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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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Chrome line INTERIOR Club

Im curious as to how many of you have the Chrome pack interior. Just recently I had been looking over other MINIs without the Pack. It just doesnt set the car off leaves the interior bland and lifeless
 
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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I got it with mine. I'm not a fan chrome, but the standard grey trim the chrome replaces just put me off for some silly reason. Not really sure why since that same grey is all over other parts of the interior and that doesn't bother me (the wheel for example).
 
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 03:06 PM
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Chrome package

I ordered it on mine, although I won't see it until ~Oct. I thought the standard grey trim pieces seemed dull and I thought it would add some kick to the wood dash trim I ordered. I have a truck with wood/chrome trim and I think it looks good. I just don't like the feeling that I'm paying for "colors".
 
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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Chrome here! Real shiny! It does go really nicely with the wood trim. You'll like it MrTIer.

 
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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Chrome with piano black here.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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Chrome Line w/Chrome Speaker Rings!!!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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I have Chrome Line with Piano Black as well. I originally was not going to order it. Once I saw it I had to have it. It really sets off the interior much more than the flat silver trim.

 
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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I didn't get the chrome because I was afraid the shiny parts would blind me and get me into trouble on the road.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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I didn't get the chrome because I was afraid the shiny parts would blind me and get me into trouble on the road.
Any relation to Ralph Nadar?

I ordered it on mine think it looks good with the oak trim and HC interrior.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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I'm ordering it with mine with the piano black and Carbon Lounge Leather seats . I agree that the interior looks a bit dull without the chrome - at least if you are going for a more classic look.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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I ordered mine with it
 
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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I wasn't going to order too many extras on my MC, but when I saw the chrome line interior I had to have it!!! It will be built in a few days and hopefully I have by mid October. That reminds me... I need to hook-up with the Pepper White folks.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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I ordered it inside and outside....I like shiny things.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by matty125
Im curious as to how many of you have the Chrome pack interior. Just recently I had been looking over other MINIs without the Pack. It just doesnt set the car off leaves the interior bland and lifeless
I agree. Although I happen to be one of the rare people who like the chrome on the inside, but HATE it on the outside.

Chrome line interior is a must have for me.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by MakoBimmer
I ordered it inside and outside....I like shiny things.
HA HA, ME TOO!!!! I think MINI, BMW should make the base rings a color that shine, Make piano black the default. What did we pay for the chrome, wasnt it only $250? DEFINETLY well worth it

 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 01:38 AM
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[2x post, wth?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by mwedge
I have Chrome Line with Piano Black as well. I originally was not going to order it. Once I saw it I had to have it. It really sets off the interior much more than the flat silver trim.

WOW , thats HOT I love your color scheme, I walked into the dealer and found 1 with the checkered aluminum, I really like the piano black, does it scratch easy?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 03:01 AM
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At first did not order but thought a bit and changed order and VERY glad I did... the Chromeline and Colorline interior makes the interior design 'jump out'... even added the Chromeline front small speaker covers>>


Wonderful to have choices to the extent we have on the MINI
Michael
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by MakoBimmer
I ordered it inside and outside....I like shiny things.
Ditto! Shiny things make the voices in my head a little less noticeable.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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Got it and love it
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 10:08 AM
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Have it inside and out! Love it! Also did a chrome scoop.




Even my wheels have shiny stuff:

 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by scribbledpaper
Have it inside and out! Love it! Also did a chrome scoop.




Even my wheels have shiny stuff:

WOW LOVE THE PLATE and the car Imagin Mr Beans reaction to the new MINI hope you have as much fun with it as he did in his films.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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I bought my little bone stock MINI used, so I did not have a choice on ordering options. But it came with the Chrome Line. Glad it did because the flat silver paint looks dull and lifeless in comparison.

Here are some pics I took about two months ago to compare the Chrome Line and those without.









 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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Whoa, what's that 4th pic with the white/red interior??
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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I explicitly did NOT order the Chrome Line interior and then it showed up on my build sheet. I made the dealer pay for it and my original plan was to swap out the parts. I mean, chrome on the gauges and shifter is kind of cool, but on the cupholders?! Really?!

Well, two years in, I've decided that it really does set off the interior quite nicely and I'm glad to have it. However, I have never driven a car with so many distracting reflections. Going through a tunnel is quite a visual event!
 
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