This is my first post here and thought I would chim in.
I just bought my 09 fit sport, last month and have loved it. I had previously owned a 03 and a 06 MINI base(non S) and I have to say that the MINI has got to be one of the best handling cars that I have ever driven. If you don't know, but BMW makes the MINI, and the suspension is the same as the 3 series BMW.The Multi-link rear suspension gives the MINI that extra bite in the corners that everyone comes to love.
But don't get me wrong. I have enjoyed my Fit, but I think the Fit is in a different class then the MINI all together.