I think that Mini's are the bomb, I originally wanted one before I got my Focus. But they were a little to expensive for my budget.
Even the used ones where, and I wasn't going to settling for a regular Mini either. heheh, that didn't stop me from testing out a $28K Mini S Turbo when they first came out
My brother walked away from that without a scratch. I think a bruise from the seat belt, but that was it. He was very blessed when it happened.