Damn, thats an awsome story, i would love to be able to tell something like this
so glad you found your old car back. now dont let her go this time around.
car looks fantastic
 
cheers

Amazing.
 
Its the reason why I don't think I'll ever sell mine!

Having shockie mounts installed today, along with 210,000km service.......let's see if this gets rid of the knocking noises coming from the suspension!!!

I was also having the same cold start injector issues that some of the other members have been experiencing, so also getting a full clean of the injectors. I had noticed that the car was idling at 1750rpm which it has never done before.......cold idle used to be around 1250rpm........Toyota Hospital checking it all out for me.

I have also asked Toyota check the wiring of the dual filament brake lights fittings.

My new mud flaps that I have bought from DB8 are ready for pick-up, so I'll be installing those on the weekend! Yippy! :-)

Just now have read and enjoyed the "Back Story" to this particular example - well done, Monica.

+1 can't wait to actually see it in person..

Replaced front mud flaps this morning......they were easily done by turning the front wheels.
 
Rear mud flaps however are a little more challenging........I will have to take wheels off to do this (they are too wide and I can't get the screwdriver in).
 
Looks like I will be testing out my wheel changing equipment in the near future.
 
The old rear mud flaps are still in reasonable condition so they can stay on for a bit longer - it was the old front ones that were all chewed up and bothered me 

Replaced the rear "old" mud flaps with my new ones today.........thank you to > P E T E < who did a fantastic job in doing most (if not all) the hard work.
 
He has now scored himself some 19 y.o. mud flaps (and fixings) that are still in reasonable condition, albeit a bit dirty :-) Nothing a good scrub and polish won't fix.
 
This weekend I also picked up my brand new rubber door and targa roof seals.......can't wait to have these installed.
 
Cheers, M 

awesome story!

M,
you are obviously a discerning person of great taste and motoring savvy.
The Forum often carries stories about people selling their MR2 and buying something like an EVO or WRX ("I need the MR2 gone because in a fit of insanity I spent gazillions on a boy racermobile with go-faster stripes and chromed tow hooks")but to the best of my recollection your story about re-acquiring your previous car is a first.
Congratulations on finding it again and I hope you keep it for a long time.
Walter
 
 

Thank you tralfaz :-)

Fortunately, at this stage in my life I have sufficient income to support my fetish to keep my baby looking, and running, as pristine as possible.

I agree with your appraisal of those who stray from the MR2 path..........we must forgive the actions of the rash and insane as they know not what they do!! LOL

I intend to keep my baby as long as possible, aiming for the car to be around for another 20 years........I'll be the coolest granny around in 2034! Not sure where I am going to store my Zimmer frame though!??

Cheers, M