Some of the established MINI clubs are 99% Classic MINI's and they're not really fond of the new MINI, which I guess is understanable given the whole BMW thing. I reckon the BMW Club could be the way to go, they get some great driver training days going.
02 MCS gone after 2 years of fun and new friends, and 10 visits to the service dept at Brisbane BMW.
You don't know the meaning of practical until you've owned a Camry! (seriously it's not a bad car though

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