The cooper and the s do not compare in terms of performance, and as such they do not bare comparison. I think your choice is probably more likely to be between an S and something elsde liek a Golf Gti or a scooby which can be got for similar money by the time you've specced up your s.
As for the ride, you get used to it. stick non run flats on it that helps. If you want a cruiser buy a 3 series. |