We purchased a new Mini Cooper in 2004 for my 16-year-old daughter, and I LOVE that car! I am always willing to leave my Suburban(known as "the bus")parked in the driveway in favor of driving the Mini, but with 2 teen daughters, the Mini doesn't stay parked anywhere long! I remember drooling over the "Mickey Mini" contest advertisement, and entering! I think your Mom is SO COOL! It's a beautiful car!