I have got on order, although I haven't got a production date yet so I have time to change my mind, a Jet Blackw/White top and Bonnet Stripes Mini Cooper S.
I really like the look of the Lapis Blue Leather, but was thinking it might be a bit busy with my colour scheme. Either way I'm getting leather seats, just can't decide black or lapis blue. What do all my fellow Mini freaks out there think?
:evil:

 

I have seen and touched the lapis Blue leather seats. they are nice but not impressive enough (At least for me) for the $1,250 asking price. Further, I have read complaints about the Lapis Blue seats here in MCO and MINI2.com as well. It seems that the material has a bad tendency to wrinkle and generally look worn out after a few thousand miles. Questionnable leather quality or fit? perhaps.

If I had to have real cowhide seats, I would opt for the black Profile seats.

Since I do not care for the overpriced leather seats choices in the MINI, I have opted for the standard black leatherette seats in our current '02 MINI Cooper CVT and I have also ordered them in my upcoming '03 MCS. I have had ZERO problems with our letherette seats, look great, easy to upkeep and seem to be of excellent quality..a match to the leatherette seating options found in the BMW 3 series.

A lot of people think that we have "Leather" seats and their jaws drop when we tell them that the seats are made of Vinyl! ops:

 

Both seat choices look great, just depends on how "busy" you want the inside of your car to be. I have seen a couple of S's with the leather seats and have noticed a kind of "crinkling" that happens after a little use. It doesn't appear to show up as much on the black as it does on the blue.

My $0.02.

Good luck. The decision process is crazy-making, isn't it??

Needler

 

I have a PS w/ Blk MCS with a laipis interior.
I had to have the seat section replaced on the drivers side.The dealer did it without any problems/issues.
It looks terrific in my opinion...
I like even more a solid black MCS w/ the lapis interior, as I've seen one ...in person ...
It is absolutely ....beautiful...


May I add...i don't like stripes.... of any kind...

Peace,
D

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2002 MCS:PS/B, w/Lapis Int.

 

Thanks for all your suggestions and opinions.
What do you think about the gray space cloth?

 

>>I have a PS w/ Blk MCS with a laipis interior.
>>I had to have the seat section replaced on the drivers side.The dealer did it without any problems/issues.
>>It looks terrific in my opinion...
>>I like even more a solid black MCS w/ the lapis interior, as I've seen one ...in person ...
>>It is absolutely ....beautiful...
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>>May I add...i don't like stripes.... of any kind...
>>
>>Peace,
>>D
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why did u have to haver urs replaced? i have the lapis blue. it looks awesome. no problems yet. the thing i like the best is the blue carpeting

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2003 Mini Cooper S. Dark Silver. Black Top. Lapis Blue Leather Interior. Premium, Sport, Cold Weather.

Let's Not Overcompensate for Other Shortcomings.
Let's Motor

 

I love my lapis blue seats, they look absolutely amazing and everyone's jaw drops when they see them for the first time. Also, the blue carpeting brightens up the whole interior and in my opinion also looks great. Not a huge fan of the space cloth myself..

 

The decision process is crazy-making, isn't it??

COULDN'T AGREE MORE.

 

I guess the blue carpeting would not look good in a jet black w/ white top, do think that is to many colours for one car?
Calvin, where was that picture of, I'm assuming that's you, and the classic mini taken?

 

Owen#10
I have a MINI Cooper S jet black with white top, lapis blue leather and blue carpeting. I think it looks great. Will post some picts if you like. By the way, one of the first pictures of a MINI Cooper S I saw that was jet black/white top and wheels, lapis blue leather, and blue carpet was a car BMW had at on display at a few car shows.
Charles

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Please go to the Dealer Network Rating System and put your comments for all to see.
Thanks

 

I have an IB/W (currently at the dealership) with lapis blue & white racing stripes and I think it's fine. The blue carpeting does ROCK and it looks very unique. I say go for it. But I am a bit partial!  

 

kgladstone
Glad to hear your MINI is almost home. What other options did you get? HK I hope, it rocks. Sounds like we have MINI Cooper’s almost alike.
Charles :smile:

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for the little that this option does for your car I wouldnt even bother, but you dont have to listen to me.

 

I have the profile blak leather on the 02 Cooper it is gorgous and seems to be wearing well. It does need treated when you first get it.

03 S will have the Lapis Blue EB/W/W and I have never seen this combo. I dream of what it must look like. Blue carpet!!! Tell me more!!! Show me pictures of what is coming my way Production ends 3/7 and I am dying hear!!!

Help show my pics of Flo!

RAT

 

>>Owen#10
>>I have a MINI Cooper S jet black with white top, lapis blue leather and blue carpeting. I think it looks great. Will post some picts if you like. By the way, one of the first pictures of a MINI Cooper S I saw that was jet black/white top and wheels, lapis blue leather, and blue carpet was a car BMW had at on display at a few car shows.
>>Charles
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>>PS:
>>Please go to the Dealer Network Rating System and put your comments for all to see.
>>Thanks
>> Charles,
That would be awesome if you would post some pictures. would very much like to see what the combo of the outside looks like with the combo of the inside. Thanks again.

 

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>>Calvin, where was that picture of, I'm assuming that's you, and the classic mini taken?

This picture was taken in London a few years back. Alas, the classic Mini does not belong to me..

 

>>kgladstone
>>Glad to hear your MINI is almost home. What other options did you get? HK I hope, it rocks. Sounds like we have MINI Cooper’s almost alike.
>>Charles :smile:

Thanks CharlesWil, I'll be picking it up Tuesday. :smile:

My MINI: IB/W S with packages1 & 2, rally lights, HK (can't wait to hear it), Magnesium door casing, Rain sensing & auto dipping mirror, with white bonnet stripes.

 

I have the lapis blue seats and love them. I know, VW only charges $800 for it's mono colored leather seating surfaces option in their golf platform cars, but $1250 isn't outrageous when you really shop around. Many cars in this price range you can't even get leather. Plus the dual-tone leather in the MINI looks so cool. I think your money's much better spent on the leather than the premium package, with it's ultra-heavy and noisy sunroof, silly MPG computer, and annoying mind of it's own a/c system.

 

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>>>>Calvin, where was that picture of, I'm assuming that's you, and the classic mini taken?
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>> This picture was taken in London a few years back. Alas, the classic Mini does not belong to me..
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Thanks Calvin, my family is in England and I could tell that is London, do you happen to remember where in London, it looks alot like Greenich.

 

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>>Thanks Calvin, my family is in England and I could tell that is London, do you happen to remember where in London, it looks alot like Greenich.

To tell you the truth, I don't exactly remember the precise location in London of where that picture was taken.. In all honesty I was rather lost at the time..

 

London is a huge city, I've been lost my fair share of times in London also. Probably will get lost there again.

 

Hi Everyone,

I have a DS/W coming with blue lapis seats. Are the carpet also going to be blue?

Thx.

 

Hi MCS4ME,

Yeah, the carpeting is blue as well. It might look gaudy, but then again it might look nice. Either way, I plan on covering much of mine with rubber mats.

Cheers

 

>>I have the lapis blue seats and love them. I know, VW only charges $800 for it's mono colored leather seating surfaces option in their golf platform cars, but $1250 isn't outrageous when you really shop around. Many cars in this price range you can't even get leather. Plus the dual-tone leather in the MINI looks so cool. I think your money's much better spent on the leather than the premium package, with it's ultra-heavy and noisy sunroof, silly MPG computer, and annoying mind of it's own a/c system.
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nice looking I can hardly wait to see it on my EB/W

thanks for the pic