Global Imports has gone to bat for me and has worked with Mini to get me a different car due to the amount/frequency of my problems...
but

What the heck is with the fuel vapors when I shut this thing down? Fuel vapor wafts up from the left front fender area for about a half hour or more. I've kept the car outside for the past 3 days; I can't wait 'til the new car comes in...
The dealership "was unable to duplicate the complaint". Funny; I can duplicate it every stinkin' time.

I hope the car doesn't blow the hell up before I get the new one.