I'm guessing the VW scene will infact be even better than the MINI scene as GTi's have been around for a lot longer than the BMW MINI and therefore a bigger and stronger scene.
I wonder if MINI and mini owners clubs will ever see eye to eye. I thought after more than 3 years folks would have chilled a bit, but there still seems to ba masses of animosity from the classic owners which has got worse due to the recent Rover events.
Nick