Finally have a Mini, test drove one when they first came out in early 2000's, couldn't afford it, so I bought a Neon R/T and proceeded to try and make it perform like the Mini I test drove! It was a good car, but not the Mini. I'll post a pic of the Neon just so you can see how similar the Mini I purchased is to it, purely a coincidence since price and mileage (40K) were the major factors in my search for a MCS...
'98 Dodge Neon--

And here is the Mini--(just bought Raiden D1R wheels and Yokahama S drive 215/45/17's)--

Here is my other car that may or may not stay in our garage, it's a blast to drive but I am getting really comfortable with the Mini's performance and features which the Spyder does not have!! And selling it would free up some cash to start modding the Mini, which has huge potential and suppliers!

 

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Welcome! I like your choice of Mini.
I always thought those Spyder's were cool too.
Your not to far from me I work in Wilmington. I am still waiting on my new Cooper. I had a 2002 dealer installed JCW hardtop that I should have never sold!