I had really really bad experience hitting pot holes with brand spanking new mini clubman. What really pissed me of was not alignment but the rims!!!
it was bent here and there! these OEM wheels are so fragile!
I am still runing on it hoping to replacing them soon. I was so disapointed.

 

Whiners! In Chicago, the potholes will disturb a Cadillac boat suspension!

Today I went into (not hit) a pothole that was the width of the car, 2-3 feet front to back. The car literally went into the air! I think it was more of a divot so nothing was bent, but man o man, what a bang on impact.

 

Been feeling a slight pull to the right after hitting a biggish pothole last week so I took it to Sears. The fronts were at the limit to being off and the rears were off in toe and camber. Cost me $115, good for a year's worth of adjustments if needed and it only took an hour and half to complete. Mini wanted $350 and a whole day to complete... My car feels great now!