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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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Beautiful Clubman Kingpin!! I haven't seen the MINI letters on top of a Clubman in person yet, so your Ice Blue Clubman especially stands out nicely.

About the photos I said I'd post - Overnight, we went from 78 degrees to rain and snow. My new mini is tucked away in the garage. Soon - it's Saint Louis, wait a day or so and the weather will change - I will post photos. I love my new Mini though! More than I even thought I would. And I traded in a 2010 BMW 328xi. Not sorry one bit!!
 

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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 03:40 PM
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Where are the pictures of your MINI?

I almost forgot I had taken these photos the day I first saw (and bought) her on the showroom floor, March 19.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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here's mine 2011 mini cooper
 
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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CJP, Vazter

Your MINIs are looking good!

You guys notice how the color changes with changes in light (sunshine, overcast)
 
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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here's mine 2011 mini cooper
Hey Vazter - very sporty edition of the IB Cooper! Thanks for sharing photos! Do I see the Black Jack on the windshield pillars, similar to Kingpin's side mirrors and scuttles? Both look really great!

I refrained from installing the front license plate; instead, I'm using the (modified) Rho-plate that uses the tow-hook. I'm not sure that I'll stay with it - your Mini's centered plate in front seems like it "fits" the Mini better.
Kingpin's right in his observation - I've noticed too that depending on the time of day, the weather, and whether inside or outside in the light, the color of the Mini's Ice Blue changes. It reminds me of the water on the ocean in the winter.
 

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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 07:02 AM
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Ice Blue made me finally give in after 7 years of lust. The color is that seductive

I ordered my Ice Blue MCSa with a black roof on Thursday.

I cannot wait!
 
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 09:11 AM
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Love my new Ice Blue Mini Clubman S

Picked up my new Ice Blue Clubman this weekend. Love the way the silver looks with the blue!! So glad I opted for the S version. Makes it easy to zip in and out of traffic on the highway!!
 
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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Very interesting color combo! Congrats on the new Clubby!
 
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 02:15 PM
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Congrats!

Originally Posted by kearnscat
Picked up my new Ice Blue Clubman this weekend. Love the way the silver looks with the blue!! So glad I opted for the S version. Makes it easy to zip in and out of traffic on the highway!!

Congrats on the swell looking Clubbie! I hadn't seen the silver with Ice Blue for the Clubman - it is stunning! Thanks for sharing photos -
 
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by kearnscat
Picked up my new Ice Blue Clubman this weekend. Love the way the silver looks with the blue!! So glad I opted for the S version. Makes it easy to zip in and out of traffic on the highway!!
Congratulations on your Clubman purchase.

Your Clubman looks great with silver. You will notice other MINI drivers looking at you because they have never seen Ice Blue.

Enjoy your beautiful car!
 
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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Since my order was built wrong the first time around, I changed the rebuild to a white top and added leather lounge seats with chrome trim.

Ice Blue is the most gorgeous retro color. It reminds of the blues on the Vespas that zip around Europe. I feel like a kid again- I was an Air Force brat in Germany in the 60s and fell in love with MINIs and Vespas.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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Orded my Ice Blue Clubman last Monday. Black roof/mirror caps, Black web wheels and still debating on the black center stripes. I can't wait! This is my first MINI.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by icedMINIcobra
Orded my Ice Blue Clubman last Monday. Black roof/mirror caps, Black web wheels and still debating on the black center stripes. I can't wait! This is my first MINI.
Congrats, and welcome!
 
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 03:57 PM
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my pic is in my gallery from the inde motorsports ranch...how do I get it over here???
 
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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Like this!



All you do is click on the little icon of a picture above the reply box and then paste the image address in.
Nice MINI by the way .

Annette
 
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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Nice Clubman. It looks like mine! Did you purchase your car from North Scottsdale MINI? After placing the order for my Clubman, I would go to the North Scottsdale MINI website everyday to look at pictures of an Ice Blue Clubman S they had in stock because it look so much like the car I was ordering.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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Yes we did...well, almost...we stopped by MINI Tempe and were initially looking at a Countryman...my wife liked the Ice Blue...but it cant be had in a Countryman...we were thinking of ordering one...they call me and show me pics of this one...it WAS at the Scottsdale store

having a blast driving it...when Sharon allows
cheers

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Old May 9, 2011 | 03:50 PM
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Ice, Ice Baby

After looking at several tempting nearly-new MINIs, it was the 2011 Ice Blue that won me over.

It may not be the color for everyone, but it is definitely the color for me!
 
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Old May 9, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Bisschen
After looking at several tempting nearly-new MINIs, it was the 2011 Ice Blue that won me over.

It may not be the color for everyone, but it is definitely the color for me!
Congratulations on getting your new Ice Blue MINI.
There aren't many Ice Blue MINIs in the Bay Area.
 
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Old May 9, 2011 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by UAL_Kingpin
CJP, Vazter

Your MINIs are looking good!

You guys notice how the color changes with changes in light (sunshine, overcast)
I haven't had a chance tonpost pictures yet but my ice blue is the nicest of my four.

I quoted your post because yes, the colors do change in the light. Interestingly, the ice blue IS ice blue. It is the color of South Atlantic ice bergs. I have not seen a picture as nice as it shows in person either. I have all blue and I'm in the process of blacking out all the chrome I can find. Pictures soon. I hope...
 
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Old May 9, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by DUCTTAPE
I haven't had a chance tonpost pictures yet but my ice blue is the nicest of my four.

I quoted your post because yes, the colors do change in the light. Interestingly, the ice blue IS ice blue. It is the color of South Atlantic ice bergs. I have not seen a picture as nice as it shows in person either. I have all blue and I'm in the process of blacking out all the chrome I can find. Pictures soon. I hope...
We are looking forward to seeing pictures of your car.

You don't like the little bits of chrome on your car?
 
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Old May 10, 2011 | 05:42 AM
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if i can get all the pollen off, I might just take a picture. Mine is changing colors for another reason now. Blue to green, and in the wind back to blue again.

I'm not partial to chrome. Part of it is the black trim already on the car. Chrome just makes for yet another color, and not a classy one IMHO. Now, when chrome WAS chrome...

I do like the blacked out strip below the windows. I think I did it on every MINI. The chrome just catches my eye where as the black lets it flow from the tinted windows to the body color.

I was really excited when MINI finally offered the black wheels. They look really nice I think. I'm hoping the only chrome that will remain is the old fashions MINI emblem I picked up from England that replaces the new badging.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 08:54 AM
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2011 Ice Blue Mini Cooper Clubman S - Kansas City

I've had my Ice Blue Clubby for about 1 month. It has a black roof and black mirror caps with the roof rack. I totally LOVE the color, and have received tons of compliments on the unique color. Haven't added stripes or other mods...yet. Contemplating some type of mod but enjoying the uniqueness of the color by its self.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 09:28 AM
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Have you joined the KC MINI Club yet, Lil Blue?
 
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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kc mini

Yes, and I have gone to one show with them. KC has a GREAT group of Mini Owners.
 
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