Where do you live? If you live in the UK, how many times do you think you will (realistically) use a convertible as a convertible in a year? I had my convertible 18 months, and drove around with the top down twice. Could of saved myself a fair chunk if I brought a standard mini and given the time again, i would of brought a standard mini. Coopers are better than ones though- is there no non convertible Coopers?