I would definetly look more into the PCP option, you dealer can give you a good quote on this.
Like others have said with PCP you are actually owning the car and will have something to trade in at the end of the agreement, you can even if you like drop out of the agreement once you have paid a certain % similar to leasing as you have nothing to show at this point for all your payments.
Leasing really is not a good idea, its throwing your money away, as the car is never yours.
The new MINI convertible is out in 2008, so the current car will stay for the length of a 2 year PCP agreement
