[sillyman]

Just saw this and thought it was interesting, judging by their comments though, I am regretting getting the arm rest!

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mini/mini/85491/mini-cooper-2014-review

and another:

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mini/cooper/first-drives/2014-mini-cooper-first-drive-review

 

[Pintie]

4.5 stars for the Cooper. Only 4 for the S... That is interesting. I thought about a basic S, instead of my spec'd up Cooper... I think I made the right decision!

 

[JCinSyd]

I want the enhanced Bluetooth, so the armrest comes standard
You can always leave it up

 

[palgt1]

When I test drove mine, the arm rest positioning was one of my gripes - it just simply seemed to be in the wrong position for comfortable gear changing. However, having had mine for a month now, I don't give it a second thought (always left down).