Those are all very good points and I'm sure you will be very happy with an 07. It's just that every review has some quote like "If your wondering whether to snap up the last of the Supercharged MINIs for fear of something magical missing. Well, you might want to go ahead." (Paul Mullet)

I guess I wish they would have tried to keep the Mini more unique, like maybe using a supercharger with the new engine. Or maybe styled more like the 06 GP model. Who knows maybe by 08 or 09 I'll have changed my mind.