OK, so I think I'm ready to place my order for a 2008 MCS, but I have just a couple of nagging questions about my build list. Here's what I've got at the moment:

2008 MINI Cooper S
Base MSRP* $21,200
Destination & Handling $650
Pure Silver Body Color $500
Cold Weather Package $500
Dynamic Stability Control $500
Xenon Headlamps w/Power Wash $500
Limited Slip Differential $500
Rear Fog Lamp $100
Cloth: Checkered Carbon Black/Black $0
Leather Sport Wheel w/Multifunction $250
$24,700

My questions:

1. Is there anything that folks think is essential that I've left out? I'm trying to keep the car relatively affordable. I've left off the sports package because if I upgrade the suspension I'll go aftermarket, and I have no interest in the heavy 17" wheels. I don't want the sunroof, and at the moment I don't see a need for the convenience package.

2. Is there anything else I can delete? Specifically, can I go without the DSC if I have the LSD? The car without DSC still has ASC+T traction control for bad weather, right, so for 'spirited driving' am I ok with just the LSD? Xenon and the LSD are non-negotiable for me; the rear fogs and the MFSW seemed like good upgrades for the $; the heated seats are a bit of a luxury item, but they are the only one and I think they are worth it.

BTW, this will be my second MCS - I had one of the first 2002s that made it to the states - and most of my recent cars have been 'high performance': VW R32, BMW M Coupe, Porsche 964.

Any thoughts, much appreciated!