hi all

the pest again, been back out today looking at Minis and have come across a Mini Cooper S Black 2004 04 plate for 12995, in a Toyota dealership was also at a BMW/Mini dealer and they have a similar car, similar spec a 2003 03 plate in Pale Blue metallic (unsure of name) for the same price, but they are offering me £500 less for my trade in.
My question is more with regards to the Cooper S. I was originally looking at the Cooper and then realised that for not much more money I could have the Cooper S. Its it really worth it, is it heavy on the petrol and do the above prices seem expensive? Any opinions for or against etc......all advice appreciated.

Once again thanks for reading

A Very Confused (hopefully soon to be) Mini Owner!!:I