Safer ? Safe is for investments and birth control, man ! We're talking MINIs here... bold, carefree, unique !!

If you have to go with the silver, IMO, the DS is a nicer color than the SS. So, one vote for DS and redwood lounge leather interior.

 

For some reason DS doesn't look as striking in the R56 as it did in the R53.

 

I have the black LL and love it; "goofy" piping and all. For me the piping was actually a big selling point. Matches perfectly with my cream color line and quite well with my exterior color. Also it really stand out against the dark leather, something I like a lot.

That said, the dark leather can actually be quite high maintenance as well, so keep that in mind. Black tends to show every scuff mark and the cream piping does get dirty if you don't care for it. I think the two colors would hold up about the same.

I was originally leaning towards the redwood red seats (knew I wanted lounge leather). However, after seeing it in person, it's just not for me. If it was a true red I'd be all over it. But that basketball orange just was not doing it for me. With the right exterior I'm sure it would look great though.

 

I wanted to get the lounge lizard seats, but the white piping on the back killed it for me. I really liked the redwood leather, but was afraid it would look bad with Pure Silver. After seeing some photos of the redwood leather with various colors, I think it would have been fine. The redwood leather reminds me of a 1960's Jaguar a friend's family had. It really gives me that classic British sports car feel. The Jag's red leather aged well. I would expect modern leather treatments to be as good or better.

I ended up with black cloth and really wish I had redwood leather.

 

Grow a set, get the blue, and some touch-up paint. - spoken from a female. If my husband was paying AND driving? Ummm, yeah, he could get purple polka dots if he wanted.

 

I came full circle and ended up ordering Lightning Blue/Black with carbon punch leather and brushed alloy.

 

Good for you. Silver is the most common color car in America and there is nothing "common" about the Mini.

Well done!

 

I'd give in on the silver in return for some cool vinyl to spice it up!

 

Post pics when you have her. It'll look just awesome, and I know you'll both be happy.

 

Right, but wouldn't you feel better if he strategically maneuvered the debate in such a way that it made it seem like your idea for him to get his first choice, rather than just "laying down the law?"

 

So tell us Plaz,...................... How's it feel sleeping alone? You can always join your Mini in the garage, at least you won't be totally alone at night!

(Shoulda ordered the DS!)
PS: I couldn't imagine my wife caring what color I ordered for my own ride! We've talked about ordering a "just a Mini" for her. Her only stipulations were automatic, PW/B, and of course, convertible. I will have my 07MCS paid off by June and will think about ordering an 09 convertible as soon as the R56 style comes out in the vert. What is that model? R57?

 

The same thing happen last night between the fiance and me. She wanted the Nightfire Red in stock, I wanted the Oxygen Blue coming in. Mostly due to the options it had. We both settled on a Chili Red coming in cause you can't go wrong with that color plus I mostly didn't want to buy a car that had been test driven a whole lot. That's why we went exnay on the NFR.

 

most wanted colour in the usa has just changed. white is tops now. silver is second in demand

 

YAYYYYYYYYY... good choice, Plaz !!

 

Blue with silver viper stripes

 

I wish they had Jet Black still, the Astro Black is a total turn off for me. I would also like to see a flat orange with a black roof. I wouldn't also mind seeing a bright green or a flat BRG.

 

OMG, I COULDN'T agree more!!!! I'd love more flat colors.

Plaz, CONGRATS!!!!!! That is a GORGEOUS combo.

 

P U R E S I L V E R and B L A C K L O U N G E L E A T H E R

 

Sounds awesome, Plaz! Best of luck and congrats

 

I had Astro Black/White and I think Im going for BRG/White next time. I do like the Lightning Blue a lot though.

 

congrats on the order and great color combo i must say!

 

I use to ride motorcycles and my wife had nothing to do with them. So when it came time to get my MCS I wanted a red she didn't. She liked the hyper blue and silver. So I gave in. If little things like that make her happy it will probably be better for me in the long run.

 

LIGHTNING BLUE W/ BLACK ROOF AND STRIPES! It was my first choice, but I like my dark silver a lot too. AS long as you're getting a MINI, you'll be happy

 

Get what you want to get. You'll be driving and modding it. Took my wife with me to pick out a new one and ordered a sparkling silver with redwood lounge interior. Really cute car, everyone thought it was really classy. Really wasn't what I, (say I), wanted.

Mini of Nashville gave me a great deal on a trade, so I could get a Mellow Yellow, and I've had a blast taking out the back seats, changing the wheels, and making it mine. Get what you want the first time!