I think i said this before, but MINIs are like dogs. They are much happier with a brother or sister playmate. I swear i read somewhere that MINI owners have one of the highest percentages of previous and/or multiple ownerships. It says a lot about the car and the brand, but no one can really put their finger on what it says exactly. They just make you feel good. On paper they don't really make sense, especially with regards to value for the money. None of US drive them on paper, so we get it. Money is the most important, but there's a point where you finish over-thinking and just buy the car.