Just bought my first Mini. A 2009 Chili Red/White Top Cooper S hard top. I am coming from the world of M3's and S6's. I have to say the fun factor of this little car is off the charts.

I just need to pry the wife out of it so I can thrash it for a while.

 

Welcome to to the MINInsanity! Enjoy it.
Celebrate your wife's love for the MINI. You'll get to drive it someday.