So, after taking my car to Haley to have the strut and idle checked out, I get this invoice that might as well have read:

Problem: Your car sucks
Price: Your anal virginity.

Explanation for strut knocking:
"Strut notches not lined up to strut cap." Can anyone explain this?

As for the idle problem- "Oil on plug wires, need major tuneup (plugs, wires, cap, rotor and sleeves."

"Would need to replace struts and caps, $825. Timing belt due every 60,000 miles, $199. Numerous oil leaks, valve cover, $90. Distrib o-ring $80. Oil pan $250. Front engine seals leaking, $190 with timing belt."

That makes for a grand total of $1,635. ONE THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS.

byebye mr2.