mini cooper s is seriously a fun car to drive.. i test drove it and wow it was fun! but for 500+ a month it is so not worth it vs. a GTI.. the GTI is much more practical price wise and also interior wise... the GTI wins with its interior alone.. i was obsessed with the mini's for a long time (untill driving the GTI right after) but then i started to realize its more of a gimmick than anything else.. GTI <3 <3 <3