I'm on the verge of getting my gf the new MINI GP2 to replace her unlove Alfa MiTo. I've heard so many great things about the GP2 it should be a cracking drivers' car.

Anyone here experienced one before? Is it suitable for daily use in the city? I heard the turbo engines are pretty fragile, but buying new, that shouldn't be too much of a concern.

Check it out in action here from 4'20"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT4WXokoAx0