S3 better than a Mini JCW?

I'm not sure, I traded my old daily driver, a 5 year old Cooper S for a new S3 hatch last year and yes the S3 is quick rides better and has better sat nav and comfort there is a certain something missing, compounded by the fact that the family don't think the S3 is cool

The steering isn't great and the S3 just doesn't have the fun factor that the Mini had, so I can see myself trading the S3 back for a Mini JCW now we can order a manual car