lol you did the opposite of me. i needed a quick, newer car that was more cushy, so i ended up getting an 08 MS3. i like it. i know i will be sad when my 240 sells but i had my fun. good luck on fixing your engine. seized
Good luck with the move up Dan. Sold my '97 Kouki last Feb. I still miss it some days especially when I drive through the canyons up here. But I had 10 great years with the car and more importantly hanging out with a great group of people in the process. It was time to move on and I couldn't drive the 240 here since Utah is hell on inspections plus the snow and stuff so i couldn't drive it year round. I drive a Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4 now and have fun in the mountains and desert with it. Looking to buy an Audi A3 come spring or a Scooby since we have buttloads of them here.
Good Luck Dood!