It starts off innocently. You go to MINI of Des Moines for service. But there on the show floor is Iowa's only MINI by Goodwood: walnut burl dash and door trim, all-leather interior, cashmere headliner, lamb's wool carpet....

 

Whew! did you drive it home?

 

Yes, yes -- inquiring minds want to know! Did the little devil sitting on your left shoulder win over the little angel on your right?

 

Oh my gosh...sounds heavenly...

 

Some deserving person with clean shoes will come along and take Mr. Goodwood home. The angel on my right shoulder was very convincing

 

The $52,000 sticker price also is very convincing.

 

Well that let the air out of my tires...

 

I was so excited..until I kept reading. :(
Why do you tease yourself and us like that?

 

Sheer meanness, I guess