Thanks for the comments, Carl and all. I am formulating the steps I need to take .... I know I can't/don't want to leave it at the dealer lot, I don't think I trust em as far as I can throw the car .... trying to decide if I should have it sent home or figure out now where to have it fixed and not have to double-move it.
I am contacting the Wash. DC/northern VA audience to see if any of them are capable and willing to completely diagnose and fix my beastie. Thanks again all, I will be back later.