Soooo, this happened also. Sitting at a bar and a friend of a friend mentioned getting rid of his Mini. Out of curiosity, I asked about it. He's owned it since new and was tired of it and just wanted it to go away. I should have poured another drink and just enjoyed the evening...I didn't.
The wife's ok with it, my mom wants it and I'm already signed up for an SCCA Track Night...
Just couldn't pass up a supercharged, 6spd for less than a weeks salary.