Bummer mate!!!!!! I almost had mine stolen ('97 #30) in Portland,OR last year at this time. My friend heared the alarm go of and I ran outside naked to try and catch the criminal. They had slim jimmed a door, but the alarm had scared them off. Good thing as SIG-SAUER protects me and my car. I know what you mean:it's impossible to replace an R. Mine was vandalized in Oct. of 2001, and the repair shop is still trying to match the plastic parts. If you have to get a STi WRX when they come out this year. I have a 2002 CTR in Germany, and it's just as fine, and it's got 6 perfect gears. It needs 7. If you are interested in obtaining a CTR to replace the ITR i will set you up with my dealership in Germany. Best of Luck and hope it's either undisturbed(YA RIGHT!!!!) or totalled....so you can replace. I'd wish Japan would send us the DC3R, as I would go out and get one once they where driven off the boat. Shawn