Hello I’m a long time reader of your post which is very helpful & now that I’m working on my car I’ve decided to join so I can also share my experiences. I live in Holiday Florida just outside of Tampa & own a 2011 Mini Cooper S convertible manual that I named Verti. I’m currently working on replacing the head gasket. It’s a huge job but someone has to do it. Here’s a pic of Vert when she’s in one piece which she is not in right now.😂😂😂😂😂