So I'm looking at a 2009 Red Cooper S, but it has red color line in the interior. I'm not sure I really like it, and I'm wondering how hard or if it's even possible to change out the red for the Dark Grey color line if I decide I don't like the red.

Thanks

 

Sure you can change it out if you like. The arm rests just pop off but the three dash pieces are a bit more involved. Here's a pdf on how to retro the chrome line it's basically the same procedure except removing the trim on top of the dash and side pillars isn't necessary.
How Too.pdf

 

i dont think its all too hard. Itd be harder comming up with the pieces, though i do wonder what mine would look like in red.....hmm

 

i've got black if you want to trade!

 

it's funny because I was also researching this.

For the parts, you can find numbers at realoem and prices at Pelican

http://www.pelicanparts.com

Dash (3 parts, 51$, 55$, 119$)
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...35&hg=51&fg=30

Doors (76$ each)
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...77&hg=51&fg=50

Rears (76$ each)
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...11&hg=51&fg=50

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...11&hg=51&fg=50

 

Thanks for posting that Myro... I've always regretted not getting the color so this might be an option for me. I didn't realize the rears had a color line too...

 

The clubbies have the rear color line the coupes just have plastic.

 

Here are some prices for a typical color line replacement (this one happens to be Rooster Red) from a NAM sponsor :

Rooster red armrest, left front retail $74.00 / nam price $59.20
Rooster red armrest, right front retail $74.00 / nam price $59.20
Rooster red knee pad, driver's left retail $49.68 / nam price $39.74
Rooster red knee pad, driver's right retail $53.48 / nam price $42.78
Rooster red knee pad, passenger retail $115.40 / nam price $92.32

Total NAM price (Hardtop) = $293


Additional pieces if you have a Clubman:

Rooster red armrest, left rear retail $63.00 / nam price $50.40
Rooster red armrest, right rear retail $63.00 / nam price $50.40

Total NAM price (Clubman) = $394

 

Thanks for all the responses. I just bought a 2009 red MCS with red color line. I'm debating going to the grey/black color line. Other than cost, anyone know how much of a PITA it'd be to change them? Looks like the dash trim pieces have to come off to get to the screws.

Thanks for all the info and prices.