I like the rims - I wouldn't have thought to try something like that, but they really compliment the car.
I do not have any problems with my car at this time. I have had a few items that I have replaced that might have failed a little before their time, but nothing I couldnt fix myself and nothing i would consider a big problem such thermostat housing and water pump.
I've google searched images of Minis for a while now, and in almost every variation of the search terms I use, this car pops up. Why? Because it's a total badass. That's why.