loddrik Posted October 31, 2003 Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 GF is thinking of getting a MINI Cooper, in this colour combo, Has sat nav, xenons etc. At first I hated the colour, but I have to admit that it is growing on me with the bonnet stripes (the colour is a cream sort of colour). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted October 31, 2003 Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 Its ok.... not too bad with the stripes on it... Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted October 31, 2003 Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 Looks okay, it would not be my first choice though... But as a girls car it has something about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CARACTERE 007 Posted October 31, 2003 Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 umm depends who's gonna be cleaning it!...also what about resale value? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted October 31, 2003 Report Share Posted October 31, 2003 I wasnt sure, but when talking about this coulor and car with people at work apparnetly it is the most fasionable colour, and the one to have. I have noticed more of them on the road now, and that ugly brown cooper, which just looks like bmw took a sh1t on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 1, 2003 Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 personal opinion - I think it is awful - practically all white cars are Coopers have a nice range of colours (I especially like the metallic dark grey with black top) but I can safley say that is the worst one I have seen sorry but you did ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted November 1, 2003 Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 I agree with Adam - bit ropey really. There is an original Cooper S near my office in that colour combo and it looks stunning, but the new one does look best in dk grey and black, the business IMHO. Cheers Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradeywalker Posted November 1, 2003 Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 I like the Mini, they are top little motors, but try and pursued the GF the best colour is black! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loddrik Posted November 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2003 [ QUOTE ] There is an original Cooper S near my office in that colour combo and it looks stunning, but the new one does look best in dk grey and black, the business IMHO. [/ QUOTE ] I agree, but only Cooper S's come in that colour. We were going to get an 'S', but the insurance for my GF was £1700, so a Cooper it is. Car is cream, not white, and at first it does not seem too nice, but I assure you, it does grow on you, call it retro chic, if you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlo Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 I'm sure I am going to come in for some critcism from being a white car lover but I really like the white with the black stripes... I really hated white cars until I stood at my Audi dealer trying to pick an A3, saw all the black and silver ones when my white one stood out... Decided to go for the White (Or sort of off white/ivory colour it is) and people always comment on the fact that they have never seen one that colour before and that they really like it... Have only ever seen one other white A3 about and I really like the fact that it stands out... Everyone seems to be going for Mini's in that red colour or that metallic blue, if you have one in white it is a little different and makes you stand out abit. As for the cleaning surprisingly mine doesn't need cleaning that often considering I do close on 700miles a week mostly motorway and when it does it takes half the time 'cos you can see exactly where the dirt is first time and not have to keep going over the thing... my mate has a black car and that seems to show the dirt, especially salt off the road even more than mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colvette Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 Sorry, dudes, but the cool colour to have this year is white or cream. I bought my wife a New Beetle Convertible in Harvest Moon Beige (cream) with a cream interior, and it is just utterly gorgeous! (see attached pic) Last years cool colour was deep metallic purple. This years cool colours are warm off whites (creams) and Metallic Orange (ala Lamborghini Murcielago). Trust me on this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 Is it me or does that car look massive? Riz Nice colour.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopsta Posted November 4, 2003 Report Share Posted November 4, 2003 [ QUOTE ] and it is just utterly gorgeous! [/ QUOTE ] Car is not bad either Have to say that the New Beetle cab is growing on me, wouldn't buy one personally though. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snail Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 [ QUOTE ] Is it me or does that car look massive? [/ QUOTE ] Nah, i reckon The young lass is actually sitting on a chair on the doorstep, and the photo was taken at a deliberate angle to confuse people [ QUOTE ] "Now Doogle, listen, this cows small, and that cow is far away" [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 [ QUOTE ] Have to say that the New Beetle cab is growing on me, wouldn't buy one personally though.Graham [/ QUOTE ] Well you couldnt after the grief I copped for turning up in our Orange one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snez22 Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 looks kind of ok but desperately needs the 17inch wheels on it. all the other wheels should be banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colvette Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Me missus is only a little 'un! Snez22 - we're not modifying this one - I bought it as a stop-gap - it's a 1.6, and early next year we're trading it in for a 1.8T cab, which will be modified... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 [ QUOTE ] Sorry, dudes, but the cool colour to have this year is white or cream. Last years cool colour was deep metallic purple. This years cool colours are warm off whites (creams) and Metallic Orange (ala Lamborghini Murcielago). Trust me on this... [/ QUOTE ] this from a man who bought a Beetle RSi - case for the prosecution is closed but seriously colour is a personal thing, I put white (or "cream") slightly below brown and above beige in least likeable colours but others like them - probably get away with them on Beetles Minis and Smart cars but on a luxury brands the general rule about silvers and dark metallics holds true IMVHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colvette Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Sorry, dudes, but the cool colour to have this year is white or cream. Last years cool colour was deep metallic purple. This years cool colours are warm off whites (creams) and Metallic Orange (ala Lamborghini Murcielago). Trust me on this... [/ QUOTE ] this from a man who bought a Beetle R32 - case for the prosecution is closed [/ QUOTE ] Well yeah, but that's my point - I always buy cars that are "different" - I think a lot more about style than most people (probably why I'm a Video Game Producer and did a degree in design and maths(!)), so your example serves me well! As for your example - on "ordinary" looking cars (Passats, A4s, BMW 3 series etc), I agree you can't go with "trendy" colours, and on these cars, the desireable colours will never change, but you've got to understand the beast - cars like Minis, New Beetles, Cruisers etc are all fashion statements before cars, so trendy colours suit them well. The question of "which came first, the trendy colour or the trendy car" (chicken\egg etc) is certainly true with these models. You can even get away with them on madder looking sports cars - I've seen Corvettes and TVRs in creams and very light blues etc, and they just look great. Whether they will in the next 5 years, however is a completely different kettle of fish.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snez22 Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 but beetle R32 dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 Cool car - i'd have one, well I would if the steering wheel was on the right side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colvette Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 [ QUOTE ] but beetle R32 dude! [/ QUOTE ] Little confused here - surely you all think the Golf R32 is cool, right? So it must be the fact that my motor was a bug, yeah? Uh-oh! When I buy my missus the 1.8T cab, we'll have had six of them!!! The Bug RSi looked awesome, IMHO - it also handled like a dream, but it just wasn't quick enough for me, and neither would the Golf be, unfortunately... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 [ QUOTE ] Sorry, dudes, but the cool colour to have this year is white or cream. I bought my wife a New Beetle Convertible in Harvest Moon Beige (cream) with a cream interior, and it is just utterly gorgeous! (see attached pic) [/ QUOTE ] Me thinks they both look lovely mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colvette Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Sorry, dudes, but the cool colour to have this year is white or cream. I bought my wife a New Beetle Convertible in Harvest Moon Beige (cream) with a cream interior, and it is just utterly gorgeous! (see attached pic) [/ QUOTE ] Me thinks they both look lovely mate! [/ QUOTE ] Oh yeah! She's a babe. That's why I married her... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 5, 2003 Report Share Posted November 5, 2003 sorry meant Beetle RSi - I'll keep my views on that beaut to myself I hear what you are saying Covlette but I think most people on here consider style when choosing a car - it just isn't the only factor (but as you say maybe its the most important one for you), I would never buy a car that was stylish but slow/unsporty (eg A4 cab) or one that was quick/sporty but completely unstylish (eg Scoobys / Evos IMHO) obviously peoples opinion as to what constitutes style are very different which is what makes it interesting. I consider the 3 cars you mentioned very differently: Mini Cooper - great looking car with style, handling and perforemance (would definitely be on my sub-£20k shortlist. Beetle - don't like them - handling/perf not up to it, definitely have style but not mine "I chose this car coz it looks cute and I have hippy tendencies" - one for the girls. PT cruiser (was that what you meant?) - dull handling / perf but stylish and different - if I was in my 40s I'd rather buy the wife one than a Focus / Astra. all IMVVHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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