R50/53 Los Angeles 1st Gens

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Oct 3, 2023 | 01:21 PM

kennethbolanos

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Los Angeles 1st Gens

Hi Forum, this is my first thread. My first time on here, I just had a question. I just got an R53 JCW and I live in the Socal area (LA). I was wondering if there were any groups out there that go cruising, or have a driving squad. It’ll be cool to have a mini community around here.

Oct 3, 2023 | 01:40 PM

Onizukachan

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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ates-west-103/

but be aware many groups are either defunct, or have moved to places like Facebook and are no longer active here.
Might give a search on there for LA mini cooper groups.

Oct 3, 2023 | 07:29 PM

Keysersozeh

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I moved to Arizona from SoCal during Covid. That being said.

check out: Socal Mini Maniac - https://scmm.org

I have participated in many events over the years and everyone was great. Loved cruising along the coast after a quick brunch with the group.

Oct 3, 2023 | 07:58 PM

MCS4FUN

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From: "The Other Arizona"

^^^ Likewise, I moved from native SoCal to central AZ (~ 100 miles NE of Phoenix) 10 yrs ago. In SoCal, enjoyed clubs such as AROSC (Alfa Romeo Owners) during yrs 1974 until near 2000 when I sold my former from-new 1974 GTV, however seems most drivers these days consider relatively sporty cars as mere transportation. With the subsequently larger and "less-sporty" MINIs following 1st Gen models, seems likely marque ownership clubs are destined to fading history. I'd rather be wrong...