thanks for the offer pidgeon, cars at the dealer now. we'll see what they think. had my dad, whos a car guy take a listen, he thinks its the wheel bearing too. dealership will probably try to tell me its a million other things too, but we'll see about that

ill keep you guys posted.

now officially a troll, i guess. used to have a black 96 SE, until it broke down one too many times. now I'm hunting for a motorycle.