I've driven a MINI for the last four years (140 Mi daily commute) and they are great cars, not more expensive than anything else really. I've been driving for 35 years and the MINI is without a doubt the most fun to drive car I've ever owned, even over (and I'm sorry about this) the Fiesta.
However, I'm now a Fiesta owner and loving it, there's no comparing the ride, comfort and high techidness.
