Good news ..and BAD

[Ktaahden@aol.com]

First the good news.  My TTquattro is scheduled for delivery sometime in 
September=)  Now if only I knew the final cost....Ordered Lake Silver with 
Gray Lthr.  I was very curious about the cloth with vinyl nubbies but 
couldn't obtain a sample.  Sport and convenience option packages.  The front 
drivers I test drove were extremely solid feeling.  The shifter felt great.  
Exhaust emits a nice rumble.  

Now the bad news.  My wife ran into the back of a Pontiac who decided to stop 
midway through a merge.  My 89 200 Avant now has a broken nose.  More 
specifically, bumper, grill, and left front quarter will need replacement.  
Both headlights unbroken and still light but left unit points down at 45 
degrees.  As far as I can tell, engine, radiator and frame all untouched.  
Kinda glad I haven't gotten around to installing the Euros ;(  But all of 
this has caused me to consider the option of installing a European spec 
bumper assy.  Anyone BTDT???  Since the insurance needs to buy a new cover 
anyway maybe I can arrange for a European replacement.  I'd appreciate any 
pointers especially help from our continental listers....

Thanks,
Peter
89 MR2 orig and like new
89 200 TQW with nosebleed
00 TTq August production