I found this forum 2 and a half years ago. At the time, I wasn't in a place to get my own Mini. I've been ghosting around since then. Considering I have wanted one since high school when they first came out, I'm proud to say that I recently came home with my own 2014 Mini Cooper S in British Racing Green with a manual transmission. I'm in love. I actually enjoy driving again, versus the "mundane commute" feeling I previously battled.