I like the HiFi system on my MCS (no Sirius or HD radio), and I'm glad to hear that it will get even better with time. I can easily overdrive it, but that's a problem that most house/drum'n'bass fans have with their stereos. I found the sweet spot with the controls and it's good.

XM is awesome and diverse... Sirius is all about limited playlists. Their strategy is to play hits. If they merge with XM, we're screwed.

The only thing that I would change for the next MINI here would be to get the Nav System. My Nuvi 660 is great but I, too, dislike the giant speedo.

 

I too purchased the Sirius & HD option on my new 2007. It sucks. I'm also almost deaf. Can you imagine what it would sound like if I had my hearing. Thank goodness the road noise is louder than the radio.