I'd avoid a mini. When my last daily driver shit the bed; I briefly looked at one. On paper they seem alright, but they have a well deserved bad rep. They ARE fun little cars that are great for asphalt carving; but there are a lot better choices that are one hell of a lot cheaper to own as well.
What is it that makes you so sick of your WRX? the cost of ownership or the fuel economy? That would help us make some better informed suggestions for you.
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