Derf....
...the MINI does come with a spare, but the "S" does not...battery is in the "boot"....the "S" comes standard with run-flats...which can be very $$$ to replace (205/45R17)...so for winter I carry a can of good ol' fix-a-flat...MINI comes with roadside service so for a major blowout that would be the option...if I decide to go on a long trip in the MINI I may buy a donut and put it in the "boot" ....this summer I am going to need new tires so I'll probably go the non run-flat route again... I can get a much better tire for far less going non RF....