^^^ Dude, whatever, he doesn't like it then he doesn't like it, no need to flame him. Thats not how we roll around here.
But anyways, you take that 40k Mini S wihtt eh cooper works package, and something tells me you'd be going pretty close to an M3 after you consider weight and the shortwheelbase and such.
And uhh.... 6k for the JCW is not that bad, think about how much an aftermarket FI kit costs NOT INCLUDING install.