Oh, I love Mini Cooper!!! My first car was a 2005 mini cooper (red) then I recently traded in and bought a 2008 Mini Cooper S (black)! They are GREAT car!!! I love "S" a lot because of the power!!! I also test drove and had the clubman for a day, but didn't like it as much because of the look.....too long and not as cute..but that is just my opinion....I was going to get a convertiable...but didn't like how narrow the back windows....
Anyway, Mini Cooper is an AWSOME car!!!!
Also, it is a SAFE car..but don't think it isn't because of its size!!! They are much stronger than you think!!!