Ok, so I have eased up on my unchecked enthusiasm for this car. I still love it! But I got a dose of practicality from the car dealer. I went in to look at a very sweet Mini Cooper S on the lot and got to thinking about where I would get it serviced. And the dealer got to talking about most people use them as a summer or weekend car. This would be my primary auto. And after driving the very sleek Honda Civic I opted for practicality! But I still want a Mini Cooper S someday. Sigh I will wait for now on this one and pick one up as a secondhand second car. Be still, my heart . . .