[Hetmann]

I need a new car (discussed in other thread). I've narrowed my choices to a 2003 BMW 3 series (325xi) or a new Mini Cooper S. All the used Minis around here cost about the same as new. I want something kinda zippy and more economical than my old SUV.

Any thoughts? Is build quality equivalent? I can get much better financing on the BMW, but otherwise the cost is about the same.