We all judge cars in different ways but I would stick.

I would not compare a modern mini with an M2. The modern mini can be ragged hard without it becoming crazy. The M2 needs a track to enjoy as it is so fast.
Flip the Mini a bit (strut brace, uprate shocks, brakes, mild engine tweak) and it becomes a hoot everywhere (with care and respect).

I love the good ladies Mini, maybe not as much as the Mog but more than the Merc for certain.

But we all trigger on different things don't we.

Everyone loves a Morgan. Even me, unless it's broken again.