Hello, I have recently had the opportunity to drive a new Cooper S several times. The structural advantages and disadvantages of this vehicle are well known. What is very surprising, however, is the rest comfort despite the sporty suspension tuning and 17 inch tires. Also the workmanship is very annoying, however, I find the lack of traction and the bad straight-out run, i.e. pulling in the steering when accelerating in the lower gear stages, as also the instal helps The optional locking differential did not or only very little and on the Fz is definitely not a defect. Please do not react in style my Mini One does not do that at all, I am speaking here alone of the Cooper S. This can be much better with Audi/VW in similar performance levels. I hope that I do not trigger a wave of indignation now, but also a good product has to endure criticism. However, for me it is incomprehensible the fact that this tattery driving behaviour i n the German trade journals are only mentioned on the margins or not at all. Nevertheless, don’t let the fun spoil you from an older gentleman who looks back on a long successful racing driver career on fast URminis. Mfg Guy