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There's something about that Solar Red that I just can't put my finger on. I like it, but don't know why!? Is this a metallic paint? There must not be very many of these around?
There's something about that Solar Red that I just can't put my finger on. I like it, but don't know why!? Is this a metallic paint? There must not be very many of these around?
It is metallic and it was only available for a year or so. Solar Red, Space Blue, and Royal Grey were all designed to work with a silver roof, so the colors were a bit more muted. I saw a Solar Red/Solar Red Cooper earlier this week...it was hot!!!
Ever hear of reading the post? If you'd kindly read the original post, I'm over 150 miles from a dealer. Not all of us are fortunate enough to have a local Mini dealer!
And even if you did have someone local, the paint samples at a dealer aren't a good replacement for seeing a whole car, with top and interior, in order to make your decision. Our local dealer had a nightfire MC, and I would have purchased a Nightfire red if they had it in an S convertible. Reminded me of my old BMW convertible in "Calypso Red." Nice, dark, a little different.
Of course we ordered a White Silver convertible - another color we've never seen in person (excpet on the paint chips).
Just thought I'd chime in with some pics of my CR and my s/o's NFR together. I'm trying to post pics with different lighting, but maybe it'll give you a better idea how they compare even if the colors aren't dead on with your monitor.
And here's his NFR next to two R53 CR's, one with a white top and one with a black top.
Just thought I'd chime in with some pics of my CR and my s/o's NFR together. I'm trying to post pics with different lighting, but maybe it'll give you a better idea how they compare even if the colors aren't dead on with your monitor.
And here's his NFR next to two R53 CR's, one with a white top and one with a black top.
Fantastic, thanks for that! Over the weekend I was able to see a nightfire red in person, and while it's a beautiful color, there's just something about chili with a white roof that I gotta have! I've never owned a red car before (brown (Chevette at that!), blue CRX, black Prelude, White Maxima, white Miata and silver Maxima), so I'm going for the chili!
I had a tough time deciding between the two colors as well....when it came down to the ultimate decision, it was which color made me smile the most.
I think both of these colors are gorgeous and either way you will be very happy. Good luck with your decision.