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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 11:39 AM
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Real fast question and love the input....What would you all choose..ALL PEPPER WHITE COOPER S OR PEPPER WHITE /BLACK TOP COOPER S.....
Was thinking of getting the 2004 S model with the Cordoba Beige.....What do you all think on how that will look ? I have seen the White/Black Top but haven't seen the All White in person.....Has anyone seen the All White in person and thoughts ?
Appreciate all the feedback..
 
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 11:46 AM
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I like the contrast with the roof and body in different colors. But it's all a personality thing. I don't know if I'd go with the Cordoba Beige if the exterior was 2 tone though.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 11:50 AM
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I like all Pepper White with either Cordoba or Lapis Blue.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 12:09 PM
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black roof if you get the sunroof option
 
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 01:11 PM
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I like the all white,looks classy :smile: As long as were talking pepper white,does anyone know if the lapis blue will be availabe with a pw mcs?I know it's not available with all the mcs exterior colors.Not to sure how it would look though?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 01:14 PM
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I think Minis are great with contrasting roofs but I would go all white or all black.

I saw an all PW on the road the other day and one of my friends just picked up an all white and she loves it.


 
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 05:20 PM
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Deciding which roof color depends, I think, on what you might want to do with the roof. In the case of Pepper White, a dark roof would look best, especially if you are going to get the sun roof option.
If you are not going to get the sunroof option, the black roof would still look fabulous. Only do an all Pepper White car if you have a strong graphic planned for the roof. An all Pepper white car with no roof accent I think would look a bit too 'bare'. The Cordoba Beige with the Pepper White is a real classic combination, go for it!
 
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 05:25 PM
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All pepper white and a stripe pattern running the full length (bonnet, roof, hatch) would be cool.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 05:43 PM
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Every pepper white I've seen has a black top, so I'd probably do body color if I were ordering one.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 05:51 AM
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Just a few pictures for you.

All pepper white, cordoba beige, no sunroof...


The beautiful, Mrs. Peel...


Cordoba beige from the back...


Cordoba beige boot...


Cordoba beige front, regular (non-sport seats)...


And, finally, a Pepper White MCS...


I would choose the all Pepper White. I think it looks fantastic on the MC, though it looks just as good on the MCS. But, like others mentioned, the MCS is sporty-er so maybe some bonnet stripes would be merited.

And I have in person seen an all PW and a PW/B; liked them both. Probably thought the all PW was a little bit "classier" (like a Bentley, or something) but the PW/B looked "tougher" (and maybe more "MINI" as it was two-tone).

Having said all that, I want (and will soon get) an all PW MC with Cordoba and a sunroof. I would disagree with previous comments that a sunroof requires a black top. It does hide the sunroof, but it's something you hardly notice from the street perspective. I suppose an SUV might notice it more (the black sunroof popping from the white top), but who cares what a SUV'r thinks, right?
 
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 03:58 PM
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definitely all white. i begged for this color when i ordered my now ib/bk '03, but to no avail.
after you get it, you'll be needing a couple extra "cooper" boot logos, for you must change the word "cooper" to "pepper".
when we meet on the road, i will initially be very upset, as you got the best color combo. however, i will have to smile and chuckle when i see "pepper" on the boot.
most excellent plan, no?
well it works for me, anyways..

(of course you could get a solid gold mc & change the logo to "copper"..:smile:
 
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 02:09 AM
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One of my MINI buddies has an all pepper white MC.. it looks really nice. but if you're getting the sunroof, get the black roof. I think the black sunroof looks a bit out of place on a white roof....

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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 11:19 AM
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Im confused, if Miniusa doesnt offer a white mini yet, how did they have a white one in Italian Job? At least I thought there was a white one, I might be mistaken though
 
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 05:40 PM
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I like White cars..cooler temperatures inside and out, much easier to keep clean.
that's exactly why I got a white Explorer after owning a midnight blue Trans Am.

I sure wish the white was less of a cream color though...PW looks cool. Oh gosh
i was doing ok on this color thing being happy with EB... oh what to do!!!
 
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 05:48 PM
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I've seen both, they're both gorgeous! I think it's very MINI to have the contrasting roof, though.
 
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