For those that still haven't tired of reading reviews of the new MINI Cooper S Convertible (even after we posted our own) you'll be happy to note that the New York Times has finally weighed in with their thoughts. Here's an excerpt:

EVERY once in a while, I encounter a car so fun to drive that it demands I do stupid things, as if the remote clicker unlocks not only the doors, but also my inner adolescent. Before my rational side can intervene, I am throwing the car around corners, traveling at illegal speeds and shirking responsibilities to take impromptu drives.

If you think this sounds more like ad copy than criticism, I would agree – but the convertible Mini Cooper S is really that good. Blasting around in this little rocketship, with its exceptionally firm suspension, immediate steering and lack of rooftop encumbrance is in the same category of fun as piloting a Mazda Miata or a Lotus Elise, two of the most exceptional sports cars on the market.

You can read the Times entire review here. For those who may have missed our own long term review of the MINI Cooper S Convertible you can check it out here.