I have been wanting to wait for a Cooper S with the sports package but I don't if I can. Has anyone driven the S with the Sports package versus the standard S suspension? I would probably opt. for the 17" rims. Just worried if I am really missing something not waiting for either sports package (or premium package)?

 

Actually, the Sports suspension found in the package is the regular suspension with the Cooper S... It's the regular cooper, and the Cooper One that have a softer one. And with the issue of the 17 wheels, I have mixed emotions... Although they look better, you feel every 1/2 inch crack in the road, and there is no real increase in performance. I also find it easier to ruin the rims if you drive up on a curb or something like that. (not that i've ever done that...)