The Civic Si. Assuming you're a guy (I'm pretty sure you are), girls won't mind getting in the Si with you, guys won't think you're gay, and it's just as fast. Plus, there is way more aftermarket support for Honda Civics than for Minis. Also, Hondas are extremely reliable cars, although I don't know much about the reliability of Minis, I know that reliability is something that all Hondas have. Also, there are more Honda dealerships to get your Civic serviced at than there are Mini dealerships.
