it may be an age thing but hp doesnt come into the equation most times its is it comfortable, can i get in and out easily anyything else is not really important these days.
although when i got the countryman i did go for the cooper s as it was within my ap range.
i did also look on jealously when the mini jcw came on briefly oh how i wish i was due to change then i think i woulld have put up with the difficulty getting in/out for the smile benefit.