SRT4 to Evox

hey folks so I have been very interested in the fr-s for some time but then
I recently got into this Mini thing.

Saw a Mini Cooper S GP in person and I fell in love with the go kart look.
Yeah the gp is rare and I probably wont be able to find one...

so I have been looking at the Mini Cooper S possible John Cooper Works versions.


Anyone have any experience with these?
-Reliable?
-Maintenance costs?
-Fun?
-Safe to drive during rain season?
-The older Supercharged version or Newer Turbo?

thanks!