Calling it a "real world" review
AutoTrader.com looks at the 2015 MINI Cooper S and ultimately decides:
In the end, we think the 2015 MINI Cooper is an excellent car, but we're not sure if it's so excellent that we'd pay $30,000 or more for a well-equipped S model. That's especially true in the face of a wide range of powerful new competitors including the Ford Focus ST and the newly redesigned Volkswagen GTI, both of which offer more power and two extra doors. While competitors may offer a better value, few vehicles can compete with the MINI's unique styling and its immediate name recognition.
