Has any other parent out there had the pleasure yet of having to justify buying a MINI? People have looked at me in horror when I tell them that I am buying a MINI because

"Where am I going to put my son?!" In a car seat, in the back seat of my new MINI you idiot. You would think I was suggesting strapping him to the back of a Harley with bungee cord. I'm scared that at any minute DYFS is going to down my door. I thought a MINI was a rather perfect choice - it's affordable and adorable. I only have one son and am not planning on spawning a litter anytime soon

And it strikes me as the perfect car to drive since I do live in SUV hell and spend a fair amount of time darting out of the way of zonked-out, car-pooling, soccer moms who are doubting their station here in life. Yes it is a small car but it is also a smaller target
Any supporters on this out there?