New Mini

[Thirsty]

Hello all,
I'm new to the forum and not yet a Mini owner. I’m looking hard and bouncing back and forth between a new Mini or a used Mini, I’m leaning more and more toward new. I’m interested in your thoughts about which to buy.

I’m interested in a convertible. I’m getting the car for fun. I currently ride a 2008 Goldwing motorcycle for fun but thought it would be nice to have a convertible for the slightly colder weather.

If I buy new, should I wait until the 2009s come out?

In addition, if you had it to do all over again, what options would you get on your new Mini?

Thank you.
Thirsty

[Thirsty]

One more thing, how does the convertible do if parked outside in the snow? Can the soft top handle the weight of a 6 inch snow fall?