boy!

All the colors you mentioned are great, Sirius. Have you had a chance to see actual MINIs in each color at the dealership? It's hard to tell from the configurator or from color chips...better to see the real thing. Good luck!
 
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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Nightfire Red!

Be different. don't forget the stripes.

What about interior color combos with the outside color???
Oh oh, whole new can of worms!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:03 AM
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You had PW so mabe something different this time? I think nightfire is dead sexy IRL- it's a deep dark red, much like a fine Pinot Noir and with a silver or black roof-que bella!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:38 AM
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I vote for O2 Blue. I love the Nightfire Red color, but although it is unique in Mini, there are other manufacturers make their cars and trucks in similar dark metallic red color. I have seen very little of O2 Blue color cars. I think the last one I seen in that color was a Thunderbird.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:45 AM
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ditto everything said already! If seeing everything at the dealer is not possible, find as many pics here as you can. OB and NFR are amorphous colors that look totally different in differnet lights. PW is classy and classic too, but you can guess my vote!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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So, I've decided on 02 Blue/White with English Oak.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 12:18 PM
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Exxxxcellent! Good luck with your wait, and enjoy!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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Bonnet stripes???
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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make sure u get enuff stuff to fill ur toggle switches!!!! plz plz plz... it's the only thing i regret
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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First off go with a solid car color with no bonnet stripes!

Second if you are really going to be meticulous and keep a really clean car that is well polished and waxed then I would go with a color that will look brilliant when detailed. Reds do for sure as do blacks.

On the other hand if you want a color that is easier to take care of go for Silver or Dark Silver or even white. I have Dark Silver and when polished and waxed it looks great but never as stunning as deep rich colors. Its a double edged sword color. It does not really ever look bad but it also never looks absoultely brilliant. Possibly its the metallic nature?
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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Those are the three colors I would have a hard time deciding between as well.

Thankfully, I have an '06, and PW was the only one of those offered then

But good choice!
 
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by mommashine
make sure u get enuff stuff to fill ur toggle switches!!!! plz plz plz... it's the only thing i regret
What do you mean? What would I have to add to fill them?
 
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 10:00 AM
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O2 blue - great choice. Echo the sentiments of the above - see it in the metal first.

Or do what I did when I had my custom bike frame done - choose the conservative color first (in my case navy blue), then call, email, fax, and smoke-signal the factory that you REALLY wanted the outrageous one (screaming yellow). I got yellow. Conservative is not always necessary.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 07:01 AM
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What do you mean? What would I have to add to fill them?
I know for MCS, you will need rear fog lamp option. I am not sure for MC, I think you may also need to have the front fog lamp as well.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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I know for MCS, you will need rear fog lamp option. I am not sure for MC, I think you may also need to have the front fog lamp as well.
That's good as I am getting both of those. However, for the life of me I can't see why I would need the rear fog lamps.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Sirius
So, I've decided on 02 Blue/White with English Oak.
Excellent choice, that would have been my vote! Go for the stripes!

I think O2B is dead sexy!



Although not quite as sexy as AB/W, but I am, of course, biased.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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Hello, I'm new to the site. Coming from a Georgia girl and UGA fan-- definately red!! Mine is red with black stripes!
 
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