After much searching for the right car, I think I have found it. Picked up a '26 JCW Convertible with 900 miles on it. So far so good. I had a bad experience with a Z4 being way too harsh and uncomfortable so I was concerned this would be similar but from what I can tell I won't be having that problem. I do have an issue with vibration in the wheel/chassis caused by a bad steering rack so I will have to get that sorted in the next month. It seems this generation Mini is polarizing around the internet, but its the first generation that I actually liked the interior and exterior of. Look forward to being part of the community!