Photo Request: Chili Red R52 with Black/Tan interior
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Photo Request: Chili Red R52 with Black/Tan interior
Trying to get back into a MINI after a 2 year hiatus.. Saw an ad for a Chili Red R52 with tan/black interior. The MINI in question is a JCW that has been vinyl wrapped in matte black. For this reason its very difficult for me to visualize Chili Red on tan/black, which doesn't seem like an obvious color scheme.
Can anyone post a couple photos? I've done the Google image search with no joy.
I think I'm going to pull the trigger. Its an '05 JCW chrome package, driving lights, with EVERY option (Nav), 79k miles for $7500. Looks to be in good shape, no rust, new tires.
I've never owned a cabrio version, just an '03 R50, '04R 53, and '06 R53. Only two more years and I have a Bingo! I've had 2 Indi Blues and (black interior and that god awful two toned blue/black) and electric blue and english leather black.
Normally I wouldn't care too much, but a convertible is much more out in the open.
Can anyone post a couple photos? I've done the Google image search with no joy.
I think I'm going to pull the trigger. Its an '05 JCW chrome package, driving lights, with EVERY option (Nav), 79k miles for $7500. Looks to be in good shape, no rust, new tires.
I've never owned a cabrio version, just an '03 R50, '04R 53, and '06 R53. Only two more years and I have a Bingo! I've had 2 Indi Blues and (black interior and that god awful two toned blue/black) and electric blue and english leather black.
Normally I wouldn't care too much, but a convertible is much more out in the open.
I was always a fan of the black / tan seats, but every time I went to see one it was the carpet / door trim that kept me from buying one. IMO its a pity that Mini didn't give the option of just having the tan on the seats, with black carpets and black door cards
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The red door sill against the black and tan interior might be as close as you get to comparison. In addition, consider a good ol' Guinness 'Black and Tan' as your new preference.
For the price, mileage and what it is there's no question - go for it.
For the price, mileage and what it is there's no question - go for it.
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I'm looking into what it would take to replace the carpet, door trim, random bits to make it a little more conspicuous. I'm not a flashy guy, and I'm already pushing it with the Chili Red on chrome.
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I did check the Chili Red thread, but I'll look again. I think the sweet sound of the JCW growl and snap, crackle, pop will ease the pain of the interior if its ugly in person. 1st world problem, right?
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Finally found a couple! Had to search Cars.com and select tan interior and there was ONE Cooper, happened to be a convertible too! Rare option I guess. Honest opinion? I think I'll get some black Weathertech mats to help balance the tan.
