RE: Don't Know what to order!
There ain't no one that can answer that question but you. The Mini is definately fun to drive. It is not nearly as fast as the Mini S, but still it handles great and is truely a neat little car. It doesn't have the status of an "S". To some people that is very important. Others could care less about that. I guess it comes down to if you are looking for fun basic transportation, and money is a real world concern, get a Mini. If you want a car that really gets it on, or if your aim is to impress kids down at the local pool hall, get a Mini S.
Most people who aren't paying for the car will tell you to get the Mini S. Why would they not, it is not their hard earned money. But in their defense, other than that few thousand bucks, there ain't too many downsides in buying the S.
MPG is mostly a function of how you drive. Both can get pretty good milage. It is easier to get better gas milage with the Mini and easier to get worse gas milage with the Mini S. I wouldn't let milage be the major force the decision.
Drive them both and price them out with the options you want and make up your mind. In truth, the luxury options you choose make as much of a difference as that little "S" does. Think carefully about giving up options you want just to afford an S if it comes down to that. Whatever you do, be happy with your decision and don't second guess yourself. Don't make a hasty decision only to regret not getting the "other" Mini later for whatever your reasons.
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