Most of what you just said here Mark, is what they told me with the exception of the blown head gasket. I've been reading about your issues and am sorry to hear about. She was one of the best looking I have ever seen IMHO.
I have tried to be a preventative maintenance freak with mine and just recently had all the fluids changed out..... ALL!! So, was a bit surprised to have this happen rather suddenly.
Thanks for the support Mark and hope to run into you again someday.