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2013 ice blue w/ black top mini cooper s
Here is my new stock MCS in Ice Blue. This car is so much nicer than my 05 MCS. More refined and much faster and more powerful. It even rides better than my 05. Wow and now I have a new one in my most favorite color in the world. The only thing I don't like about my new MCS is that it is too quiet. The exhaust note is quieter than my 05. I'm gonna fix that w/ the JCW engine tune kit very soon.
#207
JCW kit has been great, thanks!
I've had it installed since new, so nearly 19k miles so far. I'd driven two different MCS hardtops in the course of getting ready to order mine, and more engine note was something I really wanted. That led me to research exhaust alternatives, then tuning, etc. I'm really pleased with the exhaust tone, and of course with the extra performance. To me, the stock MCS is barely audible; the JCW really opens up without being harsh. And it still gets mid-to-high 30's mpg, depending.
I've had it installed since new, so nearly 19k miles so far. I'd driven two different MCS hardtops in the course of getting ready to order mine, and more engine note was something I really wanted. That led me to research exhaust alternatives, then tuning, etc. I'm really pleased with the exhaust tone, and of course with the extra performance. To me, the stock MCS is barely audible; the JCW really opens up without being harsh. And it still gets mid-to-high 30's mpg, depending.
#208
What do I think of my color after 2 Months
It is funny. I read a lot about the color on mini posts, oh it is girlie (seriously.). I like it alot and it is different which is cool. I get so many compliments (guys and girls) "i love that color, I have never seen one before" that is so cool..yadda yadda yadda. I live in arizona and the only other color I would have gotten was White metallic or silver white but then their is such an over abundance of white cars the mini would be lost. The ice blue is light enough so that it won't draw so much heat, color hides dirt (but I give it baths all the time) and I just plain like my color and think the options that they included make it look sporty but more on the classy side. So typically I follow the most common path with everyone else. This time I bought the car that caught my eye immediately in the showroom and nothing else really compared. Who ever combined the options / colors did a great job.
Ice Blue and loving it, belonging to the very few in Phoenix and haven't ever seen another one on the road yet.
Ice Blue and loving it, belonging to the very few in Phoenix and haven't ever seen another one on the road yet.
#209
I'm in AZ too. I had a 2011 British Racing Green, but traded it in last year for my wife's Nissan Cube..as a side note hardly lost anything, keeps value good. Argh.. but still a mistake... miss is soo much.. Anyway looking again for me, this time something a tad more cool in 118 degree heat and not such a dust magnet, green shows dust everyday.
I think Ice Blue is the color I'm going to get.
I think Ice Blue is the color I'm going to get.
#210
AZ Mini's
I'm in AZ too. I had a 2011 British Racing Green, but traded it in last year for my wife's Nissan Cube..as a side note hardly lost anything, keeps value good. Argh.. but still a mistake... miss is soo much.. Anyway looking again for me, this time something a tad more cool in 118 degree heat and not such a dust magnet, green shows dust everyday.
I think Ice Blue is the color I'm going to get.
I think Ice Blue is the color I'm going to get.
#211
Here is my new stock MCS in Ice Blue. This car is so much nicer than my 05 MCS. More refined and much faster and more powerful. It even rides better than my 05. Wow and now I have a new one in my most favorite color in the world. The only thing I don't like about my new MCS is that it is too quiet. The exhaust note is quieter than my 05. I'm gonna fix that w/ the JCW engine tune kit very soon.
#212
If you see this one... say "hi". It's probably my wife driving it (she doesn't let me behind the wheel very often)
#213
Did Test Drive and put the 15 miles on my car
Your car was on the dealer lot in November when I ordered ours. Funny thing is that, by my count, there are around 5 or 6 Ice Blue's roaming the East Valley now - including two that are nearly identical to Evie!
If you see this one... say "hi". It's probably my wife driving it (she doesn't let me behind the wheel very often)
If you see this one... say "hi". It's probably my wife driving it (she doesn't let me behind the wheel very often)
I LOVE YOUR CAR. I don't know if you remember but I was sold on that bugger as soon as I saw the Toffee Lounge Leather Sport Seats. The only thing I miss getting is the S. I was getting ready to order it just like the one in the showroom but in an S. I didn't even mind waiting. But after I drove this with the Sport suspension and the 17" wheels the ride (other than the power difference) was not much different. I love HER car. My husband says the same thing. This is the first time he has ever become a passenger. A little panicy at first but enjoys not filling up the truck and now he wants me to drive everywhere. I am in the East Valley but I will be looking for you. I know she loves the car and I don't blame her for not letting you drive it. My husband hasn't done a solo yet. He thinks he might be able to take it to Ben Avery. ARE YOU KIDDING ME .... IN THAT DUST....NO WAY
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I'll tell her what you said. If the two of you did run into each other, I'm almost certain that you'd strike up a conversation
Yeah, I'd agree. Mini hardtops aren't exactly 'gun range friendly'
You can't even fit a large range bag in the back! Not that I've tried or anything
You can't even fit a large range bag in the back! Not that I've tried or anything
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Drove along El Camino Real with another Ice Blue Justa last night. We both waved.
Found out that one of the servers at my Thursday night hangout is the owner of the Ice Blue Justa that I see there frequently. She had no clue about the color, and wasn't excited or interested in the car at all. Evidently her parents gave it to her. Sigh...
Found out that one of the servers at my Thursday night hangout is the owner of the Ice Blue Justa that I see there frequently. She had no clue about the color, and wasn't excited or interested in the car at all. Evidently her parents gave it to her. Sigh...
#220
ALL I CAN SAY IS SPOILED. Too bad for her not being excited about getting a mini for free.Geez. I will not understand anyone buying a mini and not being excited. If you just want A Car there is too many options out there a whole lot cheaper. Oh well. AT least we know there are two ice blue owners super excited for their ice blue. She probably would have prefered a Jcw gp. Then again wouldnt we all
#222
Met another Ice Blue car going into the grocery store parking lot yesterday. Not only was it an Ice Blue Justa, it had a white roof and mirrors, white stripes, and the 15" twin-spoke wheels!
The only exterior difference between that car and mine is the shorty antenna I installed...
After we had both parked, I talked to the driver for about 30 seconds--"Hey, you stole my car!" (while pointing at my car). She was slightly amused; I was more amused. (To be fair, she might have been intimidated by a big old guy accusing her of theft. )
The only exterior difference between that car and mine is the shorty antenna I installed...
After we had both parked, I talked to the driver for about 30 seconds--"Hey, you stole my car!" (while pointing at my car). She was slightly amused; I was more amused. (To be fair, she might have been intimidated by a big old guy accusing her of theft. )
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#224
HOW Cool is that. You won't be sorry. I love my ice blue. I am partial but I think that color is very sporty and not too blue to get on your nrrves over the years. Keep that a secret. We want to keep the numbers of ice blue too a minimum
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#225
mini7096, that's how I see the Ice Blue. Just enough blue to not get on my nerves I've had variations of her built in the configurator for the past two years.
Seeing the mules of the upcoming 2014 and reading about the interior changes, I thought it was now or never to order what may be the last of what I think are the "classic new MINIs."
I do not think I will be sorry. Also, I NEVER see this color on the road and the Puget Sound area is MINI territory.
Seeing the mules of the upcoming 2014 and reading about the interior changes, I thought it was now or never to order what may be the last of what I think are the "classic new MINIs."
I do not think I will be sorry. Also, I NEVER see this color on the road and the Puget Sound area is MINI territory.