scottIN

It's ok. It's quirky-which I guess is the whole theme of Mini. When you get in, forget everything you've ever known about other cars because nothing is where it should be. But ride is ok (see below), handles ok, does great in the snow. Quiet. Quality seems good. Acceleration is ok (she has an All4S). I think she's had a couple little recall issues but nothing major. My only real complaints are (a) cupholders aren't big enough to even hold a 20 oz. Coke - you're pretty much limited to cans, and (b) it has run flat tires which just beat the crap out of you. She'll change those to regulars when it's time.

Her last car was an RSX-S and that thing was just atrocious in the snow (even with snow tires), so she wanted something sporty but AWD. She got it like the 2nd day they were in dealer showrooms.