[corick04]

I'd say attend some meetings, runs (drives) or whatever both clubs have to offer and take it from there. I don't even have my MINI yet and I'm already a member of MINI5280. On many activities, members from both clubs (and others who probably have not joined either) are all having a good time with their new and classic Minis. In general, 5280 is composed of members who own new MINIs and the majority of MOTR members own classic Minis and several also have the new MINI. I haven't had the occasion to attend a MOTR meeting (or activity) yet, but I'm sure they're all fun people to be with when the topic is MINI or Mini.