Welcome aboard MJCW!
I remember getting my Mini, I worried about the same, until I was able to beat everyone on mileage, get into the parking lane and pass people, and kicked butt in the snow with my Toyo tires.
Great to have you aboard
Welcome aboard MJCW!New here. Long time BMW and Mini fan. My first Mini experience was with my buddies JCW Mini Cooper S. Before that I thought they were dinky little cars for women.
Owned a BMW 330i for a while and might upgrade to the new Mini this forum is about once it's out