My JB/JB '05 MCS is now deceased, and I'm seriously thinking of a new R56 as a replacement.

I took a 90-mile drive over to my nearest dealer on Friday, just to see which colors would trip my trigger.

I have to say that the only two colors that I really go for are black and Dark Silver. Trouble is, the only Midnight Black that they had on the lot was a (dirty!) Clubman with a white roof and mirrors.
Between the dirt and the white distractions, I wasn't thrilled with it. But of course, that's not really fair; I need to see one that's cleaned, polished, and waxed.

Opinions? To those who have seen a CLEAN Midnight Black car up close, how do you think it compares to Jet Black?

Looking very closely, I could see the multi-colored metalflake bits; kind of resembles the BMW Cosmos Black that I had on my (also, now deceased) '99 M Roadster, but with several added colors to it.

 

i just bought a dark silver with black roof and mirrors--love the look--actually my wife's choice--i liked white--wouldn't buy another black car--escpecially if parked outside and used as a daily driver

 

Yeah; I was ogling the same thing, while in the showroom.
It really got my attention, but I was hoping the Midnight Black would capture my heart!

Like a lot of folks, I love a clean shiny black car; and hate a dirty, swirl mark-covered black car. Fortunately, I somewhat enjoy the challenge of keeping it clean and shiny (except between December and March).

 

I LOVE the new Midnight Black; it's def. a dark color similar to Jet Black! As you stated, only up close can you really notice the flakes.

 

Midnight black owner here.

Here's some pictures. There's more in my gallery.

Indeed it's very hard to keep clean. I could see dust on it shortly after I wash the car. Although, that may be due to the spring weather here so there's lots of pollen in the air.

Midnight black requires an additional commitment for keeping it clean or the ability to overlook it. Personally, I love the color (or lack of) so it's worth the extra time to keep it clean.

Next up, I'm going to change out the rims for some black konig feathers. I think that will enhance the overall profile.

Props to dark silver too. You can't go wrong with that. I also like the new horizon blue.

 

I have to say... midnight black is amazing. It really makes the MINI look... classy. Search for the Midnight Black owners' club thread. There are some stunning photos in there!

 

Thanks for the pics and input!

 

i thought my salesman told me that for 2010 the metalic black/midnight black would be deleted?

 

I have had both black and gray(like dark silver)cars in the past. Black looks the best when clean but shows dirt and damage a lot more that the gray will.

 

Yep, I hear ya! I had a black M Roadster for a few years, then a silver one.
Silver was great for looking clean nearly all the time; black was just the opposite. But when the black WAS clean, daaayyyuuummm it looked good!

 

I think you hit the nail on the head with the last statement. If it were me, if the car was going to be my daily driver then I would choose dark silver, and if it were going to be the weekend or special trip car then the black.

 

I have a DS/B MCS, love the look, it's very classy. Added viper stripes, and it's even classier. Doesn't show as much dirt as black, a little more than pure silver...

 

DS!!

 

Dark Grey Metallic If they would have given me the choice of DGM in the non-S, my wife and I would have to re-write our wedding vows when we recently placed our order.

 

Looks sharp!

 

The MINI will be a daily driver; but since I work from home, that doesn't mean a whole lot.
I drove my JB '05 every day this past winter (at least, to the coffee shop at "break time" ); most of the time, it looked pretty nasty from the road salt.