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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by exile
i was going PW/PW but is it just me or does it sometimes look pure white and sometimes off white depending on the light???
It always looks light cream to me. You can really see the difference parked nest to a white car. Maybe in really harsh sunlight it can look a bit whiter but it hasn't been that bright here in Ohio all winter!
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by jw34
It always looks light cream to me. You can really see the difference parked nest to a white car. Maybe in really harsh sunlight it can look a bit whiter but it hasn't been that bright here in Ohio all winter!
It is off-white for sure. The only time it looks white is when people's camera's white balance is off or pictures are over-exposed.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by bee1000n
The only time it looks white is when people's camera's white balance is off or pictures are over-exposed.
Great point!
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 07:21 AM
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Very true, you should check it out in person. Different camera settings, light and angles can make it look pure white but it most definitely is not.

I actually hate pure white cars, so the fact that I bought a PW MINI says a lot in itself.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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yeah, agreed, it's just frustrating because I can't find a PW to look at in person lately-- i'm sure I will soon enough though..... all the colors look really good to me anyway, so I'll just browse pics (and in person) to resolve my color crisis, lol
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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I think there's a member here that has the forum name Krut. I believe he's in the DC area has has a very nice PW. Maybe you can look at his! (sorry if this plug is out of line Krut!)
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by jw34
I think there's a member here that has the forum name Krut. I believe he's in the DC area has has a very nice PW. Maybe you can look at his! (sorry if this plug is out of line Krut!)
I'd be more than happy to show you my MINI Cooper - however, he's had a little incident -

 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by exile
great cars all...

this helps me decide on color

i was going PW/PW but is it just me or does it sometimes look pure white and sometimes off white depending on the light??? eh... i need to try to find one on a lot to look at up close and personal (the paint "chips" in the book look off white to me, but not the pics on the miniUSA site)
I haven't really had a time that it looks like pure white...you do get used to it after a while and sometimes may think that, but the second you see pure white next to it you can really tell they are no where near each other....personally i love the way black and pepper white go much more than pure white....the pepper white seems to have a sophistication yet ready to take off look
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by krut
I'd be more than happy to show you my MINI Cooper - however, he's had a little incident -

oh no that is soo sad i hope it is fixed alright and everything can go back to normal

That sucks because it looks like some engine compartment penetration...but mainly cosmetic
 

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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by krut
I'd be more than happy to show you my MINI Cooper - however, he's had a little incident -
Oh man I'm so sorry to see that. I hope everyone is OK. Keep us informed of how the repairs go. Good luck.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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It can be buffed out Seriously, thats too bad, I love Pepper White. Nice looking MINI.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by checkercoop
Wow i think it looks better like that with white and black lightning than like Coop with black with white lightning...i could be bias to the PW/B tho haha
Hi Checkercoop, your Mini is look nice too. And I think I will get your suggest for dress up my Mini sometime. Like a frog light...hope we will talk soon.
Tank you
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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ouch krut. so sorry. when it's all fixed up I'll see you guys around town... i probably won't even order for a few more months --
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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Once again Krut, best of luck in getting your MINI fixed. Still pains me to see that picture.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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Here she is, just got her Monday and I'm in love!
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by miniflowers
Here she is, just hot her Monday and I'm in love!



WOW!!! VERY nice looking!!! um, MINI that is.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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Ha I searched Flickr for "mini cooper S" a couple days ago and ran across your photos, miniflowers. You and your MCS make a cute couple.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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Hot! The MINI, I mean...

Oh heck, both of you
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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Thanks everyone Yeah, I couldn't think of a better car for me!
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by funkdaddy
Ha I searched Flickr for "mini cooper S" a couple days ago and ran across your photos, miniflowers. You and your MCS make a cute couple.
oh yeah, I LOVEZ the flickr
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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L'BEN, 4 weeks old

 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by miniflowers
oh yeah, I LOVEZ the flickr
I just went over to Flickr to see even more because that is an awesome red mini !

I'm a fan of the factory aero kit with either red or yellow so I enjoy seeing the angles of it in your flickr shots. Thanks for posting such great pics.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by miniflowers
oh yeah, I LOVEZ the flickr
Damn, you got some sick ink going on too. Very nice!
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by rattmobbins
Damn, you got some sick ink going on too. Very nice!
hahaha, thanks!! We could start a thread about mini owners and their tattoos! Or would that be wierd?
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by miniflowers
hahaha, thanks!! We could start a thread about mini owners and their tattoos! Or would that be wierd?
Do it up. I'm nowhere near as tatted up as you, but I wouldn't mind showing off what little ink I do have.
 
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