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Seems there is a lack of 626 enthusiasts out there. On the fun-to-drive scale, my protege is an 8 and my 626 is a 3. Maybe that has something to do with it. Would be nice to have a source of help when I'm facing a problem.

That's likely a dealer-only item.

CV joint most likely. Find an empty parking lot, roll down the windows, and drive around in circles. First one way then the other. CV joint sound will change as you turn left or right, and you can usually tell which side with the windows down. Replacement axle will be somewhere around $100...

If you have 5-7 months to go along with the $5k, I'd say check out of the rat race for a while and go hike the AT. Who knows, by the time you get back in the world it might be all better.

I'm willing to bet the most dangerous part of your trip, statistically, will be driving to the campground.

all good advice. I backpack and cycle-tour alone, but it is a calculated risk. A relatively minor injury can put you in a serious situation. I'd suggest finding a buddy to go with if at all possible. If not, go with a base-camp near your car and take day-hikes. Carry a survival kit, food...

if you want to slap somebody, slap a GM exec for the crap diesel cars of the '80s. they destroyed american's opinions of passenger car diesels. ford GM and Chrysler all think the same thing about diesels engines - all they would do is displace their own gasoline engine sales, for zero net...

2000 Dx 5-speed Stock 28 city, 35 highway @75 doesn't seem to matter how I drive

slactivism

to get good healthy sleep... - you have to sleep the same schedule 7 days a week - you have to have continuous sleep; you can't break it up - your body can only adjust it's schedule by 1 hour per day my $.02 worth

saw a red 3 sedan with some appearance mods sitting in front of sadies restaurant in Columbus a few days ago. never seen it around town before. won't make it to the meet unfortunately, family obligations. every time I see the add for "SUPER Massive Spring Meet", I have to wonder... if nobody...

I wonder if thule makes a fit-kit. If not I'll probably stay away.

"chiseled" lol it's like ties and lapels... wide is out skinney is in, no wait, skinney is out wide is in, no wait....

(alright) kinda like drinking milk outta the carton - perfectly okay if she's not looking. :)

congratulations. kinda like getting on a rollercoaster - buckle up for the ride of your life.