Are you a troll in disguise?! You'll be hard pushed to find someone here who doesn't like MINIs.
Without getting into your argument, if you want practicality and cheapness, there's a wealth of cars you can choose. I don't think the MINI could in all honesty be seen as practical or cheap when you consider what the same money could buy you.
Let us know what you buy, the MINI clearly isn't for you.
Lee.