If your not under warranty avoid going to the "stealership" for repairs that can be handled by a competent local independent. Some of the computer stuff can be better handled by the dealer, but other stuff, have a napkin handy for your dealer induced nosebleed!
Look on the bright side, your car should handle better after all that excess weight has been removed from your wallet!
And yes, these are expensive cars to run!! Just munched a rod bearing on my 95SE. I feel your pain!!
