For some reason that reminded me of when the seller of a TVR I bought was explaining to me how it was the only car he had ever seen without a red line. I could just imagine what that car was subjected to in the short while he owned it. I couldn't pass it up though.

When I suggested looking through the classifieds on this site I meant in search of site members cars. That Florida yellow roadster was just something I came across. As you know, buying from a knowledgeable enthusiast trumps the unknown.

Good luck. I think you will find the MINI wins the marketing and image battle but loses the quality one.