Again with the mini. It's strange from the getgo, it's not small. Well, it's small inside, outside its big. Trunk ,mini,power mini, interior mini. Weight,3000 lbs. Oh well it's a 4 seater, well not really .kids or people whom you do not like. Wait, it has mini mileage 22 city 40 highway or nearly as good as a golf which is only 600 lbs heavier. 
  I get the idea,I had a mini. I too love small fast cars, which the mini isn't but says it is. Save the grief, get a golf if you want some fun and a well made car, buy Japanese if you want reliability or Korean for quality at a price but minis come on, Alec Isigonis is rolling over in his grave.
  Somehow, BMW ,a company who's long term logo Was " the ultimate driving machine" as the custodian of a British icon which is also,to put it kindly ,not as advertised is fitting. Although not a comfortable fit. 
 So please, if you want a small poseurmobile,bad gas mileage in a slow awkward car , a mini lurks for you.