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#276
05-13-2008, 01:23 AM
Yah I hope that mine looks good now, oh I'm really worried! I go through phases of wondering if I should change the colour or not but I have seen amazing looking ones and then there's the odd one or two that have looked yucky!
I remember when I was ringing around various MINI dealerships, they said that sparkling silver never stays long in the showroom because it always is snapped up by a buyer immediately as opposed to other colours. Also I went to a dealer and they had 5 MINIs, three of which were sparkling silver and they looked fab so I really hope mine looks just as fab!!
Oh it's so stressful!
I remember when I was ringing around various MINI dealerships, they said that sparkling silver never stays long in the showroom because it always is snapped up by a buyer immediately as opposed to other colours. Also I went to a dealer and they had 5 MINIs, three of which were sparkling silver and they looked fab so I really hope mine looks just as fab!!
Oh it's so stressful!
#277
05-13-2008, 03:07 AM
Hmm my post was there earlier but it seems to have disappeared now! gemgirlpa - yep you're right, I don't like the SS dirty either, it just looks weird! When I went to the dealership they had three SSs and two or three other colours and the SS Coopers looked sooo much nicer, the colour was just amazing. I hope when mine comes I love it too
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05-13-2008, 07:18 AM
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Sparkling Silver is an odd color. It changes based on how dirty it is, what the sky is like, artificial lighting, etc. I hated it on the configurator and didn't know how anyone would ever think it was a good color. But I don't regret ordering my SS one bit, and love everything about my baby. Fear not, SS orderers!!! Once you get your shiny new baby, you will love it too.
#279
05-13-2008, 07:52 AM
Sparkling Silver is an odd color. It changes based on how dirty it is, what the sky is like, artificial lighting, etc. I hated it on the configurator and didn't know how anyone would ever think it was a good color. But I don't regret ordering my SS one bit, and love everything about my baby. Fear not, SS orderers!!! Once you get your shiny new baby, you will love it too.
Does yours change colour a lot for the worse? Or do you need to wash it regularly to keep it sparkling so to speak! We really need an "I've just ordered an SS & am paranoid about the colour" support group!!
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05-13-2008, 08:43 AM
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#284
05-13-2008, 04:01 PM
Hi minicooperwill, yes I saw a very very dirty SS a few days after ordering mine and it looked like some sort of weird green shade, I was horrified!!! I was freaking out then thinking that I'd made the wrong decision. I've since seen clean ones and they look much better but you're right, the colour totally changes!
Does yours change colour a lot for the worse? Or do you need to wash it regularly to keep it sparkling so to speak! We really need an "I've just ordered an SS & am paranoid about the colour" support group!!
Does yours change colour a lot for the worse? Or do you need to wash it regularly to keep it sparkling so to speak! We really need an "I've just ordered an SS & am paranoid about the colour" support group!!
I've just ordered a SS/W cooper s. It's on its way to NY port. Can't wait!
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05-13-2008, 07:48 PM
Nugget & Daphne are great names.
While I'm waiting for the perfect name to occur to me, I've fallen into the unfortunate habit of calling mine "Mr. Sparkle" (from the Simpsons episode).
I'm a "Week 22" - although this is better than the original estimate our dealer gave us; it's too far away for me (My Clubbie should be in my driveway ~the third week of June)!
It's interesting to me that many of you have mentioned that you did not like the appearance of the SS color when it's dirty and/or cloudy - I selected the color specifically because when I saw it at the dealership, all of the MINIS in the lot had more or less the same amount of dust & spots, and that showed less on the SS than any of the other colors IMO. Granted, this was not serious dirt on any of these cars. I love the way the color changes to reflect surroundings and light/weather conditions - it makes it kind of seem like the X-Men character "Mystique".
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Avril, if you ever have occasion to be on Grafton Street near where the Molly Malone statue is & see a lovely red-haired woman playing the Celtic Harp, that's my dear friend, Brenda; tell her Ellen says "hi"!
While I'm waiting for the perfect name to occur to me, I've fallen into the unfortunate habit of calling mine "Mr. Sparkle" (from the Simpsons episode).
I'm a "Week 22" - although this is better than the original estimate our dealer gave us; it's too far away for me (My Clubbie should be in my driveway ~the third week of June)!
It's interesting to me that many of you have mentioned that you did not like the appearance of the SS color when it's dirty and/or cloudy - I selected the color specifically because when I saw it at the dealership, all of the MINIS in the lot had more or less the same amount of dust & spots, and that showed less on the SS than any of the other colors IMO. Granted, this was not serious dirt on any of these cars. I love the way the color changes to reflect surroundings and light/weather conditions - it makes it kind of seem like the X-Men character "Mystique".
BTW:
Avril, if you ever have occasion to be on Grafton Street near where the Molly Malone statue is & see a lovely red-haired woman playing the Celtic Harp, that's my dear friend, Brenda; tell her Ellen says "hi"!
#289
05-13-2008, 07:55 PM
Chomping at the bit.
How's everyone been?
Well, my SS Clubman is on the boat and should be about halfway here by now. I'm getting pretty excited.
I've already gotten the JCW blackout grille, and some new 16-in tires. Now I just have to decide on wheels: I've got it narrowed down to like 5 or 6 styles. I want everything to be ready and waiting for him when he arrives.
Now I gotta get on the ball and sell my Mazda . . .
Jhorwitz, your car looks great!
As ()()== asked, are the roof stripes a match to the SS?
Steven
Well, my SS Clubman is on the boat and should be about halfway here by now. I'm getting pretty excited.
I've already gotten the JCW blackout grille, and some new 16-in tires. Now I just have to decide on wheels: I've got it narrowed down to like 5 or 6 styles. I want everything to be ready and waiting for him when he arrives.
Now I gotta get on the ball and sell my Mazda . . .
Jhorwitz, your car looks great!
As ()()== asked, are the roof stripes a match to the SS?Steven
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05-13-2008, 07:57 PM
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Nugget & Daphne are great names.
While I'm waiting for the perfect name to occur to me, I've fallen into the unfortunate habit of calling mine "Mr. Sparkle" (from the Simpsons episode).
I'm a "Week 22" - although this is better than the original estimate our dealer gave us; it's too far away for me (My Clubbie should be in my driveway ~the third week of June)!
It's interesting to me that many of you have mentioned that you did not like the appearance of the SS color when it's dirty and/or cloudy - I selected the color specifically because when I saw it at the dealership, all of the MINIS in the lot had more or less the same amount of dust & spots, and that showed less on the SS than any of the other colors IMO. Granted, this was not serious dirt on any of these cars. I love the way the color changes to reflect surroundings and light/weather conditions - it makes it kind of seem like the X-Men character "Mystique".
BTW:
Avril, if you ever have occasion to be on Grafton Street near where the Molly Malone statue is & see a lovely red-haired woman playing the Celtic Harp, that's my dear friend, Brenda; tell her Ellen says "hi"!
While I'm waiting for the perfect name to occur to me, I've fallen into the unfortunate habit of calling mine "Mr. Sparkle" (from the Simpsons episode).
I'm a "Week 22" - although this is better than the original estimate our dealer gave us; it's too far away for me (My Clubbie should be in my driveway ~the third week of June)!
It's interesting to me that many of you have mentioned that you did not like the appearance of the SS color when it's dirty and/or cloudy - I selected the color specifically because when I saw it at the dealership, all of the MINIS in the lot had more or less the same amount of dust & spots, and that showed less on the SS than any of the other colors IMO. Granted, this was not serious dirt on any of these cars. I love the way the color changes to reflect surroundings and light/weather conditions - it makes it kind of seem like the X-Men character "Mystique".
BTW:
Avril, if you ever have occasion to be on Grafton Street near where the Molly Malone statue is & see a lovely red-haired woman playing the Celtic Harp, that's my dear friend, Brenda; tell her Ellen says "hi"!
I do like the sparkling color! But seems to me you might have found your MINI name in you message... "Mystique"??!!
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05-13-2008, 07:59 PM
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Nugget & Daphne are great names.
While I'm waiting for the perfect name to occur to me, I've fallen into the unfortunate habit of calling mine "Mr. Sparkle" (from the Simpsons episode).
I'm a "Week 22" - although this is better than the original estimate our dealer gave us; it's too far away for me (My Clubbie should be in my driveway ~the third week of June)!
It's interesting to me that many of you have mentioned that you did not like the appearance of the SS color when it's dirty and/or cloudy - I selected the color specifically because when I saw it at the dealership, all of the MINIS in the lot had more or less the same amount of dust & spots, and that showed less on the SS than any of the other colors IMO. Granted, this was not serious dirt on any of these cars. I love the way the color changes to reflect surroundings and light/weather conditions - it makes it kind of seem like the X-Men character "Mystique".
BTW:
Avril, if you ever have occasion to be on Grafton Street near where the Molly Malone statue is & see a lovely red-haired woman playing the Celtic Harp, that's my dear friend, Brenda; tell her Ellen says "hi"!
While I'm waiting for the perfect name to occur to me, I've fallen into the unfortunate habit of calling mine "Mr. Sparkle" (from the Simpsons episode).
I'm a "Week 22" - although this is better than the original estimate our dealer gave us; it's too far away for me (My Clubbie should be in my driveway ~the third week of June)!
It's interesting to me that many of you have mentioned that you did not like the appearance of the SS color when it's dirty and/or cloudy - I selected the color specifically because when I saw it at the dealership, all of the MINIS in the lot had more or less the same amount of dust & spots, and that showed less on the SS than any of the other colors IMO. Granted, this was not serious dirt on any of these cars. I love the way the color changes to reflect surroundings and light/weather conditions - it makes it kind of seem like the X-Men character "Mystique".
BTW:
Avril, if you ever have occasion to be on Grafton Street near where the Molly Malone statue is & see a lovely red-haired woman playing the Celtic Harp, that's my dear friend, Brenda; tell her Ellen says "hi"!
I love my SS color, very pretty champange color in my eyes.
Reading you post- seems to me you might have just found your name without knowing it... "Mystique". that matches the color on cloudy days!?!
#293
05-13-2008, 08:41 PM
Maybe you're right about the name - I hadn't even thought of that connection before my post!
Jhorwitz' MINI looks ready to race! Beautiful!
I can't believe how different each one of these MINIS look once they are properly "dressed" with their owners' individuality. LinkedUp, did you see the wheels on VintageMac's Wanda? If I had the blackout grille, I'd be checking those out.
Jhorwitz' MINI looks ready to race! Beautiful!
I can't believe how different each one of these MINIS look once they are properly "dressed" with their owners' individuality. LinkedUp, did you see the wheels on VintageMac's Wanda? If I had the blackout grille, I'd be checking those out.
#294
05-13-2008, 10:27 PM
OVERDRIVE
I have the same scheme (see my gallery). The SS doesn't show dirt any more than the other colors, and shows dust less. I have to drive on about 200 yards of smooth unpaved road to get home, which ticks me off because I keep the car clean. The dust doesn't really make the paint look different (as it does the windows and black top). I use a Cali duster daily. What makes the paint cool are the metallic flakes. They look a little different in different lighting (just look at my sig). A lot of people comment on that. I liked the color because it was new for the R56 model year, and I like beige tones anyway. Most of the Minis I saw at the AMVIV were one of the blues, or red, or PW. They must have made these colors from the start. There were just a handful of SS cars there (and there were hundreds). I rarely saw my flamespoke wheels either. Webspokes everywhere. So consider ourselves in the minority, and happy to be there!
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